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Elegant Waterfront Retreat with Dock, Gourmet Kitchen, and Panoramic Views

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Grand living room area with expansive windows offering panoramic Kiawah River views and plenty of natural light.
A private, peaceful dock that captures the charm of waterfront living.
Spacious, luxury gourmet kitchen equipped with high-end appliances and plenty of counter space for culinary adventures.
Outdoor dining area with breathtaking waterfront views, perfect for family meals and sunsets.
Sunlit screened-in porch with cozy outdoor seating, offering a serene spot to unwind with nature's beauty.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 124946 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Night Heron Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Elegant Waterfront Retreat with Dock, Gourmet Kitchen, and Panoramic Views

Welcome to a luxurious Kiawah Island retreat nestled along the serene Kiawah River. This 4,946 sq. ft. home sleeps 12 with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and offers unparalleled views, a private dock, and sophisticated interiors. Perfect for family getaways, it features a gourmet kitchen, multiple sitting areas, and elegant outdoor spaces. Minutes from Kiawah’s beaches and Charleston's historic charm, this home blends natural beauty, modern luxury, and unforgettable experiences. Here’s what makes this property truly exceptional:

Gather in the elegant living room, featuring a coffered ceiling with exposed wood beams, a fireplace with a marble surround, and antique mantel. The floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking views of the Kiawah River, filling the space with natural light and offering a peaceful ambiance.

At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen is a dream for foodies and entertainers alike. It boasts a Sub-Zero fridge, Bosch dishwasher, quartzite countertops, and an island with a wine fridge and icemaker. A handmade subway tile backsplash, wet bar, and furniture-grade cabinets complete this inviting space.

The spacious first-floor master bedroom offers river views and an en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, a tranquil shower, and travertine floors. Perfectly designed for relaxation, it’s your personal oasis.

Four additional bedrooms, spread across three levels, ensure comfort for all guests. The second-floor sitting room provides a cozy spot for movies, reading, or quiet conversations, serving as a perfect transition space.

Escape to the top level, where you’ll find a fifth bedroom, a wood-paneled office, and a hobby or exercise room. Step onto the balcony for panoramic river views and enjoy the ultimate peace and privacy.

The private dock is the star of the outdoor spaces, perfect for fishing, crabbing, or enjoying a sunset boat ride. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering oaks, the backyard offers plenty of room to unwind and take in nature.

Local Attractions:
Located in a premier Kiawah Island neighborhood, the home is just minutes from pristine beaches, world-class golf courses, and local dining. A short drive brings you to historic Charleston, where you can explore cultural landmarks, boutique shops, and award-winning restaurants.

Important notes:
- Sorry, no pets allowed.
- Rental License: RBL19-006221.
LIC-027223
- Five approved parking spaces.
- Dock access is exclusive for guests, offering a unique opportunity to experience the Kiawah River.

Make this stunning home your getaway for an unforgettable vacation. Reserve your stay today!
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kiawah Island

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighborhood in Kiawah Island. Turtle Point Golf Course and Osprey Point 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 Splash Zone Waterpark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, motor boating, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Night Heron Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kiawah Island Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Ocean Course - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 61 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linnette’s - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Sports Pub & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Waterfront Retreat with Dock, Gourmet Kitchen, and Panoramic Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant Waterfront Retreat with Dock, Gourmet Kitchen, and Panoramic Views?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant Waterfront Retreat with Dock, Gourmet Kitchen, and Panoramic Views on May 14, 2026 start from $1,471, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Waterfront Retreat with Dock, Gourmet Kitchen, and Panoramic Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Waterfront Retreat with Dock, Gourmet Kitchen, and Panoramic Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Waterfront Retreat with Dock, Gourmet Kitchen, and Panoramic Views located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Turtle Point Golf Course, Kiawah Island Beach, and Night Heron Park. Osprey Point Golf Course is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house on the river with exceptional views. Host very responsive and helpful. Will definitely consider renting this propagating.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max L.

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

Great house with a lovely view!

Fantastic time in the house with great access to the golf courses at Kiawah Island resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Great stay, incredible home

The house was fabulous and the river views were spectacular. We enjoyed a short bike ride to the beach. Kiawah never disappoints.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stanley P.

Anniversary Trip

Fantastic home in beautiful neighborhood .Hostess was responsive to questions. Close to shopping, golf, and restaurants.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a such a wonderful stay at Kiawah. It’s one of our favorite places, and this house and location did not disappoint. The house was amazing, the location on the Kiawah River was amazing. It was very fun to have a dock for our boat for the week. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice, quiet spot at Kiawah. Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie R.

