Beach Gear Credit

Akers Ellis has partnered with VayKLife (formerly VayKGear), a beach gear delivery service provider, to offer beach gear rentals to our guests!

Guests with reservations of 3 to 21 nights at participating Akers Ellis properties will receive a credit towards beach gear rentals during your stay!* The credit amount varies per property type and can be found within eligible properties’ descriptions. You may use your credit for bicycles, chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, boogie boards, and more - the choice is yours!

Once you’ve made your reservation at one of our participating Kiawah Island vacation rental properties, watch for an email from VayKLife to make your gear selection via the Akers Ellis customized beach gear website. If you reach the credit limit, you can still add additional items priced at their exclusive, discounted rates. To keep your vacation stress-free, your gear will be delivered to your rental property on the day you arrive and will be picked up the day you depart.

PLEASE NOTE: From mid-spring to early fall, beach gear inventory - especially bicycles - are in high demand and may be limited. We recommend reserving your gear as early as possible.

*Credit is applicable to guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights only. There is no cash value if the credit is not used. Some properties do not participate in this program and will not have any reference to beach gear credit in their property descriptions.

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Akers Ellis guests enjoy and appreciate our partnership with VayKLife, including these past guests:

• Terrific service! Smooth as butter and they even follow up to make sure everything is as it should be.
• Hassle free and good communication.
• It was great to have the bikes delivered and ready for use - big time saver. Everthing else was delivered right to our door. The updates via text were very helpful.
• Gear was clean and right where they said it would be. Had issue with a seat on one of the bikes, fixed it immediately. Very positive experience.
• On time and had to text with a question and they got right back to me with the help we needed.
• Everything was perfect. Gear was there when we arrived and easy to leave in the same drop off spot.
• Showing up to our Kiawah home with 7 bikes and a beach trailer waiting was so helpful. We didn't have to waste any time transporting the gear, but could just get right down to the beach and begin the vacation joy! Having our names on the bikes made it especially helpful to find them when at the beach bike racks. Thank you.
• Bikes were delivered on time with proper notice being given.
• Loved having everything delivered and waiting for us. Best of all, I got everything with the credit that came with the rental.
• Loved the convenience of having bikes delivered. Bikes were in great condition.
• It was so nice to pull up to our rental house and have the bikes there ready to go.
• Good experience. Prompt delivery. Good equipment.
• Everything had been delivered before we checked in and was clean and in good condition. Thank you!
• My group of seven women stayed in Kiawah for a tennis program. We loved being able to stay at a beautiful house on the ocean and ride the bicycles from VayKLife to and from our tennis clinics twice each day. We also took advantage of the beach chairs that we rented from you to enjoy some down time on the beach.
• Loved not having to pack beach chairs--these from VayK were very nice. Also was able to order a cornhole game--very fun for the family.
• VayKLife was great! They were friendly, easy to work with, and very helpful!
• Very convenient delivery and pickup. Didn't interfere with the vacation at all.
• Good job as always.
• Great equipment....reliable and good quality.
• We liked all the equipment that we rented, and it was all delivered in good condition and on time. Thanks.
• We’ve rented before and always had a good experience!
• I liked having the items delivered before I arrived.
• It was awesome. The wagon was so easy to use in the beach. Bikes were a great hit.
• I love the $250 credit and delivery/pick up service.
• Having bikes on Kiawah is a must! My son said the favorite part of his vacation was his daily bike rides to different places of the island. We loved the fact that the bikes were at our rental when we arrived and the ease of pickup. I liked the fact that our rental came with the beach gear credit.
• Excellent service! Will rent again!
• Awesome service.
• Items were already at the house when we arrived... great service.
• Great value add.
• VayKLife was easy to work with and they delivered exactly as arranged. They were quick to respond to an inquiry after our arrival and were very courteous.
• VayKGear was wonderful. I was able to change my original order. The customer service person was courteous and helpful.
• It is so nice not to have to bring bikes for the family to use and the use of the beach cart makes it easy to get gear to the beach.
• Would definitely rent from again. Made the trip so easy!
• This is the first time that we rented a wagon, and it was super helpful getting things to beach.
• Thank you for bringing back the trailer that can be hooked to a bike!
• We loved the ease of renting beach gear and bikes with Akers Ellis. It was so convenient to arrive and already have bikes and beach chairs at our place. The communication was also great in terms of when and where to leave our gear when we left.
• Great quality bikes that are maintained in excellent condition.
• Very easy and convenient to select the beach gear/equipment from the website. Excellent communication from VayKLife.
• Equipment was delivered before check in which meant we could use that night.
• Very easy to deal with. Helped with issues we had with tow hitch.
• Bikes were in really good shape. That makes a huge difference. Liked the higher handlebars.
• The bikes we rented were fun and great for exploring the island and its many paths.
• It was a very easy process renting the equipment. The items were delivered before our arrival so they were ready to use. We loved having the bikes to ride around the bike trails.
• Delivered earlier than expected! Really nice bikes!
• The bikes were easy to use and in great shape. It made our vacation more enjoyable for my family.
• The best feeling of showing up to your vacation and everything is clean and ready for you!
• We loved having a variety of beach gear at our rental ready to use. We weren't sure what we would like to use, so we rented a variety of items to use. It was so nice!
