Kiawah River — Local services in Kiawah Island

BUYER BEWARE! We purchased a rental property last year - expecting this to be a long-term, solid investment. Unfortunately, we didn't know nor were made aware of the changes that they would implement. Officially today, the powers-to-be, who are short sited and greedy, have initiated a $60 per day per room fee for any short term renters to access the amenities. This additional fee makes any investment property not competitive with other options in the area. If you plan on living at Kiawah River full time, this may still be an option, but when we were looking at investment properties, this major decision wasn't disclosed or even hinted that it would be an option down the road. This type of miscommunication or deliberate intent of not disclosing would make me cautious of purchasing any property here; as you don't know what other changes they may make down the road that are selfish and not in the best interest of the community.

After owning and investing in multiple properties over the years, I would say this is the worst experience I have ever had. If you are looking to purchase a property, ours will be on the market in the...

Our experience at Kiawah River was everything we imagined and more. The community is unlike any other, offering stunning boating and water views, a pool that overlooks the river, exquisite dining options, a relaxing spa, a well-stocked grocery market, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and gorgeous accommodations. This community also offers a beautiful real estate portfolio with timeless design and top tier details. During our stay, we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Dunlin Resort Hotel, followed by a safari water tour where we spotted a beautiful Spoonbill bird, countless dolphins, and even learned about oyster bedding. The property itself is filled with walking paths, pickleball courts, a flower farm, markets, and endless opportunities to unwind. Kiawah River truly is the perfect relaxing getaway—peaceful, scenic, and full of thoughtful amenities. Best of all, it’s only 45 minutes from downtown Charleston and just a few miles from Kiawah Island, making it an ideal escape with easy access to everything...

The score is only related to the customer service. Not the location, beauty or concept. I think this place has a crazy amount of potential. We spent the better part of a day there with a very pleasant rep driving around, looking at the amenities, chatting about the future, etc. My wife and I were really excited. Since our visit - no calls, emails or any kind of follow up from them. I've emailed a couple of times. Nothing. That's really left a bad taste. Hard to pay millions of dollars to an entity with poor customer service. If they can't follow up with me, can they execute / deliver on anything else they say? In the long run it still could be worth the investment. If they has just followed up and made us feel like this was a good fit, it could have been...