When the Vanderhorst family inherited the eastern half of Kiawah Island in 1772, they discovered a haven of natural beauty, a paradise the family called their own for almost 200 years. Today, new residents enjoy life on this barrier island, surrounded by the same lovingly preserved environment.

The shoreline is still scattered with sand dollars and starfish. Deer and sea turtles continue to roam freely. Sea oats and Spanish moss still sway in the breeze. Kiawah Island’s developers have embraced the natural setting, and they remain committed to sustaining the environmental integrity of this master-planned community.

Kiawah Island is home to an unparalleled selection of villas, cottages, homesites, and elegant single-family homes with a choice of marshview, maritime forest, golf course, riverside, and oceanfront settings. Seven superb golf courses — created by some of the game’s most accomplished designers, including Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, and Tom Watson — provide the best in Lowcountry and links golf.

Residents can enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities. Kiawah Island features 123 acres of parks, 10 miles of secluded beaches, and 30 miles of hiking and biking trails. The Sandcastle, an oceanfront community center, is reserved exclusively for property owners. The community also boasts the award-winning Kiawah Island Golf Resort and The Sanctuary, a luxury oceanfront hotel.

Close proximity to historic Charleston helps make Kiawah Island the perfect spot for a vacation home or a relaxing year-round residence. New homeowners are falling in love with this peaceful paradise, discovering the same incredible beauty enjoyed by the Vanderhorst family so many years ago.