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258 Governors Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and a covered patio.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by palm trees and a white fence.
A covered outdoor area with a pool, wicker furniture, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view to an outdoor patio.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a patterned armchair, and a coffee table. There is a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through large glass doors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • High-speed internet
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

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. Battery Number 5 Marker and McLeod Plantation Historic Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Freshfields Village and Center Street. The Resort Shop and Tidal Trails 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 drive - 2.7 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Night Heron Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Ocean Course - 17 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nest Market - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 258 Governors Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 258 Governors Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 258 Governors Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 258 Governors Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 258 Governors Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 258 Governors Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kiawah Island Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Osprey Point Golf Course. Turtle Point Golf Course and The Ocean Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Wonderful property for a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very large, private home. The patio and pool area is also very private from the golf course. Just be sure you plan ahead four meals and food preparation, because the closest store is probably 20 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. House is very clean. It was a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Destination

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: Awesome Vacation with the family. We will be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This property and its location is spectacular. We stayed close to the house for the most part because my son couldn’t get enough of the pool. The area is quiet and the house is fantastic. Lots to do between pool, beaches, or venturing further into Charleston. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2024
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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location

Kiawah stay on Governor's Drive

Nice well built home needs some upgrades and general maintenance. Provided list to property owners for general repairs. Nice location about 15 minute bike ride to beach off Flyway drive. Great proximity for golfers that is central to all the island courses. Perfect for a small family with two extra bedrooms at the opposite end of the master.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Next time I’m bringing the golf clubs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Perfect Trip!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at 258 Governors Drive. Went for fall break. Great location. Short drive or bike ride to the beach. House was giant and clean and very bright.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family vacation

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: House was as advertised , clean ,in a good location and was big enough for our family of 7 even with 4 of them working from home while we were there . It backed onto the 7th hole of Osprey golf course and it was so nice sitting outside in the undercover porch even when it rained . A couple of things that need improving on is the outside patio furtniture was way past its best which was a shame because the furniture inside the house was of good condition . Although the kitchen had plenty of dinner plates and silverware it wasn’t very well stocked if you wanted to cook a family meal .
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! I have passed your comments to our property management team to investigate and address as needed. We hope that you enjoyed your time on the island otherwise!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean & Excellent Beds!

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: Only disappointment was the outdoor loungers had no cushions as shown in photo...but do have the normal ones that get hard on the fanny. This was our first time to get a pool at Kiawah in 17 years......LOVED it!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We have spoken with the property manager who has now purchased new cushions based on your comments. The cushion pictured were fairly worn themselves and similarly had to be replaced since the home was last photographed. We hope that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Loved the location and space in the house!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing

Lovely property 1 st time on Kiawah Island Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Home for a Extended Family Vacation

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 home was a perfect place to spend a week with our 2 teenage girls and their grandparents. The layout is great and the home is spacious and comfortable. The location is also Terrific to walk or ride bicycles. The pool is also so nice to have. It is not heated but despite cool temps, we still enjoyed floating in it. The backyard gets great sun during day so even in cooler temps it felt warm laying outside. Would definitely recommend this home through Akers Ellis. Their customer service is the very best.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house and location!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a beautiful house with huge rooms (and a ton of light switches!). Very clean and well-maintained. We loved the close proximity to the beach path. We had 2 maintenance issues: 1) we requested that the pool be heated (which is the main reason we booked the house) but we were notified on day of arrival that it wasn't working. Said they'd send someone out to look at it but no one ever came. Kids were very disappointed. 2) the air conditioner in part of the house wasn't working. Again, they said they'd send someone out immediately to look at it but no one ever came. Aside from that, great trip. Kiawah is one of our favorite places.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. Please accept our apologies for the inconveniences during your stay. I have passed your comments to our team to so that we can review and improve our communication with guests us far as maintenance updates in the future. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed this home and your stay despite these issues, and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on the island to improve upon this impression. Kind Regards, Akers Ellis Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Williford Family

What a perfect place! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Didn't live up to other Akers Ellis Rentals

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented from Akers Ellis over the last five years and this is the first home that we were disappointed in. The home is in need of some tender loving care. It could really use great pressure washing and the cushions are needing to be replaced. The kitchen is lacking glasses and other housewares that we have always had in other homes. The ice maker was not working when we arrived for our week's stay, and Akers Ellis responded with a bag of ice within the hour. However, it was never fixed and we had to keep going to the store every day to purchase ice so we would have it for our coolers and to use for drinks. The toaster only worked on one side. The tv in the master would not work and the other bedrooms did not even have TVs. We know how Akers Ellis manages their properties and this home did not live up to what we are accustomed to seeing in their rental properties. I think the homeowner if they are going to continue to rent needs to do some updating and replenishing of supplies.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your comments! These are always helpful when reviewing our properties with the team and owners. I have passed your comments along to our property managers for consideration. Kind Regards, Akers Ellis Management
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spacious comfortable home with GREAT management team!

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: Beautiful home! Very comfortable! Just like pictures! Wonderful pool! So thankful for Akers Ellis! GREAT management team - so responsive! We used to rent via VRBO - but renting from Akers Ellis was cheaper - AND we get free bike rentals! I would highly recommend renting through them!! The only thing worth noting about this house - is the kitchen was NOT a stocked kitchen...bare bones for cooking - and because of COVID we ended up eating at the house. Also - no serving dishes. There were some in the cabinets with notes saying “Do not use these!” However, the house was so lovely - We would stay there again - and just know we have to bring items from home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice home.

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: House was very clean. Loved all the space and large kitchen.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful trip/experience/house

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 had a great delayed Mother’s Day weekend and Akers Ellis went over and above accommodating us! Beautiful house. The pool was such a great idea with a 6 year old! Thanks again and we will always rent from this fabulous agency!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house & location!

We were very pleased with this property! The house was clean, the location is great and the rental company was responsive and easy to work with! I would definitely recommend this property to others!!
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable right size home for our group.

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 house for our party with was 5 adults and 2 kids. One floor, no stairs great for kids. Two negatives - 1) the bike package company. VacKgear - not very consumer friendly. Almost impossible to get on the phone. Would not accommodate an early return. 2) Pool was not clean the entire wee, nor when we arrived - even though we paid $75 per day to have it heated.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thanks for your feedback. We're happy to hear that overall you enjoyed the property. We're sorry you didn't find the gear credit company easy to work with and will speak with them to correct any communication issues. We would have been happy to send the pool company over if we were notified during your visit that there was an issue. The pools are typically cleaned once a week during this time of the year so we apologize if it was missed. Thanks again for your feedback.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Overall great place!

Beautiful house and a ton of room. The house did have several spider webs and the den tv was very difficult to use. We were really exited to see the tv speaker setup but it would never work when trying to use it. Only was able to change the channel two times throughout our stay! Would have been a perfect stay if it would not have been for the spider webs and tv.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear of the issues you experienced during your stay. Our property management team will take care of the spider webs and will make sure the tv is operational for future guests. We appreciate you pointing this out so we can improve the house!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing vacation house

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: Wonderful!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kiawah

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: My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent trip to Kiawah. We have been traveling to Kiawah for the past twelve summers and this was one of the best rental homes for our family of four. House was comfortable and clean, had a great layout and all the amenities. We especially loved the pool! Great location and quick bike ride to the beach. Akers Ellis is so easy to work with. The beach gear credit they provided was an extra bonus! We would rent this home again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

258 Governors Drive Rental

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 house on Governors Drive was a very nice house. The house was ready on time and was very clean. The pool was an added bonus for a small child and was well maintained. I young gentle came twice that week to make sure it was clean and ready. Look forward to renting this house again next year.
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