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Beachfront, Elegant First Floor Living at it's Best!

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Property grounds
Beach
Terrace/patio
Beach
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2869 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Kiawah Island, SC
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Night Heron Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront, Elegant First Floor Living at it's Best!

If a serene coastal condo just steps from the ocean is on your vacation bucket list, then you're going to love The Nora Villa nestled on Kiawah Island. This 1BD/1BA hideaway boasts ocean views plus a scenic boardwalk right outside your door leading you down to pristine beaches.

Decorated with tranquil blues and pops of coral with the ocean as her backdrop, The Nora Villa is both warm and modern with an open-concept floor plan bathed in natural light. You'll dream of sunset beach walks while sleeping just steps away in the luxurious bedroom appointed with a KING bed and en suite bathroom with spacious walk-in shower.

If there's more than just long, lazy days on the beach on your bucket list at The Nora Villa, you will be near the 5 Championship Golf Courses on Kiawah including The Ocean Course, the renown home of 2021 PGA Tournament. You will also be within a stone's throw of the #1 ranked tennis resort by Tennis Resorts Online, the Kiawah Island Resort Tennis Center, and The Sanctuary Spa, a Forbes 2021 5-star destination. And, to top off an incredible getaway to the resort island of Kiawah, you can enjoy the best of both worlds as this luxurious getaway is located 40 minutes from downtown Charleston, voted top travel destination by Conde Nast for a decade.

NOTE: The Nora Villa is a FAMILY FRIENDLY condo and parties and/or events are strictly prohibited. Every property in our portfolio is designed to host only vacation guests, and guests of Luxury Simplified Retreats are expected to abide by the rules and NOISE ORDINANCE enforced by the Town of Kiawah Island. Those that violate the terms of occupancy, host events, and/or parties will result in immediate loss of use. The Nora Villa is a NO SMOKING property. No exceptions. The Nora Villa does NOT allow pets. No exceptions.

Access
If you have any questions about directions or access to the property, your concierge will be ready and waiting to assist you by phone. Every vehicle MUST have a gate pass to access Kiawah Island. The Town of Kiawah Island allows each reservation to give up to one (1) gate pass per stay. No exceptions.

Interaction
Upon arrival, after the established 4PM check-in time, you may enter and exit the rental at your leisure. Your Concierge will meet you at the property upon check-in and provide valuable information about the home. Should an in-person meeting not work out, your Concierge will provide you with all the instructions you will need. We are here to make the check-in process a seamless one!

Notes
Our concierge team is committed to delivering exceptional service, impeccable cleanliness and all the amenities of your everyday home. With each stay you will enjoy high thread count linens, spa quality towels, hair dryer, ironing board, washer and dryer, standard coffee maker and Keurig, kitchen cookware and utensils, shower toiletries and soaps, extra linens and towels, air conditioning, cable, and wireless internet, and more. With our concierge services you can choose to have our team handle all the details of your trip. From stocking your refrigerator to reserving beach equipment, there isn't much our Concierge team can't help you with during your stay. And should you need any recommendations, it would be our pleasure to provide suggestions for restaurants, make reservations, organize activities, and answer any questions.

We offer the option to purchase trip insurance through Rental Guardian. We highly recommend adding trip insurance to your reservation, especially if you are traveling during hurricane season (June-November).

At the time of booking, we require a payment of 50% of your total rental amount. The remainder of your balance will be due 30 days prior to your check-in date and will be automatically charged to the card we have on file. If you are booking within 30 days of your expected arrival date, the full payment is due at the time of booking.

The Town of Kiawah Island has a noise ordinance from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily. Please be mindful of your neighbors. Noise complaints can result in fines and rental termination.
**Be sure to speak with your Concierge to understand other important Rules & Regulations for the Town of Kiawah Island

Minimum rental age is 25.

Optional & Additional Fees
$50/hour Early Check-In Fee. $25/hour late Check-Out fee.
**Early Check-In and Late Check-Out is NOT guaranteed or always available - Please make sure to discuss and pre-arrange with your Concierge.

