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262 Governors: 4BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Views, Credit for Bikes/Beach Gear

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10347.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, South Carolina
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Osprey Point Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

262 Governors: 4BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Views, Credit for Bikes/Beach Gear

RBL20-000339
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 4, the maximum allowed occupancy is 10, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 5.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental features four bedrooms, a private heated saltwater pool, and Osprey Point Golf Course views. Conveniently positioned on Governors Drive, the main thoroughfare in Vanderhorst Plantation, the home is a 7-minute bike ride to the beach and across the street from popular Marsh Island Park.

As you enter through the front door, you are welcomed by a view of the living room which opens to the kitchen and dining area. The living room has a sectional couch, flat-screen TV, and access to the pool and deck. The open kitchen offers ample counter space, Thermador stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar seating for up to 6. The adjacent dining area has an easily expandable dining table with seating for 10 people.

The downstairs primary suite offers a king-sized bed, access to the deck and pool, and a luxurious private bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms. The upstairs secondary suite has a king-sized bed and spacious bathroom with double sinks and a walk-in shower. A second upstairs bedroom has a queen-sized bed and an attached bathroom with a walk-in shower. The third upstairs bedroom has a full-over-full bunk bed and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Also upstairs, you will find another living room with two sofas, two side chairs, and a flatscreen TV.

The screened porch, which can be entered through the dining area, has comfortable sofas and a flat-screen TV. Off the screened porch, you will find a full bathroom to freshen up after the pool or beach. The outdoor back deck has a dining table and chairs along with poolside lounge seating. At the garage level, you will find a game room with a ping pong table. Just outside the garage, there is an outdoor shower perfect for rinsing off after a long day at the beach.

The home is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet. The elevator is available for guest use and provides access to all three floors.

Please note that this property has exterior security cameras that view the home's front entrance as well as the pool equipment under the back deck. The cameras serve to protect both the property owner and rental guests.

The dimensions of the pool are approximately 10 x 20. 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 $300. 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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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. Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project and McLeod Plantation Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Battery Number 5 Marker and Morris Island Lighthouse. 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, South Carolina

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 12 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 20 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Night Heron Park - 22 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Ocean Course - 25 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 262 Governors: 4BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Views, Credit for Bikes/Beach Gear have a pool?

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

Is 262 Governors: 4BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Views, Credit for Bikes/Beach Gear pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 262 Governors: 4BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Views, Credit for Bikes/Beach Gear?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 262 Governors: 4BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Views, Credit for Bikes/Beach Gear?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 262 Governors: 4BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Views, Credit for Bikes/Beach Gear located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kiawah Island Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Osprey Point Golf Course. Turtle Point Golf Course and Night Heron Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Gorgeous home

The beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to cook for your family. The pool is so nice with a nice deck to grill out. Plenty of parking for a few cars. about a 10 to 15 minute bike ride to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris G., Atlanta, GA, USA

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

Great time

This was a wonderful house. It was well-maintained and very spacious. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

Beautiful Home

Very nice week at this well-appointed home Wonderful outdoor space, and plenty of room- Great kitchen, and enjoyed the ping pong table too!! We drove to beach parking just past Osprey Golf Club, and that was easy to do- 5 minute walk to the beach from there- really nice week!! Hope to return- a great Kiawah house, and we have been at many!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Birthday Celebration House

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: This property was wonderful we celebrated my birthday with 8 adults and the house accommodated us perfectly. The kitchen was very well stocked with all the amenitites you would need for cooking in. The property was very clean and fresh. The ping pong table was an added plus as were the bikes we rented. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

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

A wonderful week at a beautiful home

I can't say enough about the property or the overall service for our week. The home is large, friendly, and very well thought out. There are plenty of cooking supplies, the beds comfortable, and everything was in wonderful working order. We had a couple of questions/requests, all of which were addressed immediately and by very polite people. We were five: two adults and our three children (20, 18, 17), and no one felt cramped at all. I highly recommend taking advantage of the bike rentals! We were about a 10 minute bike from the beach and 15 from Night Heron. We loved our time, and this will be our first choice when returning to Kiawah.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

lori d.

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

Wonderful!

Family vacation with 6 adults and 2 littles… plenty of room and bathrooms. Beautifully decorated. Heated pool was great… we were in it every day. House had everything we needed. Very private. A little further from the beach than we thought.. but would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Stayed 3 nights, didn’t want to leave!

