7 Best Vrbo Vacation Rentals On Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Ryan Joshua
Ryan Joshua 
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The sea island of Kiawah in South Carolina is one of United State’s most scenic islands. It has become a wonderful and great place for a group of friends, couples, families or even single backpackers to visit. Kiawah Island is still a virgin island, thus it is not yet very crowded and is very clean. Aside from its amazing beaches and the authentic island living, the island also has an exotic golf course and breathtaking landscape. Indeed, Kiawah Island is a great place to stay and is one of the best choices for those that are looking for a very serene and relaxing place. If you need a place to stay on the island, here are just some of the best Vrbo accommodations on Kiawah Island.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.

1. Light-filled villa best for couples (from USD 223)

This two-story, one-bedroom villa will surely greet you with its very nice and comfortable natural lights and amazing lagoon views. Strategically located right in the centre of the famous East Beach neighbourhood, you will surely have easy access to the island’s best places, making it perfect for your honeymoon. Its open living area comes with comfortable couches, sitting areas and a large flat-screen TV. The fully equipped kitchen allows you to cook your own meals, as well. The villa’s master suite has a king-sized bed, flat-screen TV and modern furniture. There is also a full bathroom that has a very exquisite granite countertop sink and a walk-in shower.

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26.08 km (16.3 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
34 reviews   Wifi Available
condo 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2
Minimum Nights: 0
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
(the bedroom stayed very cold while the living room got hot) and it is smaller than the pictures really lead you to believe--for 2 people this is fine
put a stained sheet on their bed???
I slipped and fell down the steps ending up in the hoslital with a serious back injury
then any other stay on the island -LAUREN
The area is very pretty and the deck is screened in
Host:
They were immediately responsive to every contact we made with them which was wonderful
We made reservations for next year
We were really happy with all of the staff we dealt with
I would advise the owner about the wooden exterior steps that had algae growing which remained wet after rain due to overhanging shade
The Sweetgrass team was very accommodating and apologetic when we had issues with the back slider
Location:
They got us in on a last minute booking and it was such a smooth and easy process
Very nice up to date condo in a serene and beautiful setting very near and in a couple minutes walking distance to the beachfront
Just steps from the beach
The beach is a short walk away and is very nice to take long walks on
The restaurants in the area are very good and Charleston is a very short drive away All in all we enjoyed our stay
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2. Gorgeous retreat with views of Wildlife Lagoon (from USD 292)

Have the best vacation in Kiawah Island by staying at this villa that has an easy access to Kiawah’s renowned golf courses and its long stretch of pristine, virgin beaches. Its strategic location in East Beach is a great start point to explore the island. The villa is very near the Turtle Point Golf Course, the Roy Barth Tennis Center, The Market at Town Center, Night Heron Park, and the five-star Sanctuary Hotel and Spa. The living room comes equipped with a cable TV, free Wi-Fi access, telephone and comfortable sleeper sofa. The kitchen has also been recently renovated and now comes with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Relax in their specially designed master suite with a king-sized bed, flat-screen TV and a bath. There is another bedroom that has two twin beds and a flat-screen TV.

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24.7 km (15.4 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
58 reviews   Wifi Available
villa 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
Bonus super comfy beds
The kitchen has all of the staples you might want
kitchen fully stocked and the showers were like a five star hotel
The villa is modern with lovely decor and comfy beds
Not to mention it is beautifully decorated to create a comfortable living environment
Cleanliness:
I loved that we had board games to play and books to read
Host:
lovely furnishings dedicated and available owner
Newly updated and tasteful Everything we needed was already there and Ashley made us feel most welcome
We enjoyed the beach kayaking bike riding and boating
Highly recommend and the owner is flexible and responsive
We just cannot say enough nice things about Kiawah Island
Location:
Charleston is about 40 minutes away
Location is perfect for beach biking golf restaurants and shopping
restaurants a wine bar
Her place is in a very convenient location and beautifully furnished
ibis and alligators was a great way to start the day
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3. Double-story town home with views (from USD 222)

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom town home offers breathtaking lagoon views for each of the guests. The home can accommodate up to seven persons and boasts three TVs, a deck with a serene lagoon view and an easy access to Kiawah Island’s best beaches and golf parks. The property has parking space for two cars, 24-hour security, central air conditioning, cable TV, internet, DVD player,laundry facilities, linen, bath towels and toiletries.

