Experience the freedom and flexibility of remote work while immersed in the lap of luxury on Kiawah Island, an enchanting barrier island nestled along the South Carolina coastline. On Kiawah Island, you can happily bid farewell to the confines of a traditional office and embrace a world where your workspace boasts breathtaking views and knows no bounds!
Balance your workday exploring the island’s unique natural landscapes abounding in scenic trails for bike rides, waterways and marshlands teeming with dolphins and wildlife, and miles of breathtaking beaches beckoning you to relax and unwind. Beyond the natural beauty, Kiawah Island is home to world-class resort amenities to indulge in championship golf, tennis and pickleball playoffs, sparkling pools, rejuvenating spas, and delectable Lowcountry cuisine, without having to cook. Working from paradise is possible on Kiawah Island!
Here are our favorite “remote workspaces” to combine work and play for a working vacation in paradise on Kiawah Island.
1. Poolside!
At Kiawah Exclusives, we’ve curated a collection of coastal vacation rentals that set the tone for the ultimate balance of work and play. Whether your vacay work vibe calls for a luxury oceanfront villa, an elegant home on the golf course, or a cozy family cottage nestled in the live oaks near the kids’ activities at Night Heron Park, you’ll find it HERE on Kiawah Island!
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East Beach Village
West Beach Village
Vanderhorst Plantation
2. Coworking at Kiawah Island’s World-Famous Golf Courses
Kiawah Island is renowned for its world-class golf courses, designed by the world’s best golf architects and hosting some of the most prestigious golfing events in the nation. Whether you’re networking or closing a deal while walking the fairways, ending a round of play with a refreshing 19th-hole cocktail and client call, or seeking a quiet shaded verandah with ocean views to tick off your to-do list, coworking at Kiawah Island’s world-famous golf courses offers the ultimate mix of work and pleasure.
The Ocean Course
Location: 1000 Ocean Course Dr, Kiawah Island
Phone: (843) 768-2121
Clubhouse Hours: Daily 7 AM to 7:30 PM
Ryder Cup Bar Hours: Daily 11 AM to 9 PM
Osprey Point Golf Course
Location: 700 Governors Dr, Kiawah Island
Phone: (843) 266-4640
Clubhouse Hours: Daily 7 AM to 6 PM
Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House Hours: Daily 11:30 AM to 9 PM
Turtle Point Clubhouse
Location: 1 Turtle Point Lane, Kiawah Island
Phone: (843) 266-4050
Clubhouse Hours: Daily 7 AM to 5:30 PM
Tomasso at Turtle Point Hours: Daily 11:30 AM to 9 PM
Cougar Point Clubhouse
Location: 12 Kiawah Beach Dr, Kiawah Island
Phone: (800) 576-1570
Clubhouse Hours: Daily 7 AM to 5:30 PM
The Players’ Pub Hours: Daily 11:30 AM to 9 PM
3. THE SANCTUARY AT KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT
Location: 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive
Phone: (800) 654-2924
Hours: Daily 6:30 AM to 9 PM
Nestled oceanfront in the heart of East Beach Village, The Sanctuary Hotel offers a serene setting to work remotely. If you’re an early riser, the tranquil terrace at the Jasmine Porch opens at 6:30 AM to get a productive head start on your day with a buffet breakfast or the best shrimp and grits on the island!
4. The Nest Market | Cafe
Location: Kiawah Island Parkway, Kiawah Island
Phone: (843) 768-2775
Hours: Daily 7 AM to 9 PM
The Nest Market & Cafe in Night Heron Park is a popular remote workspace on Kiawah Island for locals and visiting guests. There’s limited seating inside but the expansive Lowcountry porch shaded by towering ancient live Oaks is perfect for ultimate productivity. Traveling with kids? There is no need to arrange a nanny on Kiawah Island! Night Heron Park is packed full of kid-friendly amenities and activities for little tots and teens with summer kids camps for ages 3 through 15 years, giving you free time to put in some productive hours while the kids discover, learn, and play outdoors.
