House in Kiawah Island, SC

Best BEACHFRONT Kiawah Rates! Pup Friendly, Cozy Home.

Best BEACHFRONT Kiawah Rates! Pup Friendly, Cozy Home.

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A lofty view of our private boardwalk and deck. Gorgeous location!!
Front of house, yard view from Eugenia Avenue!
Beach Boardwalk, leading to the Atlantic Ocean
Screen porch
Screen porch

Overview of Best BEACHFRONT Kiawah Rates! Pup Friendly, Cozy Home.

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Kiawah Island, SC
  • Popular LocationKiawah Island Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Ocean Course5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNight Heron Park6 min drive
  • AirportCharleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Convertible bed(s)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Best BEACHFRONT Kiawah Rates! Pup Friendly, Cozy Home.

Our home is undoubtedly the most reasonably priced house on the beach. The only thing between our front row home and the beach is the dunes, our private dune deck, and our beach boardwalk. (Few Kiawah homes have decks in the dunes!) Walk out the door of our home and access Kiawah's spectacular ten mile beach and the glistening Atlantic Ocean in our backyard.

In the house, you can hear the surf and feel the ocean breeze. Staying DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH makes your vacation much more enjoyable...(and there are fewer hassles). You can put your beach gear out in the morning and leave it all day. (Since there is no parking anywhere near the beach, folks have to tote their gear across the island...unless they're staying right on the beach.) It is a luxury to be able to walk a few steps to the house for a drink or for lunch, to take a break from the sun, to check on your family or catch the news (or, if you must, check your email). Our dune deck is a wonderful spot for morning coffee, happy hour, sunbathing, and stargazing (it has a big sky view). You can also take your baby monitor and spend time under the sun or the moon, while keeping tabs on your sleeping infant or TV-watching children in the house.

The living room has ample, comfortable seating (2 sofas; 1 converts to a comfortable double futon). It has Smart TV with Cable & DVD and a component stereo system (bring your own iPhone dock) and wood-burning fireplace. The dining room seats eight and has a sideboard. The kitchen is well-equipped and has a bar with three stools at the window. The screened porch has a small dining table and seven comfortable cushioned chairs.

The master bedroom has a very comfortable king bed, two dressers, occasional chair, smart TV/DVD. The second bedroom has a comfortable king bed, two dressers, and rattan chair, Smart TV/DVD. The third bedroom has new twin beds and two dressers, Smart TV/DVD. Two baths.

Cypress walls and ceilings and hardwood floors throughout give the house a clean, charming, beach house ambiance. The yard is large with stately live oaks and palm trees and there is a two-car carport. The house is clean and well-equipped. We do not provide beach chairs (but chairs and umbrellas can be rented on the beach).

Strolling the ten-mile long, pristine, wide Kiawah beach or swimming, boogie boarding, or body surfing in the calm Atlantic waters cannot be beat. Birdwatching (pelicans, egrets, herons, sand pipers, etc.), dolphin and shrimp boat watching, and wildlife/nature watching (alligators, deer, bobcats, etc.) are restful pastimes. Surf fishing, crabbing, and shrimping are some of the favorite activities on Kiawah. Kayaks, surf boards, and windsurfing gear can be rented on the beach. Canoes and kayaks can be rented on the Kiawah River.

Bicycling is a favorite activity. Rental bikes can be ordered in advance and delivered the day you arrive. There are 30 miles of bike trails all over the Island. There is now a nice bike trail off the Island, taking you to shops, Seabrook and Johns Island. Bohicket Marina, right off the Island, has restaurants, shops, boats for rent, parasailing, deep-sea fishing, etc. Picturesque Freshfield's Market at the entrance to Kiawah offers restaurants, a bar, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, soda fountain, bookstore, outdoor outfitter, fashion boutiques, banks, great grocery store, concerts, local produce at farmer's market, and much more. There is more to do than ever on Kiawah... or you can do absolutely nothing!!! There is a never-ending assortment of activities in neighboring Charleston and around the Low Country (museums, plantations, aquarium, Fort Sumter, shops, restaurants, theatre, etc.). Guests rave about Two Sisters Tours in Charleston. Kiawah is a gorgeous, tranquil, safe island, perfect for a family vacation. We'd love to rent our relaxing beachfront home to you.

ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
* Our home and property are Non-Smoking
* Our home is open to renters' pet dogs. But no aggressive breeds are allowed. Dogs must be well-trained and well-behaved. They must be freshly groomed and must not come into the house wet or sandy. They must be on flea preventative. They must not get on the furniture. They must not scratch the hardwood floors or doors and must not pop out the screens. All dog waste must be immediately bagged and put in the trash. Kiawah has a strict leash law and alligators have been known to eat free-roaming pets. There is a non-refundable fee per pet. Allowing pets will be agreed upon on a per case basis.
* We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance to cover bad weather (such as hurricanes), illness, accidents, whatever, that might cause you to cancel or cut short your Kiawah vacation. Spending a few hundred dollars to protect your investment in renting our home assures that you will be covered if something unfortunate happens. My cancellation policy is strict and I do not consider refunds for late cancellations.
* Find our home at GoogleEarth: Type in 3 Eugenia Avenue, Kiawah Island, SC. Our home is directly below the box, not under the box. (32 degrees,35'33.38'N is the house, 32 degrees32'11'N is the deck).

If you plan to rent multiple Kiawah homes, know that our home is for the use of those staying in the home only. Bikes & cars for guests at other homes must not be parked overnight in our yard.


One renter wrote the following regarding allowing dogs in our home:

"For anyone worried that a “dog-friendly” home would be covered in hair or smell like wet dog, I assure you that is NOT the case here. The house was spotless and we felt like our dog was the first one to ever stay there."

I love what one renter wrote to me:

“One word answers don’t seem adequate enough to describe our experience at Kiawah. Well actually one word does describe it, PERFECT!

“Was the house what I expected? No, it was better. I had never rented over the internet before and wasn’t familiar with Kiawah and although exactly as stated on VRBO all I kept thinking on the 12 hour trip down was, ‘It sounds too good to be true. A house on the beach and they allow dogs. Something has got to be wrong.’ I worried the entire trip down. I was ecstatic and relieved to find the house charming, clean, and comfortable. I’ve been many places but never felt so at home. We all felt that way, even the dogs…

“We definitely want to rent again and again. I didn’t want to leave and considered squatting. If we ever win the lottery we will make you an offer with the promise never to ‘tear down’.

“If a genie told me I could have any house on Kiawah Island, 3 Eugenia would be my choice, it is the only one that looks like it belongs there and feels like a home. Thank you so much for sharing it!”

A recent renter wrote:

'Your home is one of the most comfortable places we have ever stayed. From the beds to the couches, it felt just like home.


'Your kitchen is very well equipped. I had forgotten the taste of charcoal burgers and s'mores.'


2024 Kiawah Business License Number: RBL21-000002

Property manager

Kay Burroughs Ballenger
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Wear shoes+no running on boardwalk

Events

No events allowed
No parties. Only for 8 guests+children under 2.

Pets

Pets allowed
Pet fee of $150/week/dog. No "aggressive" breeds

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in home or on the property
I will email a great deal of information about your rental after you book.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: No parties. Only for 8 guests+children under 2.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kiawah Island

Located on the beach, this vacation home 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 looking for area attractions can visit The Resort Shop and Edisto Island Serpentarium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 1 min walk
  • The Ocean Course - 5 min drive
  • Night Heron Park - 6 min drive
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Freshfields Village - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - 9 min drive
  • The Salty Dog Cafe - 10 min drive
  • The Ocean Room - 9 min drive
  • King Street Grille - 9 min drive
  • Jasmine Porch - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Berta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Vintage Beach Cottage
Fantastic location. 1950’s time-capsule. Clean. Owner kind, responsive and organized. Dog friendly. We would rent again.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, old fashioned beach cottage
Property was mostly clean, dead roach in one of the bedrooms. House was hard to find in the dark, the house number wasn’t lit up. Need updated pics and more of them in the listing. The owner was kind and very communicative. The only thing we needed to make us feel safer was a hand rail for the front stairs which we slipped on.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Wonderful Thanksgiving Week at Kiawah
It was the first time that we had stayed oceanfront at Kiawah, so we definitely spent more time on the beach. It was the perfect house for a family, felt like a home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

penny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
The house was well-stocked, welcoming, and absolutely immaculate. The owner went out of her way to assist me when, first, I forgot to record the lockbox code...then failed to find the WIFI password (clearly marked in a rental info notebook left in plain sight)...and, worst of all, got my dates mixed up and was prepared to spend another happy night when the cleaning crew showed up!! We will absolutely be back. Next time I'll bring my brain :)
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Love the beach access, history of home, and Kiawah writ large. Friendly hosts and appreciated the hospitality
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kay Burroughs Ballenger

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Our family has been on Kiawah a long time. It's a paradise we are happy to share with others.

Why they chose this property

Our home, being just over the dunes from the beach, is the ideal, laidback Kiawah vacation spot. Our renters love it!

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location.
Comfortable home with the privacy that comes with a private home on a 100 ft. beachfront lot.
You're sure to enjoy it!

Languages:

English

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