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25.82 km (16.1 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
41 reviews  
townhome 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
The bedding was shabby and old
It was relaxing to overlook the lagoon
well There was NO dishwasher or dishwashing soap nothing to use to wash the dishes and one bag for trash
The kitchen had small sugar eating ants on the counters
gross Bathrooms have mold in the grout and frankly the place could use a very through cleaning
Cleanliness:
The vacation rental was very clean
The vacation rental was very clean
The vacation rental was very clean
The stovetop was not clean
Condo was clean and had everything we needed Check in was easy
Host:
Beachwalker Rentals was awesome to work with
They were very professional & accommodated several requests we had
Fortunately the weather was not hot those days
I was more than happy with the location
I was more than happy with the location
Location:
The location is just across the street from the boardwalk to the lovely beach
The location was convenient - just short walk to the beach
Town Market convenience store/restaurant is the go to place for daily meals and kids can easily go by themselves by bike
We're already planning to request this villa next summer
There were also no sheets for the sofa bedl
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4. Spacious summer house with forest views (from USD 211)

If you need a space where you can reconnect with nature, you can try staying at this three-bedroom, two-bathroom vacation house on a luxurious and gated Kiawah Island resort. This six-person tranquil home offers conveniences and amenities like its flat-screen Apple TV, fully equipped kitchen, stainless steel appliances, sunroom, gas grill and a private deck. It’s three bedrooms come with two king beds and one queen bed that offers maximum comfort.

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25.96 km (16.2 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
25 reviews  
House 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
The house was super spacious and has a beautiful kitchen Would definitely recommend staying here and hope to visit again
We liked the privacy the property had but that it was close to everything
Cleanliness:
The house was very clean and lovely Nice
The house was clean and perfect for our group of 4 women
Host:
Ken sent a welcome email shortly after the booking went through and was available for questions before and during the stay
The property rental was great
The house is very well laid out and conducive to family life
We spent most nights out on the porch
We rented bikes and used the many miles of bike trails Would definitely rent again
Location:
It's located on Kiawah Island which is a jewel in itself
5 minute drive to the beach and easy reach of Charleston A supermarket was also a 5 minute drive away We wanted to relax and catch up
Convenient bike ride to the beach
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5. Cozy, quiet villa in a tennis club (from USD 200)

This vacation rental at this one-bedroom villa is a great place for your dreamed ocean getaway. This great vacation villa comes with a queen bedroom, screened porch, newly renovated finishing and a truly incredible location. There is a fully equipped kitchen, complete furnishings, and a living room complete with sofas, TV and access to the screened porch. Its bathroom also has a bathtub/shower combo as well. Aside from those conveniences, the villa is also equipped with a washer, dryer and high-speed Wi-Fi connection.

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Kiawah Island, SC, US
24.7 km (15.4 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
28 reviews  
villa 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
Door sticks bathroom floor needs updating as well as living room furniture and porch furniture
The price was right as well
the lagoon view from the screened in porch was exceptional
The kitchen and bath could use a little updating Toaster is a hazard
The property description was accurate
Cleanliness:
the villa was clean and nicely decorated
The vacation rental was very clean
The vacation rental was very clean
The vacation rental was very clean
The condo was very clean and central on the island
Host:
beach wildlife endless bike trails tennis and wonderful food options
We love Kiawah and all the amenities
I was more than happy with the location
so I had to carry it around all week with me
I was very happy with the location
Location:
Really enjoyed the island and this property
My daughter (age 24)
The entire complex is quiet and peaceful
Wonderful location Furniture and general upkeep needs to be updated comfortable
We enjoyed the gear credit and rode the bikes around the complex
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6. Historical mansion in Kiawah (from USD 825)

