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New reno, easy beach access, lagoon view

Villa in Kiawah Island with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, The Ocean Course
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cougar Point Golf Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

New reno, easy beach access, lagoon view

1408 Shipwatch Rd is a completely renovated (fall/winter 2025) one bedroom, one bath villa. Adorned in calming coastal hues, this stunning property has an enviable, central location on the island. Its right across from the newly constructed conference center and Cougar Point Golf Course's brand new clubhouse and restaurant. Take a short stroll or quick bike ride just across Shipwatch Rd to Boardwalk 6 and you'll be at the ocean's edge in no time! There are 10 miles of glorious beach to enjoy and you can ride your bike right on the hard packed sand.

The highlight of the villa is the newly renovated kitchen. This efficient kitchen makes full use of the space and is fully equipped with new appliances, plenty of counter space for meal prep, floating shelf system, stunning cabinetry. The bar top allows for dining or a convenient work space.

The spacious living room with high beamed ceilings and a large sliding glass door to let in plenty of light has a Smart TV to stream your favorite services, Wifi is provided as well as a comfortable sofa bed in the living room for kids or extra guests.

Relax in your private bedroom suite with a king bed and TV. Enjoy the newly renovated bathroom with a walk-in shower and rain shower plus handheld sprayers.

When you stay with ESPM for 3-21 nights (not available in low season, late Oct to mid Mar) you will receive a valuable credit of up to $280 (amount dependent on length of stay) to use toward beach gear, bikes, etc. Credit may not be available for last minute bookings, 48 hours notice is required.

As our guest you will receive:
Access to Kiawah's 5 Championship Golf Courses – including The Ocean Course – the location of the 2021 PGA Championship; The Kiawah Island Resort Tennis Center - #1 ranked by Tennis Resorts Online; the Sanctuary spa, shopping, dining, and family friendly resort activities including Kamp Kiawah. Free Wireless Internet Access; Local Property Management staff is on hand in case of emergencies and their friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff can assist you with any needs throughout your stay. Property does have linen included. Additional housekeeping services are also available during your stay (mid-week clean or daily trash and tidy). Guests DO NOT have access to the resort pools (Night Heron Park, West Beach, or Tennis Club). If you have the time take a short trip (35-45 Minutes) to Charleston, America's most charming southern city. There you'll find world class dining, shopping and lots of history to explore.

Upon booking you will be sent a rental agreement to review and complete online. Your booking is not confirmed until this document has been submitted.

No smoking and no pets allowed
Town of Kiawah Island Business License #RBL21-000348
2 parking spots in front of building
4 max occupancy
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Located near the beach, this villa is in West Beach, a neighborhood in Kiawah Island. Osprey Point and The Ocean Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Freshfields Village and Center Street. The Resort Shop and Edisto Island Serpentarium are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • The Ocean Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Osprey Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kiawah Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cougar Point Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiawah Beachwalker Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linnette’s - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Sports Pub & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Central, spacious in heart of Kiawah pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Central, spacious in heart of Kiawah?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central, spacious in heart of Kiawah?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Central, spacious in heart of Kiawah located?

Located in West Beach, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Kiawah Island Beach, Osprey Point, and The Ocean Course. Cougar Point Golf Course and Kiawah Beachwalker Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Relaxed, casual stay. Kiawah is understated and beautiful. This orooerty is comfortable and well located. Better for just a couple.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Condo on Kiawah

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice place, easy instructions, nice view of a fountain overlooking a small pond.

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lula D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Beach Heaven

A perfect stay at this small but excellent apartment. We loved the porch overlooking the pond, with the calming sound of the fountain and the views of birds, trees, and sometimes even an alligator. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. The short walk to the beach is another plus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay at the beach

The unit was clean and, while slightly dated, well-maintained, We enjoyed the screened-in porch overlooking the pond and fountain. Access to the beach was easy and it was nice being close to the mainland. Bike paths were accessible close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendell T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Bushes grown up, couldn’t see pond. Curtains were broken and could close or open as would be expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenton G.

Perfect Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I came down for a long weekend once school was out and we couldn't have asked for anything more. The condo had everything that we needed and was a very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cricket W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Satisfied Stay!

