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Upscale house with private pool, lagoon views - near beach & tennis

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12348.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Crib and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Upscale house with private pool, lagoon views - near beach & tennis

Bufflehead 3

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This spacious, well-appointed Vanderhorst Plantation home has a sunroom, deck, and a new private pool that can be heated (for an additional fee) that allows you to enjoy the outdoors and take in the views of the lagoon behind the house. This home has hardwood floors, granite counters, and painted cabinets within an upscale full kitchen on the first floor. There is an extra refrigerator in the office area, the perfect place to store cold drinks for the warm weather! The home has recently been renovated with a new couch, chairs, sunroom furniture, and grill and is just a short walk or bike ride (about 700 yards) to the beach, which is virtually around the corner.

When you enter the home and take the staircase on your left to the second story, you'll find four bedrooms. Taking two immediate lefts at the top of the stairs will bring you to a bedroom with a flatscreen TV. From there, just down a short hall is a bedroom with a flatscreen TV and an en suite bathroom with a standalone shower with a removable showerhead. Moving past the staircase and a small sitting room, the bedroom on your left has a flatscreen TV. Across the hall is another bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a shower/ tub combination. The primary bedroom, located on the main level just past the foyer is a serene retreat, featuring access to a private furnished deck, walk-in closet, and renovated en suite bathroom. The newly renovated bathroom has a bright inviting atmosphere and includes dual sinks with ample counter space, a freestanding tub for ultimate relaxation, and a spacious walk-in shower offering the perfect blend of comfort and luxury.

Things to Know
The home is equipped with a home mosquito spray system.
This property is managed by Vacasa South Carolina LLC.

City/town permit number:RBL19-006742

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of South Carolina
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kiawah Island

Located on a lake, 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 activities can be experienced at Osprey Point Golf Course and Turtle Point Golf Course. The Resort Shop and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Night Heron Park - 10 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Ocean Course - 13 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 67 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 Upscale house with private pool, lagoon views - near beach & tennis have a pool?

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

Is Upscale house with private pool, lagoon views - near beach & tennis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upscale house with private pool, lagoon views - near beach & tennis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale house with private pool, lagoon views - near beach & tennis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upscale house with private pool, lagoon views - near beach & tennis located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 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 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marcy G.

Great for Family Gatherings!

We had a wonderful time celebrating my husband's 40th birthday at this house. It accommodates several guests and has a lot of comforts of home. It's about a 7 minute walk down the bike path to get to the beach. Loved it! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Another great 4th at kiawah!

Great family house, close to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

Comfortable and convenient

Very well outfitted!

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

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

Awesome House!

Plenty of space, looks exactly like photos, excellent communication with management company.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Great Beach House

Great house for large family gathering at the beach. All bedrooms were a great size with their own closets and bathrooms. Easy bike ride or walk to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Great late summer vacation in Kiawah

Beautiful house, beautiful beach, great location. Three minute bike ride to beach, house was very clean, everything was perfect. Highly recommended. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

William P.

Perfect place for a family gathering

We have kids that live in CA, VA, SC & NC and we rarely have a whole week when we are together. We had plenty of space to spread out, this kitchen is amazing and the pool was perfect for your grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

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

3 Bufflehead

Lovely. Need to update TV system.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

M H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

No title

Property wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susannah H.

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

A Splash of Fun

The heated pool sealed the deal for this property . Our 3 yr old niece was so surprised when she arrived and could swim in December! The house was completely clean when we arrived and the starter kit of toilet paper and towels they supplied was more than adequate for our group of 7 adults and 2 kids. The kitchen is fully equipped and i love that the homeowners LABELED every drawer and light switch so we didnt have to guess every single time. we're already talking about making this a family tradition and hope we can rent this property again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Perfect landing spot for 3 families with teens

BH3 is a well-appointed home. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook delicious meals- including large seafood pots, plenty of good knives, cutting boards, and serving pieces. ❤️ The teens loved the bunk room. The sun porch was quickly made their domain and they stopped their video games long enough to assemble a puzzle and play rumikub on the game table out there. We also liked that there was a large recycle bin outside. We were planning on taking our recycles home. Thanks to the owners for sharing their lovely spot in Kiawah.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Wonderful Week in Kiawah

Bufflehead 3 was the perfect house for our family vacation. Our two sons and their families and my husband and I loved the spacious house. There was plenty of room for the ten of us. The grandkids loved the pool every day and the beach was a short bike ride from the house. The house has a kitchen that is stocked with everything you can imagine which was great for the meals we decided to stay in and cook. We definitely took advantage of the second refrigerator which was a plus. The only small appliance I would suggest they add is a blender. I missed my daily smoothies! The house has a beautiful mostly glass sunroom on the first floor with a large TV which was a good babysitter for the "early rising grandkids" to play in until the rest of the family woke up. We also found games, puzzles and books in a cabinet as well as loads of beach toys which the kids enjoyed. We would definitely stay here again as we all had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

elizabeth v.

