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Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island, SC
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Islands, Golf Courses
Activities: Golfing, Viewing wildlife
Description: A major golf course, beautiful beaches and miles of conservation land make this private island a desirable attraction.
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West Caldwell, New Jersey
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

The beach is beautiful and clean. It is like having your own beach. It was not crowded at all. The water is warm with little current so our children could play along the shore. Absolutely beautiful! Great stores and shops nearby at the Sanctuary or in town at the village a few miles away. We had. Great day there. More

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Savannah, Georgia
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This course seems to be using its proximity to the Kiawah Island Resort to justify big green fees. The staff was blah. The greens were terrible - bald areas, inconsistent, slow. The tees on par 3's were all chewed up and unkept. Good grief - this was like a cheap muni somewhere. More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Kiawah far surpassed our expectations. It is a beautiful, uncrowded, island that truly has the best of both worlds - green and blue. There are beautiful blue skies, a clean beach with plenty of open space, and natural beauty as well as lots of lush green vegetation, trails, lagoons, and wildlife. The island is private which really makes you feel... More

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Longmont, Colorado
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

We've been going to Kiawah for years and have discovered that the light at Rhett's Bluff, about half an hour either side of sundown, produces incredibly flattering photos. The road in is sometimes closed, but we've walked around the chain because the background from the pier is perfect--not distracting at all, and the rosy, diffused light does wonders for people... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

My wife and I arrived in Charleston and drove to Kiawah island.. . .and had an amazing time. There are a series of "islands" throughout Charleston area and this is one of the best one. We drove to Kiawah and decided to go to The Sanctuary Hotel a 5 star luxury hotel and explore beach and have a drink at... More

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St. Paul, MN
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

over Hilton Head in a heartbeat. The drive alone, from Charleston Airport to Kiawah is beautiful. There are no strip malls or four lane highways. The pace is slow and relaxed. I More

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Sauk City
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
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We went to the Smokeys, Biltmore, and Charleston before spending 5 days on Kiawah Island and while Kiawah has done a nice job of preserving some views and preserving marshes, etc., the island seems to have done this at a price of being gated and restrictive... which just isn't our kind of place, even though we had access thru some... More

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Montreal, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

The developers of Kiawah Island have dobne an amazing job over the last decade. The island feels like a nature preserve with beautiful homes spread out in islands on the marshes. However, what makes Kiawah different from any other resort we've visited is the "CLUB". These are the facilities available to many/most homeowners which become members of a club which... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
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Quality, charm, class, friendly!! Not a bad restaurant in the whole place. Lots of variety, very fair pricing and the views are fantastic. More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

I have been visiting Kiawah Island for 30 years, several times a year as we have a home here. The area is wonderful with so much to do. A wonderful place for a family vacation. The beaches are not crowded and are expansive and private, the flora and fauna are unmatched - abolutely beautiful and the golf, world class. Should... More

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