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Renovated Pet-friendly Kiawah Island Villa. 5 Min Walk to Beach! Close to Cougar Point Clubhouse!

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Welcome to Sea La Vie!
Coffee & croissants in the morning sunshine -- sea la vie!
Stretch out on the sofa & bask in the glorious morning sunlight with a good book or morning newspaper!
Each bed has a new memory foam mattress and is freshly made with crisp, clean sheets ready for your arrival!
Enjoy our brand new renovated kitchen!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 698.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • The Ocean Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Night Heron Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Renovated Pet-friendly Kiawah Island Villa. 5 Min Walk to Beach! Close to Cougar Point Clubhouse!

Looking for a charming & comfortable villa located close to the beach and near more activities than you can pack into one vacation on what readers of Conde Nast Traveler have voted as the "No. 1 Island to Visit in the U.S. Mainland"? Then SEA LA VIE is the villa for you! Sea La Vie, a beautifully renovated villa located on a lagoon within the Fairway Oak Villas on Kiawah Island, is a quick 5 minute walk from the crashing waves & luxurious sand on Kiawah's pristine West Beach.

Kiawah Island is a private access, park-like gated community with a very unique conservation approach. Surround yourself in the splendor of Kiawah Island's stunning natural beauty, which features rolling sand dunes, lush seaside forests, beautiful marshland and freshwater ponds. You'll feel your stress levels melt away as you bike or walk the 30+ miles of trails, kayak through the marsh waters, hunt for sharks' teeth & shells on the 10-mile long beach along the Atlantic Ocean, spend a soothing afternoon at the spa, play a round of golf, take tennis lessons with a pro or read a book in a lounge chair on the beach. Be sure to check out Kamp Kiawah & nature programs for your kids, take a drive to nearby Charleston, SC and visit the tea plantation on Wadmalaw Island! Sea La Vie's convenient location (near West Beach, Cougar Point Golf Club, the main gate to Kiawah Island, Freshfields Village & Bohicket Marina) gets you quick access to all those activities and more. Reserve this beautiful condo for your next Kiawah Island getaway today!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SEA LA VIE (sleeps 6):

Master Bedroom:

- King size bed with brand new memory foam mattress
- Night stands with reading lamps
- Private bathroom with easily accessed walk-in shower
- Dresser with streaming TV
- View of lagoon from windows

Second Bedroom:

- Queen size bed with brand new memory foam mattress
- Night stands with reading lamps
- Bathroom with a separate room for the walk-in shower & toilet
- Cable TV

Living Room:

- Queen size sleeper sofa

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Sea La Vie Highlights:

- Lagoon view
- Covered porch off the living room with outdoor seating & coffee table
- Renovated kitchen, bathrooms & floors! New furniture!
- Washer & dryer
- Coffee maker, blender & more!
- Large dining table seats 6
- Non-Smoking, please! This is a family friendly property.

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Guests enter the Sea La Vie villa by walking up a few exterior stairs to the front door. Once you enter the French-inspired villa, you will find a clean, well-stocked galley-style kitchen; a dining area that comfortably seats 6 people; and a living room with cable TV & armoire, a queen-sized sofa bed and the back door to the covered porch. Both bedrooms have their own en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower. Laundry room is located in the walk-in closet storage area off the foyer. Off-street parking on the parking lot for up to 2 cars is included in the rental rate.

Resort Pool Access not permitted with this rental.

DOGS CONSIDERED, DOG FEES MAY APPLY, PLEASE INQUIRE. Cats are NOT permitted.

Kiawah License: RBL21-000071

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Tenant must be 25 years old. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. You may not exceed the maximum occupancy at any time — day or night. These are causes for eviction with no refund, and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a residential home -- please be respectful of our neighbors.

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Guests staying at all ITrip Charleston managed properties receive the following:

* Amenity pack, starter set of soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, make up wipes, paper towel, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge, dishwasher & laundry detergent tabs.

* All beds ready made with freshly laundered sheets & towels.

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Book with confidence! We are Charleston & Hilton Head’s highest rated and most responsive large vacation rental agency. We have hosted over 32,500 great stays with an average guest review score of 4.9 out of 5!

