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Cozy Dog-Friendly Inlet Cove Cottage for Your Perfect Getaway

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Exterior
Exterior
Dining table and kitchen
Beautifully renovated kitchen with large island!
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Johns Island, SC
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • The Ocean Course
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Freshfields Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Dog-Friendly Inlet Cove Cottage for Your Perfect Getaway

Inlet Cove is a gated area located at the West end of the island by the Kiawah River. Inlet Cove cottages include a 25 meter swimming pool, boat dock and cookout area. Leisure trails allow quick access to the beach.

Our Inlet Cove cottage is nestled in the trees of Kiawah providing a feeling of privacy. There is only a short walk to the beach or to the Inlet Cove swimming pool and dock area located on the Kiawah River.

Our smoke-free cottage was totally renovated in early 2019 with a new kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring. We have wireless high speed internet access. We have TVs in all bedrooms and in the living area. There are books, games and puzzles available on our shelves for curling up with after a day on the beach.

Property manager

Maggie Goodwin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Beach

Charleston County is home to this cottage. 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 Edisto Island Serpentarium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Johns Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Beachwalker Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiawah Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Ocean Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Night Heron Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Freshfields Village - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Dog-Friendly Inlet Cove Cottage for Your Perfect Getaway have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cozy Dog-Friendly Inlet Cove Cottage for Your Perfect Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Dog-Friendly Inlet Cove Cottage for Your Perfect Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Dog-Friendly Inlet Cove Cottage for Your Perfect Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Dog-Friendly Inlet Cove Cottage for Your Perfect Getaway located?

Located in West Beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Osprey Point and The Ocean Course. Cougar Point Golf Course and Kiawah Island Beach 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. 56 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for pets

Great location and perfect for families traveling with pets. Less than ideally clean but that is expected with a place that allows animals. Host was very helpful with shower drainage issue and it was resolved the next morning. Well stocked kitchen with everything you need for cooking.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Beautiful week at Inlet Cove

We had a wonderful week at Maggie's cottage in Inlet Cove. The house had everything we needed for a fun and relaxing time. Hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Kiawah July 2024

We had a wonderful week. Property is in a great location and had all the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

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

Amazing stay!

Everything was great with our stay! We could not have asked for a better house or host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Inlet cove stay

We had a wonderful stay in this cottage. The kitchen was very well appointed and full of everything you could want including all the spices needed to cook! The location was perfect and there were plenty of games, puzzles and books for a rainy day.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine J.

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

Family time

We have been staying in Inlet Cove for more than 30 years and it never lets us down! This cottage was no different. The property is so cozy and comfortable; the kitchen is very well stocked and this was important as we love to cook. I loved looking through the scrapbook as it let me know how much the owners also love the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

The house is well stocked with all your everyday needs. They even had beach chairs and boogie boards

Check in was easy. The dogs even enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald A.

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

Great house

We loved the house. It had everything we needed and was dog friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

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

Yearly vacation spot

This home was perfect! Plenty of supplies. Very clean and every amenity we could ask for. Definitely will stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer j.

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

Great location, perfect for family

Another great stay at Kiawah. The cottage was overall clean, kitchen and bathrooms updated. The inlet cove area is our favorite place to stay with great pool, community dock and short walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Fabulous Accommodations

Very inviting, comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a great location. We enjoyed the pool ... But the short walk to the beach worked out great... Our favorite hangout 😎 One suggestion would be to consider replacing the king sized bed mattress...but overall...we so ENJOYED our stay & would definitely come back!!😁
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara A.

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

Post holiday get together

We thouroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It was perfect for our family to meet before our daughter and son in law begin their next adventure in NC. The house has been recently renovated and was very clean - even comes equipped with all of the kitchen supplies you would need. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt P., South Bend

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

We had a great time. We would rent it again!!!

Great!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Fabulous Cottage on Kiawah

We absolutely loved this cottage. From the short walk to the beach to the walkable, very friendly neighborhood. Our dog was welcomed everywhere we went, which was a huge plus. Thank you for providing such a fabulous place for our family to make wonderful memories. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Family Place!

Well appointed kitchen for those who like to cook. Bathrooms updated. Fun and games for the kids. Beach is 7-minute walk. Beds were great - we slept well. Beach wagon was available and used daily.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

andy s.

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

Great stay in Kiawah, close to Beach. Nice house

We enjoyed our stay in Kiawah for the 34th year. The house had everything you could need for kids, dogs, and adults. The games and books were enjoyed by our grandkids. All went smooth. thanks.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C., ATHENS, GA

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

Inlet Cove...best Kiawah neighborhood

This is a great unit. It is super pet friendly. The owner has mastered the art of providing an updated, well supplied kitchen with nice appliances and decor. The check in process was super efficient. Inlet cove is quiet and a less golfy experience than much of the west beach area. Definitely would like to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marita A.

