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Family Retreat: Close-to-Beach 3 BR Oceanwoods Cottage-Screen Porch,WiFi,Kitchen

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling fan, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view into the kitchen.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a round table.
A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the backyard.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a wooden door.
A spacious living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kiawah Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Night Heron Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kiawah Island

Located in West Beach, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. Cougar Point Golf Course and Turtle Point Golf 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Night Heron Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • College of Charleston - 45 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Charleston City Market - 47 min drive - 49.1 km
  • North Charleston Coliseum - 50 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linda's Tienda Mexicana - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Nest Market - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Periwinkle Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Retreat: Close-to-Beach 3 BR Oceanwoods Cottage-Screen Porch,WiFi,Kitchen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Retreat: Close-to-Beach 3 BR Oceanwoods Cottage-Screen Porch,WiFi,Kitchen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Retreat: Close-to-Beach 3 BR Oceanwoods Cottage-Screen Porch,WiFi,Kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Retreat: Close-to-Beach 3 BR Oceanwoods Cottage-Screen Porch,WiFi,Kitchen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Retreat: Close-to-Beach 3 BR Oceanwoods Cottage-Screen Porch,WiFi,Kitchen located?

Located in West Beach, this golf cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. Cougar Point Golf Course and Turtle Point Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 245 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay as always
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful cottage and literally 50 steps to the beach. The cottage was spotless and the kitchen was well equipped. Couldn't ask for more!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is just great. Perfect location to beach and the Nest. They thought of everything you need from a rental. We hope to revisit again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased with the accommodations and my wife was so impressed because it was so clean and spotless. The location and access to the beach was wonderful. We really enjoyed the screened in porch. We would recommend the cottage to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house! Great proximity to the beach and was perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! Cottage was well appointed with kitchen and beach supplies. Plenty of racks and hooks for drying wet clothes and towels. Very short walk to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous property and wonderful hosts. The family memories we have made at this retreat are priceless.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Mary, we thank you for your wonderful review and look forward to helping you make more family memories in 2027! With our best wishes, Bev & Larry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just steps from the beach!! This house has everything you will need.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was terrific! Great location with easy walk to beach and quick bike ride to The Nest for coffee in the morning. Larry was a wonderful host. He communicated the check in process and provided some very good restaurant recommendations. The cottage is clean and well equipped with a well stocked kitchen and even beach chairs. We would definitely book this property again if we return to Kiawah. Thank you for the wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week at 457 Vetch. The location was perfect - we love Oceanwoods and this house was very close to the beach and just across Eugenia from the boardwalk. The house was wonderful - extremely clean and very bright with a spacious and well equipped kitchen and a nice screen porch with a vaulted ceiling and skylight. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms clean and bright. Check-in was easy - just wish we didn't have to wait in line at the Gate House to get our "parking" pass. The hosts were very communicative and responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2026
Thanks so much, Stephen for your very kind review. We're glad that you found everything about your stay to be wonderful. We agree that the line at the gate for your initial arrival can seem to be painfully long. We're not sure if there's a way to bypass that, but we'll definitely look into other possibilities. We hope that you return to stay at our place! Cheers, Bev & Larry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this cottage is exceptional. It's within walking steps to a beautiful and charming part of the beach; and it's tucked in nicely to a cozy and quiet neighborhood. The cottage quickly becomes your home away from home - it's clean and has everything you need (awesome kitchen, great bedrooms, comfy couches, a screened-in porch, outdoor shower, and some beach gear too, among so much more). The hosts are a delight as well - very informative and communicative. A five star all around!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2026
Patrick, I think that's the most wonderful review we've ever gotten. Thanks so much for taking the time to write about your stay! We're so glad that you enjoyed your visit, and we hope we can welcome you back again next year. With our very best wishes, Bev & Larry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bev and Larry have equipped this Oceanwoods cottage with everything you need for a wonderful stay at the beach. The kitchen is amazing, the beds are comfortable, and the location couldn’t be more convenient to walk to the beach. We’ve stayed as a couple and with our family of five adults. There was plenty of room with the five of us. The screened porch is the perfect place to drink coffee in the morning, share a meal, or play cards. We love the ease of storing all our beach stuff for the evening. The proximity to The Nest, and now The Perch, by bike is very convenient. There is a trail out of the back corner of this neighborhood that is as close to a straight shot as Kiawah’s bike trails offer. (Between 5-10 minutes to bike it!) The cottage includes a full sized washer and dryer which is a huge bonus. The hosts are A with communication if we’ve ever needed something. Over the past 40 years we’ve stayed in many Oceanwoods cottages. This is by far the most well equipped, cleanest, and has the best location. All of this includes the nightly sunset at Kiawah, which is not be missed!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay. We will be back again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2026
