Encompassing 10,000 acres of unspoiled Lowcountry landscape and 10 miles of shimmering Atlantic shoreline just 21 miles south of Downtown Charleston, Kiawah Island is an internationally acclaimed private barrier island sanctuary. Designed to preserve ancient live oaks, maritime forests, and sweeping salt marshes, Kiawah offers single-family estates, cottages, villas, and custom homesites across distinct sub-communities:
• Vanderhorst Plantation: Located behind Kiawah's second security gate, Vanderhorst Plantation is home to the island's grandest oceanfront compounds, deepwater river retreats, tranquil lagoon homes, and exclusive enclaves like Otter Island and residences bordering Tom Fazio's River Course.
• Cassique: Set along the Kiawah River closest to Freshfields Village and Charleston, Cassique pairs a Tom Watson-designed Scottish links-style golf course with English Arts and Crafts architecture across Eagle Island, Little Eagle Island, The Estuary, and Clubhouse Village. Residents enjoy Voysey's restaurant, the Golf Learning Center, the Sports Pavilion, and the Cassique Boathouse & Kayak Dock—and every Cassique purchase qualifies for a coveted Kiawah Island Club Membership.
• Ocean Park: Situated on the eastern tip adjacent to Pete Dye's legendary Ocean Course (host of the PGA Championship), Ocean Park features Marsh Walk, The Cottages at Marsh Walk, and four-level vertical residences on Front Nine Lane—all steps from Marsh House, the member-only gathering venue with an infinity pool overlooking the marsh and Atlantic Ocean.
• West Beach & East Beach Villages: The heart of island recreation, offering oceanfront villas, resort cottages, and custom homes near The Sanctuary hotel, Night Heron Park, The Sandcastle oceanfront owners' club, Cougar Point and Turtle Point golf courses, and new developer releases like Ocean Pines and Upper Burn.
• Kiawah Island Club & Freshfields Village Lifestyle: Eligible properties offer access to the private Kiawah Island Club—including Golf, Cassique, and Sports memberships covering River Course, Cassique, The Beach Club, Marsh House, and Sasanqua Spa—while Freshfields Village sits right outside the main gate for upscale shopping and dining.
