Close to Kiawah Island Beach, Steps To The Beach! Live Your Best Beach Life in this Renovated Home w/ Spacious Back Deck! provides amenities, such as golfing on-site and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy horse riding at this cottage. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
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3 bedrooms2 bathrooms134 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
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About this property
Steps To The Beach! Live Your Best Beach Life in this Renovated Home w/ Spacious Back Deck!
Relax, unwind & reconnect with nature in this fabulous Oceanwoods cottage. Located within the lush, moss-draped maritime forest in West Beach right across the street from Kiawah Island's boardwalk #15 beach access point on Eugenia Avenue, Oceanwoods Cottage provides you and your family with super quick & easy access to the beach to enable you to soak up some warm sunshine, feel the salty breezes in your hair and immerse your toes in the sand within moments of walking out the front door of this wonderfully renovated Oceanwoods cottage. This light & airy home features a renovated kitchen & bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, gorgeous white oak flooring and shiplap paneling. Step outside onto the private back deck to enjoy an outdoor dining table, bench seating and a gas grill. Rinse the sand from your feet after your ion-charging strolls on the beach in the outdoor shower near the back deck.
Kiawah Island is a private access, park-like gated community with a very unique conservation approach. Surround yourself in the splendor of Kiawah Island's stunning natural beauty, which features rolling sand dunes, lush seaside forests, beautiful marshland and freshwater ponds. You'll feel your stress levels melt away as you bike or walk the 30+ miles of trails, kayak through the marsh waters, hunt for sharks' teeth & shells on the 10-mile long beach along the Atlantic Ocean, spend a soothing afternoon at the spa, play a round of golf, take tennis lessons with a pro or read a book in a lounge chair on the beach. Be sure to check out Kamp Kiawah & nature programs for your kids, take a drive to nearby Charleston, SC and visit the tea plantation on Wadmalaw Island.
Reserve this beautiful home today for your family's next Kiawah Island getaway and prepare for a tranquil & relaxing vacation!
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR OCEANWOODS COTTAGE (sleeps 6):
Primary Suite:
- King bed with night stands and reading lamps
- Dresser & large screen smart TV
- Chair
- Ceiling fan
- En suite bathroom with spacious vanity and shower/tub combo.
Guest Bedroom:
- Queen bed with night stand & reading lamp and a floor lamp
- Chair
- Ceiling fan
- Dresser & smart TV
Guest Bedroom:
- Queen bed with night stand & reading lamp
- Ceiling fan
- Dresser
- Stacked washing machine & dryer in the closet
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Located just across the street from Kiawah Island's boardwalk #15 for quick & easy beach access.
- Renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and white oak floors
- Fabulous back deck yard with an outdoor dining table, bench seating and gas grill. There is an outdoor shower near the back deck.
- We will consider requests to bring one small (under 50 lbs) dog but you must submit your request to bring your small dog IN ADVANCE of your checkin date. Pet fees may apply.
- Plenty of dining space with a dining table that seats 6 and an outdoor dining table that seats 4.
- Comfortable living room with vaulted ceilings, white oak floors, large screen TV and lots of natural light through the sliding doors to the back deck.
- Stacked, full-sized washing machine & dryer are located in guest bedroom closet.
- Free WIFI.
- 220v outlet in the driveway for EV charging but you will need to bring a Tesla or other mobile connector.
- Don't wait in an office to check-in or get a key! Drive straight to your beach home and enter the front door with a lock code. Prior to your visit, we will send you our mobile app with directions and full instructions.
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Guests enter Oceanwoods Cottage by walking up a few exterior stairs to the front door. Once you enter the front door, you will find the kitchen, dining area, living room and access to the back deck. The primary suite, two guest bedrooms and the hallway bathroom are located off of the living room and dining area. Step out onto the back porch from the living room and take in the wonderful birdsong & other serene sounds of Kiawah Island's natural surroundings. The nearest beach access point is located just across the street at boardwalk 15. A stacked washing machine & dryer are located in the closet in one of the guest bedrooms. Off-street parking on the driveway for up to 2 cars is included in the rental rate.
Resort pool access is not permitted with this rental. Please note that e-bikes are NOT permitted on Kiawah Island.
For TV apps, personal subscription(s) are required.
1 SMALL DOG CONSIDERED, PET FEES MAY APPLY, PLEASE INQUIRE. Cats are NOT permitted.
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Please be mindful of the residential character of the home during your stay.
Kiawah Business License Number RBL25-000120
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Tenant must be 25 years old. No smoking. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. You may not exceed the maximum occupancy at any time — day or night. These are causes for eviction with no refund, and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a residential home -- please be respectful of our neighbors.
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Guests staying at all ITrip Charleston managed properties receive the following:
* Amenity pack, starter set of soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, make up wipes, paper towel, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge, dishwasher & laundry detergent tabs.
