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Private, Unique Home w/ Large 8 Foot Deep Pool, Walk to Beach, Water View

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Night Heron Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private, Unique Home w/ Large 8 Foot Deep Pool, Walk to Beach, Water View

Your piece of paradise under the palmettos. . .Largest Pool in area!

From the moment you walk through the front door, you'll be thrilled with your vacation home. 178 Glen Abbey sits on a spacious yard, with room for kids to play, lush tropical foliage to put you in a Kiawah mood, and majestic palmettos touching the sky. Your own 8 foot deep salt water pool and a hot tub are elevated to tree-level, so you'll feel on top of the world. Surrounding the pool is a wood deck, teak lounge chairs with stylish cushions, teak dining set, and a gas grill. There's plenty of room for basking in the Carolina sun. As you relax in the pool, one story up, you can look out on Canvasback Pond. Its waters lap against your backyard, affording plenty of opportunity to admire the wildlife which call this spot home, including egrets, deer, pelicans, alligators, and heron. Before you know it, you'll discover the patterns and rhythms of nature here, which take the place of clocks and meetings.

Inside, the spacious and airy two-story home is designed on an open floor plan, with wood floors and handsome rugs. Downstairs, the grand living room, dining area, and kitchen all blend seamlessly together, so you, family, and guests can enjoy each other no matter the activity or time of day. The central focus of the living room is a large, comfy, u-shaped sectional sofa. You can watch satellite TV, listen to music, read selections from the house library, nestle up to the fireplace, or gaze out on the pool, backyard, and pond beyond. The dining room also faces the pool and pond, with a farmhouse table that will be the perfect place for family and friends to dine together. The kitchen, boasts a central island and eat-in breakfast bar, with the full range of appliances allowing you to prepare any meals. The living room, dining area, and kitchen all face the massive eastern windows fronting on the pool/deck, which makes everything bright and cheery throughout the home. The first floor Master Suite offers privacy, artful decorations, and colorful linens, as does the other first-floor bedroom. Meanwhile, the nautically-themed sun room has windows on all sides, with panoramic vistas of the glorious surroundings.

Upstairs, another Master Suite is just as private and tasteful, with a view of the pool and pond. Serene and comfortable, it's a great place for guests, offering peace and quiet no matter what's going on inside or out. The fourth bedroom's view is just as superb, while its interior is just as colorful. Every one of the four bedrooms has its own satellite TV, with DVD, walk-in closets, and bathrooms. You'll love sipping your morning coffee on the second-story screened-in porch, watching the sun rise over the pond and palms, while the kids splash in the pool below. Your cares will seem miles away, and the peaceful blend of nature and luxury will help you feel soothed and balanced.

Best of all, amazing private Kiawah beach is so close! Only a short 3 minute stroll from your front door, or a 90 second bike ride, along a path that winds its way under the island's forest canopy. This means no traffic, no parking worries, and no stress for you as family and friends go back and forth from the Atlantic's sand and surf to the comforts of home.

To make your getaway even easier, take advantage of kid-friendly extras provided, like pool toys, games, fishing rigs, basketball hoop, DVDs and books. Grill outside and dine under the stars, or at home while one of Kiawah's restaurants or caterers delivers gourmet meals to you. Chefs will even come over and cook for you! Baby-sitting, grocery shopping and in-house massage are just some of the services you can call on. Make Kiawah's serene luxury your own in a friendly home your family will love!

Keywords: Private Heated Salt Water Pool, Walk to Beach, Water View, Large Yard, Comfortable Home

RBL# 19-006842
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Turtle Point Golf Course. An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and concierge services are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Kiawah Island Beach and 6 minutes from Turtle Point Golf Course
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and concierge services.

Property manager

Kimberly Kupfer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 4,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Private Unique Home w/ Large Pool Walk to Beach Water View

Private, Unique Home w/ Large 8 Foot Deep Pool, Walk to Beach, Water View Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding property!

We enjoyed a wonderful vacation with our children and grandchildren over Memorial Day weekend. The house was stunning, exceptionably maintained and the location could not have been better. Proximity to the beach and all the amenities Kiawah offered was perfect. Look forward to gathering next Memorial weekend on Kiawah island!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with short walk to lovely beach

We rented the home for 4 nights as a surprise family Christmas gift for our two sons and their families. My husband and I are local to Charleston now but our sons still live in Massachusetts so a beach vacation in April was a treat for them. The home is just as pictured. Large and clean and nicely decorated, although as you can tell from the pictures it is a bit dated. But almost charmingly so - and the price fairly reflects that. Amazingly stocked kitchen as other reviewers have stated- I.e., a draw full of multi sized ziploc bags! We had a very hard time getting our 9, 7, and 5 year old grandkids to leave the pool and hot tub to take the beautiful walk to the beach. But when we did we had this huge beautiful beach to ourselves. Stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation

Everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Thanksgiving on Kiaway

Walking easily to the beach or around the neighborhood, frolicking in a heated pool, and enjoying spacious living areas made our stay on Glen Abbey a great way to spend the holidays. The house accommodated our three generations comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness

October 2024

We enjoyed another stay at this house. We will book again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway!

