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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view of trees.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large window.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a woven headboard, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a vase and a shell, and a view of a balcony through a window with a curtain.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kiawah Island Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Kiawah Beachwalker Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cougar Point Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom - Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Great Cottage and Close to Beach - Book Your Vacation Now!

Enjoy this home away from home! Gorgeous kitchen, nicely appointed living areas, with dining table for 6, in addition to eat-at kitchen island. The furnished screen porch with table and comfortable seating for 4, is perfect for dining or playing board games. A private deck for relaxing and lounging. Just a quick and easy walk to the beach and community pool, and this cottage even has an outdoor shower to wash the sand off your little ones after a day at the beach.
Bedroom 1: King Bed, bathroom ensuite with walk in shower, deck access, TV
Bedroom 2: 2 Queen bed - new pictures soon, shared bathroom with walk in shower, deck access, TV.
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds, shared bathroom with walk in shower, TV.

10% OFF BIKE RENTAL CODE FOR OUR GUESTS

All Sparrow Pond Cottages are stand alone cottages, situated in West Beach Village, and in close proximity to many of Kiawah’s most treasured sights and activities.

• Short walking distance to Kiawah beaches.
• Full access to the Sparrow Pond community pool (seasonal).
• Easy access to bike and walking paths.
• Nearby activities for all ages, including golf, tennis, biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and much more.
• Bike, kayak and other rentals available.
• Fresh Fields Village (less than 3 miles).
• Nature watching - Dolphins, gators and many birds.
• Night Heron Park offers fun family activities.
• For a fee, Kiawah Island Resort offers golf, tennis and other resort activities to non-resort guests, with the exception of their pools and fitness facilities.

Kiawah by Owner, was founded by a fellow Kiawah property owner. Since 2007, Kiawah By Owner has provided a personalized Kiawah rental experience. We look forward to helping you find the perfect Kiawah vacation rental for your family or gathering.

Kiawah Island boasts 10 miles of pristine beaches, unspoiled nature preserves and parks. It offers a wide variety of water sports, premier golf courses, tennis facilities, and other relaxing activities. While it is only a short drive to Charleston and other area attractions, everything you’ll need is right here on Kiawah.

NO PETS and NO SMOKING! Thank you.

Keywords: Cottage, close to beach, wifi, grill, family friendly, great value, community pool, screened porch, wrap around deck, vacation rentals, Sparrow Pond Cottage, Kiawah Island

Kiawah Business License# RBL26-000070
3 bedroom cottage, maximum 6 guests, 2 cars allowed at the cottage

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
1. No smoking & no pets allowed 2. Renters must be 25 years old or older & responsible for any damage 3. Access to community pool, not Resort pools

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number #RBL19-005681
Property # 220238vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kiawah Island

Located near the beach, this cottage is in West Beach, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island. Cougar Point Golf Course and Bohicket Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Freshfields Village and Center Street. The Resort Shop and Edisto Island Serpentarium are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Beachwalker Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiawah Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cougar Point Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Freshfields Village - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nest Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Cottage and Close to Beach - Book Your Vacation Now! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Cottage and Close to Beach - Book Your Vacation Now!?

As of 25 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Cottage and Close to Beach - Book Your Vacation Now! on 31 October 2026 start from NZ$3,348, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Great Cottage and Close to Beach - Book Your Vacation Now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Cottage and Close to Beach - Book Your Vacation Now!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Cottage and Close to Beach - Book Your Vacation Now!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Cottage and Close to Beach - Book Your Vacation Now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Cottage and Close to Beach - Book Your Vacation Now! located?

