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21 Bufflehead: Private Pool, Great Location, Beach Gear/Bike Credit

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14384.6 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
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Osprey Point Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

21 Bufflehead: Private Pool, Great Location, Beach Gear/Bike Credit

RBL20-000373
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 6, the maximum allowed occupancy is 14, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 5.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental features 6 bedrooms, an abundance of outdoor living space, a private pool, and gorgeous views of Canvasback Pond. The home is behind the 2nd gate of Kiawah Island in Vanderhorst Plantation and is just a 10-minute walk or short bike ride to the beach!

The beautiful living space features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, stylish furniture, a TV, and access to the back deck. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream and features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, bar stools at a large center island, and everything you will need to prepare your meals while on vacation. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area with a table and chairs to seat 10. Enjoy reading a book or soaking in the view from the adorable sunroom.

The first-floor primary suite features a king-sized bed, direct access to the back deck, and a spacious bathroom featuring his and her vanities, walk-in shower, and soaking tub. Head to the second floor via stairs or elevator and find more living space. This area includes comfortable furnishings and a kitchen area with a beverage cooler, sink, and microwave. The second-floor secondary suite contains a king-sized bed, direct access to a screened porch and deck with views of the pool and pond, and a bathroom with walk-in shower and separate tub. The third bedroom has two queen-sized beds, a work station with a desk and chair, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms - one with a king-sized bed and one with a queen-sized bed -each have direct access to the upstairs deck and shared access to a Jack and Jill bathroom. This bathroom has a shower/tub combo. The sixth bedroom is located on the third floor. It features two twin beds, one full-sized bed, one twin over full bunk, a TV, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower.

The back deck is found on the first floor and can be accessed from the living room, sunroom, and first-floor primary suite. Enjoy the crystal-clear private pool, lounge chairs, table for al fresco dining, gas grill, and ceiling fans. Guests can use the outdoor shower to rinse off after a fun day at the beach. You may never want to leave this wonderful outdoor living space!

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

The pool has an electric 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, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, 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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Air conditioning
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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. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Night Heron Park - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ocean Course - 14 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 21 Bufflehead: Private Pool, Great Location, Beach Gear/Bike Credit have a pool?

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

Is 21 Bufflehead: Private Pool, Great Location, Beach Gear/Bike Credit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 21 Bufflehead: Private Pool, Great Location, Beach Gear/Bike Credit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 21 Bufflehead: Private Pool, Great Location, Beach Gear/Bike Credit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 21 Bufflehead: Private Pool, Great Location, Beach Gear/Bike Credit located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kiawah Island Beach and Osprey Point Golf Course. Turtle Point Golf Course and Night Heron Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

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

Great stay

Great stay in Kiawah, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Wonderful home

The house was just the perfect place for friends to gather and enjoy a relaxing time in Kiawah Island. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Great property for a family vacation!

This is a great property! The location and pool were a hit.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris G.

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

Great home but in need of some repairs.

A beautiful home with lots of space. The shower in the master bath was not functional in terms of temperature regulation - dial was broken. Another shower had a broken handle as well but the temp could be regulated. Property manager was unable to get a plumber while we were there. The first part of the week the door out to the pool was very difficult to lock & we had a toddler which caused concern. Someone did come to fix that. Unable to adequately cool the master bedroom on the 2nd floor - other rooms did cool adequately. Bedrooms were spacious & beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well appointed but cabinets were worn. Pool & deck were very nice. Easy ride or walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

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

Perfect for golf groups

This house sets up well for a Kiawah golf vacation, with plenty of beds and a central location. The pool is a nice touch as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

brian a.

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

Great house and location

21 Bufflehead was a great spacious house. The renters communicated efficiently. I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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: Great experience!
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4/10 Poor

David S.

21 bufflehead

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: house isnt really ready for rentals. the bedrooms upstairs do not have dressers. one porch door upstairs would not latch and stay closed. no lamps in a lot of places where they would make sense, like entry, den, etc., so either bright overhead lights or no lights at all. TV in den is not at all self-explanatory to use. dining room seats 7-8, house accommodates 16. third floor has no a/c, this is the bunk room. fan in master bedroom is either on high or not on. same with small sitting room off dining room. not a dimmer switch in sight, so really bright or off for most lighting. it is like they bought an expensive house and had maybe $5,000 left over to equip the place. interior and furniture etc. is not up to par with the house generally and Kiawah standard certainly. washing machine had mold growing in it.
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy M.

Wonderful Home in an Amazing Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 really could not have been happier with our stay at 21 Bufflehead. The home was close to perfect for our group of 8. Pool was an absolute amazing amenity and received sunlight just about the entire day. The property was clean throughout. Very easy access to the beach via bike or walking. We found the kitchen to be well stocked with utensils, plates, pots, pans, etc. The rooms that had TVs worked perfectly and the wifi held up throughout the trip very well. We had a draining issue in the downstairs master bath and the folks at Akers Ellis sent someone out about as quick as we could have expected. The issues we experienced were mild, but the freezer could not even closely keep up with the ice we needed (and we weren't filling coolers or anything like that); the second and third floor were fairly warm - the thermostat never hit the desired temp; the doors to the back of the house were very tricky in some spots and required a lot of strength and maneuvering to get locked up; the master bath shower wand on the main floor didn't work. It would have been nice to have three more TVs so each room had one, now that they are so inexpensive as well.A lot of that is nitpicking however, because we loved our stay at the home and we can't wait to use Akers Ellis again on our next trip to Kiawah and we'd definitely consider this home again as well.
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10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Family Vacation 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: the house was really nice. well spread out for a larger group of families. it didn't feel like you were on top of each other. Pool was really nice and in the sun the majority of the day. the top floor was tough to keep cool and the window got early sun so kids woke up early. overall we would highly recommend renting this house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Family Vacation 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: the house was really nice. well spread out for a larger group of families. it didn't feel like you were on top of each other. Pool was really nice and in the sun the majority of the day. the top floor was tough to keep cool and the window got early sun so kids woke up early. overall we would highly recommend renting this house.
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

