Skip to main content
Entire home

Fresh, new reno, central, pool!

Photo gallery for Fresh, new reno, central, pool!

Property grounds - Fresh, new reno, central, pool! (Kiawah Island)
Smart TV, offices - Fresh, new reno, central, pool! (Kiawah Island)
Interior - Fresh, new reno, central, pool! (Kiawah Island)
Smart TV, offices - Fresh, new reno, central, pool! (Kiawah Island)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Fresh, new reno, central, pool! (Kiawah Island)
On Kiawah Island, 281 Governors Drive offers a tranquil retreat with its inviting front porch, cedar-clapboard exterior and traditional Southern-style facade. Enjoy the newly renovated interior's light, airy feel with beautiful formal dining room and separate living room featuring a fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 123740 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fresh, new reno, central, pool!

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,740 square feet

Similar properties

Interior
Spacious Kiawah Island Estate with Wraparound Porches
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 15 reviews
Spacious Kiawah Island Estate with Wraparound Porches
Compare similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Brand new to Rental Market!
2100-159815

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island. Battery Number 5 Marker and McLeod Plantation Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. The Resort Shop and Tidal Trails are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Kiawah Island travel guide
View more Holiday homes in Kiawah Island
Map
Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • wooden walkway to the beach at sunset
    Kiawah Island Beach
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • College of Charleston which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
    College of Charleston
    52 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Waterfront Park showing a sunset as well as an individual femail
    Waterfront Park
    54 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ocean Course
    11 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Linnette’s
    43 min drive
  • Fischer's Sports Pub & Grill
    30 min drive
  • Jasmine Porch
    17 min drive
  • Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill
    30 min drive
  • FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen
    30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fresh, new reno, central, pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fresh, new reno, central, pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fresh, new reno, central, pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fresh, new reno, central, pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fresh, new reno, central, pool! located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kiawah Island Beach, Osprey Point Golf Course and Turtle Point Golf Course. Ocean Course and Night Heron Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Fresh, new reno, central, pool! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
More informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose V.

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

Amazing stay!! Will definitely be back!

We loved the house and it was a wonderful vacation with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

A Wonderful Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family enjoyed our stay at 281 Governors Drive, and as always appreciated the impeccable service from ESPM
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Annette A.

stay at 281 Govenors Drive

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice house, however there is very little space to dry clothes we were seven adults and 2 children and it was a problem, asked for an airer but none was forthcoming, the house is well equiped and we had a good stay
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Grade A on Governor

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was amazing!! Great space, comfortable beds, plenty of items to make cooking easy.. Highly recommend!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Raj A.

Governors Drive

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first time visiting and overall it was an excellent experience.

8/10 Good

Mandi M., Charlotte, USA

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

Fun Family Trip

This was a perfect last minute get away before the kids return to school. The house had the perfect amount of space and a wonderful kitchen/family room area for everyone to come together. We did have a small problem with ants in hat we had to wait a day to get taken care of, but the gentleman came (and was super nice) and swiftly got the problem resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cagney V., Santee

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

Birthday Getaway retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I will rent the same exact house next year in the summer months though, so I can get the full experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Wonderful home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a beautiful and very clean home. It is always hard to know exactly what you are getting through pictures, but this home is truly fabulous. I highly recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

R S.

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

Serene, Clean, Spacious, Well-Stocked Kitchen

We extended our stay at this lovely home that includes a screened back porch situated next to a small, wooded area which leads to a pond and in the near distance, a golf course. The porch extends across the back of the house so multiple guests can take advantage of the view. Kiawah has a few restaurant options, but if you're staying for more than a few days, you'll likely want to cook at home. This kitchen makes that easy because it is well-stocked with cooking and baking tools (not always the case in rentals). The main sitting area in the house had multiple, comfortable seating options. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole S.

