The Dunlin, Kiawah River

Journey just 20 miles from Charleston to Johns Island and the banks of the Kiawah River - the coastal home of The Dunlin, named after the beautiful local shorebird. A new destination retreat surrounded by miles of golden spartina grass, giant oak trees and shallow marsh flats. Cool breezes blow through cottage-inspired guest rooms and river-view cabanas overlooking vast expanses of marshland. Large furnished porches offer a peaceful oasis to hear the whistles of Carolina wren as you page through a good book and enjoy the simple pleasures of island life. The main lodge is the heart of the resort where you can rock in wicker chairs on the wraparound wooden porch or enjoy cocktails from a riverside pool cabana as the sun sets over the marsh savannahs. Check into one of our 72 guest rooms and suites to experience the charm of Southern living. With stylish and whimsical interiors by acclaimed designer Amanda Lindroth, The Dunlin welcomes with a peaceful feel and a cottage-inspired aesthetic, featuring white-washed rooms and honey oak floors with mint green accents and textural linen fabrics.

This here is a peaceful ife, marked by conversation with extended family and friends, farm-fresh Southern cooking, and the whistles of Carolina wren in the distance. Welcome.