Located in West Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Cougar Point Golf Course and Kiawah Island Beach. Night Heron Park and The Resort Shop are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The bedrooms were a little smaller than expected, but fine nonetheless. Walk to the beach and pool were as expected and an easy distance. The island needs to offer more on island dining choices and needs beach refreshment options. Only private resorts seemed to offer anything but only for their guest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2026
Thanks for taking the time to post this review. Future guests should understand that they are welcome at all of the Kiawah Resort restaurants on Kiawah. There are more than 10 dining options on the island and even more at Freshfields Village and Bohicket Marina. The only restrictions are our guests can not use the Resort pools or snack bars. Our guests can use the Sparrow Pond community pool that does not have a snack bar. Kiawah is a 10 mile long private beach - most guests love playing in the ocean or going on long beach walks or biking down the sand. There are no snack bars or "beach refreshments".
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1057 Sparrow Pond is a wonderful cottage in the West Beach area of Kiawah. We've stayed in this area before and this is has been the best place we've stayed at by far!Fantastic all around and we loved the kitchen and living room. Super family-friendly place with the twin beds for the kids. We rented bikes through Alligator Bikes which you can get a discount code for by booking this property. The private pool for the neighborhood that you have access to is a 1-minute bike ride, and the beach entrance is just up the street from there, so we love how easy it is to go from the cottage to the beach/pool and back. And if you are a golfer, another bonus is you can literally walk down the street to the Cougar Point clubhouse. We'll be booking this place again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2026
Thanks for taking the time to post this detailed review! We look forward to your return.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
All went well….sighted some cockroaches and that was a little troubling. Pest control came and treated so ….. it’s a nice place and I’d rent again. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2026
We look forward to your return! Future guests should know that we have this cottage treated monthly by the exterminator. Kiawah Island is a maritime forest and every so often a bug or two might make their way into the cottage. However, we can usually get the exterminator out the very next day. We work hard to make our guests' vacations bug free. Please check out the 5 star review from our guest on August 2, 2026 :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The updated kitchen made staying in for some late night dinners a joy. The cottage was clean and we enjoyed using a real outdoor shower: wonderful shower pressure in all the showers was also a pleasant surprise. We hope to return soon! Cheers!L,J G, and S
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
We look forward to your return! Glad you enjoyed your vacation at this Sparrow Pond Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a last minute change of properties from one management company to Susie’s company. She was so helpful and great at helping us manage our transition. House was great. Can’t recommend working with Susie enough!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2026
Kiawah By Owner was happy to help you out in a tough situation! Glad we were able to salvage your vacation :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well kept and close to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean, comfortable and close to beach, food, shops.

Had a great time at this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2023
Thanks for taking the time to post a review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Cottage was just as presented on website, clean, spacious, and comfortable. Pool and beach a short walk, both very nice. We really enjoyed the screened in room, ate all of our meals there. Great stay in Kiawah!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
So glad you enjoyed your time at 1057 Sparrow Pond Cottage. We hope you can return again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

We truly enjoyed our stay here during Spring Break! The house is in a great location for biking and the beach. It had all of the essentials and was extremely clean!! Thank you for the lovely time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2025
Happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation at 1057 Sparrow Pond Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage for families!

Great location easy quick walk to beach and pool. Nice size kitchen much larger than other properties we have stayed at in Sparrow Pond. Outdoor shower is great too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at 1057 Sparrow Pond Cottage. Thanks for posting this review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy living.

Nice place, close to everything. Thanks for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2023
Glad you had a good time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite week

We come back every year to this property! It is the home to many wonderful memories for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We look forward to your family's return each year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach cacay

Very nice, clean cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay! Short walk to beautiful beach. Property manager Susie was very helpful and responded quickly and positively to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
So glad you enjoyed your vacation at 1057 Sparrow Pond Cottage. Thanks for posting a review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for the family

Our family had an amazing time at this cottage! There’s great bike riding, both on paved trails and on the beach. It’s a very easy walk to the pool and the beach. And the home is in great shape with all the amenities you need. I would highly recommend this for your next beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2024
We are thrilled you had a good time and hope you can return again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week away!