Lovely and well-stocked and very clean condo - great location, beautiful island, loved riding our bikes on the beach and many paved trails. Pond fountain was bit noisy and detracted from the serenity of the porch. (Kiawah lacked ethnic/racial diversity.)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for conference and new h

This unit is the perfect location for conference attendees at the beautiful West Beach Conference Center. It’s is right next door to conference center and across street from beach access. Downside is the bathroom is a little small and the air conditioning kept the main living area cool but not the bedroom. Other downside is this unit did not include access to pools on the island which was a bummer for our 5 yr old. Overall we would consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

A Great Week at One of Our Favorite Places!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect time of year to vacation in one of our favorite areas of Kiawah Beach. First time we had rented this condo and it was all that we expected. My wife definitely wanted the screen porch view of the pond with fountain and it sealed the deal. The 2-3 minute walk to beach is very nice and every day, this time of year, was like have your own private beach. The rental itself had all the amenities that we needed. There were a couple minor issues or recommendations but absolutely nothing that would prevent us from giving this place at least 4.5 stars. We would definitely rent there again.
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6/10 Okay

Beth S.

Alligators stole the show!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed watching the four alligators; great location to the beach; clean. Only issue was that I saw a review from two months prior that the toilet wouldn’t flush right, and I wrongly assumed this would be fixed, and it wasn’t. So, the fact that owner should have addressed this issue weeks ago, I cannot recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Island condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful
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10/10 Excellent

W J G.

We loved it.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice view from the back porch. The TV setup in the bedroom was really nice, although it stayed pretty warm in the bedroom itself. The showerhead was really cool. The kitchen setup was cute.
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6/10 Okay

robert p.

Kiawha

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented through ESPN fory many years and have always had good results. This property however is in real need of updating. Location is great.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience. Beautiful area. Would stay here again.

4/10 Poor

Maria T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Necesita arreglarlo!

Medio, necesita arreglo de cocina. El sofá muy incómodo.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark K., Ohio

West beach - perfect choice for a couple

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location, updated condo with nice 2nd story view. We would rent this again in a heartbeat.
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4/10 Poor

Gerri K.

dissatified

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: was very disappointed with our stay. the toilet did not work properly. Eery time we flushed it we would have to go into the tank and reset the flow. Someone came to fix it but it never worked!The unit was cold, could not work the thermostat!!!!

8/10 Good

Eric O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, clean, and minutes from the beach

Comfortable and clean, easy to relax, just enough to feel at home away from home
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shanon K.

This is a Good One

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: No concerns what so ever. Everything clean, in working order. Quiet, great location, easy checkin, host very accessible!
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2/10 Terrible

Deborah S.

Place dirty, never told laundry basically outside on porch

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rugs so dirty had to keep shoes on wear socks bed case getting in night had to be gone most days so not be where place could not relax! Spent money didn’t expect to

10/10 Excellent

Chris A., 1200 Glenns Creek Road Frankfort, KY 40601

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location for both beach/conference center.

I would highly recommend this location and everything we needed was provided. Nice having a equipment rental credit as well. Only thing I would like to see is the fees seem a little bit too high but I think that could be said for most vacation rentals during this covid19 era. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Pamela K.

Kiawah

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall it was a good stay. The hot water in the shower was not good. Also the porch where the washer and dryer are was not clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location - cozy and clean

Great location - cozy and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

ken c.

very nice vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: everything promised was delivered. quick walk to beach (rent a cart or bring one and you wont regret). great location and rental unit for two.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Mariah C.

Excellent, Enjoying and Clean!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved our time in our rental unit. Not only was the unit updated and decorated well, it had all the amenities we needed included washer/dryer, wonderful shower, dishwasher, stove and full fridge, but it was also incredibly clean! The location was ideal that it was close to the beach, a short 1 minute walk across the street, and close for a short drive to many food options. There was ton of wildlife that we saw daily including dolphins, deer and birds! We cannot wait to be back with the proper equipment to watch the baby turtles leave their nest and go to the water. We will definitely be back!

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