Always beautiful in Kiawah

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Home was well equipped with kitchen supplies. Pool was very nice. The weather couldn’t have been better. Tv was difficult to use. It would have been nice to have left instructions. Water pressure was poor in the showers but it didn’t dampen our great time!
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8/10 Good

Clyde H., Bluffton, South Carolina

Great location and spacious

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: This is a spacious and clean property and excellent for a large group. The two master suites are perfect ways to provide some separation along with comfort. Living space is good and Entertainment (cable and internet service) good (we could not get the outdoor speakers to operate, but had our own portable so worked out). Kitchen has all the utensils and pots and pans you need but knives are are old and not sharp. Plenty of dishes and glassware. Description indicates there is use of the elevator - there is NOT which was a serious disappointment, mainly fir getting things up for move in and checkout, was told someone would check the operation which we did not see and service was never provided. Agent did call me to advise they could not get operating, but someone would be out after the weekend, did not happen and no followup. Great little pool and was serviced throughout the week which is definitely necessary if you have a large group with children as we did. You can walk or ride bike s easily to the beach. Shopping is not too far away so if you need something it is not a problem.
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8/10 Good

Susan C.

Great House for Families!

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: Overall our stay was great, but we have a few comments for the owners: A lot of us got splinters from the wood railings on the deck, there were no basic cleaning products for wiping counters, only 2 dish towels, we found mold in washing machine, the queen bed (attached to the jack & jill bath)was very squeaky, blinds in 2nd floor master bath were not good, 3rd floor bathroom sink drain stopper was broken.& it would have been nice to have more that one real wine glass in the house.We had 8 adults & 6 kids under the age of 10. It was a great location for bike riding, exploring and everyone LOVED the heated pool! Beach towels are not provided, so we brought our own from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Great Vacation House

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 heated pool was a HUGE hit with the kids. I couldn't get them out of the pool. Easy walk/bike to the beach. House could've used more wash clothes.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Upgraded to 44 Surfsong

The first house we rented became unavailable after booking, so we were upgraded to 44 Surfsong, it was a very lovely house, and everything was clean and very comfortable with a short walk to the beach! Our time here was enjoyed by all! (We’re still not refunded for the first property that we booked 6weeks ago)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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6/10 Okay

Good house but poor furniture and poor air conditioning

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 somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was spacious and accommodated our group of 14 well. The deck and pool were great, and the house location is excellent. A short bike ride to the beach. However, 5 of the beds are located on the top floor which has very poor air conditioning. The maintenance team brought 2 fans to help, but the room was very stuffy. Also, the furniture is adequate but poor quality with uncomfortable beds and bedding.

8/10 Good

Chris S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Just a few glitches

Have been coming to Kiawah for over 30 years. Stayed at this property 8 years ago but hadn't returned since it didn't have enough beds for our growing family. Discovered they had added a bunk room, so we came back. Very disappointed that the advertised elevator didn't work and we really needed for an older family member. Also, the overhead fan in the bunk room didn't work as well as a bathtub. The management response was prompt but couldn't fix the items mentioned .Wish the owners had let us know beforehand, especially about the elevator. The house in general was great and we loved the pool and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Betsy H.

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

Sparsely, poorly furnished & unclean house. Large & in good location.

We love Kiawah! Over the last 30 years we have rented upwards of 40 houses from many different rental agents. This house is at the bottom of the list of houses we would rent again. It is sparsely & poorly furnished! Furniture, inside & out, is worn and uncomfortable, some of it is broken. The bedrooms have no chairs, so if you want to sit down to read or put your shoes on, too bad. An oddity we had never before encountered is that none of the bathrooms have any towel bars, we are still scratching our heads about what to do with wet bath towels. On arrival the 1st floor had not been swept, surfaces not cleaned, dirty linen sat on our front steps for 24 hours before removal. The kitchen was poorly stocked. Rental agent had to bring us more spoons, coffee cups, cereal bowls, etc. Also new bed pillows as many in the house were smelly or lumpy. Thankfully the mattresses are fine. The house has a good floor-plan & space. If the owner supplied enough upgraded the furniture & a few lamps this house could be great! The location is quite good. The rental agent, was extremely responsive to our every request, but the bottom line is - this house should not be on their rental list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Mark and Terri E.

Wonderful get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: This home was located with easy access to the beach. We had three generations together and the home suited our family well. The pool was great, especially for the small children. The kitchen is not super well stocked but we enjoyed using the grill and the covered porch was nice to have during brief rain showers. We have rented several homes through Akers Ellis and the management has always been exceptional to work with.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

The property manager was very accessible & accommodating.

We enjoyed our stay. The pool was a lifesaver while our family practiced social distancing.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Magnificent house in a beautiful place.

The house was amazing. Very well equipped for a large family. The pool was the main attraction for the kids. We enjoyed every minute of our stay:
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful home in a beautiful setting.

We (9 adults and 2 children) had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

dru s.

Great vacatoon

Beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katy E.

Best Kiawah Vacation Yet

We wish we had more time on the island! It was the perfect house for our group and probably our best stay on Kiawah yet! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

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