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Gorgeous view, central location, spacious villa!

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Kiawah Island, South Carolina
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Night Heron Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous view, central location, spacious villa!

5530 Green Dolphin Way is a recently remodeled 2nd floor villa with a light-filled, immaculate kitchen just a three-minute bicycle ride from Kiawah’s pristine beach. Located in the popular Turtle Cove neighborhood in the desirable East Beach area of Kiawah it features panoramic views of a tranquil Island lagoon and a light, open and airy floor plan with tranquil, coastal colors. Completely renovated by custom homebuilder Harper Construction in 2018.

The pristine villa at 5530 Green Dolphin Way comes with a myriad of modern extras. It enjoys oak hardwood flooring finished in place throughout the villa with only the exception of pale ceramic tile in the baths.

Step through the door into the foyer, and you’ll see the open kitchen to your left. Light and bright with pale gray cabinetry, sleek nickel cabinet pulls, white quartz countertops, and a custom backsplash, it features a center island with a breakfast bar with extra seating for three. The stainless-steel Blomberg® appliances are all new, including the side-by-side refrigerator with icemaker.

To one side is a sunlit breakfast nook with a row of nearly floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the pond views and a glass door to the screened porch, with its own panoramic water views and an outdoor dining set seating four. To another side is the living room with vaulted ceiling, sofa bed offering extra sleeping space, and new glass doors opening to the screened porch.

The master bedroom is filled with natural light from a bow window wall, and the bath is spa-like with a wide, beautifully marbled frameless-glass shower and a clean-lined white vanity with its sink set into a white quartz countertop.

No pets and no smoking.

When you stay with ESPM for 3-21 nights (not available in low season, late Oct to mid Mar) you will receive a valuable credit of up to $200 (amount dependent on length of stay) to use toward beach gear, bikes, etc. Credit may not be available for last minute bookings, 48 hours notice is required.

As our guest, you will have access to 5 Championship Golf Courses – including The Ocean Course – the location of the 2012 PGA Championship; The Kiawah Island Resort Tennis Center - #1 ranked by Tennis Resorts Online; Free Wireless Internet Access; Our Local Property Management team is on hand in case of emergencies and their friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff can assist you with any needs throughout your stay. Additional housekeeping services are also available during your stay (mid-week clean or daily trash and tidy).
If you have the time take a short trip (35 Minutes) to Charleston America's most charming southern City. There you'll find world class dining, shopping and lots of history to explore.

Upon booking you will be sent a rental agreement to review and complete online. Your booking is not confirmed until this document has been submitted.

Town of Kiawah Island Business License #RBL20-000342, two parking spots, max occupancy 4 guests

Property manager

ESPM Vacation Rentals
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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island is home to this villa. Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project and With These Hands Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Freshfields Village and Center Street. The Resort Shop and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Kiawah Island, South Carolina

What's nearby

  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Night Heron Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kiawah Island Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Ocean Course - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Freshfields Village - 14 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous view, central location, spacious villa! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous view, central location, spacious villa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous view, central location, spacious villa!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous view, central location, spacious villa! located?

Situated in Kiawah Island, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Turtle Point Golf Course, Night Heron Park and Kiawah Island Beach. The Ocean Course and Osprey Point are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Review for rental

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: Excellent! Villa was clean and comfortable. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Great location on 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: The condo was clean, in a great location and just like the pictures. The check in experience was easy and will definitely come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Retha N.

Highly recommend

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: Professional, friendly, easy, relaxing, reasonably priced.
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10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Vacation at Kiawah

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: Rental was very clean and updated. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Wonderful condo on Kiawah Island

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: Booking was easy and the condo was everything as advertised. Perfect location with regard to getting onto the bike/walking pathways and short walk or bike ride to the beach. The condo was modern, well appointed and quiet. The bed was very comfortable and it was fun watching all the wildlife out our window at breakfast and lunch.
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10/10 Excellent

Tawny Z.

Charming Little Villa

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: Thank you for another lovely stay on Kiawah Island! We were so pleased to discover your one bedroom villa near Turtle Beach was just a nice as the pictures make it look. Clean, brights, perfectly quiet location, with a nice screened in porch overlooking the lagoon...& alligators. We appreciated the rental credit, which allowed us to have bikes readily available. We thoroughly enjoyed biking the paths and the beach. A bike ride to the Ocean Course for lunch is an absolute must! As others have already said, the bed is firm. However, everything else about this Villa make it worth it. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Isaiah P.

