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5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble island, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and stainless steel appliances. There are pendant lights, a dining area with chairs, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a sofa set.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a glass coffee table, and a blue and white striped rug.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kiawah Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • High-speed internet
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Osprey Point Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Ocean Course
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Kiawah Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island. Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project and The Charleston Pour House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Battery Number 5 Marker and McLeod Plantation Historic Site. The Resort Shop and Splash Zone Waterpark are also worth visiting. Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Night Heron Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • The Ocean Course - 17 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nest Market - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals on 25 Oct 2026 start from £2,244, 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 at 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kiawah Island Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Osprey Point Golf Course and Turtle Point Golf Course. Night Heron Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Stay

Property was advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

2nd Christmas stay for our family of 11!

We love this house. It suites our 2 families perfectly. 2 masters and 2 large rooms upstairs is more than enough. Kitchen is well stocked (disorganized, but if you search, they probably have it). The towels are awful but if you can get past that, great value for a beautiful property close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your holiday stay and time with family on the island! We have passed your note regarding the towels to our housekeeping team and will work with them to improve for future guests.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Our family has stayed on various Kiawah Island properties since 2000. This has been the most disappointing house by far. The upkeep/maintenance on this house is lacking greatly. Unfinished wood floorboards in the kitchen, random items in the closets, very disorganized kitchen, missing outlet covers & large open holes in the laundry room (very unsafe for children), and patio flooring needing repair. Most of the beds had unstable frames that creaked loudly, making many of us nervous. We found a pillow between the headboard and the wall of one king bed, so obviously someone also experienced the unstable bed. None of the accordion closet doors closed correctly. Many got hung up and required my husband to fix them. The laundry room, the garages, and the lower level all smelled strongly of cats. The lower level had water, was unusable and smelled terrible. The oven is not calibrated correctly, as we had to turn up the temperature and cook things almost twice as long as normal. The location and size were good. We were frustrated to pay as much as we did for what we got. We will not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
We are truly sorry to hear that you were disappointed in the home, as it does not appear that we heard from you during your stay. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and apologize for any disappointment. I've sent your comments to our property management team to investigate each point and address as needed. We hope that you were able to enjoy your time on the island regardless.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our families- 4 adults and 7 teens- we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house; only minor issues

Beautiful property, very clean and spacious. All amenities were available, close to beach! Loved the screened in porch. Only a few minor issues, no TP holder in upstairs master, peeling paint and water stains in upstairs master around sky light. Would have been nice if upstairs decks had been swept. Otherwise, Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments and suggestions. guest feedback allows us to make changes to ensure our guests have the best experience possible while they are with us. Your comments have been passed to our team to investigate and address as needed.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Home away from home

Very nice place to stay and easy access to beach. A few minor things need repair but we still enjoyed our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. In regards to minor things needing repairs, could you kindly reach out to our team for clarification so we may ensure any necessary repairs are scheduled? We hope to hear from you soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice for large group

The house was large with a beautiful screened porch overlooking a lagoon. We frequently saw a deer and her fawns and other wildlife. Kitchen is fully stocked but could use some non-stick cookware. There is a small fridge in laundry room in addition to a full sized fridge which was great for drinks. The laundry room is large with a counter for storing any extras. The clothes dryer is quite slow to dry even with smaller loads. Each room has its own bathroom which is great with really large master bathrooms. There is a basketball goal in driveway so bring your basketball! The distance to the beach was further than we expected. Much easier to ride a bike there but not ideal if you have to carry alot of equipment. Overall we were pleased with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the home! I have passed your comments regarding the cookware and the dryer to our team to investigate and address as needed. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed the screened in porch the most. Even with the hotter days, it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fun family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: The house fit our 2 families perfectly. 2 equal Masters was key!! Get location with an easy bike ride/walk to the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great 2 family Christmas spot

We had 2 families stay for a few days over Christmas and it was perfect. Nice size kitchen, great rooms, convenient location. One of the nicer rentals we’ve stayed at on Kiawah!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location!

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: Home was clean and cozy. Great location for a quick walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kiawah stay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy 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 had a disturbance Friday night with someone knocking loudly around the house at 1am. We also noticed roaches and black mold in areas around the house. It was also not worth the change from our original beach front property, which we were forced to moved from due to construction.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thanks for leaving us some feedback. We're sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your visit. We wish you would have contacted us while you were here so we could have addressed those for you. We did offer other oceanfront alternatives as the property you originally rented would not have been pleasant due to the nearby construction. Thanks again for letting us know of your experience and we will correct those items before the next guests arrive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved It

We loved our stay here. Great location, close to the beach and the place itself was clean and easy to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cabin in Paradise

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: Akers Ellis Resort was beyond beautiful, serene and welcoming upon our arrival. In the future I will book directly with them. I purchased this rental through and the resort was still very accommodating and the service and maintenance requests were performed for me promptly. The cabin was very spacious and every room has a bathroom. Beware though, there is some weird wiring issues. The cold on the shower runs hot and the hot runs cold. The light switches flip down to turn on and up to turn off. Little quirks that took time for us to figure out. My only complaint was the pollen and bugs. There is an open area that wasn't properly cleaned upon my arrival and tiny little bugs that I found, but not too many. This is to be expected when visiting and residing so close to nature I suppose. The kids have decided that this is the vacation spot to return too. I grew up on Amelia Island and we usually visit our family home there. This was a break from tradition that we may continue.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Hey Taras, Thank you for this feedback. I apologize for any issues you experienced with the outside area upon your arrival. We will make sure we are doing a better job of addressing that moving forward. We will also look at the shower valves and correct whatever is needed. All of our properties are treated regularly by a professional pest control company so we will make sure they return for an extra visit. We're happy that you enjoyed your visit and would love to host you again in the future!
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