• We rented the bikes. Definitely an item we enjoyed on our vacation!
• It was great having our bikes there when we arrived!
• The process was flawless!
• Great experience using VayKLife. The bikes were on site when we arrived making it very easy to jump on and go. Pick up was also easy by just leaving them where we got them. Will use again. Thank you.
• Great customer service!
• Since we were flying to our destination the VayKLife beach delivery gear service is so convenient and made our vacation much more enjoyable.
• Bikes were in great shape and delivered on time!
• It is so very convenient to have beach gear delivered and in such good condition.
• Great experience with our gear. Made our trip super convenient. Great service!
• Loved it. Very convenient and easy to use.
• Easy ordering of gear and one less thing to pack. Quality equipment with no issues.
• Having the chairs and umbrellas set up everyday was extremely helpful.
• It was very convenient to have bikes readily available upon arrival.
• Didn’t get to use it all but what we used we enjoyed.
• Great service and product!
• Everything went smoothly.
• We had a group of 12 and it was a real savings to have the credit. We had issues with 2 bikes and their response was very prompt in bringing us new bikes.
• The rental process was easy and the customer service/attention was wonderful. Thank you!
• Best year yet! All equipment was serviced and fairly new, thanks.
• Bikes dropped off on time and with baskets as ordered. No issues.
• We love renting bikes, it really adds to our vacation. It’s something our family loves doing all together.
• We rented some bikes, carts, and a beach umbrella. It was so nice to have these items available and not have to bring them with us! Delivery was super convenient and on time. We will definitely rent more beach gear on future visits. Thank you!
• All gear delivered on time and was at the home prior to arrival. Enjoyed the use of the all the rented gear that saved us from having to bring our own. A great experience and definitely would use again.
• All the bikes/chairs/umbrella was there when we arrived and it was very easy to order all equipment.
• Smooth as silk. Thank you.
• I am very glad that you bought back the beach carts this year!
• It was fairly easy to use and products were delivered before I arrived. The bikes were in good working order.
• We are always thankful to not have to bring our own bikes. We love biking the island and love using your service.
• Loved the bicycles! They were all in good condition and fun to ride. The bicycle carts were a life saver. They made it so easy to take all our gear to the beach.
• Easy process and great gear - definitely made a difference in our stay!
• All items were delivered ahead of schedule and in great condition. It’s so nice to have these items at the rental rather than hailing them across several states. Thank you!
• Our experience was great, not having to worry about picking up the bikes because they were delivered made for a smooth start to our vacation!
• It was very convenient to have beach chairs, umbrella, and bike delivered. We will definitely use this service again in the future.
• Family biking could not happen without the bikes! Bikes were all in good condition and allowed us to jump on anytime. The wagon is just the right size to carry all our beach gear for our on the beach days. Many thanks.
• We ordered bikes through VayKLife. They were there when we arrived and were exactly what we ordered.
• Loved the wagon!
• This is a great service. Communication was excellent. Bikes were in good condition. Made our Kiawah experience even better!
• The process for ordering and receiving our gear was easy and worry-free. The bikes were well-maintained. Next year we plan to rent from VayKGear again.
• VayK Life could not have been easier. I was a little unsure how we would be able to locate our chairs and umbrella. I asked where we were staying and was told "we will find you" - sounds a little unlikely to me. However, much to my delight they did. Every day our chairs and umbrella were set up with a reserved for us sign attached. We felt like we were always missing something when we went to beach carrying just our beach bag and an insulated bag. An absolute pleasure!
• So easy and efficient! We used the rental materials everyday!
• Excellent service. One of our bikes needed air and it was very expeditiously taken care of!
• It was so nice to have our bikes ready and waiting for us as we arrived at our rental property. All of the bikes were in good condition and made our stay at Kiawah even more enjoyable.
• We have the utmost trust and confidence in VayK! Always on time and up to our expectations.
• I thought changing our order would be a hassle but you made it simple by being so responsive- thank you!
• We love the convenience and ease with renting our bikes from VayKLife.
• Thank you for your quick response when there was an issue with one of our bikes.
• It was extremely helpful to have beach essentials delivered for our stay.
• Our granddaughters enjoyed the kayak!
• Customer service was great. Liked having our name on bikes to avoid taking wrong bike from beach rack.
• Very convenient service! Quality beach gear was at the condo before we arrived. When we had a question, customer service got back to us immediately.
• Love this company and service. Always prompt. So glad they got the cart back that attaches to the bike because last year I used this company plus another that had that style of cart. Love all the rental options too.
• Very amazing service! On time with a great product! I don’t understand why anyone would ever bring their own bike from home.
• We loved the convenience of having bikes delivered right to our rental. We would not be able to bring our own bikes so this enhances our enjoyment of our Kiawah vacation!
• Chairs and cart very helpful. We would come to rent in Kiawah with or without this program, but it allows us to pack lighter!
• Equipment was delivered on time and in good condition.
• We had a tire issue with one of the bikes before we even rode it and VayKLife was super fast at coming out to exchange it with another bike. We didn’t even miss any riding time!
• VayKLife was a perfect experience. We got what we wanted, when we wanted it. All was in perfect working condition. It made our stay even better!
• It was so nice to be able to reserve our beach gear online and then have it waiting for us when we arrived. Great bikes and wonderful beach chairs! Thank you VayKLife!