Wendy, we will welcome your return next year. Please let us know what dates you have in mind, and we'll be sure to block those for you. Happy new year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great. We loved that the beach was in walking distance so that we could visit all times of the day. I loved watching the sea gulls, crabs and shrimpers going out. The screen porch was a favorite gathering place. It was the perfect place to get together with our children and grandchildren, one of whom lives outstate. The hosts were very gracious and accommodating. It was very convenient to have laundry available and not have to find a laundromat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2026
Thanks for the great, detailed 10/10 review! We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage had all that you needed, included proximity to the beach and a full-sized washer and dryer. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Cheer, Bev & Larry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50 Steps Cottage is perfectly appointed with everything guests need to enjoy their time in Kiawah! We especially loved the screened-in porch, deck, and outdoor shower— and the location couldn’t be better! Bev and Larry’s communication and instructions made us feel right at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Kate, we're so happy that you felt a home, and we agree that the screened porch and outdoor shower are great features. Thanks so much for your review and for posting the photo of the screened porch. With our best wishes, Bev & Larry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house. Amazing location! Very communicative and available host.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Suzanne, thanks for the positive review! We hope to have you return for another stay at our cottage. With our very best wishes, Bev & Larry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage very close to the beach and in a quiet neighborhood. Cottage was extremely clean and included most amenities a vacationer would need. Communication was timely and we would not hesitate to recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Richard and Laura, many thanks for your lovely review. You've certainly touched on some of the most important features of renting from us--cleanliness, convenience to the beach and good communication. Thanks also for recommending our cottage to future guests. With our best wishes, Bev & Larry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week here. We are repeat guests and always try to come here when it is available. It is comfortable, clean, well stocked, and a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could give this cottage 15 stars, I would. I just love this place.This is our second time staying in this cottage and it felt like coming home as soon as we walked through the front door. Of all of the places we have stayed over the years, this cottage is by far the most comfortable place to stay on the island. No detail has been overlooked. It simply has everything you need for a comfortable stay and is close to everything.The cottage is very clean and comfortable. We spent most of our time on the screened porch eating, talking and playing games. The furnishings are very nice and comfortable. The appliances are good quality and perform well. The kitchen is well equipped and included everything we needed to make many meals during our stay.The owners were quick to respond to any questions. The pre-arrival instructions were very well laid out and sent in advance of leaving for our trip. The instructions left by the owners were very helpful for the operation of the TV's. Access to the beach is quick and easy. The Nest and Night Heron Park are a short walk or bike ride away. We are looking forward to our next trip to Kiawah in 2027. There's no place we'd rather be.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another beautiful stay at this lovely home. The perfect place to get away from a Chicago Winter. The owners are wonderful and responsive. The house is a perfect place for a family reunion. All amenities make this a gorgeous home away from home. The Beach is 50 steps away. Close to the entrance and shopping. Cannot wait until next year!Thank you for this magical stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Ann, welcome back and many thanks for your kind review. Having lived in the Chicago area ourselves, we understand the importance of having an escape in a warmer and comfortable place. Please do let us know when you'd like to return in 2027, and we'll make sure we can accommodate your visit. With our very best wishes, Bev & Lara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was exceptional. The proximity to the beach was perfect and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and access to beach. Beautifully kept home. Perfect for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been coming to Kiawah for ten years and this house went above and beyond every other place at which we stayed. The location is great, the house was spotless and stocked with everything you could possibly need for your stay. Beautifully decorated with comfortable furniture. My husband loved the recliners! Best part for me was the great selection of books, Í read four great ones while there. Truly a home away from home.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit again this year! Thanks Bev and Larry!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
We look forward to your visit in 2026!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love this place!!

We stay here every year! It is the perfect location for the beach. The house is very clean and well stocked with everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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