4 BR

3.5 BA

10 Guests

Your Kiawah Island vacation awaits!

Stay bug free in the screened porch!

Aerial View of our Bufflehead Home!

Living Room

Spacious kitchen and plenty of room to enjoy a delicious meal.

Plenty of parking and surrounded by Kiawah nature!

Let's take a walk through!

Foyer

Living Room

Gorgeous vaulted ceilings at 8 Bufflehead!

Living Room

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Dining Table

Half Bathroom

Bedroom 1: King Suite - TV - Private Bathroom - First Floor

Bathroom 1

Bedroom 2: Queen Bed - Shared Bathroom - Porch Access - First Floor

Second Floor Sitting Area with TV

Queen sofa sleeper

Bedroom 3: King - TV - Private Bathroom - Second Floor

Bathroom 3 - Shower

Bedroom 4: Two Twins - Second Floor

Bedroom 4: Two Twins - Shared Bathroom - Second Floor

Bathroom 4 - Shared Hall Access

Screened Porch

Enjoy the deck seating, grill, and lagoon views!

Lagoon Views!

Exterior Views

Enjoy the gorgeous sunsets on the deck.

Aerial View - Close to the beach!

Aerial View

Enjoy the boundless nature of the lowcountry!

Check out the beautiful beaches!

Night Heron Park—Kiawah Island's hub for outdoor recreation and family fun

Enjoy the Night Heron Park playground, fields, and more!

Night Heron Park - Nest Cafe

Night Heron Park - Treehouse Activity Center Arcade

Night Heron Park - Treehouse Activity Center Bowling + Golf Simulator

Premier tennis and pickleball facilities on Kiawah Island

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Description

Situated in the heart of the prestigious gated Vanderhorst neighborhood and only a short walk to the miles of sandy beaches of Kiawah Island, this lovely 4-bedroom home is an ideal escape for your next Charleston beach vacation. Highlighted by incredible panoramic views of Canvasback Pond which you can enjoy from both screened porch and spacious back deck, this is sure to be one of your new favorite properties on the island.

The main living area features expansive windows and hardwood floors allowing for endless natural light to flow through the home. Unwind after a day on the beach on one of the comfortable sofas as you stream a favorite series on the large smart TV. There is a sound dock here as well. The open kitchen and dining area, with access to the screened porch and outdoor deck, is perfect for entertaining. The outdoors are meant to be enjoyed on Kiawah. The picturesque porches, including outdoor dining table and relaxing Adirondack chairs, offer an ideal spot to take in the unique nature views & wildlife or enjoy your morning coffee & an evening glass of wine.

The primary bedroom, which is located on the first floor of the home, features a king bed and an en-suite bath with double vanities, a spacious shower, and a soaking tub. The second bedroom (Bedroom #2), which contains a queen bed, is also located on this main floor. This room has direct porch access to enjoy pond views. Upstairs, you will find the two remaining bedrooms and a bonus sitting area with queen-sized sleeper sofa. The third bedroom (Bedroom #3) boasts a king bed and private bath, and the final bedroom (Bedroom #4) contains two twin beds. The laundry room is located on the main floor of the home, and the owner does provide a pack-n-play & highchair if traveling with little ones!

Are you ready to spend your days meandering to sandy beaches, marveling at an abundance of surrounding nature, and enjoying coastal cuisine from your very own outdoor oasis? If the answer is yes, book today to discover the special place that is Kiawah Island while enjoying a luxury vacation at our home on Bufflehead Drive. We can't wait to host you!

Location & Information
Beach Access: 7 minute walk to Boardwalk 33 (0.3 Mile)
Pool Access: No Pool Access
View: Wooded Pond & Nature View
Tennis & Pickleball Access: Pay To Play At West Beach Tennis Court & Roy Barth Tennis Center
Golf Access: 5 Public Golf Courses - Ocean Course, Turtle Point, Osprey Point, Cougar Point, Oak Point

