It's a basic store, has some magazines, books and half the store is for beach accessories and…read moreitems. There's the usual suspects at any convenience stores: candy bars, candy, beers, waters and other beverages. Chips and other snack items. They have a freezer for ice creams, because why not. I had never seen a Twix flavored chocolate milk with natural and artificial flavors. I had to get some Skittles abs some Reese's for after dinner too. It seems reasonably priced. It was $4 for the 3 items. The chocolate milk was about $2 and the Reese's and the Skittles were each $0.99. It is a laid back store. There are two registers in the center.

I found this store to be charming. They have snacks, drinks, ice cream, books, postcards, touristy…read morestuff galore, and your usual gas station fare (headache relief etc.) There are two stores on either side that sell art and beachwear. The postcards are 35 cents each. Cheap!

Beautiful store. Great place to shop. I found a great necklace while I was on the island on…read morevacation. The shop worker was lovely even though the electricity went out because of the storm. I browsed the store and found my stone that I wanted. I took my children back the next day.

it looks really cool, but literally every single time i've gone by they've been closed without…read moreexplanation :/

Sanctuary Home is a really cool store located inside the Sanctuary in Kiawah. They have a lot…read moreawesome items to make your home look like Kiawah and the Sanctuary which is a personal goal of mine. There are many good items for gifts and they also have drinks and snacks. The staff is friendly and helpful in making sure that you find exactly the item you are looking for. They are always adding new items too. This is an awesome store that is well worth a visit.

Our favorite place to stroll around on cold winter and hot summer days. Great food, views and…read moreshopping

This was the start of our day out on Kiawah Island. There's…read morea small, pet-friendly square where we took a stroll to explore the area. While the space is modest in size, it's absolutely beautiful and perfect for a relaxing walk on a nice day. Since it was around 85 degrees, we put Luna's dog shoes on for the walk. We highly recommend using dog shoes on hot days-they protect your pup's paws from hot pavement, sharp objects, and even things like bees (Luna was stung once, so we ve learned!). It can take some time for dogs to adjust to wearing shoes, so be patient. Use treats and positive reinforcement when they ignore the shoes, even for a moment. It really helps make the experience more comfortable for them.

Lovely store, however; the owner became belligerent when asked to explain a 60% increase from a…read morewritten estimate to the original invoice. Extremely unpleasant experience.

SUPER UNWELCOMING!…read more Not the first time I have been in, but it will absolutely be the last. Most unwelcoming staff I have run across in a long long time. Barely a welcome or acknowledgement you are in the store. Do not expect a "may I help you". I have made purchases (one large) from them in the past (very friendly when they realized I was going to make a purchase) , but will certainly go elsewhere now. I thought maybe the stress of the move to Freshfields was the issue the first couple of times I was in, but I see now the "I can't be bothered" attitude is the order of the day. They have a beautiful selection of home decor and a rather captive audience on the island, so I suppose the combination has worked in the past. I will go where my business is appreciated and it is clearly not here.

While we have not used their services, we popped in and met the owners one morning, and picked up…read moretwo wine bottle displays they had in the window. The owners have a great storefront, and are using reclaimed wood for home decor. If we lived closer I would consider using their expertise to beautify my place.

The owners are charming and knowledgeable and I love the space! Best place to find gorgeous…read morereclaimed pieces for your home!

I won a holiday giveaway to this beautiful plant nursery and boy did I hit the jackpot. Brownswood…read moreNursery is a gem of a place. They are this beautiful oasis of indoor and outdoor plants. I was greeted by their friendly staff who allowed me to tour their HUGE greenhouse that just left me in Aww! I spent time looking at every plant they offered and it was such a relaxing spot. I didn't want to leave and had to talk myself out of making a purchase. I came strictly for planters, but man it was hard to resist. They have a cute little store with unique planters and other planting needs and trinkets. Brownswood is also a landscaping company and can supply you with everything to make your lawn beautiful. Everything about this place is a plant lover's dream and for anyone looking to spruce up their property should definitely check them out. Very reasonable prices, great customer service, and a knowledgeable staff to help you beautify your place indoors and out.