Rental was not as expected. Will not stay again.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place is full of bugs. From mosquitos, cockroaches, silver fish bugs, and spiders. They were found in bedrooms, bathrooms, dining areas, on couches, basically everywhere. And Beachwalker did not address it or compensate for this. We paid a good amount of money for this rental and did not expect such an unpleasant experience. The house is definitely showing wear as did the furniture and was pretty dirty. We had to get housekeeping to come back and clean the floors because there was so much dirt and dead bugs laying around the house. Baseboards are dirty, bathroom tiles were old and looked dirty, etc. Housekeeping did their best and Beachwalker was responsive when called upon but that doesn't fix the house. The place has vines crawling in the front, which led to more spiders and bugs. It was a mess. We will not be renting this home or from Beachwalker again. Beds were also extremely uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

6/10 Okay

Michelle K.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family fun in Kiawah

We came as a family to this same property in Kiawah two years ago, and when deciding where to meet up again, we all wanted to go back to Kiawah and in fact, stay in this same house. The house itself is fantastic for a family, with a private small dipping pool that the kids love. The house is great to cook and chill out with a BBQ grill. Unfortunately, the house was NOT cleaned well upon arrival. We were not notified that cleaning was not completed, and I received a text confirming the check-in time was still 4 PM. However, the cleaners did not finish cleaning until 5:30 PM. What we were left with was a dirty house, which is unacceptable, but especially since we were re-assured there were extra cleaning mechanisms in place with COVID19, and this was why we ended up not canceling the stay. My mom was mopping and sweeping the floor on arrival to the property, which is not how I want my mom to start her vacation. Furthermore, the pool was cloudy and unclean. The cleaners came back and cleaned it the day after our arrival, but my father had to ask them to put in phosphorus to clarify the water, after which, it was excellent. When we discussed with management our concerns over the property condition, they initially re-funded the cleaning fee. However, my brother, who is in real estate and property management had to discuss with them our disappointment and frustration with the arrival condition. They ended up refunding some of the price of the house rental, which although appreciated and warranted, still does not alter the arrival that we had. Furthermore, in Kiawah, it seems that the year-round property owners that do not like having rental houses in the area are making it difficult for people who visit. We had bike rentals and we were told that the city ordinance mandates nothing can be seen from the street. We were sent a photo of the bikes on our rental property as someone complained, but the picture had to be taken from a zoom lense and on the property, meaning they had to trespass into the front yard in order to obtain the bike pictures. We checked every night to ensure we were in compliance, and this was just one more headache on the trip. In regards to Kiawah, however, we absolutely love this place. It is a fantastic location, easy to get to the beach, and overall a serene island that has amazing golf and biking paths. We came back because we had a great time on the first trip and we still had a great time round 2.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Exactly what we hoped for.

Quiet and clean location. Only 4 min walk to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Donna S.

Nice Stay

Very spacious and accommodating for our family. Nice deck and pool. Parking was a little irritating. Elderly may have problems using the steps to the front door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Diana T.

May/June 2022

Great house, great location, and well stocked. Only one complaint: during the two weeks we stayed there, four different smoke detectors went off during the middle of several nights. Fortunately there was a step ladder available so that we could take them down and deactivate them. Maintenance came out twice, but perhaps all the detectors should have been replaced, since one more went off after the second maintenance visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Robin N.

Great Family Rental

Large and comfortable home. Loved that each bedroom has its own bathroom. Most well appointed kitchen we have ever seen! We would definitely rent this home again.

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Vacation

The house accommodated our family beautifully. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The property manager took time out of her Sunday to take care of an issue that was no one's fault!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John Mark D D.

Perfect stay for our large family

This gorgeous and updated house was great for our big family! We had grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles and the space was perfect with each room having a separate bath. We had the pool warmed, which was such a treat for the kids each day. The stove is gas, and a little finicky, but literally that is the only criticism I have. Such a great location too, walking distance from the beach! The local Vacasa team was so responsive to all of our questions and concerns. Definitely booking through them again!

10/10 Excellent

Gene W.

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

2nd Time was even better.

We had a house full! We really liked this house and location. The kitchen seems to have everything, since we stay in and everyone cooks & bakes. Had to find a bigger house for next year as our family keeps growing and this trip becomes more popular with everyone, but would pick this house again in a heartbeat if our crowd shrinks in size.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

laura e., Livingston, NJ

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

Gorgeous setting and comfortable house

We stayed in this lovely house the first week of January, and the weather was chilly but beautiful. Kiawah Island is such a beautiful place, which we explored on foot and by bike. The house is large and comfortable - unfortunately, our extended family cancelled due to COVID concerns, so the three of us had the place to ourselves. The bedrooms and bathrooms were ample and had lots of storage for our things. The kitchen was extremely well-stocked with dishes, cookware and utensils. Bring your own paper napkins and paper towels, as well as plastic wrap and foil. Everything else was there for us! We recommend the excellent service and sturdy bikes from Island Cycle, and grabbed several convenient lunches at The Market. Had a good sushi dinner at Freshfields and found the Harris Teeter there convenient, but we also had lots of great meals in Charleston, North Charleston and Summerville. We loved the house and the area and will definitely return, hopefully with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Freida J.

Absolutely Beautiful

This home was perfect for the weekend!!! It was stocked with everything that we needed...the decor was absolutely beautifuly..the space, the pool and overall upkeep of this property was beyond our expectations! We will be back :-)

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

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

Family Gun

It was a beautiful home on a quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Fabulous place to stay at Kiawah!

This is the first time we stayed at this home, and hope to be able to return. The house is spacious, well-decorated, comfortable and has an amazing array of kitchen tools, which is important to me. The two refrigerators and ice machine were an extra bonus. There are plenty of rooms for those who want to congregate and for those who need a bit of alone time. The deck pool was a big hit with our crew, as was the grill. And the beach is fairly close. We had a fabulous time!

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