Home Features
Floor Level: 2 Story Home / 6 Steps to Front Door
Square Footage: 2,774 sq. ft.
Pets: No
Bedroom 1: King Suite - TV - Private Bathroom - First Floor
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed - Porch Access - First Floor
Bedroom 3: King - TV - Private Bathroom - Second Floor
Bedroom 4: Two Twins - Second Floor
Additional Sleeping: Queen Sofa Sleeper in Sitting Area
Outdoor Space: Porch overlooking the Lagoon!
Coffee Maker: Duo Keurig + Regular Drip Coffee Maker
Washer/Dryer: In House
Internet: WiFi
TV: Smart Tvs
Grill: Gas Grill
Fireplace: Unavailable For Guest Use
Garage Access: Yes
Parking: 3-4 Vehicles Max (2 in Driveway, 2 in Garage)
Occupancy Limit: 10 Guests

This is a non-smoking property.

Please note: We do NOT provide beach gear or bikes. Check out our trusted Guest Perks and Local Partners for rentals, delivery, and experiences to make your stay even more enjoyable.

Other activities on Kiawah Island include golfing on world-class courses, playing tennis or pickleball at the community courts, exploring the island by kayak, spotting dolphins along the waterways, crabbing and fishing, strolling the pristine beaches, searching for shells and other coastal treasures, or simply relaxing and soaking in the laid-back island lifestyle.

**Please note our properties DO NOT have access to the Kiawah Island Resort Pools or Fitness Center**

Kiawah Business License #: RBL23-000028

Amenities

General

Children Welcome
No Pets Allowed
No Smoking
Wireless Internet
Air Conditioning
Washing Machine
Dryer
Linens provided
Self Check-In

Bed and Bathroom

Hair Dryer

Entertainment

Satellite / Cable

Outdoors:

Grill

Local Activities Available

Bicycles
Tennis
Fishing
Golf
Marina
Playground
Bird Watching
Shopping
Water Sports

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Reviews

Perfect Location and Comfort

Reviewed on 2026-05-18 by Diane

Overall

Our family of 6, with 4 adult children, enjoyed this house situated on a lagoon with open areas where gators would sun themselves every day. Abundant deer at all hours throughout the quiet neighborhood. The reason you go to Kiawah is the wonderful outdoors which were in full view from the back of the house. There are exansive windows to the rear, toward the deck and lagoon. The screened in porch was in use from morning coffee to late night board games. The huge LR TV provided a great theater vibe with plenty of comfortable seating for all. A short 8 minute walk to either boardwalk 32 (ramp) or 33 (stairs), even quicker on a bike. Great walking and bike riding on the beach or in the neighborhood. Central location for any of the golf courses. Huge, clean, well-lit storage in garage for all the gear. One of the downstairs bedrooms does not have a full bath. Have to walk through LR to get to half bath. Each of the BR upstairs has its own bath. Dated carpet in BRs and updstairs, and original kitchen, but who cares? We don't go to Kiawah for that! We will be back for sure!

Perfect Location and Comfort

Reviewed on 2026-05-18 by Diane

Overall

Our family of 6, with 4 adult children, enjoyed this house situated on a lagoon with open areas where gators would sun themselves every day. Abundant deer at all hours throughout the quiet neighborhood. The reason you go to Kiawah is the wonderful outdoors, which were in full view through expansive windows across the back, toward the deck and lagoon. The screen porch was in use from morning coffee to late night board games. The huge LR TV provided a great theater vibe with plenty of comfortable seating for all. A short 8 minute walk to either boardwalk 32 (ramp) or 33 (stairs), even quicker on a bike. Great walking and bike riding on the beach or in the neighborhood. Central location for any of the golf courses. Huge, clean, well-lit storage in garage for all the gear. One of the downstairs bedrooms does not have a full bath. Have to walk through LR to get to half bath. Each of the BR upstairs has its own bath. Dated carpet in BRs and updstairs, and original kitchen, but who cares? We don't go to Kiawah for that! We will be back for sure!

Excellent

Reviewed on 2026-04-28 by Chris

Overall

We enjoyed our accommodations and will recommend Sweetgrass management services to friends and family!

Nice location

Reviewed on 2025-12-31 by Amy

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This was a nice, spacious house on a nice street. Good proximity to beach and bike trails. The photos make it look really nice and updated on the inside, but in reality, it’s not quite as nice and updated as we thought. The toilet attached to the bedroom on the first floor needs attention (doesn’t flush properly). Overall a good rental for our family of 8.

