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Private Pool and Spa
Private Pool and Spa
View from Pool Deck
Pool Deck
Golf Course View from deck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 83882 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Osprey Point Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

115 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals

RBL19-006375
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 4, the maximum allowed occupancy is 8, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 5.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental offers a private pool and spa, golf course views, and is situated in the exclusive Vanderhorst Plantation. The home is just a 12-minute walk from the beach.

The main level features an open living space with access to the back deck and pool overlooking the golf course. The living area offers plenty of comfortable seating and a flat-screen TV. The updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, tile backsplash, a center island, and an elevated bar with four bar stools. The light-filled dining area offers a long, elegant table with seating for ten. A game room offers a pool table, sitting area, and wall-mounted flat-screen TV. A sitting room off of the foyer features a desk, library, and table for four.

The main floor primary suite features a king bed, sitting area, flat-screen TV, views of the golf course, and private bathroom with double sinks and separate bathtub and shower. Three additional bedrooms - two king bedrooms and one queen bedroom are located on the second level and offer private bathrooms, TVs, and golf views.

The home is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet.

Please be advised that the garage is not available for use. Guests are not permitted to park in, store items in, or access the garage during their stay.

The dimensions of the pool are 10' x 25'.

The pool has a gas heater, so the pool may be heated in cooler months for an additional fee of $75 per day for the entire stay. It can take 24-48 hours for the pool water to reach the optimal temperature of 85-87 degrees. When the air temperature falls below 55 degrees, typically November-March, pool heaters have difficulty achieving the optimal temperature. In this case, pool heating will not be available. Contact us directly to add pool heating to your reservation.

The spa can be heated for an additional fee of $75 per day for the entire stay. Contact us directly to add spa heating to your reservation.

Guest reservations of 4 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear rentals during your stay! The credit amount for this property is $300. You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and more – the choice is yours!

During your stay on Kiawah Island, be sure to enjoy biking on the 30 miles of flat bike trails, golfing on one of five world-class courses, playing tennis, crabbing, fishing, swimming, and boating. Many families also enjoy the kids’ camp and nature programs at Night Heron Park.

Kiawah Island is about 40 minutes from historic Charleston, famous for incredible shopping, galleries, antique stores, museums, the South Carolina Aquarium, horse-drawn carriage rides, historic landmarks, and sumptuous dining.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Kiawah Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island. Battery Number 5 Marker and McLeod Plantation Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. The Resort Shop and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve 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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ocean Course - 12 min drive - 6.8 km
  • College of Charleston - 50 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Linnette’s - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪The Nest Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪River Room at The River Course At Kiawah Island Club - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 115 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 115 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

As of 10 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 115 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals on 8 May, 2026 start from S$640, 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.

Is 115 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 115 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 115 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 115 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 115 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kiawah Island Beach and Osprey Point Golf Course. Turtle Point Golf Course and Night Heron Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family fun in Kiawah

Here for a wedding. Golf and tennis
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

tim w.

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

Love the house, property management can improve pre-check process

Came for Kiawah Island Marathon with 5 runners out of the group. We specifically always get a house with a hot tub for post race muscle treatment. The house was fantastic and even more flexible and open than advertised!When hot tub not working, property mgmt could not get contractors to get hot tub working. I do have to say they stepped up after the fact and reimbursed us for an appropriate settlement… Friendly reminder to press the property mgmt company to assure, prior to arrival, that, if you need a specific feature, they assure it is completely functional prior to arrival since their contractors do not work weekends
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in wonderful area

House and hot tub are great. Minor cleanliness issues, most notably pet hair covering sectional sofa had to be vacuumed before we could use it. This is listed as a no pet property. Downstairs sheets were stained and drain downstairs was very slow. Kitchen towels and Kleenex would be nice. Stains in pool room carpet and master bedroom closet should be cleaned. But overall property was wonderful for our group and addressing these items would make it perfect. I did report the pet hair to rental company on our first day, but found vacuum cleaner and cleaned it ourselves. Credit for bikes was most appreciated. We would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Exceptional Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our time at 115 Bufflehead Drive. The home is fully stocked, clean, and in a great location. We will stay here again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin K.

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

Perfect location, house well designed and fun for all ages.

Very nice home. The home smelled a tad musty. I wonder if it had been vacant for awhile.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dakeena M.

Great home with enough space!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was awesome! We loved it upon entering the front door! The rooms were larger than they appeared to be in pictures on website. The kitchen was large and well stocked with everything needed in a kitchen. The pool was but mostly in the shade and I wish they had cushions on the lounge chairs. Other than that, it was a great experience!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lois G.

Spacious Home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a lovely home and was located as described. That said, the kitchen is overdue for a through inspection. I rented this home because of the lovely kitchen photos and the brand of appliances. However, the oven racks don't operate; the refrigerator/freezer needs attention; and the main sink needs an operable faucet. I could not recommend this home to a friend or family until/unless the above issues are resolved.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ralph r.

A lovely stay at Kiawah Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second stay at this property. So we knew the house and its location well, and we were not disappointed. There were a couple of maintenance issues that arose during our stay, and AkersEllis was on those issues in a matter of 2-3 hours. And they were quickly resolved. For our next Kiawah stay, we will use AkersEllis again..
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Neenah, WI

Perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fabulous!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kedric B.

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

115 Bufflehead

Great place to stay at Kiawah. Every thing was clean and organized. Short bike ride or walk to the beach. Nice golf course view from the deck.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ralph w.

