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Oceanfront Retreat for Two Couples

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A balcony with wicker chairs, a table, and two wine glasses.
A spacious living room with a large gray sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a fireplace.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kiawah Island Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Night Heron Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Retreat for Two Couples

This property sleeps up to 4 guests.

Imagine waking up to the sound of the ocean just outside your window, stepping onto the balcony with a fresh cup of coffee, and watching the morning light roll across the Atlantic.

The Tidewater is the kind of place where two couples naturally settle into a relaxed coastal rhythm. Mornings begin with coffee and ocean views. Days drift toward long beach walks just steps from the villa. Evenings end on the balcony with a glass of wine and the sound of the waves.

Located only about 100 yards from the beach, Tidewater offers incredibly easy access to the shoreline. In just a minute or two you can be walking along the sand or enjoying the ocean breeze.

Inside, the villa is bright, stylish, and comfortable. The living room opens to an ocean-view deck, perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, making it easy to prepare breakfast before heading out or enjoy a simple dinner together.

The layout is especially ideal for couples traveling together. Two king master suites provide comfort and privacy, each with a smart TV and beautifully prepared bedding. The upstairs suite also includes a cozy reading nook with lovely ocean and landscape views. Twin airbeds are available if traveling with children.

Please note that this property does not include access to the Kiawah Island Golf Resort pools.

To help you enjoy your time on the beach, we provide beach towels and a cooler in the property.

Additionally, beach chairs, sun shades, bikes, boogie boards, and baby equipment are also available for rent.

To ensure fairness for all guests, our rates are set using dynamic pricing and are not negotiable. We are unable to offer discounts or adjust rates upon request.


Highlights

- Oceanfront, ocean views
- 2 bedrooms: 2 kings, 2 twin airbeds
- 2 bathrooms
- 1,252 Square Feet
- Parking: 2 spaces
- No smoking. No pets. No parties.
- Hosted by Kiawah Island Getaways

Kiawah License# RBL24-000223

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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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Must complete guest registration form.
Must digitally sign rental agreement

Important information

You need to know

Property # 52897vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Kiawah Island

Located in Kiawah Island, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiawah Island Beach and Folly Island Beaches. The Resort Shop and Edisto Island Serpentarium are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating 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

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Night Heron Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Freshfields Village - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • The Ocean Course - 24 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Room at The River Course At Kiawah Island Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Nest Market - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Retreat for Two Couples pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Retreat for Two Couples?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Retreat for Two Couples on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$3,057, 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 Oceanfront Retreat for Two Couples?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Retreat for Two Couples?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Retreat for Two Couples?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Retreat for Two Couples located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kiawah Island villa is within a 10-minute walk of Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. Turtle Point Golf Course and Cougar Point Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 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. 49 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Gorgeous property! Beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so impressed with the attention to detail put into this property. The host is so kind and communicative. We had a wonderful vacation! Highly recommend this property and host!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Thank you, Brittany, for your wonderful review! Your feedback lets us know that the effort we put into creating a great guest experience truly makes a difference. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Tidewater. You were wonderful guests, and we can't wait to welcome you back to Kiawah Island in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! close to beach. lots of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
Thank you Carla!! We can't wait to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes the beach view is shown in the photo accurately. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed for cooking.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We put a lot of care into making sure our homes feel both comfortable and fully equipped. You were wonderful guests, and we would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely condo with every amenity and amazing views of the ocean…looking forward to booking again someday soon! Thank you Shawn and Jeanette!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Thank you, Jonathan, for your kind words. You truly made our day. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views, beautiful place with a new kitchen. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the views and the newly updated kitchen. We’d love to welcome you back to Kiawah again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have been any cleaner or nicer of a rental. The location was excellent and the hosts were extremely communicative and helpful. The place has been completely renovated and was perfect for two couples. The only suggestion I have is to replace the lower bed mattress as the thick topper on the bed is hot and not supportive for backs. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Dale - thank you greatly for the wonderful review! You were wonderful guests and we look forward to hosting your next stay on Kiawah. We'll look into the topper - I didn't realize we still had one on that mattress. If there is one, it will be removed. Thank you for letting me know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with amazing ocean views! Will definitely return! A new favorite on Kiawah!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
Thank you, Beth, for your kind words! The ocean views at Tidewater are truly stunning. We would love to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful condo in the perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proximity to the beach was fantastic. Well appointed property, very clean, nice layout and furnishings. Very happy with location and communications. Would definitely recommend. The only slight disappointment was that the outside deck is quite small and a bit crowded for 4 adults, but we made it work and it did not take away from the overall experience. Overall, lovely property right on the beach. Very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2026
Thank you Craig for taking the time to write this review. The deck is standard size for a Windswept deck. Some Windswept decks are extra large, but the great majority are the same size as this one. We have images on our listing that represent it well. And we do our very best to provide seating that accommodates 4 adults.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Kiawah Happy place getaway

Wonderful accommodations, golf, food, bike riding, beach time,weather, and great time with friends!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a gorgeous property. Everything was as advertised. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good communication, clean, amenities were good and wonderful views of the ocean. The host kept us informed well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guy M.

