Lifestyle

We are so fortunate Charles has been with us as Timbers Kiawah’s lead houseman since day one. This special team member, an employee of the quarter, keeps things humming behind the scenes.

Charleston and her collection of sea islands, including magnificent Kiawah, are entwined by countless waterways. The pristine beauty and rich diversity of the aquatic ecosystem convert even the most stalwart landlubbers into boating fanatics who can’t wait to get on the water.

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We recently caught up with Timbers Kiawah Owners Jeff and Beth Kowalczik. Read on to learn about their experiences as Timbers Kiawah Owners.

For the ultimate in tennis facilities, instruction, and overall ambiance, Kiawah’s Roy Barth Tennis Center just can’t be beat. Perennially rated the “#1 Tennis Resort in the World”, this spectacular sports complex is constantly humming with activity just inland from The Sanctuary hotel, an easy bike ride down the beach from Timbers Kiawah.

Bobcats dwell throughout the continental United States. In South Carolina, they congregate their populations mainly in the coastal plain region. The particulars of their presence on Kiawah are noteworthy for two reasons. First, until recently, Kiawah has enjoyed twice the typical density of these animals. Second, despite development, these wild felines truly live amongst their human resident counterparts. Both unique conditions are thanks to responsible environmental protocols which ensure ample food and available habitat.

On our intimate island you can play a different championship-level golf course each day of the week — without venturing away from your coastal vacation home paradise. Courses designed by Dye, Nicklaus, Fazio (2), Johnson, Watson, and Player. From your residence at Timbers Kiawah, you have convenient access to Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s five legendary courses (The Ocean Course, Turtle Point, Osprey Point, Cougar Point, and Oak Point) plus the option to join the private Kiawah Island Club for behind-the-gates access to its two gems (The River Course and Cassique) regulars on Golfweek’s “Top 100 Residential Courses”.

An advantage to owning the home you vacation in is your four-legged family member can come along. At Timbers Kiawah Ocean Club and Residences, we love including pets in the fun, and especially enjoy seeing many of them experience a beach vacation for the first time. Here’s a handy list of pet-friendly activities you can partake in together.

We recently caught up with Timbers Kiawah Owners Andy and Millany Wood. Read on to learn about their experiences as Timbers Kiawah Owners.

It takes ingenuity, dedication, and a positive spirit to steer through difficult times. Fortunately Timbers Kiawah – Ocean Club & Residences has General Manager Shannon Eckhaus at the helm. Her impressive, decade-long résumé curating Owner experiences across properties in the Timbers Collection, plus a knack for out-of-the-box thinking, turned 2020’s challenges into opportunities for heightened service and deeper connections. Shannon shares how her team delivered a true vacation experience in the midst of a pandemic.

This sparrow-sized bird, a member of the Cardinal family, is one of the most colorful in North America. Though a common tenant in spring, summer, and autumn on Kiawah Island, its covert nature and exotic look generate a thrill every time one is spotted. Especially for scientist Aaron Given, whose important research work here contributes to an even larger effort to better understand these flying rainbows, where they go in the winter, and how to protect them for the future.

A bonus to having a home at Timbers Kiawah is it puts you near Charleston, SC — consistently rated the #1 city in America by Travel + Leisure. In less than an hour, you can be downtown taking in the many attractions that have made this charming city so popular. We’ve assembled a few spots below that you could combine into a full day of sightseeing.

From November 13th through the end of the year, the beloved Holiday Festival of Lights returns to James Island County Park for its 31st year, dazzling those seeking an evening of wonder.

We’re pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with with Charlotte Helicopter Charter, Charlotte North Carolina’s premier helicopter charter service operated by FairLifts. Available exclusively to Timbers Kiawah Owners, this new partnership provides private helicopter service from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston Executive Airport on John’s Island (only 20 mins from Timbers Kiawah).

We interviewed Doug and Lisa Perlman who have been Owners at Timbers Kiawah since we opened our doors!

Kiawah island is a nature-lover’s paradise and is home to 18 different species of mammals, 30-plus species of reptiles and over 300 different types of birds. Of these many cool creatures, most notable on the island are the majestic loggerhead sea turtle, the bottlenose dolphin, the elusive bobcat and finally, the oft-spotted, white-tailed deer. The island is home to several conservation efforts, and there are many ways to view our magnificent neighbors.

Spring is in full swing in South Carolina, and Kiawah Island features no shortage of nearby activities for families to enjoy as the weather warms up. From thrilling adventure parks to tranquility-inducing nature walks, the possibilities for spending the extra sunlight hours around Timbers Kiawah are endless.

To celebrate the month of love, Timbers Kiawah – Ocean Club & Residences asked its team what they love most about the oceanfront property. Below are their heartwarming responses.