Just 21 miles from historic Charleston, Kiawah Island is nestled in semi-tropical wilderness, picturesque marshes, and ten miles of wide, unspoiled, golden beaches.
Our NEWLY RENOVATED, lovely cottage on the cul-de-sac in Sparrow Pond is conveniently located in West Beach with only a seven-minute walk to the ocean, five minute walk to the private pool, and Cougar Point's beautiful new clubhouse (includes a great casual restaurant)is only a quick one minute walk and is one of the five golf courses available for you to play on the island. Enjoy a leisurely three mile bike ride to Freshfields marketplace past the beautiful marsh where you will can stroll the many shops and restaurants and enjoy the outdoor movie nights. Our renters often comment that we have the BEST LOCATION on the island!
Do not worry about bringing anything but your clothes and food. We provide beach towels and beach chairs too! Bike rentals are available at discounted rates and can be waiting for you as your arrive and picked up after you depart to cruise the beach or the 30+ miles of biking trails around the island. Be sure to make time for sunsets on the beach or perhaps you would prefer our wrap-around deck which lends PRIVACY and encourages quiet downtime. WARNING! The fountains in the lagoon behind us are mesmerizing and might cause afternoon naps!!!! Rental guests must park in three parking spaces underneath the cottage in the driveway. Please No parking in front of the cottage on the street. RBL 19-005867
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Sandy Meaders
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About the area
Kiawah Island
Located on a river, this cottage is in West Beach, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island. Freshfields Village and Center Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kiawah Island Beach and Kiawah Beachwalker Park. The Resort Shop and Edisto Island Serpentarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - 11 min drive
The Salty Dog Cafe - 8 min drive
The Ocean Room - 11 min drive
The Lobby Bar - 11 min drive
Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is BEST LAGOON LOCATION! WALK TO BEACH! FREE POOL! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at BEST LAGOON LOCATION! WALK TO BEACH! FREE POOL!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BEST LAGOON LOCATION! WALK TO BEACH! FREE POOL!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is BEST LAGOON LOCATION! WALK TO BEACH! FREE POOL! located?
Located in West Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cougar Point Golf Course, The Ocean Course and Osprey Point. Kiawah Island Beach and Kiawah Beachwalker Park are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The perfect spot for our family to vacation! A short and easy walk to the pool and beach. The beach wasn’t over crowded at the entry point, so we had lots of space to play. Easy to get to restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping. Sandra was great and very responsive also! Overall, a perfect spot to spend time in Kiawah!
This was a perfect condo for us. Very well appointed and is well located. We walked or biked everywhere. My 8 and 10 year old grandkids had a bike run in the neighborhood, and we felt quite safe letting make the run by themselves. Just could not been a better location for us! The owners could not have been more thorough in proving all a family would need for an enjoyable trip! Bring your clothes and your food…they had beach towels, buckets, shovels, chairs etc.
Our family of five had a great stay at this property for a summer week vacation. It’s in a great location on Kiawah island, short walks to a pool and the beach, and a short bike ride to the nature center and night heron park. We really enjoyed it!
We had an amazing week at this Kiawah beach cottage (4/12-4/19/25). It was well equipped and clean. The beds were comfortable. We used the washer and dryer pretty much every day. The dishwasher works well also. The host was very easy to communicate with. We had four of our own bikes, but had to rent one and the owners gave us a good recommendation on where to rent a bike from. You’re able to bike or run on trails throughout the entire island. The cottage is well shaded, as much of the island. But there is sun on the porch midday. We didn’t use the pool, but did stop in there quickly to check it out and it was easy to access. We spent our time on the beach. Would definitely recommend this to friends and consider renting again in the future ourselves!
It's a perfect place for families to enjoy Kiawah. We've come to Kiawah every year for 16 years and this is the best equipped place we have ever rented. I'm almost hesitant to leave a good review because I don't want everybody to reserve this place before I do next year!
This property was perfect—steps from the community pool and beach, and Freshfields village. Sandy was an excellent host and provided all of the small necessities for a top-notch stay. We look forward to renting this property again.
Beautiful lagoon view (and glimpse of ocean) was very much enjoyed on the private, spacious deck. The layout of the house was great for family time, especially the sunroom and open kitchen! A walk or bike ride to the beach and pool was the icing on the cake! A wonderful Vrbo experience and memorable week at Kiawah!
Sandy has a great location just behind the main gate walking distance to the cougar point clubhouse. It is about a 5 -7 minute walk to the beach and a 2 minute bike ride. The view is perfect and you can hear the waves on the deck at night. Would recommend ! Well stocked home easy check in and Sandy responds very quickly to any and all messages.