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

Guest

Nice property and furnishings
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vern F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed 4 nights at this beautiful beachfront condo. The welcomed deviled eggs started our stay. Bedding, my high ranking key, was wonderful. We didn't even need to your our own personal pillows we brought for the trip. Location is steps to the beach and views from the living and nook area are beautiful. Kitchen is outfitted with two choices of coffee makers. Parking is convenient as well. The only issue is when booking private properties instead of the resort hotels is you don't have access to the Night Heron's Park amenities other than the cafe diner. Not a big miss but important to know.
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Vern, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you both, and we’d love to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eric c.

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

Week at the Mariah….

Overall, I’d call this one of the better VRBO options on Kiawah. Perfect location. Steps from the beach which is a MAJOR convenience advantage when packing all of your beach gear to and from. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clayton S.

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

Perfect spot on the beach!

This property has great views of the ocean and was just what we needed. We were close enough to the sand that we could walk on the beach in the mornings, come back for lunch and go out again to sit and watch the waves. The Ocean Course was gorgeous and we enjoyed visiting several on property restaurants as well as surrounding area restaurants, shopping and fresh seafood markets. We hope to visit again next summer!.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

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

Retreat

The space is beautiful, light, comforting, quiet. It is a little bit of a maze to get there and get everything up to the third floor, but once we settled in, we had a very lovely, relaxing, mindful, and peace-filled time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Amazing

The property was everything then expected. The property had everything. A 10 out of 10!! A return vacation for many years to come!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stella n.

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

Perfect location

Wonderful place for our family of 4 ( grown children in their 20’s). Close to the beach. Nice views of the ocean from upper level master. Very comfortable beds. Host was very helpful pre and post stay. Provided helpful info through out. Check in and out process easy. Highly recommend!! Very clean as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Perfect!

The stay at this Kiawah villa was perfect. It’s a short walk to the beach with the boardwalk to the beach very close by. The week we were there it was low tide during the day, and the beach was SO wide. The villa was beautifully decorated, VERY clean (and I’m pretty picky about that) with beautiful views of the ocean, especially from the upstairs bedroom. Also, nice touch with flowers, and some lights and music on when we arrived. The kitchen is very well equipped and very organized. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mr. and Mrs.

Mariah was everything we hoped for. Its location was wonderful with a fabulous view of the beach and ocean. The apartment was very clean, beautifully furnished and very well equipped, particularly the kitchen, and it was obvious a great deal of thought had been put into its set up. The owners arrived to greet us soon after our arrival and responded very quickly to our one request for help. The resort's proximity to Charleston is an added bonus and we were also able to find and play golf on several nearby courses. We would have no hesitation to recommend this property to friends and family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ed b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host!! Very easy to deal with. Communication was great. Check in and check out was seamless and easy. Nice personal touches that were unexpected but very appreciated. One example was a tray of homemade deviled eggs in the refrigerator when we got there. Great location, convenient to everything. Fantastic villa with fantastic view on West beach. Very clean. Plenty of room for the three people that were in our party. I would definitely go back. May consider some of their larger properties as well because they look amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2026
Ed - thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly made my day! I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Tidewater, especially our homemade deviled eggs. You were fantastic guests, and it was a pleasure hosting you. We look forward to welcoming you back to Kiawah anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eliana g.

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

Relaxing and great location

Enjoyed, family friendly community.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Location!

Beautiful, comfortable condo and can’t be beat location! The Lawsons were so easy to communicate with and the Mariah had everything we needed for a wonderful week. Beds were super comfy, too.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeanette Lawson

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About Property Managers/Owners, Shawn and Jeanette Lawson (Kiawah Island Getaways):

Shawn's family discovered Kiawah in 1978 and returned year after year for two-week vacations. In 1985 we drove our VW Bug convertible to Kiawah and Shawn introduced me to Kiawah. I remember stepping over the dune boardwalk out in front of the Kiawah Island Inn and seeing Kiawah's wide, sandy beach for the first time - it was so brilliant it practically danced before my eyes. It was during this vacation that the two of us decided to set our sights on moving to this beautiful and fascinating place permanently.

In 1988 our dreams came true and our U-Haul rattled across the Kiawah Island bridge (at that time it was nothing more than a wood-planked bridge). For the next four years we rented a 1-bedroom villa, 4251 Mariner's Watch. Shawn was so thrilled to be living on the island that he applied for the personalized South Carolina license plate 'KIAWAH' (which we still have today).

In 1992, we built our first home on the island at 134 Conifer Lane. During construction, I gave birth to our first son Benjamin - he arrived 2 months early in an ambulance outside of the Kiawah Island Fire Station.

In 2001, we purchased our first villa, a 1-bedroom, beachside Seascape and Kiawah Island Getaways was born. Once we got our feet wet with the villa rental business, it was a like a fever for us. We both really enjoyed furnishing, decorating and maintaining the villas - not to mention the new found fun of meeting and talking to all sorts of people about Kiawah. Because we really enjoy what we do, other Kiawah property owners noticed and we started managing their properties as well.

Our whole family loves Kiawah and running Kiawah Island Getaways is a true family-run business. We personally prepare each villa prior to your arrival - because we want your stay to be perfect. We want you to fall in love with Kiawah too...and we know you will.

What makes this property unique

From the high-end designer furnishings, unique art and ocean views from the property’s balcony, Tidewater at Windswept offers luxurious comforts.

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