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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 123740 sq ft
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Kiawah Island, SC
- Place, Osprey Point Golf Course5 min drive
- Place, Kiawah Island Beach6 min drive
- Place, Ocean Course15 min drive
- Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)64 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
6 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Bathroom 5
Toilet
Bathroom 6
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Kiawah Island
Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighborhood in Kiawah Island, is home to this vacation home. Battery Number 5 Marker and McLeod Plantation Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. The Resort Shop and Tidal Trails are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

Kiawah Island, SC
What's nearby
- Osprey Point Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
- Kiawah Island Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
- Night Heron Park - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
- Ocean Course - 15 min drive - 8.9 km
- Folly Island Beaches - 59 min drive - 62.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jasmine Porch - 17 min drive
- Linnette’s - 43 min drive
- The Nest Market - 19 min drive
- FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen - 30 min drive
- River Room at The River Course At Kiawah Island Club - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Jul 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Megan A.
Jul 31, 2025
Grade A on Governor
Megan A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Raj A.
Aug 22, 2021
Governors Drive
Raj A.
Verified
8/10 Good
Mandi M.
Aug 19, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Family Trip
Mandi M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cagney V.
Nov 12, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Getaway retreat
Cagney V.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
Mar 11, 2020
Wonderful home
Jessica S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
R S.
Jan 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene, Clean, Spacious, Well-Stocked Kitchen
R S.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nichole S.
Jun 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING Property
Nichole S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Apr 25, 2020
Great layout!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sharon B.
Oct 12, 2024
A Wonderful Trip
Sharon B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Annette A.
Aug 26, 2024
stay at 281 Govenors Drive
Annette A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tara H.
Jun 2, 2023
Excellent Family Vacation Home and Terrific Property Manager
Tara H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Kiawah Home
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gregory M.
Mar 7, 2022
281 Governor's Drive was Lovely
Gregory M.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Neil M.
Nov 16, 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice house, too bad the manager dropped the ball on cleaning.
Neil M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacey S.
Aug 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and loved our stay
Stacey S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy M.
Jul 19, 2021
Spectacular Home
Wendy M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
Mar 26, 2020
Kiawah stay
Melissa S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ellen F.
Nov 12, 2019
Great
Ellen F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren P.
Nov 4, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Lauren P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
susan g.
Aug 21, 2019
281 Governors Drive KIAWAH.
susan g.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jorge N.
Jun 17, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wooow ! The place
Jorge N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jorge N.
Jun 16, 2019
La casa ideal para grupos grandes !
Jorge N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John P.
May 9, 2019
Wedding weekend in Kiawah!
John P.
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