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Rare Opportunity to Stay in HGTV Dream Home!

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Living area
Living area
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Rare Opportunity to Stay in HGTV Dream Home!

Have you ever wished to stay at your very own HGTV Dream Home? Well now is your chance! 119 Halona Lane was Kiawah's first HGTV Dream Home and features 2,972 heated square feet, three-bedrooms, and three-and-one-half baths, the residence is comfortable, but also embraces the Kiawah tradition of luxurious style and design. An outdoor deck and pool overlooks the wide expanse of marsh towards Rhett’s Bluff.

This environmentally sustainable home was built using the highest grade, earth-friendly, sustainable materials proved to reduce greenhouse emissions, lessen lasting effects on the environment, and provide durable, low-maintenance. This home is the first HGTV Dream Home to be Platinum LEED certified. It is also located just steps away from Indigo Park’s private three-acre park.

This amazing home is fully furnished by HGTV’s professional decorator for luxury but with a conscience. The owners are environmentally conscious and on a mission to reduce plastic waste. They have recently added a water filtration system so there is no need to buy bottled water! They also provide full sized, refillable amenities to reduce the normal, hotel-sized plastic bottles.

Fireplace is not operational. Pool can be heated for an added $175/day, 4 day min. No smoking is allowed on property.

When you stay with ESPM for 3-21 nights you will receive a valuable credit of up to $280 (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 2021 PGA Championship; The Kiawah Island Resort Tennis Center - #1 ranked by Tennis Resorts Online; Free Wireless Internet Access;. Local Property Management staff is on hand in case of emergencies and their friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff can assist you with any needs throughout your stay.

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.

License# RBL21-000220 Maximum Occupancy: 8, driveway parking for two vehicles, fines issued by Town of $150 and up for additional vehicles and prohibited vehicles, guests are responsible for fines incurred

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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

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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 deadlock

About the area

Kiawah Island

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island. Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project and With These Hands Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Resort Shop and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve. Splash Zone Waterpark and James Island Arts and Cultural Center 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 ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Night Heron Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kiawah Island Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ocean Course - 16 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linnette’s - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Sports Pub & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare Opportunity to Stay in HGTV Dream Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rare Opportunity to Stay in HGTV Dream Home!?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rare Opportunity to Stay in HGTV Dream Home! on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$1,285, 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.

How much is parking at Rare Opportunity to Stay in HGTV Dream Home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rare Opportunity to Stay in HGTV Dream Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare Opportunity to Stay in HGTV Dream Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rare Opportunity to Stay in HGTV Dream Home! located?

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Kiawah vacation

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: Convenient and comfortable. Beautiful views.
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and the location are wonderful. The view is amazing. The house was very clean. The kitchen has everything you need to cook if you want to cook while you stay here, but it could use some better knives and a non stick skillet. The beds are very comfortable and the linens were very nice. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin c.

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

Terrific home!

We visit Kiawah every year and always try to stay in Indigo Point (which is where this home is located). Proximity to sanctuary, beaches, parks is ideal with a short bike ride. Home was as advertised, and we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

LOVED 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: We LOVED our stay at this property. The house is so beautiful - such a lovely place to be. The beds were very comfortable, the bathrooms beautiful and clean, and the kitchen has high end appliances - and everything we needed. The style of the home is so pretty - light and airy with huge windows overlooking amazing views of the marsh. We LOVED how dog friendly the house and the entire ilsand of kiawah is as well. Would love to stay here again - such a treat!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from ,

A luxe experience

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: Lovely home, though the beach was further away than we thought, which wasn't ideal. Traffic getting on/off the island was also kind of stressful and unexpected. But the house itself was great, pool was excellent, beautiful kitchen with all the amenities, a nice grill, comfortable deck furniture and great birdwatching. Master bathroom bathtub and shower were both incredible. A nice bonus was finding bicycles and helmets in the garage, as well as assorted beach gear.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Edward D.

119 Halona

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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 and furnishing are in poor condition generally. Mold inches from children’s bunk bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2021
Thank you so much for the feedback and we apologize your stay wasn't completely enjoyable. We have had an unusually damp summer season and that does not help with mildew that can accumulate especially near vents and AC ductwork due to condensation. It is mildew and we did wipe it clean and it is harmless fortunately. The home was recently purchased and moved from another rental agency, the new homeowners have a lot of plans to get the house up to tip top shape this off season, we hope you will try it again once the work is completed.
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather R.

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

beautiful setting but could use some upkeep

This is a beautiful home with a great pool. However the gutters should be cleaned as the pine needles were overflowing into the pool. We could also tell pets live in the home as it could have been a little cleaner. Also disclosing that Information, specifically that cats have been in the house, would be helpful to those who have allergies.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Brett W.