The home was so inviting & beautifully decorated. We prepared breakfast & lunch each day & the kitchen was well equipped to handle any cooking needs. The porch & pool area were very relaxing and perfect for reading. Marsh Island Park was directly across the street which was very convenient & we were also just a short bike road to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B., Advance

Perfect! Perfect! 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: 262 Governors Drive is a beautiful home with everything you could ever ask for (except a hot tub). This was our second stay in this home. We had one issue with the heat (we couldn’t get it to stay warm), but it was quickly resolved by Akers and Ellis.The home was spotless, the kitchen stocked with everything we needed to cook and grill. The home has great views of the golf course. They are building a home next door but we truly didn’t notice. Kiawah never disappoints with it’s beautiful beaches, miles of bike trails and beautiful nature. Kiawah truly provided when my oldest proposed to his girlfriend near the Blue Heron bridge with a backdrop of a beautiful sunset over the marsh. Perfect! Kiawah Is our family’s “happy place.”
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Great Experience

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 stay at 262 Governors. Beautiful home. Well stocked kitchen. Spacious. Well maintained.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Beautiful house and community

We had a wonderful couples trip. We rode bikes, golfed, visited the beach, and took day trips to Charleston. Restaurants were fabulous as well as our own kitchen for a few home cooked meals. Wonderful trip all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Beautiful Home on Kiawah

This house is wonderful. It is beautifully decorated, spacious, and comfortable. The pool was great. Good location that is well-situated for day trips into Charleston or the surrounding islands. We loved the bike path and park directly across the street from the house. Neighborhood is very quiet and private. Communication with hosts was exceptional. On our first day there, there was a minor issue with the pool, and management fixed the problem before we even realized there was one! Beautiful home in a beautiful location, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Nell L.

262 Governors Drive - Review

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 very enjoyable family visit to this lovely island to celebratemy grandson's wedding. The home was beautiful and met our everyexpectation.
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen W., Washington, DC area

Wonderful 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: We could not have been more pleased with our rental of 262 Governors Drive! The house is beautifully and professionally decorated. The upstairs den/TV room was very handy for the younger adults in our large group to be able to split off in the evenings. There are two bedrooms that can be considered owner's rooms, both complete with lovely large bathrooms. The kitchen island is gigantic and always had people gathered around for meals and conversation. The pool and surrounding deck are just the right size, and the adjacent screened porch is perfect! What a wonderful place to stay while spending a week in Kiawah!
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10/10 Excellent

joan Z.

SPECIAL BDAY WEEK!

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: Celebrated my birthday with my kids and grandkids at 262 for 2 wks. Was all that I had hope for! Two living rooms, the elevator and the sunporch made for ease and comfort, so we all had ample space. In spite of being a little further from the beach than we had hoped, it was a beautiful property. Hope to return.

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Beautiful home and great location

Gorgeous home! We had eight adults and three children and the home was just right for our family. We had bikes delivered and used those to commute easily to the beach. About a ten minute bike ride. Home was very clean and well kept. We were able to hang out on the porches overlooking the golf course, grilled steaks and the littles swam in the pool even though it was still a little chilly. Would highly recommend this home and the rental company that managed the transaction. My hope is we will be back next year. Would definitely rent again. Final note...master bath is dreamy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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4/10 Poor

Brad H.

262 Governors

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 Pros: The house is beautiful and can easily accommodate a couple families with no problem. The porch is a perfect spot for your morning coffee and the patio/pool offers plenty of sun and shade to spend the day if you don’t feel like venturing out. The beach is within biking distance but you’ll need to drive to the restaurants and shopping. The Cons: There is construction underway with the house next door being built so unfortunately spending time outside was extremely limited during our stay (late April). I don’t want to take away from the fact that the house is great, but being outside in the morning and for part of the day was impossible because the noise was obnoxiously loud. Overall: 5 stars for the house, location, and management. 2 stars for the timing of our stay with the construction going on.

10/10 Excellent

Marie O.

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

Great stay at a great home

Gorgeous home. Awesome layout for our two families with kids. Heated pool was amazing and got just the right amount of afternoon sun (though beware of incoming shanked balls!) and close access to beach a big plus. Will look forward to next trip to Kiawah!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Libby M., -

Lovely home and 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: We very much enjoyed our stay. The owners and property management company were so helpful in providing a pool that was heated during the daylight hours!
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Great home with a beautiful view

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 house is great with plenty of room for the whole family and with 2 living rooms not everyone has to watch the ballgame. The back deck is beautifully appointed with a gorgeous pool, screened in porch and a discreet view of the golf course. The kids loved playing ping pong in the garage and plenty of room for our bikes, trailer and corn hole that we order from Vaykay gear (came with our rental). It’s a beautiful home to spend a few days a way with the family.

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