I visited Brownswood Nursery for the first time and purchased several varieties of border shrubs in…read morethe spring and planted them in my well-amended garden bed. Despite proper sun and watering, withing several weeks one shrub started to turn brown. I brought it to the nursery when 3/4 of the bush was dead. I requested a replacement and was advised that I had over-watered the plant and it had develeped a fungus. I was further advised that they would offer a ONE-TIME REPLACEMENT, AT 50% OF THE COST! This did not sit well with me but I needed another bush, so I reluctantly paid the additional cost and purchased fungal spray to have on hand. Within the next couple of weeks, another shrub as well as the replacement shrub started to turn brown. I administered the fungicide accordingly, but the plants did not respond and died. Upon calling the nursery and advising them of the situation, I was told this time that the shrubs had been UNDER-WATERED and that they only offered a ONE-TIME REPLACEMENT. I have purchased many plants and shrubs over the years from other nurseries as well as at Home Depot, Lowes, and Costco, and have never experienced this deplorable level of customer service. If there is a problem, this nursery expects one to call with any issues so that they can give you the run around and BLAME YOU for the plants failure! I learned that Brownswood Nursery does not stand behind the quality of their merchandise. NEVER AGAIN!!

Beautiful merchandise. Unique! Friendly, a little pricey but I love going in the store. Flowers are…read moregorgeous.

It's always a pleasure to work with this beautiful boutique. Their space is not only inviting and…read morethoughtfully designed, but they also carry an incredible selection of brands that reflect both elegance and individuality. What truly sets them apart is their team. Professional, passionate, and genuinely lovely to collaborate with -- they embody the spirit of the brands they represent and always create an inspiring experience for their clients. We're proud to partner with such a dedicated and stylish boutique. -- The FashionLAB Team

Our stay at the Penthouse at Windswept was lovely. Our accommodations were just as you see in the…read morephotos on the Kiawah Island Getaway website. It was a sisters trip and one much needed . We were welcomed by soft music and beautiful flowers welcoming us. There was everything we needed in the unit for our weekend. The accommodations were updated and very tasteful. If we could say one thing about the Villa it was the upstairs beds were too soft. If you need a firm mattress sleep downstairs in the room with the twins . Our overall stay was wonderful. It was when I went to book again that we had an unpleasant surprise. Jeanette (the owner) told me we did not follow the check out instructions to take out garbage . She stated the head of her her cleaning crew said garbage was left in the Villa and then check out instructions were not followed. I was shocked! There had to be a mix up with which Villa the cleaning crew was talking about, because I personally took all the garbage out to the parking lot garbage bin located in the center of the parking lot in an enclosure. There were 6 of us ladies ranged in the ages of 49-58. We left that place as we found it and the list was followed. Well, due to this accusation I was very insulted. Jeanette insisted she was right. I canceled my current reservation as I was so taken aback and a bit shaken. I have never had this happen to me in all the years I have rented homes and villas. Then after a week or so I decided it was too petty and the other set of women I was planning a trip with wanted to stay at Ocean Blue. So I put in the reservation and deposit. I very quickly received an email from Jeanette telling me they would not be honoring my reservation and no longer would be allowing me to rent from them. I couldn't believe what happened... This was the most unbelievable experience. After all the years of sending people to Kiawah Island Getaways and referring them they treat me as if I am some dirty rat. Sad experience... and probably due to a mix up with which Villa the cleaners were really talking about. However, that is far from how you handle yourself in business and customer service.

Our stay itself at The Shade in 2021 was wonderful. We appreciated the fresh flowers & warm music…read moreupon arrival, property cleanliness, tasteful decor, well-stocked kitchen & attention to detail. The 3 minute walk to the beach was shaded and pretty. We read through the helpful robust welcome binder thoroughly. Specifically, check out instructions were detailed, and we felt encouraged knowing this is part of what keeps the property a great place to stay. It was when my husband went to book the following year and to our surprise, the female co-owner advised that they cancelled our reservation. Disappointed, we called for an explanation, and she told us it was noted by housekeepers that the property was "difficult to clean with a lot of garbage left behind" after our stay. We responded asking for specifics, could this be a mistake, perhaps a mix up with another unit - as we took such diligent care to honor the property throughout, follow instructions, and to leave The Shade better than we found it. We swept, vacuumed, wiped down every surface and are 100% confident there was zero garbage left behind. Jeanette was curt, rude and would give no further explanation. She then deferred by offering to "allow" us to stay in one of their lower-end properties which she thought would be a better fit. This was insulting and we opted to take our business elsewhere. Interacting with her felt unsettling. A red flag and poor business acumen. There was another poster on this string who described a very similar experience arguing with the same property manager who told her that check out instructions for garbage were not followed. Reading that provided some solidarity after the bizarre interaction my husband and I had. Perhaps it is a pattern with this property manager. Posting here in case anyone else views this and experiences the same. There is not much competition on the island, but I would recommend booking with one of the other agents on beautiful Kiawah Island.