Please keep A/C temperature above 70F for optimal comfort. It is recommended to set it at 72F. Remember to keep doors and windows closed to maintain a cool home and keep bugs out. Fridges may take 24 hrs to cool when loaded after cleaning.

Property manager

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Water view

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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

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 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 deadlock

About the area

Kiawah Island

West Beach, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island, is home to this villa. Osprey Point and The Ocean Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kiawah Island Beach and Kiawah Beachwalker Park. The Resort Shop and Edisto Island Serpentarium are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Ocean Course - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cougar Point Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Freshfields Village - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Night Heron Park - 8 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Pet-friendly Kiawah Island Villa. 5 Min Walk to Beach! Close to Cougar Point Clubhouse! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Renovated Pet-friendly Kiawah Island Villa. 5 Min Walk to Beach! Close to Cougar Point Clubhouse!?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Renovated Pet-friendly Kiawah Island Villa. 5 Min Walk to Beach! Close to Cougar Point Clubhouse!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Pet-friendly Kiawah Island Villa. 5 Min Walk to Beach! Close to Cougar Point Clubhouse!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Pet-friendly Kiawah Island Villa. 5 Min Walk to Beach! Close to Cougar Point Clubhouse! located?

Located in West Beach, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Kiawah Island Beach, Osprey Point and The Ocean Course. Cougar Point Golf Course and Kiawah Beachwalker Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Khristina H.

Beautiful Condo!

Our family stayed for Spring Break 2025 and had a wonderful time. The place was very nice and clean and had everything that we needed for a relaxing getaway. It was a short, 3 minute bike ride to the beach and a convenient 20 minute bike ride to the shops and 9 minute bike ride to Night Heron Park. We loved that the owners were so accommodating for our small dog.

6/10 Okay

Steve J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Just being honest

Carpets were filthy! Mildew smell in master bath. Floors in kitchen and den not clean. Found red skittles , leaves and dirt on floor.Walls are paper thin, you hear everything from other condos.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Nice Visit

Check in was the easiest. Just show up. :-). Early check in notice was very helpful. Villa was very well cleaned. Everything thing worked as it should. Felt a little too bombarded with constant rules/regs emails. Considering the cost of rental and cleaning felt the charge for a pet was excessive. Will stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

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

Kiawah trip

Nice place.Enjoyed stay
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Richard L.

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

Really close to the start line for marathon.

The property was nice. The king size mattress was not to my liking but to each his own. Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Kiawah

The condo was lovely, clean & well equipped! The beds were dreamy comfortable! Loved the showers!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cookie C.

This was a lifeline for us!

Hurricane Helene devastated our community and our town (but fortunately, not our home). Instead of crying, we decided to get out of town with our dogs and spend a few days not worrying about anything. We were so fortunate to find the perfect place! Great villa, great location, and a very helpful management company. We were so happy to stay here! Thanks so much for working with us on this rental!
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10/10 Excellent

Shawna D.

Great vacation!

We loved our stay at Sea La Vie! It was very clean, and just like the pictures. It was perfect for our family, and just a short walk to the beach. We are planning on returning! The only thing that would have made it better is more paper products being provided, ie an additional roll of toilet paper in each bathroom and an additional roll of paper towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulette C.

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

Wonderful

Excellent customer service beginning to end.. very responsive and friendly! Condo was in an excellent location, close to beach but felt secluded and quiet. Place was well stocked and clean. Super glad we could bring our dogs along. Overall very nice!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Wonderful Stay

The condo is just as pictured and updated and very clean. The king bed is very, very firm which was the only thing I wasn’t thrilled about. The back deck is wonderful. Do heed the alligator warning and keep pets well away from the pond out back. I saw them at least twice a day. I really appreciate that the owner allows big dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Great visit - clean and reliable.

As advertised. No surprises. Excellent communication before during and after stay. Clean and nicely appointed. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mariam H.

Great week on KI!

We had a great time on KI and a wonderful stay in Sea La Vie. Steven with management was great to work with, quick to respond to questions and provided ample information on check in and out. Villa had everything we needed, was clean, and kitchen was well-stocked. It’s pet friendly so we were able to have our two labs join us on vacation. Only a 5-7 min walk to the beach. The porch is great for watching all the different wildlife. Overall, a great week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

barry k.