We enjoyed our stay and the house was very clean and well stocked with everything needed in the kitchen. Beds were comfortable. Bathrooms were small to be shared by 6 people but manageable. Location is great with easy access to pool and beach. Highly recommend renting bikes - we had so much fun biking around the island - especially in the evening. We will visit again but grocery shop before we arrive!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
We look forward to your return!
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location for our family vacation

We loved our time at the Sparrow Pond cottage. It was beautifully updated and the location was wonderful. A quick walk to both the beach and pool. We enjoyed coffee and games on the outdoor screened patio and the kitchen had everything we needed on those nights we cooked and ate in. Our family of 6 loved it and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
I appreciate your positive feedback about our property. We are glad you enjoyed Kiawah as much as we do. If you're traveling to the area again, don't hesitate to contact us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Kiawah

Great area for bike riding and beach walking. Marshes were as close as the beach for a different effect. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2024
Thanks for posting your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion fun

Everything was as advertised. Great location with easy access to beach, pool, and easy access into and out of Kiawah. Property Manager Susie was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
Hi Don, I am so glad you liked the cottage. It's proximity to the beach and the community pool are definitely advantageous! I appreciate your compliment of our service and hope that we will have you as our guests again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break with tweeners

Great options between pool, nature, and soccer field served to be a great choice for 13 and 11 yr old future professional soccer players! Definitely recommend renting bikes and the details provided by hosts about dolphin viewing created an amazing experience - a highlight! Very convenient and safe. Really enjoyed the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
So glad the entire family enjoyed their vacation at 1057 Sparrow Pond Cottage :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Great location near family for reunion. Near beach, biking trails, and golf if that’s your sport! Saw dolphins in the early morning. No issues with the lodging. Everything was in working order.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2024
Glad you had a fun time. Thanks for taking the time to post this review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Sparrow Pond Cottage

Cottage was in a great location to the beach and pool. Property was very clean, enough room for two or three couples and accurately described in photos! Would definitely rent again and Susie was very helpful as the manager of the property. She was extremely easy to work with and very prompt in answering all our questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Thanks for taking the time to post a review! We are so glad you enjoyed your vacation at 1057 Sparrow Pond Cottage and look forward to your return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent, modern, convenient cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your excellent cottage. It was very clean, modern, and beautifully appointed with all the necessities. We found it to be very convenient, both in it's layout and in it's proximity to things at the West Beach end of Kiawah. We enjoyed quick and easy access to the beach and pool, to several golf courses, and also to things we wanted to do away from Kiawah, such as the Bohicket Marina, the Angel Oak, and Charleston.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for your review and for choosing our property. I'm happy that you enjoyed your stay and am looking forward to having you again as our guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week!

We love Kiawah and had a great experience here once again. We've been coming for 20 years and it is the first time we've used Susie. We love her! Wish we had known about her before. The property was great and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2020
Hi Kristin! I'm so glad to hear that you had a great stay at 1057 Sparrow Pond on your most recent trip to Kiawah Island! I look forward to working with you in the future to book your next vacation. Take care! Susie Oringel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kiawah Dream

I’ve been going to Kiawah for well over 30 years and know the island well. This one of the best properties I have stayed in and the location in The West Beach area is ideal. The actual cottage is exactly as advertised and was extremely well equipped (we like to cook and bbq). The property manager, Susie, was great with communication and immediately responsive to any questions we had. We will be staying here again, without hesitation. Absolute perfection!
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming villa and VERY functional

My family of 5 found the villa to be very charming and extremely functional. It was well maintained and comfortable and perfect for our beach vacation. It had the space we needed for 3 young children (ages 5, 5 and 1 1/2) and offered an outdoor shower which was perfect for after the beach, a hose for rinsing sand toys, washer/dryer for washing clothes and a delightful sunroom for enjoying all our meals. Additionally, Susie the property manager was fabulous. She was always available, very responsive and handled matters appropriately. Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our property to other travelers. If you’re traveling to the area again, don’t hesitate to contact us!

About the host

Hosted by Susie Oringel

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We purchased our cottage on Kiawah Island in summer of 2005, and I began renting it on VRBO during the weeks we were not able to enjoy Kiawah ourselves. In 2007, a friend on nearby Seabrook Island asked me if I would help her rent her villa also. Since I loved helping people plan their vacations in the area, I obtained my South Carolina Property Manager's License and began a business - Kiawah By Owner. I now help rent more than 25 other properties on Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island in addition to our cottage. I look forward to helping you plan your vacation - Susie Oringel

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