About Kiawah Island

Escape to Kiawah Island and experience a wonderful island vacation that you won't forget! Each villa is just steps away from Kiawah's pristine, private 10 mile long beach. All of the island amenities are within easy reach. Conde Nast Traveler’s readers voted Kiawah Island among the top 20 islands in the world for resort activities. See Kiawah Maps

Honeymooner's Paradise: The world’s number one bridal magazine, Bride’s, named the Charleston area, highlighting Kiawah Island, as one of the world’s best post-wedding destinations for honeymooning couples. Kiawah is also rated as having the "Second Most Romantic Beach in America" by National Geographic Traveler. Be sure to check out our "Vista" and "Escape" villas - these are the perfect accommodations for honeymooners and romantics!

Kiawah, named after the Indians who lived here in the 1600’s, is committed to maintaining a balance between the resort community and its fragile natural surroundings. The island is located in the heart of Lowcountry. You'll find tidal creeks, maritime forests and ponds that are carefully maintained, and a huge variety of plant and animal life. It provides protected nesting sites for loggerhead turtles, as well as its 220 species of birds, including ospreys, hawks and bald eagles.
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Along with over 40 miles of bike trails, there are five world-class golf courses, two racquet clubs, a recreation center with a playground and nature center, and 10 miles of the most beautiful beach on the Altantic Coast! Other activities available on Kiawah include boating, sailing, surfing, canoeing, kayaking, shelling, fishing and plenty of wildlife viewing.

Note: Read more about our bike and beach chair rentals. We also offer "Burley" trailers and tag-alongs for your younger family members. These connect to any of our adult bikes.

During your vacation, you'll want to spend at least one day in Charleston. Only 19 miles from Kiawah, Charleston is the home to many historic homes and buildings. Delightful restaurants, all allowing very casual dress, abound in peninsular Charleston. Whether you take a horse drawn carriage tour or just wander through our lovely city, you will have a truly memorable experience.


Kiawah Real Estate
If you are interested in receiving a list of real estate for sale on Kiawah and/or an update on the Kiawah Real Estate Market, please feel free to call (843-343-7215) or email us). We can contact you or email you directly with this information.

A Typical Summer Day at Kiawah's Beach