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

Best best best!

This place was better than the listing and a steal for how beautiful and homey the house was. A real gem and home away from home. Special spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Fantastic trip

Lovely home. Great location. Incredibly well appointed. Perfect place to have spent the 4th with extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley P.

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

Roomy, comfortable home n a beautiful setting.

The home is in a beautiful neighborhood. Close to shopping, restaurants and golf courses. Lots of room and has all amenities. We are looking forward to a return stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Alwa

This is the third time we have rented this property and it never disappoints.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ashley b.

Gorgeous, spacious home with AMAZING view of the river!

Perfection - great home for a large group. Clean and well stocked.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Perfect Gathering Place

Beautiful, well equipped home. Gorgeous views. Comfortable layout. Perfect for our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi M.

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

Excellent!

Great house with spectacular views. Our 2nd time staying there. Hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Beautiful Home on the water

Lovely home with tons of space and a very responsive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sayeed M.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Stayed for 3 nights. Picturesque location on the Kiawah river. The property is well maintained, spread out over 3 floors so everyone has plenty of privacy. Not just the master bedroom but the other bedrooms are large as well. Enjoyed our stay. Would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley P.

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

Anniversary Celebration

This is a beautiful home in a lovely neighborhood. Close to go and shopping. Home was very comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrisa F.

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

Wonderful Setting for Family Vacation

The house has panoramic views of colorful sunsets along the Kiawah River. We loved the bike trails and view of dolphins swimming by every day. The spacious kitchen was perfect for our family french toast challenge. And we slept in comfort after enjoying the farmers market at Freshfield’s. We highly recommend this home for your next family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint D.

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

The Views

Just finished a week with a family of 10 from 15-73. The house was clean, comfortable and cool. The setting is beautiful with multiple places to view both sunrise and sunset. We caught many sharks, trout, black bass and flounder from the dock and kayaks. Check out the stars at night from the dock or decks. Quiet, gorgeous neighborhood with almost no traffic. The property management is very professional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana A.

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

Beautiful Rhetts Bluff Home

We were a group of 4 ladies on our annual girls trip to Kiawah and chose this Rhetts Bluff home because of its beautiful location on the Kiawah River, and it did not disappoint. The pictures truly do not reflect how well appointed and beautiful the home is, and the river setting is so tranquil. We loved our stay and hope to return to this home next year! Joyner was so easy to communicate with and insured our stay was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

The Best Birthday Getaway

We traveled to Kiawah for a golf getaway for my husbands 50th birthday. We met friends there and we had the absolute best time. First, the house is gorgeous. The view of the marsh is stunning with so many visually interesting things to see. Gorgeous wild life and landscape all around. Close access to all of the island amenities. We golfed at 4 courses on the island and could not have had a better time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

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

Beautiful Home

Home is as advertised. We needed 5 bedrooms, and everything was as in the listing. Actually there is a 6th bedroom opportunity in a den room with a sofabed. Well maintained and beautiful views of the Kiawah River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

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

Definitely 5 ⭐️

A beautiful property, beautifully designed and well maintained. Stunning and peaceful views from every floor. Spacious and gracious bedrooms and shared space , professional quality, all the amenities. Has my highest rating, will return if possible!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

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

Daughters wedding

Magnificent! The family who owns this home goes above and beyond to make your stay as seamless and beautiful as possible. The property manager Joyner has always been a pleasure to work with. This is our second time staying at this property and we hope to visit yearly! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

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

Wonderful home and location

This is a beautifully designed home with every amenity. We had nine friends staying together and each had their own bedroom and privacy, as well as extremely comfortable shared space. The kitchen was fully stocked for a lot of cooking and served us well. The views from each of the floors was stunning and Joyner Beasley was a fabulous host. Would definitely return, and highly recommend! 5 stars all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

4 Wonderful nights

We usually stay on the beach side when we visit Kiawah and we opted for this house on the river. We made the right choice! The house is very large with high ceilings, 3 floors and all kinds of bedroom, bath and living space options. The kitchen has is large and bright with tons of pots pans and utensils. We enjoyed the long dock, the large gas grill, and the porch overlooking the river. The house is in a very nice, quiet neighborhood, but close to the hotel, village, golf courses and tennis courts. It's a repeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian M.

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

good

good ..Home needs some tlc ..HVAC loud “clangs” ..several faucets loose or stripped…several rugs especially at the front door ..worn and slippery ..a little dangerous..only 1/2 the outside grill works …dishwasher door off center ..needs to be attached tighter … lots of small things but that’s all i can remember
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

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