ResortQuest Rentals at Kiawah Island

Guests must be at least 25 years old to check in at this property.
Onsite parking is free for guests only for the duration of their stay.

The Front Desk is open from 8 am to 5 pm daily, 7 days a week. For arrival after 6 pm, guests should contact hotel/vacation rental management directly, using the contact information on the reservation confirmation received after booking via this Web site.

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.

• Cleaning fee: US$60-85 per day, 2 days or less for housekeeping gratuity

The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

What to expect: Offering 10 miles of pristine, uninterrupted beach, Kiawah Island is off the South Carolina coast, nestled between the Atlantic surf and the sweeping marshes of the mainland. The island is reached via a parkway that crosses a small bridge over the Kiawah River. Low-rise condominium buildings, private homes, golf courses, tennis courts, and resort-community facilities harmonize with a landscape of dunes, ponds, lagoons, and maritime forest.

Amenity highlights: The long private beach, sheltered by towering dunes, is the prime attraction here. The ResortQuest concierge can assist with restaurant suggestions and other area activities, such as coastal and deep-sea fishing, kayak tours, and sightseeing, sunset, and dolphin-watching cruises (surcharges for activities). The full-time golf coordinator can make tee times at more than 10 area courses.

Insider tip: Loggerhead turtles nest on the island’s beaches mid-May till mid-October. Babies are tiny, but adults can weigh up to 315 pounds. During nesting, the female loggerhead appears to be crying, with liquid flowing from her eyes. This "crying" flushes sand from her eyes and helps excrete excess salt from drinking seawater. Guests are encouraged to turn off all outdoor lights when not in use, to help keep hatchlings from traveling inland instead of out to sea.

The resort does not have its own restaurant, but numerous restaurants are nearby.

Nearby restaurants:
Hege's - French-inspired cuisine and decor. Fresh seasonal products.
Vincent's Soda Fountain - Nostalgic combination restaurant and pharmacy. Burgers, malts, sodas.
Rosebank Farms Café - Eclectic Southern cuisine, including fresh local seafood. Views of Bohicket Creek.
Fischer's Sports Pub - Neighborhood pub with full bar, beers from around the world, TVs.
Red Sky Grill - American fare, casual setting. Children's menu.
Chez Fish - Fresh seafood, along with salads, soups, pastas.
Cindy's Seafood - Fresh local seafood including steamed crabs, chowders. Bait, tackle, pet treats.

Beach activities: Kiawah Island offers 10 miles of sandy beach along the Atlantic Ocean. The waters are ideal for swimming and boogie boarding April through October, and beach walks are a pleasure year-round.

Bicycling: Thirty miles of flat, paved trails provide access to virtually the entire island. Bike rentals are available through ResortQuest.

Golf: Pete Dye's Ocean Course has hosted the Ryder Cup, World Cup, and UBS Warburg Cup. Tom Fazio's Osprey Point plays across salt marshes and three natural lakes. Turtle Point, by Jack Nicklaus, features three oceanfront holes. Gary Player's Cougar Point has scenic marsh views. Just a mile from Kiawah, Clyde Johnston's Oak Point offers challenging rounds overlooking the Kiawah River. The on-site golf coordinator can set up tee times.

Boating, fishing, wildlife tours: Dolphin- and bird-watching excursions, fishing charters, kayak and canoe tours and rentals, sunset sails, and eco-tours are among the many ways to enjoy the pristine waters and abundant wildlife.

Tennis: Kiawah Island offers 28 tennis courts, some lighted for night play. The concierge can arrange court time and equipment rental.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near Kiawah Island; fees may apply.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.