Named after the legendary pirate Captain George Raynor, that owned and went across the Kiawah island in the 17th century, the Raynor House is probably the most prestigious address in all of Kiawah Island. Aside from the history that comes with it, the Raynor House also offers the conveniences and the luxury while you love in it. It was been professionally decorated and laden with all new furniture and decors. There are also five 50-inch TVs and an XBOX 360 game console system to keep everyone entertained. There’s also a free W-Fi connection for the guests to freely use. Each of the bedrooms come equipped with the most exquisite bedding and draperies, plus an ensuite bathroom with a standalone bath and a walk-in shower.

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23.11 km (14.4 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
89 reviews   Wifi Available
House 10 Guests 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 10
Minimum Nights: 1
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
The hot water would not turn off in an upstairs bathroom
Also you may want to add in the welcome manual that the dishwasher and garbage disposal need to share the same outlet as the other outlet in under the sink is not working Other than that everythi...
It was clean comfortable and just like it was represented
An explanation of the use of AC system would be helpful also
so there was plenty of space for everyone
Cleanliness:
Kitchen are was large and had everything we needed
Host:
Jenny was great to work with and helped make our stay a good one
Overall had a great vacation with family
Upon arrival our unit was not cleaned however after contacting the property manager she explained the situation and it was taken care of Overall
most of all Upon arrival we found the sliding glass door in one bedroom would not close
The screen porch was filthy and the screen on th door was torn
Location:
location was nice but quite a walk to the beach
the house was great to stay in
We loved the house - it perfectly accommodated our group of 10
The only thing that needs to be done is the floors need to be washed not just swept after each rental I never wear shoes in the house and my feet were very dirty from the floors
I wish there were more rugs in the house to absorb sound and prevent tracking in sand/pollen Other than that everything was great
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7. Serene vacation home for your dream getaway

Located right at the heart of Kiawah Island, occupants of this beautiful one-bedroom villa will surely enjoy the conveniences and the features that come with it. Guests can surely enjoy its resort privileges that include the use of resort swimming pools and a whole lot more. The very spacious living area gives you a 180-degree fantastic view of the lagoon. The villa is just a few minutes walk to to the beach, Turtle Point Golf Course, The Sanctuary and East Village Town Market.

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24.68 km (15.4 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
91 reviews   Wifi Available
villa 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
The bedroom is comfortable as well with
It has been mindfully appointed with everything needed to make it like home
The property was just as the listing described
The Villa was beautifully decorated The living space is much larger than expected
the decision to open up and incorporate the porch was brilliant
Cleanliness:
Great kitchen and very nicely decorated
Beautifully decorated and the most comfortable bed
It was very clean and had everything we needed Also was conveniently located on the island
We arrived at the condo after dinner on Friday and we were in awe of the beauty and and comfort
Host:
It was awesome to have resort privileges too
My only critic is to please upgrade the mattress
We had a great time during our short stay From the onset of booking this trip the communication with both the property owner a d VRBO was exceptional and prompt
My wife and I love to cook together and this kitchen was perfect for doing so
Fabulous stay at Kiawah unit is nicely decorated and kitchen well stocked
Location:
The location of the property is perfect and just a short bike ride to everywhere
We will plan another summer stay in this little slice of paradise
The weather was great and the island population was at a low
Easy access by bike to anywhere on the island Beautifully decorated airy with high ceilings Perfect for 2 people
and it's a quick bike ride to the beach too
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Reconnect with nature at Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island, together with its quality Vrbo accommodations, offers tranquility, peace and relaxation while enjoying the perks of being in a luxurious yet cozy vacation places. Make sure to make Kiawah Island a part of your bucket list this summer!

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