• We rented bikes. They were great. Nice looking, and more importantly, in great condition. Many thanks.
• Excellent Service
• Thank you for offering beach carts that attach to the bikes again this year!
• Excellent service. Good quality products and very convenient.
• Very easy process... our bikes were waiting on us when we arrived. We just left them where they were delivered for pickup.
• Outstanding, one of the delivery staff members was in the area after delivery and was kind to add more air to the tires.
• Biking on the beach and trails of Kiawah is definitely one of our favorite things about our visits to the island. VayK bike rentals makes it so incredibly easy to enjoy every minute! Everything was clean and delivered when I arrived.
• The bikes were delivered on time and they added a lot of great times to our trip. The process was quick and easy to reserve with great communication along the way.
• Bikes were nice to have and very easy delivery process.
• Renting from VayKLife was super easy and convenient - all of the items had already been dropped off when we arrived! And all we had to do was leave it in the same place when we checked out. The gear was in great shape.
• Bicycling around the island was a great experience.
• Fantastic experience. Great customer service. Would recommend to everyone.
• Everything was in good condition and helpful for us to enjoy a vacation. So nice to not lug our own bikes and chairs down on the trip.
• Ease of use is appreciated!
• We were very happy with the gear and the process.
• Quality beach gear and the convenience of having it onsite when we arrived made our trip more enjoyable. The ordering process was very organized and simple. Thanks.
• Wonderful experience. Excellent service.
• Very satisfied with the entire experience. Thanks.
• First time user and I only ordered a bicycle but it was delivered on time and the bike was in excellent condition. VayKLife kept me informed throughout the process. Will use again.
• The beach gear was in good shape and easy to use.
• Good equipment
• Equipment was in good shape and my questions were answered promptly. Thank you!
• The bicycle we received was in good condition. Next time we will use the bike basket as one of our options!
• The bikes were in excellent condition and drop off/pick up made it so easy for all of us. Thanks!
• When we arrived at the condo, our beach chairs and umbrella were there. Super convenient, this service added time and convenience to our getaway so we could just relax and enjoy.
• The bikes were great!
• Was a great experience and very enjoyable. The bikes were just the right type and easy to use.
• Great service! Allowed us more room in our vehicles.
• It was great to have the bikes delivered before we arrived. Not having to plan time to rent and return meant we rode the bikes more often and enjoyed the beautiful island scenery.
• Ordering beach gear was very convenient. Have used y'all every time I stay at Kiawah!
• The beach gear service was a game changer for my group. We were driving 5-hours for the trip and not needing to pack beach gear was extremely helpful and space saving.
• The bikes were in excellent condition and riding them on the island was a highlight of our vacation.
• Easy process
• Super easy and convenient, dropped off and picked up, scheduled ahead of time
• Very responsive. When we were not able to find several items, I emailed VayKLife and received a very prompt and helpful reply.
• Bike riding on the beach was awesome!
• Worry free process.
• Absolutely loved my beach rental experience! The beach cruiser was in pristine condition, and the trailer made transporting all our gear a breeze. The freedom to explore with ease was unbeatable. Will definitely be renting again for our next beach adventure!
• Loved our bikes from VayKGear! It's a great way to get around the island and to the beach.
• The beach gear was delivered on time and in excellent condition.
• Excellent program for renters.
• Having the beach gear makes our trip more enjoyable because it allows us to explore the island more freely. Everything is always in very good shape.
• You had an awesome ice chest!
• VaykLife was great, will use again.
• Bikes were very good quality and in great shape.
• Thanks for bringing the items to us!
• It was a great experience and very helpful. Thank you!
• VayKLife was very responsive and generous when we needed help initially with some of the items in our delivery.
• I really enjoy that I do not have to pack beach chairs and a wagon when coming to the island. It saves a lot of room in my vehicle when we drive and isn't possible if we fly! Thanks for having these options.
• Items delivered to the property before we arrived. Having bikes made our trip fabulous! So much fun for the teenagers to be able to do their own thing.
• A great service and extremely convenient!
• Adding the bike + cart back to the program was a good move. Very helpful in getting gear to the beach.
• Bikes were in great shape, lock was easy to use, and the baskets were a must for those little jaunts to the store! Thank you!
• Excellent product - excellent service!
• Great service. We go to Kiawah to bike ride on the beach, so it's our favorite part of the trip.
• It was a wonderful addition and convenience for my family and I to use.
• Love having the beach gear as a perk of renting through Akers Ellis! I used to use a different booking service but this added value made me a repeat customer.
• Love, love, love you guys! I go with the rental company largely because I get the credit for the bikes. The bikes were there when we arrived. Beautiful!
• Nice to have the equipment ready for us before we arrived. Bikes are in great condition.
• Nice, simple bike, tires inflated; wonderful ride on the beach.
• Seamless process. Happy to not worry about bringing or renting gear.
• The bikes and beach chairs were great!
• The bikes were fabulous! Everything was great and we’ve rented from you before and we’ll do it again :-)
• The bikes and the beach chairs were fantastic.
• The communication was great and the gear was in excellent condition.
• These were the best bikes we ever rented while at Kiawah. They seemed new and they were by far the best we ever had in our many times of renting bikes. They were comfortable, clean, quiet, smooth - awesome!