Very homey and all the amenities for relaxing. as well. Kitchen was well equipped and 3 bathrooms is quite the luxury for 4 adults. Check-in instructions were very clear and seamless. Thank you Sandra!
This was our 14th vacation as a family at Kiawah. First time in Sparrow Pond and the location was terrific. Close proximity to the beach (we actually accessed Boardwalk #5), and quick trips made to FreshFields Village, Rosebank Farms and the General Store. You can hear the Atlantic from the house, which is always a plus. Sandy is a gracious host, and easy to contact. We had a terrific week.
My family and I had a ball staying at Sandy’s beach house! It was very comfortable and even had a few toys for my two year old! We were grateful for the beach wagon and chairs! The listing is very accurate, and I thought it was even more lovely in person! The kitchen is stocked with all essentials, and the sheets were super comfy. I loved lounging on the deck during nap time! I highly recommend this property for your beach week!
Great week in Kiawah. Sandra is great with communication and information on the property and the area. Would def. come in and highly recommend. Jason
Jason O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Geri H., Kennesaw, GA USA
18 Mar 2016
Can't Wait to Return!!!!
What a perfect cottage!! It's beautiful with loads of room and everything you could possibly need.
We cooked in and everything we needed was there---also dined out since there were many convenient
choices nearby. Great community close to the beach and biking trails everywhere. Sandy has made sure
we have all the information we need from local activities to what to do in Charleston right at our fingertips.
I can't wait to return and would definitely recommend this cottage to couples or a family. Thank you Meaders.
Beautiful home full of hospitality and thoughtful touches
We had a wonderful stay. The beach is a 7-8 minute walk through a beautiful, lush, green canopy. The pool is even closer. Chairs, beach toys, and a wagon are thoughtfully provided, along with plush beach towels. There’s a lovely deck for grilling. You can hear the ocean.
The house was cozy and inviting. The kitchen was fully stocked and included the most complete spice cabinet and kitchen that I have ever seen in a rental! It made cooking family meals a pleasure.
Communication was clear and directions were so helpful and complete. We had a wonderful experience. Would recommend to all!
The house was really nice, great space for a family of four adults. It was relaxing and quiet with beautiful views. Just a quick walk to the beach or pool. Since the community is private the beach was basically empty, which was a nice change from the beaches at home.
I’d definitely recommend any property of Sandy’s. She was easy too communicate with and made sure we were enjoying our stay. Check-in and out were extremely easy.
Having all linens, including beach towels provided was an added bonus. The furniture was comfortable.
Only thing I’d recommend is possibly changing out the TV for a larger one in the sunroom. Otherwise everything was great.
We loved staying here for race weekend. It was walking distance to the conference center, close to beach and had a great patio! Sandy was so communicative and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Our stay has been delightful! We were so appreciative of how our host communicated with us and kept us informed of conditions during the hurricane time. She was outstanding! The access to the beach was great, the cottage was so comfortable for all of us, and it was very welcoming. We would highly recommend this host and cottage and would love to return again ourselves!!
We stayed here a month. House is as shown on site. Clean, beds are comfortable. Great location, a short walk to the beach. Based on what we DIDN’T see, pest control program is effective (I’m picky - worked for a manufacturer of insecticides). For these reasons, we would definitely return. Note - grill is not gas, it’s charcoal.
This property is amazing. They have everything you need, so well stocked! Quick walk away from the beach or the pool, and a short drive to shopping and restaurants. The beds were super comfortable, great place to stay!
Christine L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sandy Meaders
Our family lives in Atlanta where my husband and I attended Atlanta high schools and colleges. Our three girls were all raised in Atlanta attending different colleges in Georgia.
Why they chose this property
Our family has grown up visiting this beautiful island and enjoy wonderful memories . My husband proposed to me at Mingo Point in 1987 and our oldest daughter was married at the PGA clubhouse in 2012. Our children continue to spend annual vacations and holidays at Kiawah with us and now we are enjoying it with our grandchildren!!
What makes this property unique
Sparrow Pond is the ideal location on Kiawah Island. You can hear the surf from our cottage and view the ocean in the distance. The fountains on the lagoon behind us are mesmerizing especially watching the sunrise. The culdesac is wonderful for having children play without the worry of traffic. The free (for our guests) pool is only a quick 5 minute walk and the beach is only a 7 minute walk. Very safe!
Languages:
English
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests