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Upscale house with private pool, lagoon views - near beach & tennis

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TV, DVD player
Pool
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathrooms3750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Osprey Point Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Ocean Course
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kiawah Island

With a stay at this vacation home in Kiawah Island (Vanderhorst Plantation), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Kiawah Island Beach and 5 minutes from Osprey Point Golf Course. .This vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Turtle Point Golf Course and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Night Heron Park.

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Ocean Course - 17 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Folly Island Beaches - 56 min drive - 37.4 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪River Room at The River Course At Kiawah Island Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Nest Market - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Upscale house with private pool, lagoon views - near beach & tennis

Summary:

Bufflehead 3



The Space:

This spacious, well-appointed Vanderhorst Plantation home has a sunroom, deck, and a new private pool that can be heated (if requested one week in advance and for an additional fee), that allows you to enjoy the outdoors and take in the views of the lagoon behind the house. This home has hardwood floors, granite counters, and painted cabinets within an upscale full kitchen on the first floor. There is an extra refrigerator in the office area, the perfect place to store cold drinks for the warm weather! The home has recently been renovated with a new couch, chairs, sunroom furniture, and grill and is just a short walk or bike ride (about 700 yards) to the beach, which is virtually around the corner.



When you enter the home and take the staircase on your left to the second story, you'll find four bedrooms. Taking two immediate lefts at the top of the stairs will bring you to a bedroom with a flatscreen TV. From there, just down a short hall is a bedroom with a flatscreen TV and an en suite bathroom with a standalone shower with a removable showerhead. Moving past the staircase and a small sitting room, the bedroom on your left has a flatscreen TV. Across the hall is another bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a shower/ tub combination. The primary bedroom, located on the main level just past the foyer is a serene retreat, featuring access to a private furnished deck, walk-in closet, and renovated en suite bathroom. The newly renovated bathroom has a bright inviting atmosphere and includes dual sinks with ample counter space, a freestanding tub for ultimate relaxation, and a spacious walk-in shower offering the perfect blend of comfort and luxury.



Things to Know

The home is equipped with a home mosquito spray system.



The pool can be heated with advanced notice (preferably seven days) for $125 per day. Please note, the effectiveness of the heating does depend on the outside temperature.



City/town permit number: RBL25-000240
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Upscale house with private pool, lagoon views - near beach & tennis Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a girl's getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Great family vacation

This is the second time we rented this house & it is perfect for our family. The updated bathrooms were a welcomed sight.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Pool was excellent once we got it heated. Very fun house for kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Another great 4th at kiawah!

Great family house, close to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Awesome Vacation Home

The home and Kiawah island were both amazing. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret B.

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

Lovely house for our college reunion!

Check-in and out was very easy! House was great for our girl get together!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sneha p.

Excellent Stay

This house was set up perfectly! Clean, well equipped kitchen, nice heated pool and deck area. My family and I were so impressed, that we would come and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Exactly what we hoped for.

Quiet and clean location. Only 4 min walk to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

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

Awesome House!

Plenty of space, looks exactly like photos, excellent communication with management company.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Great late summer vacation in Kiawah

Beautiful house, beautiful beach, great location. Three minute bike ride to beach, house was very clean, everything was perfect. Highly recommended. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thanksgiving week on 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: 3 Bufflehead was a great home away from home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

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

Family Gun

It was a beautiful home on a quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Worth O.

July Fourth Week's Stay @ #3

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Fun
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

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

Exceeded expectations

Beautiful home. Clean. Great location. Mgt company very responsive with any issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

Two weeks at 3 Bufflehead

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: As usual, comfortable, clean, good location, and well appointed.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kiawah vacation

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: Love the layout and the easy bike ride to the beach. The newly opened bunk-bed room is fantastic!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

3 Bufflehead Was Boffo

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 house -- clean, comfortable and very convenient.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2014
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Easter on Kiawah

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: Location is the best aspect of this house; it is a very quick bike ride/short walk to the ocean.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nakul J.

Extended family's yearly vacation to 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: Wonderful home, great location, expansive, nicely appointed. Only downside was no pool, but had easy access to beach by foot/bike.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

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: Very well appointed rental house. Comfortable and good for all ages. A+ to the housekeeping crew.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great Location & Perfect for a Family Gathering

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Kiawah is the perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy the outer-banks experience at its best. This house is ideally situated. A short walk to the beach and in the center of the island.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guy C.

Roomy and comfortable

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: Open floor plan in private area of the island, good location, everything went as plan, kudos to Beachwalker for ease of lease process.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Joy C.

Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 spacious and comfortable (furniture and beds). Kitchen is adequately stocked but could use more cooking utensils.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Beautiful Kiawah Rental

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 a last minute rental for us. Beachwalker Rental was wonderful and really helped everything go smoothly! We had a great vacation!
Verified

8/10 Good

M H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

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Property wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023