5 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Nestled in the exclusive Preserve neighborhood within Vanderhorst, 18 Blue Heron Pond is a luxurious 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom vacation home designed for island living. With its location on Cinder Creek, it's ideal for fishing, kayaking, and dolphin watching, as well as being just a short bike ride to the beach. Surrounded by lush Lowcountry landscapes, this home offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience.

Step inside to an open, light-filled living room with coffered ceilings, beautiful wood flooring, a custom fireplace, and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV—perfect movie nights on the oversized sectional sofa. The open concept layout flows effortlessly into a spacious dining area that seats 8 and a beautifully appointed kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, a large island with additional seating for 4, a separate Butler’s Pantry, and everything you need to make a meal right from home.

Glass doors from the kitchen lead to the screened porch and outdoor deck, offering a tranquil tidal marsh view perfect for alfresco dining in the evening or afternoon lounging in the sun.

Just off the kitchen, you’ll find an additional entertainment room featuring a large wall-mounted flat-screen TV, ample comfortable seating, and a nearby half bathroom. It’s the perfect hangout space for kids or teens to enjoy their own shows and movies.

Over on the opposite end of the home, you’ll find a quiet bonus room and the primary suite. The bonus room offers a versatile space to relax or catch up on emails with two cozy chairs for reading and a built-in side counter perfect for laptops, books, or morning coffee.

18 Blue Heron Pond comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests across 5 well-appointed bedrooms. The first-floor primary suite features a king bed, private deck access, a walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Upstairs, the additional guest bedrooms and full bathrooms offer comfortable sleeping arrangements for family or friends.

The first two guest bedrooms feature queen size beds, plenty of storage space, and each their own en-suite full bathrooms. The third guest bedroom offers a queen size bed, window seating perfect for reading, and shares a full bathroom with the fourth guest bedroom. The fourth guest bedroom boasts a queen bed, private access to a balcony with loungers, and easy access to the full bathroom shared with the third guest bedroom.

With its spacious layout, stunning tidal marsh views, and prime location within Vanderhorst, 18 Blue Heron Pond is an ideal retreat for your next Kiawah Island escape.

Vanderhorst is a private paradise nestled between East Beach Village and Ocean Park on Kiawah Island. This tranquil plantation boasts maritime forests, marshlands and lagoons, beautiful stretches of beaches and an abundance of wildlife away from the crowds for a true barrier island getaway.

You’re perfectly placed to enjoy the best of Kiawah Island’s championship golf only minutes away at the pristine Osprey Point Golf Course and Peter Dye’s Ocean Course, or a short drive away from Turtle Point or Cougar Point Golf Course. Vanderhorst is only 4 miles from the top attractions of East Beach Village including Night Heron Park, Kiawah Nature Center, the Roy Barth Tennis Center, and luxury dining and shopping at The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

Please Note: If you plan on taking advantage of the backyard access to Cinder Creek for fishing, please be aware that a South Carolina Fishing License(s) is required. Also, kayaking from here is tide-dependent.

Pool Access: Please note this property has NO resort pool access.

Beach Access: Beach access via Boardwalk 41, just a 5 minute drive off of Ocean Marsh Drive!

Please Note: The use of the fireplace is prohibited.

Pet Policy: This property does not allow pets.

Parking: There is parking for up to 4 cars in the driveway.

Professionally Licensed and Managed: Business License
RBL25-000108 CC LIC # LIC063771

Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighborhood in Kiawah Island, is home to this vacation home. Battery Number 5 Marker and McLeod Plantation Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. The Resort Shop and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.