• Love that the trailers are attached to the bike.
• We arrived…our beach chairs, umbrella, and bikes were waiting for us, all in excellent condition!
• Wonderful experience! We had an issue with our bike baskets being stolen and VayK was conveniently available by text and immediately responded to the issue by coming out and replacing our baskets, no questions asked! I would recommend them to anyone traveling to Kiawah, as we have used other companies and have had some issues.
• We enjoyed the bikes and cooler immensely. Kiawah is a beautiful place to ride!
• Courteous, prompt communication via text messaging was convenient and reliable!
• We were thankful to have the bikes delivered to our condo. We used them daily to get around the island-to the beach, for exercise and to dinner. One of our bikes had an issue with the pedal, but a text to VayKGear prompted a quick visit to have it fixed and we were back on the bikes in no time! Thank you!
• The items we rented were perfect for our vacation. Delivery was right on time. Thank you so much for the great service!
• The bikes were clean, ready to use and comfortable for all sizes of our family, from 5'5" to 6'2" - we rode for miles and miles on the beach, so the bikes were a treat and so much fun! The beach chairs and umbrella were great for the beach - easy to set up and transport.
• It was so convenient for them to deliver and pick up. All the items were in excellent condition.
• VayKGear was super easy to order the items we needed for a large group at the beach. They were good quality items and were waiting for us when we arrived at our rental. Highly recommend.
• Solid, safe bikes. Super easy delivery and pickup and excellent communication.
• My grandbabies had the best time riding their bikes - so happy you have the small ones.
• We liked having the beach credit included in our rental. It was convenient and the process was simple.
• Was a nice perk to have VayKGear with the house rental! I would order differently next time but definitely pleased with the service!
• The beach gear was great. Saved a lot of space not having to bring our own.
• The bicycles that my family rented were delivered on time and in great shape. Perfect!
• Highly recommend VayKGear - on time with delivery and getting us what we ordered! Thank you.
• Loved having it included in condo rental and delivered to our door! All in great shape and clean and new!
• We've rented bikes at Kiawah for many years. This makes it easier. We rent the best house for our needs from whoever lists it. We prefer Akers Ellis partially due to this program.
• Delivered on time and was easy to change my order when I needed to. Delivery and pick up were effortless.
• We rented chairs, an umbrella, and a cart. These were all excellent quality and met our needs.
• Loved the bikes! Biking around the island, to/from, and on the beach was the highlight of our little getaway!
• So very convenient to have the bikes delivered and waiting for us upon arrival! Riding bikes is a big part of our week's enjoyment - thank you! It truly was just one less thing to worry about!
• VayKGear was helpful in placing the order and details were well explained and confirmed in writing. They just make it so easy and convenient! And they communicate very nicely before and shortly after delivery. Great service!
• Great experience renting bikes and beach chairs from VayKGear. All items were in excellent condition. Everything was delivered on time and waiting for us when we arrived at our rental.
• The bikes were an asset to our beach vacation. And the ease of delivery and pickup made it easy for us to get right to our vacation activities.
• This was an easy process from start to finish. VayKGear communicated extremely well with us. The equipment was delivered promptly and was clean and in great condition. Made our treks to the beach very easy and enjoyable. Thanks VayKGear! We will definitely use your service again.
• One reason I consistently book with Akers Ellis.
• The VayKGear credit that came with our rental was a definite selling point. It was super convenient to reserve our gear. It was there waiting for us when we arrived at check-in. Great experience. Loved the beach chairs and bikes were in good condition!
• We chose a package with 4 bikes and a paddleboard. It was so nice to have the items delivered to us, and we didn't have to bring our own. All of the bikes were used every day, multiple times, and the paddleboard was lots of fun to try.
• The condition of all the items was very nice! Pleasantly surprised that the beach chairs were almost brand new! The bikes were a lot of fun, too!
• The ease of delivery/pickup was outstanding! The screw-in umbrella and table were new finds for us and we are ordering our own for future use. The chairs were great and bikes were easy to ride/store even though we only rode them once.
• The bikes were really nice. Nicer than many other rental companies I've used on Kiawah.
• We very much enjoyed using the bikes and beach chairs during our stay.
• Everything arrived prior to our arrival. We rented Bikes and Corn Hole all was in great shape and ready to use. Enjoyed miles and miles of biking on the beach and evening Corn Hole on the Greens!
• Our bicycles were delivered before we even arrived and were top quality. We were very pleased with the quality of service and the items we used.
• We were very happy with our beach gear and especially glad not to have to haul our stuff out there. They were very responsive when we had questions. Two thumbs up!
• One bike had a warped rear wheel and some tires needed more air. The staff reacted quickly and took care of everything. We met staff on our last day and they were super friendly and caring people! Reward them for their fine work.
• The bikes were great and there when we arrived! Bikes on Kiawah are a must!
• Our gear was great, clean, and on time. The beach cart made getting everything back and forth a breeze!
• Customer service was outstanding.
• Bikes were in great shape and the ordering and delivery process is easy and convenient.
• I appreciate this service. It's a great option for guests who are flying into Charleston.
• Our VayKGear was delivered as promised and all components were in great condition. We have used this service several times and have not yet been disappointed.
