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147 Hooded Merganser: Home with Pool & Guest House, Bike Credit

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12515.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Night Heron Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

147 Hooded Merganser: Home with Pool & Guest House, Bike Credit

RBL21-000023
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 5, the maximum allowed occupancy is 12, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 5.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental features 5 bedrooms, a private heated pool, large gathering areas, and a main house and guest house. The renovated home is about a 9-minute walk from the beach.

The home’s lovely great room offers vaulted shiplap ceilings, plenty of seating, a flat-screen TV, and access to the screened porch. The great room spills into the dining area, which has a gorgeous wooden table with seating for ten. Additional dining space is available in the breakfast room or at the kitchen island. The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with two sinks, a Wolf gas oven, a reclaimed cypress hood, honed quartz countertops and backsplash, and custom white cabinetry. You will find everything you need (and more!) in this kitchen fit for a chef.

Two of the property’s five bedrooms—both suites—are in the main house. The primary bedroom offers a king-sized bed and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and soaking tub. The secondary bedroom has a king-sized bed and private bathroom with a walk-in shower and jetted tub. On the main floor of the guest house, there is a third suite with a king-sized bed and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Also on the guest house’s main floor is a bedroom with two double beds and a private bathroom with shower/tub combo. Upstairs, you will find the final bedroom which has two twin over twin bunk beds, a bathroom with shower/tub combo, and a family room with a queen sleeper sofa. All bedrooms have 4K TVs for guests to enjoy.

The home’s 28' x 14' saltwater pool is situated between the main house and the guest house. The large pool is surrounded by lovely landscaping, lounge seating, and a gas grill. Guests will also enjoy relaxing on the screened porch and the second-story guest house porch.

The home is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet.

The pool has a gas heater, so the pool may be heated in cooler months for an additional fee of $75 per day for the entire stay. It can take 24-48 hours for the pool water to reach the optimal temperature of 85-87 degrees. When the air temperature falls below 55 degrees, typically November-March, pool heaters have difficulty achieving the optimal temperature. In this case, pool heating will not be available. Contact us directly to add pool heating to your reservation.

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 $400. 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

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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. Battery Number 5 Marker and McLeod Plantation Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. The Resort Shop and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Night Heron Park - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ocean Course - 13 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 147 Hooded Merganser: Home with Pool & Guest House, Bike Credit have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 147 Hooded Merganser: Home with Pool & Guest House, Bike Credit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 147 Hooded Merganser: Home with Pool & Guest House, Bike Credit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 147 Hooded Merganser: Home with Pool & Guest House, Bike Credit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 147 Hooded Merganser: Home with Pool & Guest House, Bike Credit located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kiawah Island Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Osprey Point Golf Course and Turtle Point Golf Course. Night Heron Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

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

Beautiful property

This was a beautiful home! Property management was amazing and responsive. The home was clean and as pictured!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase C.

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

Great family house

A great house for a multifamily stay where all the adults had a master bedroom and the kids had a fun room. Easy bike to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

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

Dail Days at Kiawah.

We had a wonderful time with just a couple of small hiccups at house. Primary suite shower was clogged with standing water. Since it was late Saturday afternoon when we arrived my husband went to the hardware store and bought what was necessary to fix it. We didn’t report it to agency. A couple of big pots in kitchen would be nice for low country boil or pasta meals. Use of garage remotes would also be very handy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Brentwood

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

Great house

Have been to kiawah 7 times in last ten years. This was far and away the nicest property we have stayed at. Close to beach, quiet area. Two separate living spaces made it perfect for traveling with two families or teens.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

kerri mae m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A little disappointed

Beautiful home but not as clean as I would have liked. We had 2 small children and the area rug in the main room was so dirty that we put a blanket down for kids to play on. The ice maker worked occasionally and we had no oven for the first 4 days and the property manager thought that was ok.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Reflections On Memories

This house was amazing. We make so many incredible memories and will be back. If you are looking for a place to stay and reconnect, look no farther.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Breck B.

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

Great property and mgmt company! Perfect location

Such a perfect home and location. There is plenty of space for a large family or two families.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Woburn, MA

EXCELLENT 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: A beautiful vacation in a beautiful home. Very well kept and maintained. Spacious and the decor and furniture were great! Highly recommend this home!

10/10 Excellent

Tim F., Greenville, South Carolina

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

Family Gathering

Kiawah is a busy place these days but this home offered a great location to enjoy the island's offerings and plenty of room for our recent family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Perfect week with family at Kiawah

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 thoroughly enjoyed our week at Kiawah. We have rented with Akers Ellis numerous times in the past 25 years we have been coming to the Low Country. It has always been a great experience. Any issues are quickly resolved by a professional staff who seem to value the importance of our family time. We love the home at 147 Hooded Merganser because it fits our family dynamic so well. Love the home, location to the beach and private heated pool. We are so blessed to be able to stay in such a wonderful venue each fall. We will return again.

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful location, truly a gem of a property. The layout made for a great place to have time together, while having your own sense of privacy. We loved our time there and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Mike J.

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

Good potential but needs attention

Positives include good location near beach access, adequate common areas in living room, porch and pool area to socialize and two nice master suites. That said this home definitely feels like a rental property: Needs a deep cleaning, kitchen was disorganized and furniture was tired. We had four couples and the two “suites” in the guest house were very small…especially the baths.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time. The location and weather was perfect and our week’s stay was restful and restorative.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Amiee M.

Lots of space!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We vacationed with nine people. We had plenty of room. Short bike ride to beach. Huge beautiful kitchen. The pool is a bit small. It is really just for a quick dip. Some of the furniture was tired and not clean enough for us.

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Great house!

Had a wonderful time with family and friends. Plenty of seating and a short bike ride to the beach. Privacy of guest house was great! Looking forward to staying here again in November!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Wonderful House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We loved spending the week at 147 Hooded Merganser. The house is comfortable & well -equipped. Akers Ellis responded quickly when contacted about minor repairs. We hope to rent again.
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10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

40th Anniversary 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: Awesome time here in such a great house so well set up and stocked for our needs. great location, quiet side street but really close to beach access, mid-island. Separate spaces for families worked out well with little ones, pool was wonderful despite cool outdoor temps.

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

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

Great house for families

Great location and great house for multiple families. Particularly because half of the bedrooms are completely separate from the main part of the house. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

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