Surprising time

Reviewed on 2025-12-24 by Salvador

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Had such an amazing experience with family would recommend to anyone willing to stay and enjoy. The stars at night look so clear.

Great location

Reviewed on 2025-12-02 by Dina

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Sweetgrass is very easy to work with. They get back to you very quickly. I would definitely use them again. This home is in a great location and spacious. It needs some updates- mainly the kitchen. We had a great time and the home was clean. I would rent it again.

Attractive home that sleeps 8 comfortably, and has lots of windows and a well equipped kitchen

Reviewed on 2025-11-18 by Julie

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We were so fortunate to find this Kiawah Island home to have a family get together. It is well taken care of, lots of natural light, comfortable beds, well- equipped and roomy kitchen that was great for cooking family meals. Loved sitting on the back deck in the morning sun, watching birds and the occasional alligator. We brought our bikes and really enjoyed biking around the island, and they had a wagon to use to bring our chairs to the beach, which was less than 10 minute walk. If you have more than 3 cars, parking in the garage and front property is challenging. We would stay here again. Thanks to the owners for making it available!

8 Bufflehead

Reviewed on 2025-09-09 by John

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The house was clean, comfortable and conveniently located.

Family vacation

Reviewed on 2025-07-29 by Chris

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We had a wonderful family vacation with our adult kids and their significant others at this great house. Our days started with coffee on the deck that over the pond, where we watched incredible wildlife- alligators, birds, fish and turtles. A short bike ride to the beach each day, and evenings were spent cooking, dining and playing games together in the spacious family room and kitchen area. The setup couldn’t have been more perfect for our group. We can’t wait to go back!

Excellent

Reviewed on 2025-07-21 by Krysta

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We had an amazing stay at this beach house! The location was perfect. The house was very clean, comfortable, and well equipped. We especially loved the outdoor space—it was the perfect spot to relax. We’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful beach getaway!

Perfect!

Reviewed on 2025-06-21 by Marcela

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We went as a family to spend a few days at the beach. Grandparents, children, and grandchildren. The house was perfect, the layout was very comfortable. We found everything we needed to enjoy the week. We rented bicycles to go to the beach (you can't go by car during the week) and it was a plan in itself.We will be back!

Excellent

Reviewed on 2025-05-14 by David

Overall

The home was excellent and our stay was fantastic.

Will Return!

Reviewed on 2025-05-11 by Cassie

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This was a perfect space for a large family. We all had room to spread out when needed but also close enough to come together easily. The seating was perfect for a large family too. I will be returning.

Relaxing Vacation

Reviewed on 2025-05-04 by Hugh

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This home is spacious and bright. It is located on a street lined with beautiful homes and pristine yards. Ideal for walking or riding a bike. The interior furniture is comfortable with plenty of room for a group to gather and enjoy conversation or watch TV. The view of the pond from the back porch includes a visit from 3 alligators who sun themselves on the grass. We enjoyed watching these creatures from a distance. Maybe not a place for young children or dogs! It is a short walk to the beach, but if you are taking chairs and accessories you will need a cart or wagon. The beach is wide and beautiful.All in all a fine place to vacation and relax.

Loved it.

Reviewed on 2025-04-14 by Frank from DC

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Really great setup and easy access. We loved it.

Christmas Vacation

Reviewed on 2024-12-20 by Angela M.

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Sweetgrass was absolutely what we were looking for for our last minute get away to celebrate our anniversary. Beautiful home, surroundings, island and wildlife. We enjoyed looking for the alligator every morning and when we would walk into the house from being out exploring on our bikes. The bed in the primary BR was very comfortable. The beautiful decorated Christmas tree was such a nice touch!

Excellent

Reviewed on 2024-12-01 by Parthasarathi

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Excellent house, close to the beach and bike trails!! The icing on the cake was that we could use the garage. 3 minor items to have improved the stay even more are 1). Keypad Combo to open the garage 2). Upgrade of the microwave and oven (oven took really long to heat) 3). Electric water boiling kettle.