• The selection, delivery, and pickup of beach gear items were very convenient.
• VayKGear always delivers on time and is very efficient in notifying instructions for using the gear.
• Very responsive. We had a bike that needed to be replaced and was done very efficiently, causing us no delay.
• We loved having newer bikes and appreciate the convenience of this service! Thank you!
• Added exactly what we needed to complete our stay. Thanks!
• Appreciated the extra service. One of the mornings a representative came around to place air in our bike tires and also obliged us with a last-minute gear request. Greatly appreciate it! Very flexible.
• Awesome experience! So easy to use and such an easy receive/return process.
• Customer service was very good when 2 of our bikes had to be replaced. You can't beat the convenience of the delivery/pickup.
• Delivery of beach gear was extremely convenient and on time.
• Easy to order and great convenience having it all delivered!
• Efficient. The order was there exactly as requested when we arrived. So much easier than us bringing our own bikes and chairs.
• Equipment was clean, well maintained (bicycle tires pumped up), questions answered promptly.
• Especially appreciated the quick replacement of the bike that went missing from the beach during our stay.
• First time rented gear for Kiawah visit. Really liked all the gear.
• Gear was great, loved it being ready on arrival. Was great to be able to get all that we needed at one place, i.e. bikes, paddle board and corn hole boards.
• Good quality gear (bikes and beach chairs) and arrived on time. Good communcation - knew exactly what to expect. Took care of one small issue with a bike in a very timely manner.
• Great service, everything as expected. Would definitely use again.
• Gear was in good condition and delivered in time to use the day of arrival.
• Having beach chairs and an umbrella delivered was very helpful, as it allowed us to have our setup on the beach from sun up to sun down. While we could have rented chairs and umbrellas right on the beach, the hours were more limited (e.g. 8:20-4:30). It was nice to have our own.
• Great experience. We had one issue, likely not their fault, but they responded immediately and resolved it without hesitation.
• All worked out as indicated above. I will likely be back to Kiawah in October, and will use Akers Ellis and you again. Thank you. I thought it was a great added benefit to the reservation. Overall, experience was exactly as advertised. Excellent communication and service.
• Great service! All the beach gear we needed was at our door upon arrival. All in good working condition. Saved us valuable space in the car not having to bring our own gear with us. And the credit we received from Akers Ellis as part of their rental program was a great value!
• Quality and cleanliness of gear was a pleasant surprise. Some gear companies don’t have clean gear.
• Really liked the text communications of when it arrived and where to find it. Also the text reminder towards the end of the week reminding us to have it ready for pick up.
• The beach gear was delivered on time. We had to change properties at the last minute because the A/C was out on our original property and VayKGear moved the beach gear to our new property promptly.
• The quality and convenience of the beach gear enhanced the stress-free vibes of our vacation.
• There was a problem with one of the bikes, the bike was fixed within a couple hours. Great service!
• This was such a great service. We just grabbed a few things as it was our first time to Kiawah, but when we come back we know we would want to add on a few other items to make the trip even easier!
• VayKGear was part of a memorable experience for our family. The beach gear was high - quality. We absolutely had an amazing time riding our bikes on the East and West Beaches and touring amazing Kiawah Island. The umbrella and loungers were sturdy and provided the peace and tranquility that we hoped for while on the beach. We give VayKGear 5 stars!
• We always rented bikes when we come to Kiawah, so having a beach gear credit is like a reduction in the rent for us. Always a plus no matter where we stay.
• Super easy process. They delivered everything that we ordered and it was waiting for us when we arrived.
• We didn’t have much room in our car for packing, so having the $200 gear rental stipend was great.
• We enjoyed the bikes and delivery and pick up could not have been easier!
• We have rented with Akers Ellis three times. Each time we have used the Beach Gear Rental program, too. We loved the bikes! This year we added beach chairs to our list.
• Thank you so much for your reliable service and desire to make our visit as pleasant as possible! It was so appreciated!
• We have used this service for many years. Very convenient delivery. High-quality equipment. Never an issue.
• We love having our bikes waiting for us when we pull into our rental. Our boys take off on the bikes after we unload our luggage! It’s super convenient!
• The credit and on-time delivery were great. The quality of the beach chairs is very nice. Like the backpack feature.
• We love riding bikes! Thank you so much!
• We loved having the bikes and chairs to use during our trip. They were used a lot.
• All the beach gear was great! It was clean and all in working order and exactly what we ordered. Thank you!
• Appreciate that the gear received was in like new condition.
• Everything was as expected. We had a large group so the extra bikes were a plus!
• Everything was well done. The bikes were in excellent condition and easy to use - the chairs were also good. Thanks!
• Great bikes. Process of delivery and pick up worked well.
• Great feature to maximize enjoyment of the island.
• Great service and equipment. We appreciated the timely communications and reminders. Having the bikes to explore the island was a plus.
• Highly recommend VayKGear - on time with delivery and getting us what we ordered! Thank you.
• Loved the ease of it being delivered right to the house.
• Nice new equipment.
• No issues - excellent communication and service.
• On-time and accurate delivery helped make our trip seamless. No worries of finding something to rent or having to return it before leaving.
• Our gear was there before we checked in. It was in great shape and we enjoyed riding bikes on the beach.
• Professional and courteous. Loved the text communications to confirm everything was there and reminders at pick up, etc.