Decent

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall decent experience, minus a few complaints1. Check in is 4pm, checkout is 10am. You're still charged the full day amount for both of those days.2. Refrigerator worked, but even after turning down, it still didn't get very cold, probably 40 degrees.3. Killed 2 cockroaches. Both fairly large in the kitchen and bathroom.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

Honeymoon Stay

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: Overall the place is beautiful. Property was clean and well maintained. If you like a firm mattress then this place is for you ( was a bit too firm for us ). Would recommend to others. We did a little crabbing, bike riding (to the beach), went into Charleston and had a sunset cruise on the harbor which was gorgeous.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P., Novelty OH…….USA

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

Family Visit

Condo was perfect for us! Loved the screened in porch….it felt like being in a tree house! The pond it overlooks is full of wildlife including alligators. The bridge and pike paths are surrounded by beauty and nature. Inside was beautifully updated and well stocked with everything needed to prepare meals. Would love to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James P., BRIDGE OF WEIR, Scotland

Turtle View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Our first time at Kiawah and very impressed with the quality of the resort, magnificent beach and amenities. We played golf and ate at Turtle Point and Cougar Point, unfortunately as we were not booked through the Kiawah Resort, discounts were not applicable (15%) on already expensive charges. Our apartment overlooked one of the ponds and we enjoyed watching the varied wildlife including alligators! Apartment was modern and well appointed. Would have been helpful for a map of the resort to be in the apartment - we got one when hiring bikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Good renovation

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: Very Nice vacation rental with well done renovation. Bedding could be upgraded and bed is hard, needs a feather bed to provide more comfort. Overall a very good rental.
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith O.

Perfect

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: Had such a great weekend staying in this beautiful condo. It’s as good as the pics if not better. Clean, comfortable, inviting, relaxing. Would love to stay again.
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2/10 Terrible

John R.

Never Again

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The directions to the unit were wrong and thus it took 40 min. to find the place. The key box would not work and the first call said send an email. The second call gave a different number which worked, Another 15 min. I had reqquested a first floor unit received a second floor unit. A month before I noticed a $ 113.00 charge on my Visa. I called the number was told that was a charge for the reservation. You have to be kidding! Never Again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rui D.

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

Summer vacation

First time to Kiawah and the space and location were terrific. We will be back every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Augusta, Georgia

Mom/daughter get away!

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, renovated condo overlooking a pond. We enjoyed watching the alligators sunning on the banks from the screened porch. The condo is a pleasant, short bike ride to the beach, where rental umbrellas and chairs are located. The condo is nicely furnished and was very clean. I would suggest someone work on the deadbolt lock, as it was very difficult to open. We would definitely rent this unit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana L., Columbus, Ohio

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

Beautiful, clean condo.

Beautiful, clean condo. Appears to have been rectory remodeled. We loved renting bikes to enjoy the bike paths and riding to the beach. The screened in porch was a delightful place to have morning coffee.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul p., Rhinebeck, NY

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

Kiawah!

Nicely renovated 1 bedroom villa in Turtle Cove. Nice morning light on the back porch and comfortable furnishings. Extra bonus from the active Osprey nest outside the front door. Got to watch parent deliver a fish for mid day meal.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Kiswahili Island Weekend

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: Unit was exactly as pictured. Great location. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

James P. W.

Excellent Villa

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: This is a lovely and cozy villa for a couple. We had a wonderful time exploring Kiawah Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

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

Clean, pleasant, lovely stay

Overall, the property was super clean and comfortable. Looks like the photos. Nice bed, pleasant decor, porch overlooking a pond. Easy access to whatever we needed on Kiawah. It is smallish but still roomy enough for two people to be comfortable and we stayed for 2 weeks. The closet/drawer space was sufficient and there was plenty of room for storage in the bathroom. Potential renters who do a lot of cooking should be aware that the kitchen is minimally stocked and more 'basic' compared to many kitchens we've seen in Kiawah rentals...e.g., just a few and mismatched wine glasses, no spatula or spaghetti fork or workable ice cream scoop, tiny colander, etc. There was also limited space to store non-refrigerated food. Of course, if you don't cook much, no problem! (And easy to fix in any regard.)
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Amazing place

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 had a great vacation. We were able to take a quick 10 minute bike ride to the beach and explore the island. At the villa we enjoyed the screened in porch and enjoying the view of the pond and alligators.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Christmas getaway for two!

We had wonderful and cozy getaway...loved every minute of our stay! Thank you so much for your availibilty and your beautiful villa!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Alice A.

Enjoyed Our Stay!

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: This unit was perfect for our Kiawah getaway. .5 mile bike to beach. When we weren't on beach, we were on the screened porch which overlooked one of the ponds. The description doesn't mention it, but the bed is a King. Appliances all looked new and everything was in good working order, including the A/C.

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Perfect for 2 .... a little farther awa from thebeach than advertised

Very pleased ....
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

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