Beautiful home

Reviewed on 2024-11-08 by Charlotte

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What a gorgeous home. This was a perfect home where friends can relax and enjoy this amazing setting. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.

Great Stay!

Reviewed on 2024-08-24 by Ryan

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Second time staying and my family loved it! Would highly recommend.

Kiawah First Timers

Reviewed on 2024-08-03 by Steve

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Everything was as advertised. House was clean, roomy, great location and a good value. This was our family’s first time on Kiawah Island but thanks to SweetGrass this will be a yearly tradition. Everything about the property, grounds, beaches, activities were first class. Our best beach vacation ever

Quick get away from the cold

Reviewed on 2024-03-19 by Victoria

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* 8 Bufflehead was perfect for my family's recent trip to Kiawah for a wedding. We enjoyed the outside deck and spacious living areas. The kitchen could use an updating but it had everything you may need.I would rent it again!

Large, bright home

Reviewed on 2024-03-15 by Carol

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The home was bright, comfortable and had an open, airy feel. Beds were very comfortable. Our only suggestion would be that the property managers have coffee filters available for use by guest during their stay.

Perfect!!

Reviewed on 2024-02-27 by Jill Moore , Huntersville, NC United States

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My family and I just stayed the weekend in this stunning home. It couldn’t have been a better fit!!! Stunning, spotless, comfy with the dreamiest porches overlooking the lake. My two little girls said they wanted to stay forever. We also LOVED seeing the gators bask in the grassy backyard. I highly recommend!

Amazing Property

Reviewed on 2024-01-22 by Ryan

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8 Bufflehead was a perfect home for my family. Nice, spacious and clean! Perfect location as well. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful home in Kiawah

Reviewed on 2024-01-11 by Erica

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The home was beautiful and comfortable for our family getaway. The weather was not great for our stay, but we had space indoors to relax and enjoy the views.

Great for All!

Reviewed on 2023-09-05 by Julie and Mike M.

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We all enjoyed staying at 8 Bufflehead on Kiawah Island. What a well-supplied property! And so beautifully appointed - -great spaces for everyone and our 97-year old “Nana” had lots of space to roam in her walker! We especially loved the porch and deck – “gator spotting” was fruitful and we enjoyed seeing the 5pm visits daily. Thank you for offering this exceptional vacation home!

Thank you!

Reviewed on 2023-07-22 by Walls and Breitlings

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We enjoyed a wonder week at 8 Bufflehead. Lots of bike rides, beach time, and sunrises. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

Wonderful time!

Reviewed on 2023-07-01 by A. Hanson

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We had a wonderful time! My family loved everything about our vacation here. The bike rides, visits from the deer, the family dinners outside, and the beach! We loved fishing in the egret pond for redfish! We had a great week!

Amazing Week

Reviewed on 2023-06-17 by Setzer Family

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We enjoyed another amazing week at Kiawah Island in your beautiful home. The kids especially loved the beach time and visits from “Walter” the alligator. The natural light in the house is gorgeous and we had a great time on the screened porch. Thanks so much for sharing 7 Bufflehead with us so we could make life long memories together.

Fun Visit

Reviewed on 2023-04-06 by Kiriakides Family

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This was our first time to Kiawah and we all had a fun visit. The bedding was very comfortable and the home was beautiful. The furnishings were very comfortable, and we enjoyed all the open space. We hope to come back next year and stay longer. WE also love the deck, chairs and screened porch! Thanks for the memories!

Thank you!

Reviewed on 2022-07-06 by Jordans

Overall

This is our first visit to Kiawah and we are so impressed. WE loved staying at this home and created some lovely family memories here. We are so happy to have found this beautiful home and cannot want to return! Thank you for your hospitality!

Lovely

Reviewed on 2022-06-07 by The Gortowsky Family

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Perfect Beach House

Reviewed on 2023-11-12 by JL , Charlotte, NC

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This is a great home. Clean and well stocked and an easy walk or bike ride to the beach. The beds are super comfy. House full of light and great side porch. This is my second visit, and my family will return.

5 stars

Reviewed on 2023-08-28 by Christian S.

