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265 Governors: 3 Bedroom Home, Golf & Lagoon Views, Bike to Beach

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6242.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Osprey Point Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

265 Governors: 3 Bedroom Home, Golf & Lagoon Views, Bike to Beach

RBL19-006279
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 3, the maximum allowed occupancy is 6, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 4.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental features 3 bedrooms, an open floor plan, and a large screened porch. The home is about a 10-minute bike ride to the beach.

The well-appointed living and dining rooms have vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a dual fireplace (not for guest use). The living area offers a sofa, 3 chairs, a 40" flatscreen TV, DVD player, and external speakers. In the dining area, the large farmhouse table is ideal for family dinners or entertaining. There is a wonderful selection of books and games for those evenings when you just want to hang out and enjoy the serenity of Kiawah. The fully equipped and newly renovated kitchen has white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, plenty of pantry space, and a wall-mounted TV.

Each of the three bedrooms has a private bathroom, walk-in closet, and flat-screen TV. The primary bedroom has a king bed, access to the screened porch, chair and desk, Bose radio, and a luxurious bathroom with large glass door shower, jacuzzi tub, and dual vanity. The second bedroom has a queen bed, a chair for reading, Bose radio, and a shower/tub combo. The third bedroom features two twin beds, a chair, and bathroom with a shower/tub combo.

Enjoy your morning coffee or evening drink on the large screened porch with a gorgeous view of the 7th fairway of Osprey Point Golf Course. You can also catch some sun on the open-air deck with two lounge chairs and a gas grill.

The home is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet. Guests do not have access to the garage.

Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear rentals during your stay! The credit amount for this property is $250. You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, 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.

Property manager

Akers Ellis Rentals LLC
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Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
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 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. Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Resort Shop and Tidal Trails. Fort Lamar Historic Preserve and Splash Zone Waterpark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ocean Course - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 10 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 16 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Night Heron Park - 18 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 265 Governors: 3 Bedroom Home, Golf & Lagoon Views, Bike to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 265 Governors: 3 Bedroom Home, Golf & Lagoon Views, Bike to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 265 Governors: 3 Bedroom Home, Golf & Lagoon Views, Bike to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 265 Governors: 3 Bedroom Home, Golf & Lagoon Views, Bike to Beach located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kiawah Island Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Osprey Point Golf Course. Ocean Course and Turtle Point Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geneva K.

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

review

great property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Outstanding 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: Lovely home with views of the golf course, lovely island, thoroughly enjoyed out stay!
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6/10 Okay

Robert D.

265 Governors

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This the 4th year in a row we have stayed here. Perfect space for my wife, myself and my 2 adult children. 3 BR's 3 Baths, everybody gets one. But, it could definitely use some upgrades.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Awesome home in great location

The property was just as advertised. The home was spacious. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking. The screened in porch was amazing. The location was perfect- right on the golf course and a short bike ride to the beach. The internet worked well. The beds were comfortable and the home was very quiet! I would rent this home again on another visit!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Merrie M.

Fabulous 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: Great house. Beautifully decorated. Lots of seating areas. Our favorite was sitting on the screened in porch watching the golfers. Location is a little far from beach but fine by bike. Best part of location is right across from tower to watch sunsets. One other family favorite was the ice maker! Always love vacation in Kiawah and this was another great Akers Ellis home.
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8/10 Good

Amy G.

Pleasant Stay in Kiawah

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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 had a relaxing two weeks at the house. It was a great size and layout for our family of five. It was well stocked and nicely furnished. We spent most of our time and had dinners on the screened porch, enjoying the golf course views. Our bike ride to the beach was 10 minutes and lovely. The home was clean overall, but needs a deep clean of baseboards, corners, kitchen drawers/cabinets, under furniture. We would stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth L.

Family golf and beach retreat

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: We love Kiawah and loved this house. It was sparkling clean and had a lovely view of the 7th tee box on Osprey. The screened in porch was perfect for early am and our dinners. The house is beautifully decorated and the ice machine was an added and well used bonus!
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6/10 Okay

Melanie C.

Comfortable but not a 5 star rental.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Beautiful home that needs some updates and maintenance . Bathrooms and kitchen need to be updated. Kitchen cabinets need attention, lights under kitchen cabinets do not work, ice maker makes a loud noise and we had to turn it off, oven light does not work, towel rack in master bath is broken and soap dish in queen shower is also broken. Front walkway was slippery and needs to be cleaned. Just felt that due to the condition of this home it was overpriced. Comfortable but not a 5 star rental.

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Always rent with Akers! Unprecedented service and the staff is so nice!

Unreal!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Lona G.

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

Vanderhorst

Quiet location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

Beautiful

We enjoyed staying at this lovely home. The area was beautiful, quiet and very private. It had nearly every amenity you could ask for. A few constructive suggestions that could have made the stay perfect would be to have a garden hose available for use, as the rental chairs, umbrellas and cart we used (thanks to your VayK Gear rental credit, which we really appreciated) was to be clean before returning and this was a little challenging without a garden hose. Perhaps one was available and we simply were unable to locate it. It also would be nice to have access to the Heron pool (we would gladly pay a fee to do so and would certainly respect the rules of the pool/owners if that is something that group might be interested in offering rental guests of the island at some point in the future). Lastly, we had trouble securing a kayak tour at the only facility on the island that gives them because they wanted us to secure a different island pass than the one that was emailed to us via the realty company we went through. They wanted a pass that was given to us directly from the owner. These things would not keep us from returning, but would have certainly enhanced the experience even more. Overall, a wonderful trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Robert D.

265 Governors Drive

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: perfect house for 2 parents and 2 grown children. Could use a little updating inside (like 1990's TV in maste rbedroom.) This was our second year in a row staying. Rxcellent location. Unfortunately maid on check out day could have been a little more patient instead of unlocking the front door herself at EXACTLY 10AM and letting herself start cleaning around us.
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10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Kiawah Governors Drive Home

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: We had a wonderful week at this fantastic home with our family! The home is beautifully decorated and furnished. It is very spacious and accomodating. The kitchen is especially well equipped with everything you need to cook and serve. My husband and I enjoyed our quiet time in the mornings on the porch sipping coffee and tea, reading and enjoying the lovely view of the lagoon and golf course. We had great bike rides all over the island everyday, and enjoyed lots of beach time as well. We've been coming to Kiawah for 30 years and this home was one of the best we've stayed at!
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10/10 Excellent

John D.

Happy New 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: Arrived at Kiawah on 12/26. The house was perfect. Weather was great and brought 2019 in at Kiawah!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Golf and nature paradise

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 spent 5 nights here and loved every minute. This home is beautifully decorated and had everything we needed for our stay. Very clean, great view of golf course. This was our first trip to SC, we are looking forward to visiting again, and renting this home...🐊
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

James M.

Unreal

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: Absolutely the best time this summer. This is the second time in six months I have rented this property and I am coming back. Akers Ellis Rentals keeps you informed from start to checkout and Provides great service.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

James M.

unreal

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: unreal experience
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas P.

265 Governors drive

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: Everything was perfect except that the internet access data were outdated and did not work in the beginning. Teh property folder should be updated.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Wonderful Kiawah 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: Beautiful, clean house with every amenity. We loved our stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

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