* All beds ready made with freshly laundered sheets & towels.
# WE DO NOT LIST ON CRAIGS LIST #
DOGS CONSIDERED, DOG FEES MAY APPLY, PLEASE INQUIRE. Cats are NOT permitted.
Book with confidence! We are Charleston & Hilton Head’s highest rated and most responsive large vacation rental agency. We have hosted over 40,000 great stays with an average guest review score of 4.9 out of 5!
Guests under the age of 25 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Bookings are refundable up to 30 days prior to check in less a $200 Admin Fee. No refunds within 60 days. No refunds for travel, weather or other delays. Please purchase travel insurance.
We offer rental guests the right to participate in a limited damage waiver program.
All reservations subject to CLEAR ID security checks, completion of guest and car registration information and confirmation of understanding of all noise, parking and trash ordinances.
Please keep A/C temperature above 70F for optimal comfort. It is recommended to set it at 72F. Remember to keep doors and windows closed to maintain a cool home and keep bugs out. Fridges may take 24 hrs to cool when loaded after cleaning.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the ocean
Things to do
Golf
Horseback riding/rentals
Optional golf privileges
Tennis
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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)
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
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
About the area
Located near the beach, this cottage 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Kiawah Island travel guide
River Room at The River Course At Kiawah Island Club
9 min drive
Linnette’s
24 min drive
The Nest Market
9 min walk
The Lobby Bar
19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Steps To The Beach! Live Your Best Beach Life in this Renovated Home w/ Spacious Back Deck! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Steps To The Beach! Live Your Best Beach Life in this Renovated Home w/ Spacious Back Deck!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Steps To The Beach! Live Your Best Beach Life in this Renovated Home w/ Spacious Back Deck!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Steps To The Beach! Live Your Best Beach Life in this Renovated Home w/ Spacious Back Deck!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Steps To The Beach! Live Your Best Beach Life in this Renovated Home w/ Spacious Back Deck! located?
Located in West Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. The Ocean Course and Osprey Point are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Steps To The Beach! Live Your Best Beach Life in this Renovated Home w/ Spacious Back Deck! Reviews
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Great for families and older people like us! Very easy access to the beach. We are planning on coming back next year!
This is a very cute little place. We stayed here with our son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. This cottage is great for families and older people like us because it is so close to the beach. There is very easy access to the beach across the street (very little walking required to get there which is good news for my knees!) . We enjoyed hanging out on the deck and doing puzzles at the kitchen table with our grandchildren. Everything was as neat as a pin and very clean. We are planning on coming back next year!
Sylvia
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emily
22 Oct 2025
Great location just across from the beach! Definitely recommend!
This is a sweet little beach cottage in a great spot. The house has all that you might need for cooking/eating in terms of the kitchen set up, appliances, deck/grill, dining table etc. I found the bedrooms, bathrooms and the large open common living area to be quite comfortable. The decor is nice and the finishes feel high-end, but it’s relatively understated and does not feel fussy. But the real selling point here is the access to the beach. It’s just across the street!! And it’s a nice stretch of beach without a lot of people. It feels very private and calm. Definitely recommend!
Emily
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wesley
24 Sept 2025
We loved staying at this beautiful place just across the street from the beach!
We loved staying at this beautiful place just across the street from the beach. You can see the #15 beach access boardwalk from the front porch. We returned to the beach for walks multiple times per day. Every night we enjoyed drinks on the spacious back porch listening to the soothing ocean sounds. The overall peacefulness was probably the thing we enjoyed the most about this house. It's far away from the main road, so we couldn't hear any car noise. The only noise we heard was landscaping and contractors at the nearby mansions, which is to be expected on Kiawah
Wesley
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joe
22 Jul 2025
The hosts were super-responsive when we had any questions or issues. Highly recommend this place for a Kiawah getaway.
We've been coming to Kiawah every year to celebrate our anniversary since the 1970s (this year is our 54th!). This house was the perfect place for a relaxing long weekend. Check-in was easy with a door code. The hosts were super-responsive when we had any questions or issues. The location was great- right next to the beach! Night heron park is a short walk away.
We ate dinner at the Jasmine Porch restaurant at the Sanctuary hotel. It was pricey, but the food and service were superb.
Overall, I would highly recommend this place for a Kiawah getaway. The location is perfect, and the house is well-stocked with all the essentials. 5/5 stars!
Joe
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Olivia
22 Jul 2025
Great little cottage in an excellent location! Highly recommend it!