Overall

It was a great place

Great!

Reviewed on 2023-08-05 by Kelly P.

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Great location with easy access to public beach paths. Enjoyed lots of wildlife and nature off the back porch. Perfect space for our family.

Everything was perfect!

Reviewed on 2023-07-01 by Angela H.

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We enjoyed our stay! Everything was perfect! Great location, beautiful view, amazing wildlife right out the back porch! Loved riding bikes to the beach! One of my families favorite vacations so far!!

8 Bufflehead

Reviewed on 2023-10-24 by Michelle

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Great location! The house is spotless and very well maintained. Lots of natural light and very very comfortable beds. We would definitely rent this house again.

Beautiful Property!

Reviewed on 2023-07-05 by Kelly S. , Denver, Nc US

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We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home. The back deck is so lovely and serene, and the layout is perfect for families. The home was stocked with a high chair and pack n play which was super helpful. You can’t beat the natural light and pond views from the living room, and the screened porch was a fun spot to hang out once kids went to bed. All in all, a great stay and we’d highly recommend it. We’ll be back!

New Years vacation

Reviewed on 2022-12-26 by Brittany D

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This house is beautiful, clean, stocked with everything you need, spacious and in a prime location of Kiawah. It was perfect for two families with kids. The decor was simple, updated and refreshing. The house wasn’t crowded with the owners belongings and I loved that there was room to put your food, games and toiletries in drawers and cabinets. I loved that it had a front and back porch, screened in porch, a landing upstairs and a den down. Everyone wasn’t on top of each other and we had our own spaces. The live oaks and Spanish moss hanging from the branches around the house added to the true low country experience. The bike trails are close by and it’s just a short walk or bike ride to the beach.

Terrific location!

Reviewed on 2023-06-03 by Andrew E.

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We LOVED our stay at this home. It was the first time to Kiawah for most of our family and we felt like picked the perfect home. It's so easy to get to the beach - just a short walk or bike ride away - over a beautiful little path with a bridge. We rode our bikes everywhere. And we saw so much wildlife, including baby alligators. We had a great dinner at the Salty Dog by the marina, and loved getting ice cream and looking at the boats. The house had everything we needed. The beds were so comfortable and the master shower/bath is gorgeous. By far my favorite thing was relaxing on the screened porch. It feels so private and was the perfect spot for coffee and a book. We would love to come back and stay at this same home. Thank you for hosting us!

Perfectly Peaceful

Reviewed on 2023-03-20 by Eric B.

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Location was secluded and peaceful. Spent lots of time on the deck and screened patio enjoying the nature all around. Alligators spent their days sunbathing on the shore in the back yard. Fish were jumping out of the water behind the house. Multiple species of birds were flying around and enjoying the trees and the birdhouse. Several deer walked by the deck. Peaceful and relaxing. The location is still close enough to Charleston that we drove in every day. Looking forward to returning. Possibly making this at least an annual trip.

PGA Getaway

Reviewed on 2023-03-08 by Susan T.

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Very clean, spacious, comfortable and a lovely view.

Vacation from Winter

Reviewed on 2023-01-01 by Joe H.

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Who would have believed that in just a four hour ride from Greenville SC we could escape winter for a few days. It was a wonderful vacation. This home is so perfect and relaxing. The views are beautiful with the lagoon and palm trees in the back. On the porch you can hear the ocean. It was so sunny and bright in the house because of all the windows along the back. It's very private because across the lagoon there aren't any homes just trees. We brought our bicycles. It was a short ride to the beach from the house. Plenty of restaurants in the area for dining out. Great Location! Can't wait to go back.

New Years vacation

Reviewed on 2023-06-30 by Kristin T.

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Birthday Vacation

Reviewed on 2023-06-03 by John , SC United States

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This is a very beautiful house and location. We enjoyed the daily visits from all the wildlife and even multiple alligators. The lagoons are nice to stay on. The walk to the beach is ok but if you are bringing get a cart at least, or maybe I’m just getting old. The house was well stocked with all items needed. The coffee maker accepted both grounds and k cups. The house was very clean and bed comfortable. We hope to stay again.

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