Our visit took place during a tropical storm. The house provided plenty of space for a week primary spent indoors. The kitchen is very well equipped. The pool was a treat during the brief periods of sunshine. Continuous communication was provided during the Tropical storm. We hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

renee f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday beach trip

Wonderful home with everything one needs to enjoy a stay on this beautiful island. Cannot say enough about how we enjoyed staying here, lovely home, great location, wonderful pool to enjoy as well
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rating

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We came back!

Just a great house, great pool, great beach access, and great owner! You will feel like you are in your home (only with a pool!) for your stay. This is the second time we have rented 178 Glen Abbey, and we will be back if we can get a rental week. It is very booked as you can see!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

The experience at this property was as good as its description and pictures. The house is beautiful and very roomy. The kitchen was fully equipped for any type meal. The communication with the host was very timely and informative. The location on Kiawah Island was special. Very quiet and remote with a 10 minute walk to the beach. The pool and spa are both heated and a welcomed relief after a day on the beach. We’d highly recommend the property if you like quiet and restful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

We enjoyed our week at the house. The kitchen is well stocked. The pool was amazing. The property manager was quick to respond to any questions or concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend in Kiawah

Great house in a great location. The deck and pool area are great for entertaining or you’re a very short walk to the beach. It’s just what we needed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

House was perfect for my family. 3 adult children their spouse and 2 grandkids. Pool was excellent and the walk to the beach was so short. Between pool and beach we also played golf, rode bikes and took grandkids to a great park. Perfect vacation, perfect location and the house was amazing Thanks
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay with Our Granddaughters

We thoroughly enjoyed our Spring Break family reunion in Kiawah. This VRBO was very comfortable for all of us (ages ranging from 3 to 68), very conveniently located to the beach, and very well appointed and maintained. The pool was a huge hit with our 3 and 6 year-old granddaughters. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deena P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding

Great location. Loved the open floor plan. Family enjoyed having the pool and beach options.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family home

This was our second time here. The house is clean and well located. It has a wonderfully stocked kitchen. The pool and deck are better than great. Our grandchildren loved it and spent most of the time in the pool. The adults loved it also. The beach is close and great to walk at dawn.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House

Everything about our stay was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas 2024

Listing is accurate as well as the reviews from prior guests. This is a great family house that is centrally located. We had an awesome time and thoroughly enjoyed the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving goodness

This was a lovely house over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent vacation spot!

A beautiful house in a great area!! Kept everyone busy for 6 days! The 3 school age grandchildren saw lots of wildlife, rode miles on the beach, and swam nearly every day in the pool!! An excellent vacation spot!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our new favorite place!

We've stayed in a few different houses in the Kiawah area, and this was by far our favorite. The house was spacious (the pictures don't do it justice) and the beach is just a 2-3 minute walk away. The owners thought of many thoughtful touches (having extra toilet paper, Ziplocks, lots of spices - it's the little things!) that made the trip very easy. The heated pool was our boys' favorite part of a rainy few days, but made the trip! House is in excellent condition and very clean. Hope we can come back again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin M., Morrisville

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Stress-free and Amazing

We stayed a full week in this beautiful home in September and loved every minute of it. The 5 star reviews are real! While it is an older home, it's cared for very well. Probably the best stocked kitchen I've seen in a rental. The pool and hot tub was fun for the kids. We rented bikes and had a short 5 minute ride to the beach access. Beds were super comfy and I really have zero complaints. There is an onsite manager who can assist you if you need help or have questions, I didn't realize this until a couple days in but Kim the owner was kind and responsive to me. There is a house being built beside it but it was not noisy or bothersome at all. I would absolutely rent this property again in a future visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Celebration

6 friends gathered for a week of special celebrations for a special birthday! We loved the accessibility of the house to all the fun in Kiawah! We had a private chef dinner one evening and the kitchen was well appointed for this fun! We enjoyed the pool and the opportunities for biking the island and the short walk to the beach was lovely! A great house to rent!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for a beach week

This is a very nice home with easy access to the beach. Lots of TLC by the owners, as the property does a great job of accommodating 6 adults and 3 teens. Everything very clean and great pool for swims before and after going to the beach. Our family has been on a Kiawah vacation for past 30+ years. Highly recommend this property..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Fantastic property that was perfect for our family. Short walk to beach and great private pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023