147 Hooded Merganser Court by Akers Ellis Rentals

This renovated 5-bedroom home, with a heated pool and guest house, is about a 9-minute walk from the beach. The space RBL21-000023 In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 5, the maximum allowed occupancy is 12, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 4. This Kiawah Island vacation rental features 5 bedrooms, a private heated pool, large gathering areas, and a main house and guest house. The renovated home is about a 9-minute walk from the beach. The home’s lovely great room offers vaulted shiplap ceilings, plenty of seating, a flat-screen TV, and access to the screened porch. The great room spills into the dining area, which has a gorgeous wooden table with seating for ten. Additional dining space is available in the breakfast room or at the kitchen island. The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with two sinks, a Wolf gas oven, a reclaimed cypress hood, honed quartz countertops and backsplash, and custom white cabinetry. You will find everything you need (and more!) in this kitchen fit for a chef. Two of the property’s five bedrooms—both suites—are in the main house. The primary bedroom offers a king-sized bed and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and soaking tub. The secondary bedroom has a king-sized bed and private bathroom with a walk-in shower and jetted tub. On the main floor of the guest house, there is a third suite with a king-sized bed and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Also on the guest house’s main floor is a bedroom with two double beds and a private bathroom with shower/tub combo. Upstairs, you will find the final bedroom which has two twin over twin bunk beds, a bathroom with shower/tub combo, and a family room with a queen sleeper sofa. All bedrooms have 4K TVs for guests to enjoy. The home’s 28' x 14' saltwater pool is situated between the main house and the guest house. The large pool is surrounded by lovely landscaping, lounge seating, and a gas grill. Guests will also enjoy relaxing on the screened porch and the second-story guest house porch. The home is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet. The pool has an electric heater (not gas), which can take 48-72 hours to reach optimal pool heating temperature of 87 degrees. When outside temperatures fall below 50 degrees, an electric pool heater may never reach 87 degrees, please be aware of this before booking. The pool may not be heated from November 1 through March 20. The cost is $75 per day for the entire stay. Contact us directly to add pool heating to your reservation. Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear rentals during your stay! The credit amount for this property is $400. You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, and more – the choice is yours! During your stay on Kiawah Island, be sure to enjoy biking on the 30 miles of flat bike trails, golfing on one of five world-class courses, playing tennis, crabbing, fishing, swimming, and boating. Many families also enjoy the kids’ camp and nature programs at Night Heron Park. Kiawah Island is about 40 minutes from historic Charleston, famous for incredible shopping, galleries, antique stores, museums, the South Carolina Aquarium, horse-drawn carriage rides, historic landmarks, and sumptuous dining. Other things to note SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT – Kiawah Island This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced according to the laws of the State of South Carolina. The invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more provisions of this Agreement shall in no way effect any other provisions. This Agreement may not be transferred or assigned. GUEST may not let, sublet, or assign this Agreement for all or any part of the premises. OWNERSHIP The property is privately owned, with Akers Ellis Rentals acting solely as the AGENT for the OWNER. The GUEST acknowledges he is a licensee of the OWNER and not a tenant, and is not acquiring any interest in the property. PAYMENT We accept credit cards for payment. An initial payment of 35% of rent subtotal plus related taxes, 100% of service fee plus related taxes, and 100% of travel insurance (if elected) is due at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days prior to the arrival date of {{formatDate reservation.checkin "medium"}}. If your arrival date is less than 45 days away, the total payment is due at the time of booking.