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June 24, 2023
Kiawah Island, SC

Sarah & Jeremy

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Kiawah Island is located approximately 35 miles from the Charleston Airport (a 45-50 minute drive). If you are flying into the Charleston Airport, the easiest option for getting around is to rent a car, as Ubers and Lyfts are not available once on the island. We have provided below rental car options, as well as a list of recommended transportation services. ***The shuttle schedule for the ceremony / reception is on the FAQ tab. We strongly recommend staying in Kiawah Island, which is where all wedding events will take place. We also recommend booking sooner rather than later, as Kiawah is a popular tourist destination and our wedding is taking place during peak season. Kiawah Island offers a variety of accommodation options, including home rentals, villa rentals, and hotels. Note that villas represent the majority of rentals on Kiawah; they range from 1-4 bedrooms and are likely the most cost efficient. The options below represent some of our suggested ways to book accommodations.

Flight

Charleston International Airport

Rental Car

CHS Rental Car Options

Rental Car

Transportation Services (To and From CHS Airport)

We recommend the following companies: - SC Express (https://scexpresscharleston.com/) - Black Cab (charlestonblackcabcompany.com) - Marquis Limo (marqueelimoco.com) - Lowcountry Valet (https://www.lowcountryvalet.com/services/airport-transfers/)

Hotel

Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn

300 Farm Lake View Road
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
 (843) 793-6050

The Andell Inn is a gorgeous Marriott property located in Freshfields Village (near the entrance to Kiawah Island). Guests will have access to the public beach (Beachwalker Park) and the hotel pool; they will also be near all the shops, cafes, and restaurants in Freshfields Village. Note that since technically this hotel is not on the island, guests staying here will have not have access to the island, its amenities, or its beaches other than for wedding events. While we have a room block (https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1658348716822&key=GRP&app=resvlink), we also encourage guests to check out the regular hotel rates before booking, as they may be a bit less expensive.

Hotel

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

1 Sanctuary Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
 (877) 683-1234

While definitely a splurge option, the Sanctuary Hotel will provide a luxurious, 5-star experience. This is convenient to all wedding events and is a good option to keep in mind if guests choose not to rent a car, as the hotel also offers complimentary shuttle service around the island.

House Or Rental

Kiawah Island Resort Villas

Reserving a house or villa through the resort offers some benefits which are not available to other rental agencies on the island including free on-island transportation (via shuttle) and access to resort pools. To book, guests should call (888) 601-4904 or email reservations@kiawahresort.com, requesting to speak with Villa or Home reservations.

House Or Rental

Other Third Party Rentals

For booking villas and houses, we recommend checking out third party vendors such as Vacasa, ESPM Vacation Rentals, Akers Ellis, VRBO, and Kiawah Exclusives. While this option will not provide complimentary shuttle service or resort / pool amenities, you may be able to find extremely nice and less expensive options. Additionally, renting a villa or house through a third party vendor may make it easier to book a shorter / weekend stay, if desired.

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