I always book our next vacation as soon as we get home, if we are renting the same place the next year. That way I know we won't be disappointed by having the place we want being unavailable. It also makes it easier to leave if you know you ... more

That is EXACTLY our plan for this summer! This is our first time to stay in this rental, and if we like it, we plan on booking it for November thru February. ... more

... we loved. Dreaming of your vacation - and imagining yourself enjoying the location - are half the fun! ONE CAUTION: Be very aware of cancellation policies. Lots of things can change in a year. If you don't watch the "drop dead" dates carefully, you can be stuck paying for a place ... more

... it. We rented through Elliott Rentals and the place was filthy and the furniture was in bad shape (holes, broken pieces, stained etc). I actually liked the idea of Bay Watch (big resort, live music etc) but the room was nasty and the pool area was not real clean either ... more

... their property as a family vacation home, not ... ... not to say that all rental agencies are ... ... nasty. I think a good rental agency will know which units are which are superior and which are run down. They aren't doing themselves any favors to stick you in a sub-standard ... more

... is available, look at the rental-by-listings on VRBO. Many Kiawah property owners list their homes on VRBO, even if they use the resort as their property manager. Any resort-managed home can offer discounts on golf, free on-island transportation, and use of swimming pools. Also, the money ... more

... the East Beach facility and The Sanctuary. Prior to purchasing on the island, we stayed in a wonderful Shipwatch villa several times, as well as a great Windswept unit. Windswept (and the surrounding areas when we rented either a house or a cottage) was always our first choice for rentals ... more

... want by assembling your own vacation. I am curious as to why the resort reservationist recommended Shipwatch. View? Size? Low availability elsewhere? Another possibility is that not all resort-managed villas are part of the "golf package". Many resorts use "packages" to increase occupancy in low seasons and less popular ... more