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1409 West Beach Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals

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A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a TV stand. There is a dining area with chairs and a table. A balcony with a table and chairs is visible.
A living room with a sofa, a television on a wooden stand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a tiled backsplash.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kiawah Island Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

1409 West Beach Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals

RBL19-006437
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 1, the maximum allowed occupancy is 4, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 2.

Now called West Beach Villas, the villa community was previously known as Courtside Villas. This renovated Kiawah Island vacation rental is only 25 miles from the historic city of Charleston on Kiawah Island’s West Beach. Being located on the first floor and only a short walk to the beach and Cougar Point golf course make this the perfect location for your Kiawah Island stay.

When you enter this villa, the mirror-walled hallway with an entry table gives an open feeling as you make your way to the main living area. There is a full-size sofa sleeper and chair with ottoman in the living area. A corner cabinet houses a flat-screen cable TV with DVD player The main living area opens to the dining area with seating for four.

The fully equipped kitchenette includes all stainless steel appliances and everything you will need to prepare meals during your stay. The spacious bedroom features a king-size bed with beautiful white furniture, including a large dresser with mirror, flat-screen TV with built-in DVD player, large walk-in closet, and attached bathroom with a large nicely tiled shower with an additional hand-held shower head. This bathroom can also be accessed from the hallway. The villa offers tiled flooring throughout.

Most of the back wall of the villa can be opened up to let in the natural light and views through the large sliding glass door, which leads to the screened porch. A table with two chairs and two Adirondack chairs provide a comfortable place to relax. The washer and dryer are located in a storage room on the screened porch. Pets are not allowed and absolutely no smoking (screened porch included).

The villa is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet.

Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear rentals during your stay! The credit amount for this property is $150. You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, and more – the choice is yours!

During your stay on Kiawah Island, be sure to enjoy biking on the 30 miles of flat bike trails, golfing on one of five world-class courses, playing tennis, crabbing, fishing, swimming, and boating. Many families also enjoy the kids’ camp and nature programs at Night Heron Park.

Kiawah Island is about 40 minutes from historic Charleston, famous for incredible shopping, galleries, antique stores, museums, the South Carolina Aquarium, horse-drawn carriage rides, historic landmarks, and sumptuous dining.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 956565
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

About the area

Kiawah Island

Located near the beach, this condo is in West Beach, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cougar Point Golf Course - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiawah Beachwalker Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Night Heron Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Freshfields Village - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪River Room at The River Course At Kiawah Island Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Nest Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1409 West Beach Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1409 West Beach Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals?

As of 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1409 West Beach Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$586, 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 1409 West Beach Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1409 West Beach Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1409 West Beach Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1409 West Beach Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals located?

Located in West Beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Kiawah Island Beach and Cougar Point Golf Course. Kiawah Beachwalker Park and Night Heron Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect size place, the screened in lanai was nice to watch the rain from. Beach was perfect walking distance. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thank you for staying with Akers Ellis Rentals. We appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback of the home. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice area with lots of trees, areas to walk or ride bikes. Rental was clean. Relatively recent updates. Everything their that you need. Great process to check in and out. Five stars all around!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely and convenient place to stay while running the Kiawah marathon. No complaints-cozy bed clean space well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The refrigerator was broken and spoiled our groceries (lots of seafood). We were given a mini-fridge that was so small it couldn’t hold many items. This led us to have to eat out much more than usual. The dryer was broken which made an inconvenience for towels, refreshing clothes to wear to dinners etc…The stove was quite unusual to use.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Perfect place for a couple

Comfortable, clean, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great close to beach getaway

Just 4 minutes from Kiawah’s beach, this cute 1 bedroom condo is perfect for a getaway! Clean, comfy, and close to island entrance, shopping, and most importantly, the beach! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Very nice for an adult couple.

Everything was great. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Great condo

Small but beautifully decorated condo in a great location, near beach
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property that is ideal for two people. Nicely decorated with some updates. Akers Ellis is a pleasure to work with. They have very helpful professional staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice

Little further than "1 minute" to beach unless you're driving, but a pleasant stay nonetheless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Kiawah getaway

This property was the perfect haven for a getaway. Just a short walk to the beach. The voucher for bikes was wonderful and the property is right on a bike trail. Kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherlyn N.

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

Perfect little condo!

Loved the place, cool screened in deck, nicely decorated, kitchen well equipped, with all the windows, the place felt spacious. We used the equipment credit and greatly enjoyed all the trails biking our entire stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

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

Nice stay

Great location for trips on and off the island. Just the right size for me and two teens. Fully equipped with everything we needed. The bike rentals were really nice. The mattresses on the bed and pull out couch could be updated. Thanks a lot!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We have passed your comments to our team to review and consider as needed. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and time on Kiawah!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Weekend visit

We enjoyed our stay. We took advantage of the bicycle credit and rode all over the island and on the beach. We also went to the beach a few days easily within a few minutes walk or bike ride. We enjoyed meals at several places on the island and daily coffee at The Nest! Saw alligators deers and plenty of lizards, chipmunks and squirrels on the bike path. The accommodations were perfect for our needs. Would stay again-
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We are so glad you were able to experience all the wildlife that the island has to offer. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

Property Recap

Property was as advertised. Very functional. Our only complaint was a stain on the bed spread.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dot b.