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

AMAZING Property

Not sure there are enough words to express how special this home AND location are. The home is STUNNING. The space for everyone is fantastic. The screened in porch was wonderful. The kitchen has EVERYTHING you need and more! The beds were very comfortable. If you are debating heating the pool, just do it. It is VERY cold, if left unheated, as it is shaded. Some may love that, but it wasn’t extremely hot the week we were there and the pool was definitely too cold for our group. The bike rental and bike rides to the beach were so pleasant and fun. Renting chairs and umbrellas to be delivered to the beach is definitely the way to go! This was the best trip our family has ever taken, and a huge part of that was how incredible this location was.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great layout!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our extended time in this home! The layout is great with four bedrooms and attaching baths all on the first floor! Also, the kitchen was very well stocked and it was furnished well. Just beautiful. Our suggestions to make the rental experience go from good to great would be for the owners to grant access to the garage, for there to be TVs in the bedrooms (there were none), and for access to the smart TV in the living room. There are a lot of trees surrounding the property, and debris feel often. Our cars were a constant mess and we had to physically move our bikes from the driveway up and around the home into the screened porch area any time it was going to rain. It was very frustrating not to be able to easily move things into a garage. Also, the main TV is restricted with a PIN required so we couldn't download apps for the children to use our personal accounts. This wasn't helpful on rain days or for family movie nights. Also, please be aware that the home is on a very busy street. Cars fly by often. If you have small children like we do, please plan on being outside with them at all times. Overall, we would stay again if there was garage access!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Excellent Family Vacation Home and Terrific Property Manager

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a beautiful home which is perfect for a family vacation. The property manager was excellent and super responsive. We were renting very last minute because of a problem with our home. They were so helpful. The home was very well equipped and the screen porch was lovely. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful Kiawah Home

Great house, quiet neighborhood. Six minutes from the beach, about ten minutes from the Ocean Course.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M., Grand Rapids, MI

281 Governor's Drive was Lovely

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful Home, nicely decorated and perfect for our large family! The kitchen was a cook's dream and had every appliance and tool you could need for a gourmet meal. It would be helpful to have instructions for the cable TV system, the thermostat, the alarms for the patio doors and they are not intuitive to use. We would definitely rent this place again!

4/10 Poor

Neil M.

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

Nice house, too bad the manager dropped the ball on cleaning.

Master Bedroom slept in, bed unmade? No return to my email? Unacceptable at this price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

Great house and loved our stay

We had a great time at the property. Even though we preferred to be closer to beach we found a short cut that made it easy. The house is pretty and well decorated. At first was a little dissatisfied there were not more tvs in the house but then quickly forgot about it. Actually gave us more quiet time. View of lagoon was pretty. Liked having a pool. Being on Governors a busy street was totally fine. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Spectacular Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 281 Governors Drive home was one of our favorites for many reasons. The floorplan is great for a family that has kids. The upstairs has two full bathrooms and a living room area for kids to have their own space. The downstairs bedrooms all have bathrooms that are updated and they are separate from the master bedroom. The outdoor area is spacious and the plunge pool is great for cooling off. Great views and location on the island as well. The kitchen is well stocked and the entire house is decorated and clean. ESPM is a great company to rent thru. We definitely will rent this home again. The driveway is also great for multiple vehicles.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Kiawah stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Property was exactly what I was looking for and had lots of space for our family of six
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

Great

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Beautiful home

We had a baby shower here with the women in my family. Great location and beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

281 Governors Drive KIAWAH.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jorge N.

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

Wooow ! The place

Great everything, hassle free simple one of the best houses we had ever stayed Regards
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jorge N.

La casa ideal para grupos grandes !

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amplia, moderna, la cocina ESPECTACULAR, bien ubicada. Sin duda una excelente opción
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Wedding weekend in Kiawah!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is wonderful for family & group gatherings. It is decorated beautifully, the layout is great, the kitchen is a fantastic and the porch is perfect for relaxing while looking over the pond - everyone loved it!.