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

Wonderful getaway

We loved staying at Maggie's cottage. We cooked a full Thanksgiving meal in her kitchen and were very comfortable hosting dinner for our family. We loved being so close to the beach, which is magical. Having our dogs with us was a huge bonus. Our dogs just loved being able to run around on the beach with utter freedom. We rented bikes for the week and biked around everywhere, including the beach. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

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

Relaxed getaway!

Sweet Home beautifully remodeled and very animal friendly. We had a wonderful week. Easy walk or bike ride to beach. In Covid, great kitchen for hanging and cooking. Had some issues with receiving mail for check in, but owner called me and resolved quickly. Delightful conversation too! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

August 2021

The house was perfect for our family with access to the pool and dock. Maggie was very helpful with the information she provided for bike rentals, restaurants and island activities. I would definitely give a positive recommendation for anyone wanting to stay at Inlet Cove #79 !!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Family vacation

Our family cooks many meals and the kitchen was the best stocked kitchen in a home that we ever rented. The location is perfect and you can easily walk to the beach as well as to the inlet to watch the dolphins strand feed. Maggie was very responsive to any questions we had. We appreciated bringing our fur babies with us too. I was fortunate to see a momma sea turtle as well as the babies released into the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Lovely Kiawah Island

Great location just outside of the Kiawah property. Very short walk to the beach from the house. The house was super with just the right amenities for our stay. Comfy beds and lots of space for all of us. Maggie is a great host. We had a minor issue with the cable TV when we got there that only the host could solve. Maggie was responsive and got it rectified!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Jeff S. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Sloan Family Reunion

We did not receive the lock box information. I had to track down the owner. Not a good situation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

We are a family of 5 adults, with one originally from Charleston, who decided to try Kiawah after seeing the listing for 79 Belmeade on VRBO. What a fabulous experience. The owner communicated well and the directions were concise and accurate. Entry to the neighborhood and house could not have been easier! The home was comfortable and in a walkable, friendly neighborhood. Access to the beach was easy, convenient and safe. Amenities within the house were a treat (screened porch, workout equipment, cable, large showers, fully equipped kitchen, etc). We will absolutely rent from this owner again. Thank you for being a fabulous place to make family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Heather H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Location

This cottage was in a great location for the beach & access to Freshfields. It was also wonderful to be able to have our dogs with us. A few things were amiss, however. On our arrival at 4 p.m., the cleaning service was still on property and requested an additional 30 minutes to complete their service. Not a big deal, but honestly, I don't know what she was doing, just not cleaning. The cottage could use a good, deep clean. I know "dog friendly" will mean there is some wear and tear, but it was downright dirty. The floors were filthy, carpets could use a refresh and the bath mats and comforters didn't appear to have been laundered for a very long time. The refrigerator should be emptied also, there were so many condiments and food left behind - I understand not wasting things, but overall it just felt unkempt. The screened porch was absolutely filthy, the furniture (not what's pictured online) was moldy and the grill had no propane - although I don't think we would have cooked on it anyway. It needs replaced. Additionally, it would have been nice to know of the construction in the unit next door - we would have stayed elsewhere. It started before 8 a.m. on Monday morning, and continued every single day until after 8 p.m. It was very disruptive for the dogs, who barked constantly while we were in the unit on the weekdays, so not very relaxing for us. It was nice to have our dogs with us, but not exactly the trip we planned.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Maggie Goodwin

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Hello! I was born in Pasadena, California, and have lived in several wonderful places, including San Francisco, CA, Memphis, TN, and Dallas, TX. Now, I call Longmont, Colorado, home, but I absolutely love Kiawah Island and am thrilled to share it with you. I enjoy interacting with guests and introducing them to the island's beautiful spots, whether it's a peaceful beach walk or a scenic adventure. I can't wait to welcome you to our cozy cottage and help you make the most of your time here!

Why they chose this property

"We purchased our Inlet Cove Cottage #79 in 1980, right as Kiawah Island was just beginning to take shape. A friend who had recently bought a cottage in Sparrow Pond invited us to stay, and the following summer, we ‘went wild’ and bought our own little piece of paradise. Back then, very few people had even heard of Kiawah (we were living in Memphis, TN), and this was before the internet, VRBO, and all the online resources we have today. We relied on newspaper ads and word of mouth to rent our cottage. Over 40 years later, with our children now grown and with children of their own, we’re still able to enjoy our time in Kiawah and cherish the memories we continue to make in this special place.

What makes this property unique

We are the original owners of #79 and have loved this property for over 45 years. It's our home, and we hope you feel at home when you stay there. We love the location - walking distance to the beach, walking distance to the river, bike riding distance to Freshfields, easy access on/off the island since you don't have to go through the main gate.

Languages:

English

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