115 Bufflehead Drive

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M. M.

Great setting / Comfortable Home

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: The house met our needs perfectly. We feel that it was well stocked and had all the space we needed. To make it slightly better, we would recommend washing windows and cleaning carpets. Akers Ellis is extremely easy to do business with...professional and prompt attention.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ralph r.

We want to come back!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The title above summarizes in brief our feeling about the time we had at 115 Bufflehead. The home was spacious, allowed privacy when desired, had a very well supplied kitchen, and the pool was perfect. Two young children spend most of their time in the water!! The beach was about a 10-15 minute walk via Boardwalk #38. And the beach at that location was not very crowded. To close, this was a wonderful home in a great location. We did not even have time to venture out onto the golf course!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis K.

Kiawah 2019

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home on a beautiful street with plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Would stay here again.

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: A very nice home with unique features. The address is close beach access. It seems the main entry level rooms look like they have been recently upgraded. There is a pool table and a table hockey which was used and enjoyed. The upper floor seemed a little dated, but not a major issue.The house was clean and very functional. This address is not close to beach parking, so it required a little logistics to get the non-bike riders to and from the beach. It's doable and we worked it out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

Already packing to return next year!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: WONDERFUL! This was our family's third year in a row to stay at this particular house. There are just so many reasons why... 5 minute scenic bike ride to a secluded stretch of absolutely beautiful beach, spacious kitchen/dining area with extra ice machine, beverage fridge, large laundry/drop area, pool table and hockey table, swimming pool out back with golf course view (and assorted wildlife!), comfortable bedrooms with private baths, comfortable seating, house layout, and of course Akers Ellis as the rental company is always there for you and so fast to respond. The gear rental they provided this year was an extra plus! And yes, we are repeating this vacation at this house next year! We can't wait!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Marie R.

Nice but could use some bathroom updates

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is very well laid out. The house plan is great for a larger group. A little far from the beach to walk for our group with baby and toddler. I recommend biking to the beach. The bathrooms need updating. Some cleanliness issues with the bath mats(dirty) and bathtubs/showers (hairs and stained grout). The pool/porch is very nice as well as the laundry room and living room. Kitchen is stocked very well. Things that need attention: bathroom updates needed, all mattresses are too firm, bed linens, bugs in the house, fridge does not keep stuff very cold, several dirty dishes in the cabinets.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful well furnished home

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: The size and amenities worked very well for our family. It had the nicest selection of kitchen things we have ever had. The downstairs bedroom could use some updating such as new carpet and there were more than average bug issues in it. The main floor and upstairs were very nice. Upstairs showers could be updated. Outdoor furniture not very comfortable compared to 116 Bufflehead where rest of family stayed. Everyone loved pool table. Would have been nice if small bar of soap provided in baths until we got to store. Master downstairs was very pretty and comfortable. Akers very responsive to a shower leak we had.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lizanne D.

Great Family Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family has vacationed at Kiawah Island for fifteen years, and this house was beautifully decorated, comfortable and very nicely located on a private street. We were very happy with the home and it’s amenities.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Just shy of perfect

Overall this home was lovely and met our expectations. It was very spacious with lots of space for all of us to hang out together, as well as space to have quiet time if desired. We loved the pool table room and have some new pool sharks on our hands. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for cooking. There was an abundance of all kinds of glasses and too much silverware to count. There are 3 dishwashers and an extra ice maker which were quite handy. The pool was nice to relax in after day at the beach or on the golf course. We couldn't get the spa/hot tub to work, but that was not a big deal for us. There was plenty of parking in the driveway for our 4 cars. A few minor things were that the beach access was not as convenient as we would have liked/expected and the sky lights in the kitchen are due for a good cleaning. The biggest complaint was from the couple in the ground level master suite. The room is large with a king bed and sitting area and the bathroom itself is huge, but apparently the shower was quite small and hard to maneuver around (a.k.a shave your legs) and the shower head was twisted to one side (this is what they told me, but I personally did not look at it). Overall this house is nearly perfect and we would happily stay again when we return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

With a short (4 days) stay, everything should work.

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: No screens on windows and no TV service the whole time. Pool was heated but not spa. Beds were comfortable but towels were skimpy. Nice appliances but should have had instruction books available so didn't have to guess on how use them. Bike delivery was 24 hours late.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey L.

Lovely stay at Bufflehead Drive

We have stayed on this particular street in the past and really enjoy the location. Pool and spa area was beautiful and used daily. Inside of home was nice- exactly as pictured. We had a wonderful time spending time with family in South Carolina!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

115 Buffle Head House

Golf course views were very enjoyable. We lucked out and had really great weather during our stay so we were able to sit outside daily. My group really enjoyed ourselves. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirk M.

Peaceful, quiet, tranquil...

We have visited Kiawah a few times as well as other island homes. 115 was quiet and relaxing for the whole family. PRO’s - quite and spacious, enough room to find a quiet space if you want alone time. Great kitchen and the small amenities. CON’s - housekeeping needs improvement, “dust bunnies”/bottles under beds, crumbs/debris in couches, but most improvement would to get rid of black mold on AC vents. Overall we did not let the con’s deter our time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Description is 100% accurate!

My family has been coming to Kiawah for years. This home was in a great location, nicely decorated with quality furnishings and accessories, and had a great pool area with a view! Great vacation!

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