• Quality equipment, didn't have any issues with the chairs and bikes. Online ordering process and automated communication kept things on track and convenient.
• So easy, it was almost as if the bikes were part of the property rental. One of the bike seats kept falling down. I texted them and they replaced immediately.
• Super easy and convenient to rent. We spent an entire morning biking around the island and it was fun! We were a group of women celebrating 50th birthdays and we haven’t been on bikes in 40 years! Had an amazing time biking Kiawah!
• Thank you! Very convenient and we enjoyed the bikes.
• The Beach Gear Program does enhance our rental experience because it makes it very easy to get what we need for our visit. We appreciated the excellent customer service.
• The bicycles that my family rented were delivered on time and in great shape. Perfect!
• The bikes and chairs were in excellent, nearly new condition! When I forgot the bike lock code, they were so quick to respond and help! Excellent customer service!
• The bikes were clean, ready to use, and comfortable for all sizes of our family, from 5'5" to 6'2".We rode for miles and miles on the beach, so the bikes were a treat and so much fun! The beach chairs and umbrella were great for the beach, easy to set up and transport.
• The bikes, skim boards, and beach chairs were an incredible addition to our vacation! In my opinion, biking is the best way to get around the island!
• The VayKGear credit that came with our rental was a definite selling point. It was super convenient to reserve our gear. It was there waiting for us when we arrived at check-in. The website and selection process was so easy! I had one question and my email was answered promptly. Would definitely use again.
• They made renting gear effortless!
• This was our second time using VayKGear for bike rentals. The bikes were either new or in such great condition, they could have been new. Great service and gear. We would rent from VayKGear again.
• Very easy to use and nice to have the bikes delivered and ready at the property when we arrived!
• It was a nice feature of a beautiful place to stay. It was very convenient and the gear was great!
• We enjoyed having the bikes with our cottage! We were able to explore many areas of the island. It made for healthy family outings!!!
• We had to leave a day early and because of "Kiawah Rules" the gear wasn't left out the night before and forgot the next morning. I appreciate the gear being picked up from the storage area. We loved having chairs and other beach gear delivered to us. The chairs were lightweight and comfortable, and it freed up a lot of space in our car to leave our chairs and umbrella at home. We’ll definitely rent our beach gear from VayK in the future.
• We very much enjoyed using the bikes and beach chairs during our stay.
• Wow, what an amazing experience!!! We were texted that the bikes were at the house before we got there! It couldn’t have been easier! We loved having the bikes for the week and not having to drag ours down. Will 100% do it again!
• If every company took customer service as seriously as VayKGear, they wouldn't need complaint departments. I had multiple questions with several reservations this year (not due to VayKGear issues, just mine) and they were quick to respond and went above and beyond with everything!
• VayKGear rocks at providing a wide variety of beach gear AND provides an efficient delivery and pick-up service! A 5-Star experience!
• The convenience was top notch. The gear was in great shape. We liked that you'll think of things that we didn't think we needed.
• I love that our reservation came with a credit to use on your gear. It made renting bicycles so much easier... can't wait until next year!
• Everything arrived in great shape. Very clean. It's a very valued perk to our rental.
• VayKGear’s communications were prompt and informative. Great customer service. Very helpful staff.
• So much fun having bikes to ride to the beach and to explore the island. So convenient to have them delivered right to the house.
• The program was seamless. It was so nice to have everything there when you get to your rental.
• The beach gear is a lovely bonus! It’s convenient and in good condition. Makes traveling so much easier!
• Such a treat arriving and seeing a fleet of bikes by the driveway.
• We were very pleased with the service received by VayKGear. Our items were waiting for us upon arrival and were picked up while we packed our car on the day of departure. Items were clean and in great condition. We would definitely use VayKGear again.
• We were very pleased with the quality of the items and the convenience of having everything dropped off and picked up at the time specified. The ease of reserving them was incredibly easy.
• The whole process of reserving, using the gear, and returning it could not be easier or more accommodating.
• Having a beach gear credit was awesome! We loved having bikes to ride around the island.
• Loved having the gear ready for us when we pulled up to our rental on Surfsong!!!
• We had a perfect experience. The equipment was at our rental home when we arrived. It was clean and in great condition.
• I will definitely plan to use the gear again! It was convenient and the chairs and umbrella worked for what we needed.
• Easy to use and made our stay so much fun!
• Excellent service - delivered before we got there, labeled with our last name, and very easy to work with!
• Excellent service and equipment. We will definitely use the program again!
• Great experience. All I did was sign up for what I wanted and it was waiting for me when we arrived.
• We love this program. We rent bikes every year. The bike cart is especially convenient to haul all the beach gear around.
• VayKGear was extremely convenient and an added bonus to our stay. The kids loved the boogie boards and the entire extended family was able to use the bikes to explore the island.
• The chairs and boogie boards were high quality. Customers can trust VayKGear to be delivered on time.
• It was great! When we contacted VayKGear, the person was very helpful. We were thankful to speak with an actual person.
• It was painless to rent the beach gear and it was waiting for us when we arrived at our unit. The website also made it very easy to select the gear that we wanted and when we wanted it. We will definitely look to rent from you again the next time we visit Kiawah.
• The bikes were in great condition!