* *If reservation was made through a third-party booking site, such as Vrbo, Airbnb, etc., payment schedules and due dates are displayed at the time of booking. GUEST authorizes AGENT to charge the credit card for the initial and final payment amounts on the dates specified in the payment schedule. GUEST will receive receipts of payment which will act as record of transaction. DEPOSITS Rental deposits are governed by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission and deposited into an Escrow Trust Account by Akers Ellis Rentals. Disbursements are made according to policies of the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. GUEST understands that any interest earned on your payment(s) shall belong to Akers Ellis Rentals. CANCELLATION POLICY a) All GUEST cancellations must be in writing via email to [redacted link, contact us for more details] or mail to 3730 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, Suite 5, Johns Island, SC 29455. To protect all parties, the AGENT has a strictly enforced policy for cancellations. Cancellations received more than 45 days prior to the arrival date of {{formatDate reservation.checkin "medium"}} are subject to a full refund, less the service fee plus related tax. Cancellations made within 45 days of arrival will result in the forfeiture of all payments made, unless travel insurance is purchased and the need to cancel is covered under the policy. Should the AGENT re-book the exact dates at the exact rate paid by the cancelled GUEST, a refund of payments made, less the service fee plus related tax, could take place. There will be no transfer of monies paid to be used on another date if a reservation is cancelled within 45 days of arrival.* *If reservation was made through a third-party booking site, such as Vrbo, Airbnb, etc., cancellations terms are displayed at the time of booking. Any cancellations must be requested via the booking site. b) The AGENT may cancel a reservation if, in its sole opinion, it is in the best interest of the OWNER. The AGENT will notify the GUEST should this happen and work with the GUEST to provide alternate accommodations or will provide a full refund. c) The AGENT is not responsible for the weather or other Acts of God and there will be no refunds for such events. The only way to ensure a refund for such is to purchase travel insurance. d) Should the accommodation become unavailable due to reasons beyond the AGENT or OWNER’S control, the AGENT will notify the GUEST immediately and will attempt to provide alternative accommodations or will provide a full refund. TRAVEL PROTECTION 1 in 6 travelers hit an unforeseen disruption. Book with confidence and protect your whole party with one plan. Akers Ellis Rentals has partnered with RentalGuardian for access to leading travel protection against trip cancellation, delays, lost baggage, and emergency medical costs. Want more flexibility? Upgrade to Coverage with Cancel For Any Reason. CFAR upgrade plan must be purchased within 14 days of booking. Please reference our Travel Protection page ([redacted link, contact us for more details]) for more details. RATES AND AVAILABILITY Errors in pricing, availability, and/or descriptions rarely occur but are possible due to the use of various technology systems, and the GUEST will be notified in any event of error. If, in the opinion of the AGENT, the error substantially changes the terms of this Agreement, the AGENT or GUEST may cancel the reservation within 24 hours of such notification and the GUEST will receive a full refund. Changes in tax rates are uncommon yet possible and are beyond control of the AGENT. Should local tax entities make any changes in tax rates, the AGENT will notify the GUEST of the tax increase and the additional amount will be the responsibility of the GUEST to submit with final payment. TAXES Tax rates are calculated and added to the reservation according to the state sales tax and state and local accommodation taxes. Changes in taxes or fees implemented after booking will affect the total reservation price. CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT The GUEST acknowledges and agrees that check-in is no earlier than 4:00 PM on the arrival date and check-out is no later than 10:00 AM on the departure date. Should the GUEST choose to depart earlier than the departure date, no refunds will be provided. Furthermore, should the GUEST choose to depart early, GUEST is asked to notify the AGENT of early departure so AGENT may reschedule departure inspection and housekeeping. Should the AGENT find damage resulting from an early departure, including but not limited to: doors and/or windows left open or unlocked, appliances not properly turned off, perishable items not secured, then the GUEST agrees that related damage could result in penalties equivalent to the expense of replacement and/or repair. If the reason for early departure is weather related and the GUEST has purchased travel insurance, the GUEST may utilize that policy. The GUEST agrees that lack of adherence to the standard check-in and check-out times, unless specifically discussed with the AGENT, could result in penalties equivalent to the losses to the AGENT, OWNER, or future guest. OCCUPANCY GUEST agrees to indemnify and hold AGENT and OWNER harmless from all liability, loss or damage arising from any nuisance or harm made or suffered on the premises by the GUEST(S) and/or their guests or from any carelessness, neglect, or improper conduct of any persons ent