Great little cottage in an excellent location! The main draw is the location—it is in a quiet, beautiful area literally across the street from the beach. It’s also close to the Night Heron park and relatively close to Freshfields for all the grocery runs. I know Kiawah pretty well and this is probably one of the best locations you could get on the island, especially for young families, due to the easy access to All The Things. Even so, it still has that special "Kiawah vibe" where you feel like you are a million miles from everything. The cottage itself is nice—it’s modern and comfortable and has everything you need (full kitchen, laundry, deck with table and chairs, grill etc). The skylights and the blond wood flooring make everything feel light and airy. Beds are comfy, internet was fast and check-in/out was very easy. Highly recommend it!
Olivia
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephen G.
8 Sept 2025
Lovely clean home with super close beach access. We hope to stay here again!
This lovely, well appointed, clean vacation home is a terrific addition to the Oceanwoods Cottage rental market. Our family stayed here over the Labor Day holiday and were pleased with the updated coastal decor and the thoughtful touches that made it so comfortable. Best of all, it’s super close to the beach access! We hope to stay here again next year.
Stephen G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin E.
5 Jan 2026
Wonderful Stay
We have stayed in many Oceanwoods cottages, and this one was our favorite! It has beautiful updates and is so close to the beach. We would love to stay again- longer next time!
Caitlin E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Meredith B.
29 Jan 2026
Great house
I stayed for a few nights while some family was in town and staying a few houses down. The house is beautiful and so comfortable. I enjoyed my time.
What a great cottage. Clean, comfortable, well stocked kitchen, extra blankets and pillows, beautifully updated and decorated, amazing location directly across from the beach entry, lovely back deck. This was our first time in Kiawah, and are so happy we found this wonderful rental for our winter vacation. We can't wait to come back again.
Allison L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laura C.
23 Jan 2026
Girls trip
This location is everything. The cottage is directly across from the beach access and would cost 6x the amount if it was a full house . The 3 bedrooms are clean, and roomy . We loved the well appt kitchen and private deck. It’s adorable & cozy!
Laura C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cameron O.
28 Nov 2025
Awesome cottage adjacent to the beach
It’s hard to get any closer to the beach than where this cottage sits! It’s directly across the street with a short beach access pathway. Everything was as described in the listing and the house was very clean and tidy. ! We enjoyed our Thanksgiving stay here and we will be back!
Cameron O.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stacy L.
25 Oct 2025
Stay at Oceanwoods Cottage
Our stay was perfect from the time we arrived throughout the entire visit. The cottage had everything we needed; and it was so nice to walk into a place and not feel like we needed to clean first before we began our stay. It was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Location and access to the beach was awesome, and the entire community is well-maintained and beautiful! We will definitely return and would love to stay here again. Thank you to the owners for sharing your place and for the nice welcome gift as well!
I cannot say enough about the house, the location, and the immediate, kind, and patient response to our questions (all TV related- we’re not the most tech-savvy people!) we will absolutely be back.
penny P.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jenna
17 Dec 2025
I can't wait to stay here again. Everything was so easy and enjoyable!
I can't wait to stay here again. From check-in to check-out, everything was easy and enjoyable. The door keypad made our late night arrival a breeze. The entire home (kitchen, living room, bathroom, even the outside deck area) was spotless upon arrival. The kitchen was well-equipped for cooking and baking. The bedrooms were generously sized and ideal for families. The two bathrooms were thoughtfully located, offer ample storage, and one even included a detachable shower head for rinsing off sandy feet! The outside deck was a perfect spot to drink coffee in the morning and relax in the evening. The home was a short walk to the beach (1 min) and is conveniently located on the island with only a 10 minute drive to restaurants and a grocery store (in Freshfields Market).
Jenna
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
22 Jul 2025
Very close beach access. A big bonus for us: the electric vehicle charging!
This cottage is right across the street from boardwalk beach access. We've stayed in several different places at Kiawah in the past, and while we always have this idea that we're going to take an evening walk on the beach, it never seemed to happen at those other rentals because it was just a bit too far. At this place, the beach access is right there. It's like we had our own private boardwalk, so we finally got to realize our fantasy of nightly beach walks.
A big bonus for us: the electric vehicle charging made the trip much less stressful. You need a mobile connector to plug into the outlet; the tesla mobile connector comes with the correct plug, a NEMA 14-50 standard plug.
It was a great stay. We will definitely be back if this place is available next time!
Stephen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William S.
10 Feb 2026
Oceanwoods Cottage
Great location. Short walk to beautiful private beach. Home was clean and roomy. Would recommend to anyone!
Great location and beach access. Clean and comfortable house—would definitely stay here again!
Robin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
20 Sept 2025
Great Kiawah House
The house was perfect for a beach week in early September with our pup. The location is ideal--quiet on West Beach literally steps from the beach. The house itself was clean and mostly well apportioned. The one note is that the kitchen was a bit under-stocked on pots and pans. All other needs were met. And the bedrooms and beds were terrific. Would definitely return.