Ehhh, dated and uncomfortable beds and furniture.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: We left 9 days early. Too smelly, too uncomfortable. Dated, not up to Kiawah standards.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

Quiet, lovely home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were there for a week for my daughter's wedding and it was an ideal spot that gave us quiet away from the activities, yet close enough to access Kiawah's offerings easily. It's a very pretty house and the deck area. The table was filthy with something that we couldn't remove so that was disappointing but the view over the march is wonderful. The kitchen supplies were rather random. E.g., there was only one teaspoon, no toaster, no non-stick pans, and only 3 regular coffee mugs. If you enjoy coffee, you are covered with multiple ways to make it! The person answering the phone at the management company was not friendly when I extended our stay twice. Not the best face for the company. Huge garage with stuff to do down there, but we didn't use it. Couch was all torn up by what looked like a cat. Temperature in house was great. Good lightening. I'd go back, but probably in the spring before it's been used hard all summer.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Erica S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Dream Home Not A Dream

We were very disappointed in our stay at this home and the PM company’s care. The overall cleanliness of the home was not good-there was dust, bugs, and animal hair all throughout the floors of the home, including a bug in my son’s bed. The deck outside and furniture was covered in pine needles. The cookware at the home was absolutely not up to par - there was 1 non-stick frying pan, no kitchen tongs (only grilling), there was literally only one sharp knife and one oven mitt. Upon arrival to the home the shampoo, conditioner, body gel, and most important, hand soap dispensers were not full, and the hand soap dispensers were actually filled with water (for all but 1). The PM did bring at my request amenity soaps, etc. and dropped them at the front porch. I told them not to worry about coming to refill them as we did not want to be inconvenienced yet I got a text a day later from the PM saying that Layne would be coming by to refill them - we were about to go golfing and were inconvenienced by his visit. During the visit he realized there was no hand soap for refill; he left and there was no communication/follow-up on getting hand soap. The Viking stove oven was finicky and not working properly and we elected not to have it repaired as we did not want to be inconvenienced again. The day we were departing the home there was a small leak from the refrigerator through the freezer and onto the kitchen floor. For the price we paid and what we got we don’t recommend anyone stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback. We at ESPM appreciate any feedback, both positive and negative, as it helps us provide the best possible guest experience. This home is a pet friendly home, we welcome our guests to bring along their furry family member. As such animal hair can be present, it is difficult to get rid of it completely given the limited time in summer we have between guests. But we have spoken about it with housekeeping and have a pet fee to help pay for extra housekeepers in the future. The homeowners are green-conscience and offer large refillable bottles instead of the hotel style but they are in a locked closet so we must go into the home to refill them I'm afraid, I do apologize this was an inconvenience but you had contacted our service about not having packed those items so we wanted to ensure you had them for your use. I will speak with inspectors about ensuring those are refilled more regularly. We have had all appliances inspected by a tech and all are working well, very high end nice appliances, the freezer door does need to be closed securely or the moisture from condensation can leak onto the floor, that is what you witnessed happening the last day of your stay. All is working well and we'll ensure the house is refilled and cleaned properly in the future, thank you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Johnna H.

Great Place to 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 had a wonderful time on our trip to Kiawah and staying in this beautiful house! The listing was accurate with the description and photos. The house was clean and in a great location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

GREG G.

119 Halona Lane

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful experience,great location. The dehumidifier in A/C did not work unless temp set at 70-72 degrees. The upholstery stayed damp feeling throughout our stay and even the cereal boxes became damp. Also,there were dust bunnies in several rooms and red ants in the sessil rug in the den.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

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

We had a blast at 119 Halona Lane!

We rented the 2013 HGTV Dream Home and it did not disappoint. We visited the house with two families consisting of 4 adults (two couples) and 4 kids. At first glance, I thought the house was going to be a tight fit, but it ended up being quite spacious. The entry hall was fabulous with its welcoming bench seating and access to the largest powder room I have ever seen. The main living area, dining room, and kitchen had plenty of room and we never felt like we were crowded. The living room pictures on the site show a TV-less room, but believe me there is a very large TV in the space. The views from the two story space were spectacular and the deck and pool were used heavily during our stay. The pool was in a great location, which allowed the water to remain a good temperature throughout the day. The basement level has bed swings and a ping pong table which we were not able to use as much as we would have liked during our stay. The master bedroom was well appointed as well as the two ensuites upstairs which worked out for the 2 oldest girls and the other couple. The two youngest kids really enjoyed the bunk bed alcove area and viewed it as their special hangout. We stayed 7 days and would love to stay there again. 8 was a perfect number especially if half of them are kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimber M.

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

Great house in great location

Well maintained house with a beautiful view! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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