Quiet comfortable and cozy

This cottage is located in a wonderfully quiet and serene part of the island not far from the entrance/main guard gate, near the Cougar Point golf course. We have stayed on Kiawah Island for the past 25 years in a variety of locations, and this spot is ideal for easy access into/out of the island. I was concerned at first that a location so close to the entrance, and the steady flow of traffic that brings, would be a potential noise factor, but it was not! Sleeping soundly was definitely not an issue here. The cottage is adjoined (in town home fashion) to other homes, but it is an end-of-group. The owners, Ann and Hollis, have done a wonderful job in modernizing and updating their home, which has a very comfortable and "homey" feel to it. In fact, it feels less like a "rental" home than many of the others we've stayed at. The beds are very comfortable, as are the balance of the appointments in the home. The kitchen is nicely stocked with everything you'll need, if you choose to eat-in. This is a 2 bedroom/2 bath home with king/queen beds. It's not what you might see in other 2 bedroom rentals - with pull out sofa beds, etc. for groups up to 6+. It's suited for 1 to 4 visitors only, as advertised. Because Kiawah is really about the outdoors and natural surroundings, the cottage's rear orientation to a pond and mature trees is particularly nice. There's a screened porch and adjoining deck for outdoor relaxation. Ocean access is a short bike ride or spirited stroll away - at approximately 1/2 mile. We had a comfortable and relaxing stay here. Ann is very kind and gracious owner, and was a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Ann, and we hope to return sometime soon.

Stayed November, 2016

Another Wonderful Stay

This was our third stay at this cottage and as before, everything was in perfect order. The cottage was very clean and well-maintained. The furniture and beds are very comfortable. We like the tasteful and low-key decorating. The kitchen is very well equipped with every possible utensil you could need. The best thing about the cottage, however, is the screened porch and the great views of the lagoon. We love to sit on the porch and eat, read, or just watch the wildlife. We saw egrets, herons, kingfishers, lots of songbirds, hawks, and an Anhinga (a weird large bird that swims underwater to catch fish; first one we have ever seen), a momma deer with two fawns, and an occasional alligator. There is also a large open deck with a grill. It is an easy walk to the beach and a short drive or bike ride to the shops and grocery store at Fresh Market. The beach at Kiawah is great for swimming, walking, or bicycling. It is very flat and hard-packed, and always very clean. The owners take pride in their cottage and it shows. I would highly recommend it and we look forward to staying here again on our next trip to Kiawah.

Stayed September, 2016

Beautiful Cottage

1223 Pine Siskin Court, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455, United States


My husband and I spent a week during Christmas in this beautiful cottage; it was very well appointed and peaceful. After a busy day sightseeing in Charleston it was wonderful to come back to a serene environment. The lagoon is a great draw for wildlife and we enjoyed feeding the birds. At one point we witnessed a Great Blue Heron fighting with an Anhinga over a fish; the heron won. Another time six deer ran through the back of the property. The owners have done a great job stocking the cottage with all the things anyone would need and were absolutely fantastic to work with. Our son and his wife had a destination wedding at First Baptist in Charleston 10 years ago so one of the most memorable things we did was attend the Christmas Eve service there. We also went on an historical walking tour of Charleston through Bulldog Tours which was great. Our guide suggested the restaurant, Toast, for lunch and I had the best she-crab soup I've ever tasted. Other restaurants we enjoyed were Sunrise Bistro and Charleston Crab House (James Island location). Since both our fathers were World War II veterans the day we spent on the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point was very meaningful. I have already recommended this property to anyone thinking about visiting the Charleston area.

Stayed December, 2016

Great Cottage

Diane C. said...
Jul 2, 2017
Great cottage rental on Kiawah Island
1223 Pine Siskin Court, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455, United States
Date of Stay
May 11, 2017
Helpful votes: 1/0
The Garris' home is an immaculately, well-maintained cottage. In the past, we had stayed further into the island, but we loved this location on a quiet cul-de-sac easily accessible to the main gate. Plus, walking casually, you are at the beach in less than ten minutes.The cottage is comfortably decorated. The kitchen is a dream and better stocked than mine @ home. We enjoyed the openness between the kitchen, dining and den. The bedrooms provided a great night's sleep after a day of walking, biking or touring. The screened porch was my designated reading space because of the light and air circulation while the deck was great for grilling. Both of these areas provide a view of the lagoon and the activity at the bird feeder. Ann and Hollis are delightful hosts and make renting from them a joy! I am certain we will return in the future. Diane and Bob

Stayed May, 2017