RESTAURANTS
Hege’s Restaurant
Hege’s Restaurant, Wild Olive, The Grocery
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Experiences · Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Local picks for your Kiawah Island stay, from the hospitality team at Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals.
Local picks
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RESTAURANTS
Hege’s Restaurant, Wild Olive, The Grocery
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BAR
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COFFEE
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SHOPPING
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THINGS TO DO ON KIAWAH ISLAND
Exercising (especially biking on the beach), golfing with my daughter, and spending time with my family on the beach
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Travel inspiration

Perhaps it's the sound of seagulls in the distance as you hit the perfect shot, or the ocean breeze that accompanies your putting stroke. Whatever draws them here, visitors return to Kiawah Island’s beautiful golf courses year after year.

Just an hour from Charleston and less than a day’s drive from Atlanta, Kiawah Island combines Southern charm and upscale accommodations with breathtaking ocean views.

Here are some of our favorite North and South Carolina beach destinations, along with recommendations for the best travel accommodations in each area.

The ocean-view villas, beach cottages, and lavish vacation homes available on Kiawah Island through Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals, the biggest family-run vacation-rental operation on the island, provide unbeatable home bases for de-stressing and luxuriating in seaside comfort.

Where golf greens meet golden sands, Kiawah Island delivers magic at every turn. From private villas with oceanfront decks to sunlit retreats steps from the beach, our hand-picked rentals with Akers Ellis bring you closer to Charleston’s charm and Kiawah’s natural beauty.

After visiting a spa in Kiawah Island, the right luxury home will complete your day perfectly. Our partners at The 100 Collection can provide additional travel tips and luxury vacation rentals for you to choose from as you plan your trip.

Discover gorgeous island properties with help from Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals, which will introduce you to the most stunning rentals imaginable. Featuring private pools, picturesque scenery, and gourmet kitchens, these properties offer the perfect retreat following a busy day of island exploration.

Feel free to ask about anything related to Kiawah rentals, from where to find the best villas Kiawah Island has to offer to the most delicious food to be had in Kiawah Island SC. Transportation, shopping, pets, walks, spas, hangout spots, pubs …
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