• Extremely easy process and the delivery made it so convenient!
• We always rent beach gear from you guys every year and it enhances our stay. We enjoy riding bikes on all the trails.
• VayKGear is a great program!
• Loved having the bikes there and available - we ride every day. Part of the Kiawah charm and experience is being able to bike around the island.
• We had a problem with one of the bikes and they swapped it out with a new one right away. Nice! :)
• The quality of the items was great!
• Very nice gear, easy process, eliminates the headache of loading 5 bikes on bike racks. Great and timely responses to my questions.
• Every item was very nice and in great condition.
• Great service!
• The company was responsive and very helpful and professional.
• Excellent service. We had an issue with the chain on one of our bikes. I sent an email and within about 1 hour the delivery service came and exchanged the bike. Super impressed with the quick service.
• Amazing experience. Our equipment was there when we arrived so we could use them straight away and then we didn't have to worry about dropping off before we left. Great service!
• I highly recommend using VayKGear for rental of your beach gear. We rented bikes from them last week. They are extremely dependable and their beach gear is always in excellent condition!
• We have been coming to Kiawah since 1997. This was our first experience with VayKGear and was most definitely positive. The difference was in the quality of the bicycles. No flat tires, no seats that won't stay put, no bikes that are so rusted they should clearly have been replaced. Thank you! We will definitely take advantage of your service in the future!
• The beach rental credit included in our rental was an unexpected but greatly appreciated add on! The cart for the bike was a huge game changer for us, too!
• VayKGear delivered on time and our bikes were ready to use when we arrived. It was a simple and great process!
• Our experience with VayKGear was amazing! We reserved necessary items online weeks before our trip and arrived at our home for the week with our gear waiting on us! The bike cart made transporting items to the beach a breeze. Leaving the borrowed items when we checked out was so convenient! This made our rental experience so much better!!
• Very convenient, we have rented multiple times through VayKGear.
• We had a great customer service experience, including when we needed to change out one of our bikes. A VayK delivery driver going by our house stopped and helped immediately. She couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. Deeply impressed by this positive interaction.
• Using VayKGear was a great option for us, especially since we had to pack a full car and didn't have room for our beach buggy. The items we reserved were at the house when we checked in to the house. Great service!
• We had a very positive experience using VayKGear. Will definitely use them again.
• Great equipment and great service!
• Having a beach gear credit with VayKGear saves a lot of space when packing for a family vacation. Additionally, because we generally don't stay oceanfront, using bikes and backpack chairs makes the trip to and from the beach a breeze!
• It is so convenient to have the gear waiting for us upon arrival! I love that most of the cost is covered! The bike carts are a wonderful invention.
• The beach gear added value to the stay and was delivered on time. We had a lot of fun and got a lot of use out of the bikes.
• You can't beat the convenience! And, the added bonus of not having to transport bicycles.
• Bikes at Kiawah make our vacation more enjoyable and VayKGear makes that happen. Thank you!
• The communication from you guys was awesome! Very attentive to your customer!
• VayKGear made our beach days extra convenient and more fun!
• Great perk! We really appreciate the $300 credit! Perfect for our large group!
• All gear was in great shape...there on time...and exactly what we ordered. Much better than having to haul it all in the car.
• VayKGear does a great job with delivery and keeping us updated on things. This is the 3rd or maybe 4th time we used this company and have no complaints!
• Bikes were great and a wonderful addition to our vacation!
• We love biking at Kiawah and being able to rent the bikes as an added bonus through our condo rental was great. They were available to us from the time we got there until we left. No hassle! Thank you.
• Our adult bikes with locks, bike pull-cart, and boogie boards were at the house when we checked in. The cart came in very handy when biking to the beach! The boogie boards were lots of fun. The bikes rode well and the tires were all full. So glad that we had them throughout the week to ride to the beach or just to get out and ride the bike trails!
• Communication was A+ and timely. We had one flat tire and the response time was supersonic fast. Also love that bikes and gear were labeled with our name.
• We have used this for several trips to the beach and we are always happy with the bikes and service we get!
• Great experience from ordering to returning!
• On time and the gear was perfect!
• Great experience. Very easy and convenient. Response was very quick when we had questions.
• Bikes and wagon worked great. Will rent a bike wagon on all future trips to carry beach gear. Included bike locks were easy to use and worked well.
• The beach chairs and the bikes were in great shape and really added to the vacation. The pick up and delivery were wonderful!
• All equipment was delivered properly. Good selection of items to pick from. I appreciated the kayak availability and the cooler was key!!
• Very pleased with the service. When I had an issue, they promptly resolved it.
• Excellent service. It made our trip so much better since we didn’t have to bring bikes with us.
• So convenient for people who are not able to drive to the beach and bring their own gear!! And so easy to use!
• Super convenient and in great shape! Not some rusty old gear. Definitely glad we didn’t have to pack and bring our own stuff and cramp up the car.
• The VayKGear program was very helpful! I recommend booking early and take the worry away!
• Receiving beach gear and having it picked up is a wonderful perk that came with our rental. It saves time and energy from having to pack these items for long road trips.
• Good quality, very clean equipment. Delivered before our arrival. Would definitely recommend.
• We loved the ease of having our bikes and chairs without having to haul our own down.
• Very convenient. Loved the price.
