Nature-lovers will delight in Night Heron Cottages, a complex of free-standing cottages across the street from the Night Heron Park & Nature Center in East Beach Village on Kiawah Island.

Guests can enjoy beautiful views of the maritime forest or the lagoon from a porch or deck, or walk across the street and experience it on foot or with a rental bike. Also within biking distance is golf, tennis, shopping and dining. Night Heron Cottages also offers beach chair and umbrella rentals for those who desire to experience the sand.

Kiawah Island is a semitropical, nature-first gated community nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Kiawah River featuring over 30 miles of paved bike trails and 10 miles of hard-packed beach ideal for walking or biking. Its proximity to city attractions in nearby Historic Charleston ensures that guests experience a wealth of both social activity and relaxation. Kiawah offers something for everyone, including: championship golf courses, two tennis centers, basketball, volleyball, soccer, a picnic area, nature trails accessible by foot or bike and nature and wildlife tours. On the water, nearby Bohicket Marina offers boating, fishing water sports and eco-tour options.