Town of Kiawah Island Business License #:

Property manager

Luxury Simplified Retreats
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kiawah Island

Located in Kiawah Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project and With These Hands Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Turtle Point Golf Course and Osprey Point. The Resort Shop and Edisto Island Serpentarium are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Night Heron Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Ocean Course - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kiawah Beachwalker Park - 10 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront, Elegant First Floor Living at it's Best! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront, Elegant First Floor Living at it's Best!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront, Elegant First Floor Living at it's Best!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront, Elegant First Floor Living at it's Best! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. Turtle Point Golf Course and The Ocean Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy C.

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

Perfect spot

Great location and perfect 1 bedroom condo! We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

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

Location! Location!

Comfy home base while we enjoyed the island!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis F.

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

Great place and close to brach

This rental was amazing vary short walk to the beach . It was very clean and the host is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick O.

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

Stay

The place was truly amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Barrier Island Escape

A wonderful peaceful beachfront escape.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

July 4th

Great unit and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Perfect location

Great stay. We could view the ocean from our patios. Beautifully decorated, fully stocked condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Great Location & beautiful, cozy villa

Villa was clean, beautiful and seconds to the water. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Great experience

Wonderful apartment.. very comfortable and spacious! Beautiful!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

July 4th week

We had a great stay and loved being so close to the beach and walking distance to the Sanctuary spa. The condo is very comfortable. We could also see the fireworks from the patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan B.

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

Never enough time

Wished i could spend more time here:)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

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

Phenomenal!

An incredible place to stay in Kiawah. Boardwalk from the back door directly to the beach. Central location is great for riding bikes to either side of the island. We would absolutely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

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

Great location and lovely accomodations

Really nice and large one bedroom condo in a great location. It's only a few steps out the back door to the beach access. I didn't get a chance to use it but the unit is equipped with a full kitchen including a full size range and refrigerator which is nice. The host was easy to work with and check in/check out eas a breeze. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Great property

The condo was ocean front with an ocean view. Two minute walk to the beautiful beach. The unit was very cute and very clean. Property owner was very accommodating and responsive. It was a great vacation. We plan to come back to this unit next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Thanks for a great vacation

My wife an I have been vacationing at Kiawah many time over the years. It's our go to place. This condo has been the best so far. Great kitchen , close to the beach. The only negative, is there is not access to the pools. We do hope to return. Thanks for a great vacation. Respectfully, Dyan and Jeff Caldwell
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Fabulous villa!

The villa was as listed. Well appointed, pristine and very comfortable. Nice touches like beach chairs and towels. Robin, the property manager, was super responsive to questions and very accommodating. It was a perfect setting for a mom and teen daughter get away. I would definitely recommend and will rent again. Thank you for sharing your darling property with us
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Very nice accommodations and excellent location right on the beach.

The unit and neighborhood was clean and quiet. The bedroom and bathroom both clean and comfortable. The Kitchen had everything we needed and everything worked well. Just a few steps from the beach via the boardwalk. Since this is a first floor unit, the view of the beach from the porch is obstructed by the high dunes, shrubbery, trees etc. But we really enjoyed our daily walks and bike rides on the beach as well as the many bike paths on the Island. We brought our own bikes and there were plenty of bike racks available to store and lock our bikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane E.

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

Excellent in all aspects!

We will be back! I have high standards (and expectations) of any accommodations, and this property did not disappoint. It’s a fabulous location for easy beach access. It’s very clean. It’s well appointed and decorated. It’s ideal for two people. Communication was excellent. We logged into our Netflix easily and there are countless other channels. The only thing to note is the shower. (Pull the knob straight out to turn on! ) We had to call the manager because we couldn’t figure it out. Overall, a lovely unit. We wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Luxury Simplified Retreats

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This House is managed by Luxury Simplified Retreats

Luxury Simplified Retreats is committed to providing a high quality guest experience by treating each home as if it's our own. Whether you are looking for coastal adventure or rest and relaxation, Luxury Simplified Retreats has a property for you. We offer a range of accommodations to meet the needs of groups and families both large and small for just about any occasion including weddings, golf getaways, vacations, reunions, and more.

Luxury Simplified Retreats - (843) 793-1122

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