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

Big enough for two but wouldn’t say four.

Location great, well stocked with everything you need. W/D.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

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

Perfect size and location

Last minute plans for Spring Break and first time to Kiawah. The condo was on the smaller side (to be excepted from listing description) but it was the perfect size for 2 adults and 1 child. The location was a very short walk to the beach, short bike ride to other activities and a short drive to the Freshfields Market area for shopping, dining and groceries. We rented bikes and beach chairs which worked out well. The reservation process was easy and check-in procedure was communicated well. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl G.

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

Rating

The rental was very well executed. Lack of cooking vessels were a problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the villa and your stay! Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments. We have passed them to our property management team to investigate and address as needed.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

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

Comfortable cozy spot and very close to the beach

It was a great spot to stay and would’ve given it five stars on all accounts except there was construction going on right outside the unit and we weren’t aware that this was going to happen. I’m pretty sure the owners didn’t know it was going to happen either. Otherwise great spot to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you for your comments and please again accept our apologies for any inconvenience. As advised during your stay, this was an HOA project that we were not made aware of before they started. We are pleased that we were able to provide an early check-in for your rental after this one to assist.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Z.

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

Very nice place but needed some updates

We had a lovely stay. The condo is small, but nice. It needs a few updates and instructions on how to use things would have been helpful. We had trouble turning on the shower, the dryer, and the TV. The sink caved in on our last night, but the agency was very sorry and offered to move us. A walking map to the beach would have been nice to have, although the one provided by the leasing agency was somewhat helpful. (Think of details when developing such instructions.) The agency was very pleasant and helpful throughout.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2023
Please again accept our apologies for the mishap with the sink. We truly appreciate you letting us know immediately so that we were able to quickly get it addressed for future guests. We have also taken note of your comments and suggestions as we work to further improve. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay otherwise.
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Review

Neat and clean. Kitchen faucet did not always work right. Frig gave us warning tones. Had to reset temp. Bathroom doorstop broken. No instructions for washing machine. Many cobwebs in porch area. Those could easily be swept down, but look like they were there for a long time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback of the property. We are sorry to hear of any issues you may have had and will certainly have our team investigate as this is the first we've heard of them. We will also pass your comments along to the HOA how manages the exterior of the building. We hope that you enjoyed your stay otherwise!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Internet and distance to beach

We liked the shower,bed and the back patio and water feature in the lake. We did not like the fact that the online description was incorrect. It was not a 2 minute walk to the beach but a 6 minute walk and that was walking at a brisk pace and it said it had cable but it had only 6 channels and two of those were shopping channels. Those things were really misleading. That needs to be corrected in the online description. We would have not rented it if it had been put in the online ad.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2024
We are truly sorry to hear of your disappointment or any miscommunication. I do see that our description, however, lists a "short walk" to the beach rather than an exact amount of time. Additionally, as the television provider, programming, etc, is specifically at the owner's discretion, we do not guarantee any certain amount of access or channels. We hope that you were able to enjoy your stay and time on the island otherwise.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry M.

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

Quick Visit

Never been to Kiawah. West beach was a very convenient location. Property was adequate for our 2 day visit. Unfortunately, we spent more on owner, cleaning, administration, and registration fees than we did on the rental amount. All of the wait staff, caddies, pro shop and other staff were all extremely hard working and very friendly. Love the look and feel of Kiawah but got fleeced by the prices at the various club house restaurants. The Player restaurant at Cougar Club charged $28 for a small grilled fish sandwich and French fries. A less than delicious hamburger was $24. They also charged $95 for a grocery store ($17) bottle of wine. The quality of the food and wine was not comparable to the prices charged. We will come back to Kiawah but will eat out less.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We hope that you enjoyed your stay and that we have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathy B.

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

Location good, place strong chemical smell upon arrival

The strong chemical odor required us to open the slider and keep the fan on for two days straight to get the smell out. Although the smell was a cleaning product, the floors were not swept well. Prior reviews reported a musty smell and indicated it went away after turning on the AC. We experienced that as well but the musty smell did not go away. The shower controls were not easy to use. The refrigerator would not make ice. The tv channel selections were horrible. We would not rent this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
We are truly sorry to hear of your continued disappoint. We do strive to provide excellent service and product for our guests each time around and it seems like we may have missed the mark. I do see your initial call after arrival about the smell of the cleaning product, and that our team member did get with our team to provide the requested information on what those products where. Regrettably, I don't see that we were made aware of any other issues with the villa apart from a mention of the tv channels. As advised at that time, we do work to provide high speed internet at each property, but we are not able to guarantee specific programming.

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