5. Night Heron Grill & Bar
Location: Kiawah Island Parkway, Kiawah Island
Phone: (843) 768-2802
Seasonal Hours: Daily 11 AM to 8 PM
Prefer a casual poolside perch to work remotely? The Night Heron Grill & Bar is open in high season for you to work poolside with a tropical drink, while the kids play safely in the lifeguarded pools. Pack your noise-canceling headphones and glare screen for a poolside session or find a shaded table on the patio for a more productive setup.
6. The Station Deli
Location: Freshfields Village, 225 Freshfields Drive
Phone: (843) 768-4567
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 6:30 AM to 8 PM
Deli Hours:
Open Daily 6:30 AM to 3 PM
View Deli Menu HERE
Pet-Friendly Patio
If you’re keen to tick off your task list with the best breakfast on the island, get to The Station Deli early and snag a high-top table indoors or out on the patio! Situated at the entrance to Freshfields Village, and on the bike path from Kiawah Island for an early morning pedal, The Station Deli also offers awesome grab-and-go options if you’d prefer to pedal back to your quiet remote home office with a view!
7. The Village Market by Harris Teeter
Location: Freshfields Village, 515 Freshfields Dr
Phone: (843) 243-3276
Hours: Daily 6 AM to 11 PM
Pet-Friendly Patio
Need a Starbucks fix to start your day? Pedal past The Station Deli to The Village Market by Harris Teeter situated in the heart of Freshfields Village. Overlooking the Village Green, the square between Village Market & FortyEight Wine Bar has high-top tables and patio heaters to sip your Starbucks and set up your laptop while the family stocks up on vacation supplies.
8. Java Java
Location: Freshfields Village, 375 Gardners Circle
Phone: (843) 243-0222
Hours: Daily 7 AM to 3 PM
Pet-Friendly Patio
Java Java is the local hub of Freshfields Village – an independently owned coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch, and award-winning King Bean coffees from Charleston! There’s limited seating indoors and a sunny, spacious patio to balance work with leisure. While it’s not conducive to quiet client calls, it’s an excellent option for a few hours of remote work outside away from home.
9. Salty Dog Café
Location: Bohicket Marina Market, 1882 Andell Bluff Blvd, Johns Island, SC
Phone: (843) 952-7335
Hours: Daily 11 AM to 10 PM
Happy Hour: Daily 4 PM to 7 PM
Networking opportunities abound at the iconic Salty Dog Café at Bohicket Marina. This vibey waterfront spot has an open-air rooftop deck, a huge indoor dining area, a waterfront patio, and lawn seating with fire pits, all buzzing with freelancers, digital nomads, influencers, and professionals taking a break to live the laid-back Lowcountry lifestyle.
10. Post & Computer Center
Location: Freshfields Village, 130 Gardners Circle
Phone: (843) 768-2626
Hours:
Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM
Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM
Closed on Sunday
Known locally as “The Freshfields Post Office”, the Post & Computer Center at Freshfields Village offers all the services of a US Post Office including, full-service packaging and shipping by FedEx and UPS, printing services, sales of computers and electronic accessories, and IT services and computer support for both PC and MAC. Call or email their computer guys for technical support – they’ll even come to your Kiawah Exclusives vacation rental if needed!
Computer Support | Monday – Friday 10 AM to 5 PM
Chad Droze
Phone: (843) 530-39989
Email: chad@compu-exerts.com
Mark Watson
Phone: (843) 810-1621
Email: mark@compu-experts.com
Questions about Kiawah Island? Browse our exclusive collection of Kiawah Island vacation rentals, explore the best of Kiawah Island in our Exclusives Guide, get travel tips from our Vacation Blog, or call our team of expert vacation planners at (843) 768-0273 to customize your stay.
VACATION HOMES & VILLAS
Wherever you choose to stay on Kiawah Island, you’re likely to find a kayaking spot a short walk or drive away. Our exclusive collection of 110+ vacation rentals include luxury homes near the ponds in Vanderhorst, private cottages on the Kiawah River, and lagoon front villas where you can have water access without leaving your home.