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Reviews of Multi-level home with private pool, lanai & enclosed deck - beach nearby

Multi-level home with private pool, lanai & enclosed deck - beach nearby
Kiawah Island, SC

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8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

8.2/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf Party Fun
The check in process was so simple. The house had every amenity we needed to enjoy our stay. The pool was nice. Beds were comfy. Enjoyed the golfing and a night out in Charleston. Overall a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a great neighborhood
We really enjoyed our stay on Kiowah Island. The house was beautiful and well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
Great home with lots of room to spread out. The pool was a must with the hot temperatures. It’s on the small side, but we still enjoyed spending time out there daily. Beach access was a little over a mile away so it was an easy ride on bikes. The kitchen was well stocked and house very clean. The only things we’d change are having some more dish towels and wash cloths for the kitchen and updated tv’s so we could stream. Overall it was a great home for our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Hi Jaclyn, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we are so glad to hear that you had a phenomenal getaway. We appreciate you letting us know that there is room for improvement and will follow up with our local team regarding your feedback. We hope to host you for another great stay in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House to Stay with Friends
This property has plenty of room and bathrooms to accommodate a tennis team of women. The pool and deck was a great place to gather and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Kellie G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor communication
We had a fire alarming chirping for 36 hours. We called the maintenance people and no one responded. We never found the beach towels or trash containers. The house had large dead bugs, carpet stains and didn’t feel that clean. It had a rotten egg smell. The pool was unusable cold and had no cover. We had a two year old and never felt safe. No toys or beach items available. Overall, it was a poor experience. We texted and called the maintenance company with zero response. We are still waiting for a response.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We apologize for any issues you experienced in communicating with a member of our team, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. We truly hope we can host you for a more comfortable stay in the future, thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Great experience, everyone was happy !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Campbells
This was perfect for my daughter's grandmother's passing. So thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

jewell D.

The house wasn't that clean, and there was a bug issue .
The house wasn't that clean, and there was a bad bug issue. The vrbo staff was very helpful with addressing issues. The pool was great to have, and the home havd ALOT of space. The good forsure out weighed the hiccups of the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Everything was perfect the house was amazing and weather perfect what a nice island. Every time I texted you guys always responded what great service
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house
Very comfortable home. Easy bike ride to Ocean Course Beach. Pool was great for little ones, especially after a hot day at the beach. We totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Our family had a wonderful time again at Kiawah we loved the pool and per usual the beach is the best! We did run out of propane for the gas grill The extra tank was empty. And the living room sofa was hard on the behind!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenys A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home perfect for a group
I stayed at this property July 2021 with my 2 girlfriends and our children. Check in was very easy and the house was ready as promised at 4p. The house itself was perfect for our group. The pool was lovely (5 feet at the deepest), and was cleaned 2 times a week during our stay. The outdoors had an outdoor table with an umbrella and 4 lounge chairs with umbrellas. The porch has 4 lovely rocking chair overlooking the pool. The kitchen is lovely and the most well equipped kitchen I have had at a rental. Every drawer and cabinet are labeled so you know what goes in there. 3 bedrooms with queen beds and 2 bedrooms with 2 twin beds each. The mattresses were a bit soft and maybe a king bed in 2 of the rooms would be better (for those of us with stow away children. I did love the dual living rooms. A space for the kids and a space for the grown ups. There was plenty of space so that the tweens and teens had adequect private spaces. It is a really good value for the money and I would return in a heart beat. BTW the Ocean course is amazing but booked out well in advance we discovered if you go around 2:30 to 3p you can hit golf balls and you may be able to get a last minute 9 hole tee time. Beaches are amazing. For families with children beachwalker park is the only one with a life guard. Don't hesitate it was a great vacation!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Jenys! We are so glad that your party had a great visit and were able to enjoy the great outdoor spaces. We will share your feedback about the possible bed additions with the local staff. We recognize that bed size and firmness are individual for each guest. We hope to host you again very soon.

8/10 Good

Andrea M.