Sea La vie

We really enjoyed our stay at Kiawah, the villa was located close to the main gate and Cougar point golf course, it was an easy 5 minute walk to the beach. The villa was very comfortable and clean , only negative was no pool access
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elesia G.

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

Beautiful place!

We stayed here for 4 nights with some of our family. The home is just beautiful and the kitchen was well stocked with cookware and dishes. Lovely patio where we watched wildlife and totally relaxed. Great TV for evening movies. West Beach is a great place on Kiawah- close to the beach and short bike ride to Freshfields every day to get fresh fish! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

Would recommend

Great place, fantastic location and really enjoyed our stay. Would def stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK J.

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

Kiawah meeting

Great place and location. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Hudson’s first beach trip

We definitely enjoyed our 3 nights! The villa was nice and clean. It was a great trip with my husbands family and a great first beach trip for our fur baby! The bike trails were very nice. Sadly we were only there for 3 nights. We will definitely have to come back for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deana C.

Cute cottage

Cute cottage - well kept and clean. Tennis tournament weekend trip and it was the perfect little spot for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Wi-Fi issues

The unit is quite dated. We had issues with the WiFi which we had to solves ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great location, communicative managers, tools and main things that you need. Only 'issue' that is kind of to be expected with being a pet friendly place, is it has a bit of a pet smell but not awful. Overall, recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful Island, nice condo, helpful property mgr, one bad surprise!

The bad surprise - ebikes are not allowed on Kiawah Island. This was never mentioned in any information received or written about the condo or Kiawah Island. All info speaks of 30+ miles of bike paths which is why we came to Kiawah. If we knew ebikes were not allowed, we would not have rented. Recommend this info be highlighted for future renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Spring Break at Kiawah

A wonderful trip to Kiawah island and Charleston. The weather wasn’t fantastic but that didn’t stop us from getting out and about to enjoy all that the area has to offer. Sea La Vie was a great base, allowing us to get away from downtown Charleston but still be close enough, bike rides, walks, beach time and lots of great food at Kiawah and in Charleston. The apartment was well stocked with everything we needed, very clean and comfortable. The iTrip team was responsive and helpful in planning and providing discount codes for our bikes. A great trip.
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10/10 Excellent

cindy d.

Great Escape!

SeaLaVie is a Kiawah Island treasure! Nestled in the trees, backing up to a quiet lagoon, and an easy walk to the beach. The hosts anticipated all of our needs. Our dogs enjoyed their stay as much as we did! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Grant R.

Comfortable stay on Kiawah

My wife and I (+ dog) stayed in this very nice apartment for 2 weeks in February as a “work-cation.” Clearly this unit has had some upgrades recently. Kitchen cabinets were all new and very nice. Shower tiling and fixtures in the master bath seemed new. Bed in master had a very comfortable “memory foam” mattress. We didn’t utilize the bed in the guestroom but I think it was also a memory-foam bed. Very quiet and nice view (with deck) out the back onto one of Kiawah’s ponds. I’d estimate it was ~7 minute walk to the beach which was nice. We cooked most meals in and found it had all the pots, pans, and utensils we needed. Washer/Dryer worked without a hitch. The hard-surface flooring also seemed new and nice. The carpet could probably stand a cleaning, but it’s a dog-friendly unit: I’m sure every dog visiting sits on the carpet close to the front door awaiting its owners! Internet (AT&T) was good. We had one blip on the first day we were there when it seemed to go out, but that was short-lived (~10 minutes). I set up my computer on a small work table in the guest room which is on the opposite end of the unit from the router and it was functional (streamed video meetings, etc.) but not super-fast. Simply moving the router up off the floor from where it is positioned would probably help. TVs were strategically placed and had good service. Check-in/Check-out were smooth with lots of helpful information and links provided up-front. We had no need to contact our hosts during our stay. We would recommend this apartment to others and would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

Winter vacation

We had a wonderful, relaxing week in Kiawah. The condo was perfect for our needs and was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

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