Pool sells the property
Overall, our stay was good. We come to Kiawah 2-3 times a year. But the house, as other reviews say, it needs work. Here are some high and low points: Communication: this was disappointing. I received an email that we needed to wait to check in until the property was inspected. I had texted the concierge around noon, asking about early check in and they said we needed to wait until the inspection. 4pm is stated check in time. Well, 4:30 rolls around, after the stated check in time and we go to the property. Still no email, text call giving us the go ahead to go inside, that an “inspection” had been completed. I called VBRO and they said to go in. This inspection email never came. Strange. I had also called because we wanted a broom and dustpan and had a question about the main tv, HD was not working and they said they said I would hear back in 24 hours. Broom for pool area which was covered I leaves. I never heard back. We did figure out the TV, kind of, but the TV in the master did not work either. (We did not use the main master so it was not a big deal.) Pool: pool states it is not heated and it is not. That said it is larger than I thought and a good outdoor space. After 2 days in the sun, good for the kids! But after 2 cloudy days - too cold to swim. Best part of the house. Actual space: Minimally decorated- which is reflected in price - so that is totally fine. It advertises queen beds and that is what is there. But a lot of damage to vents (little ones beware) - some almost completely open like in dining room. Arms of couches and chairs are damaged. Definitely needs to be painted and updated furniture. Again- I think the price is a little lower than other places bc of this, but it definitely needs updating and broken furniture needs to be changed out. As stated, master tv does not work. Kids beds upstairs super uncomfortable (you can feel the springs). But upstairs master was fine. Location: on Governors, but the noise is completely blocked out from high walls. Pretty close to to Ocean course and beach is drivable or billable. Cleanliness- it was okay. Carpet was definitely not vacuumed- and if it was- new vacuum is needed. Hard surfaces appeared clean. Smelled of stale smoke so we spent a lot of time airing out the house. The smell was a low point. Overall: I gave it 4 stars bc honestly, the lower price reflects some of what I mentioned. A little TLC, and it would be a great rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family getaway
We always love when the advertisement is exactly what the property offers. The house was wonderful and the options on the island made our stay memorable. The one suggestion we offer is to upgrade the downstairs master to a king bed. We agree with other posts that although there are 5 bedrooms, since 4 are upstairs showing a common living space, the property may not easily accommodate multiple families who want there own space. Since it was just our family the kids LOVED having their own kid’s space upstairs with a stocked mini fridge and hang out space. There are some minor upkeeps needed on the grounds but that comes with any property. We would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a quiet, get away space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Amy V.

Perfect Pool area
We loved the pool as it was shallow and then had a deep section. Our toddler could enjoy the shallow area and play. The surrounding deck was perfect for sunning and grilling out. It was very private. 12 minute bike ride to Boardwalk 40 to enjoy the beach. Quick car ride to Osprey point clubhouse and also the Ryder Cup Bar for food and drinks. More outdoor lighting would be nice for entering the home after dark.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot
Overall, we were so appreciative of the hospitality by both the owner and the property manager. Kiawah is beautiful. It has a great bike ride route to the beach. We ate on the screened in porch every night. A few things to note - it's a small house for 5 bedrooms so you definitely don't want to have too many people (living areas are small). It had some odd maintenance issues that we couldn't fix while we were there because of COVID-19 (the handles on the doors fell off and some other strange things). That said, the property manager was incredibly helpful and responsive - if it wasn't during corona, I'm sure they would have come to fix right away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

4/10 Poor

Amy N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
This house has great bones but has been neglected. The pool area was a wreck - full of debris and leaves which my husband spent two hours cleaning. We requested a heater (generally available in Kiawah) and was told it was broken. The carpets were old and should have been replaced 10 years ago. The outside lights to get down to cars and driveway and not working making it extremely dangerous to come and go at night. The A/C was broken - and our upstairs guests roasted for the last two nights. The property manager was very responsive - sending pool guy out to clean (but couldn't fix the heat bc heater is broken) and A/C man out hours after I called. But clearly, this great house is not being kept up.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Amy. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We will work with our team to identify areas for improvement. We look forward to hosting you again!

8/10 Good

Miriam A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big House, Bare Bones
About a 20 minute walk to the beach. Spacious house with beautiful pool and patio. Bare bones, so be sure to bring extra detergent, soap, coffee, cream, beach towels, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great island getaway
While the house needs some cosmetic attention, the island surroundings made it unimportant. Somehow, even with beautiful trees all around the pool gets a full day of sun. We liked it well enough to consider going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Had such a great time at the Vanderhorst Plantation. We were 3 families with a total of 5 kids all 2 and under. With doors closed and sound machines on, you can’t hear anything outside each room. It allowed all the parents to have a great time as well. The kids loved the pool which conveniently had a very shallow end as well allowing the 2 year olds to play in knee high water then jump in deeper when they had their Floatie’s on. The beach was only a mile away with easy parking and short walk from the parking lot. Overall excellent stay. Look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kevin K.

Beautiful Home, a combo of Kiawah and Tuscany
Stunning place, perfect for a family, and possibly 2 families. But it did feel a bit stripped down rather than luxurious, as if someone had thought college kids might rent it (or 2 families). Or maybe they were going for a bit of rustic Italy. We made several inquiries ahead of time about getting the pool heated and would have gladly paid extra, but VRBO wrongly told us the pool didn't have a heater. It might be a little far from the beach for some, but we found it to be an easy 12 min bike ride to a number of nice beach access points. The house is quiet and beautiful despite being on the main road, especially the pool deck. Just like Tuscany, if you go for a week, you'll want to stay a month.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Please call us next time so we can find you a unit that is more suited to your taste.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah B.

Really nice house and great location
Very clean and lovely home. We love staying here. Only issue is revolved around check in and finding beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018