• We love the service and appreciated being able to communicate via text, even after hours.
• Easy, efficient, good value.
• A great place to rent more things than just bikes.
• Gear was delivered on time and was in excellent shape.
• It was great having extra room in my car because we did not have to bring bikes, umbrellas or chairs!
• We love the service of having the beach chairs and bikes delivered to the house.
• This was so easy and perfect for our family! Thank you!
• The process was very easy. We have used this service for several years now.
• It was great not having to pack bikes and a cooler. The items were there upon arrival which was great. Everything was communicated very clearly and efficiently.
• I love VayKGear! It is such a nice perk and we will happily use it again!
• Staff was extremely helpful and professional.
• Loved having our gear on site when we arrived. The cart was the best, it made getting all of our supplies to the beach so easy.
• Excellent service with very nice bikes
• Having bikes ready to go when we arrive is an absolute must! We rode everywhere when on Kiawah!
• Very good service. Prompt delivery.
• It was easy & definitely nice not to bring all of our own gear!
• The process was super easy to reserve rentals online! Rentals were delivered right to our door! Chairs were comfy and umbrellas were easy to put up. Using our beach gear credit was a great addition to our vacations by not having to worry about bringing sand covered chairs on the 8 hour drive! Once you use rentals, you will never want to load all those items in the car again!
• Super convenient, good quality.
• Loved having the gear. Thanks so much for making it so convenient.
• We loved the rental bikes and this was the highlight of our stay.
• Very easy to order bikes! The bikes were at our residence when we arrived.
• We rented bikes for our stay -- they were delivered as promised and added so much to our time on Kiawah Island. Thank you!
• It was wonderful not having to transport our bikes. We enjoyed our bike rides on the beach so much!
• Akers Ellis VayKGear beach gear rental was so quick and easy! One less thing to worry about when you arrive on the island.
• The process was easy. The bikes and chairs were at the house when we arrived. All was good.
• Bike delivery process was very convenient. Dropped off and notified upon delivery. Right next to the condo. Very convenient pick up as well. Bikes were a great addition to our stay on Kiawah.
• They were very easy to work with and gear was waiting on us when we arrived.
• It was so easy and hassle free. Such a convenience to have the items delivered to our rental and picked up at the end of our vacation.
• Seamless process!
• It was easy to use and so nice to arrive at our condo and see the beach gear there.
• Excellent service!
• Delivered on-time. Clean and in good condition.
• Talk about responsive! We forgot our code and our email request was answered swiftly! Also, one of our bikes had a flat tire and it was repaired promptly. Thank you!
• So great to know we had everything we needed waiting on us!
• The bike trailer makes hauling stuff to the beach easy from anywhere on the island. Thus making all rentals an option, not just the rentals close to the beach.
• Delivered on time and so convenient we didn’t have to pack our own.
• The process was easy and we were very impressed to find the bikes at the rental when we arrived.
• The VayKGear (bikes and beach cart) were waiting for us when we arrived. We found the beach cart extremely convenient and being able to unload and load the beach gear right on the beach saved us a lot of hassle. We biked a lot in the immaculately maintained trails in Kiawah Island and would definitely rent gear again in our next stay.
• The ordering of beach equipment was easy on their website. It was waiting for us when we arrived. It was a good value and I would use their service again.
• Thank you so much for your excellent customer service. We received our bikes on time, and as directed.
• First-class experience.
• Having a credit to rents bikes, beach umbrellas and more was such a great perk! The gear rental process was so easy and definitely made our stay on the island even more fun. Thanks! A++
• This is now the second time I’ve rented with Akers Ellis and the Vaykay gear credit definitely played a role in my decision.
• This was so handy and a great perk to the beach vacation!
• The bikes were awesome! Couldn’t have been any easier!
• We were VERY pleased with the quality of service, and the equipment we received. Everything was so easy! We LOVED the bikes. We will definitely use this service again.
• The beach gear program is great! We love it. We had one damaged umbrella and it was swapped out immediately. We couldn't ask for more!
• Very convenient, with high-quality products.
• Beach Gear included was a very nice incentive.
• It’s a great add to renting the property. We enjoyed the bike rides in the evening.
• Great bikes in excellent condition. They were waiting on us when we arrived.
• It was a pleasant surprise to have a beach gear rental added to our stay.
• Bikes were at our unit when we arrived just as ordered. So nice not to have to pick up.
• Very convenient to pre-order equipment.
• My family loved the beach gear, and it was so wonderful to have the cost of it included in the price of the rental! The bicycles were especially loved and an integral part of our vacation!
• Good clean and newer beach gear. Very sturdy. Nice stuff!
• It was nice as I didn’t have to find a bike rental company.
• Using Beach Gear was extremely helpful. It was easy to select, there when we arrived, and we used everything throughout the week. Text messages of updates and information also helped. Would definitely use again.
• This was an added bonus that helped our family enjoy our time at the beach.
• Having beach gear included in our rental took a weight off our shoulders. It was nice to not have to worry about packing bulky chairs and umbrellas.
• The experience was great. The beach cart was fantastic! Easy to use and manipulate either on the bike or by pulling on the beach.
• The program was a big value and convenience to simply include the dollar amount and the selection process in the same process as the villa rental. Very easy, simple and super convenient!
• The convenience and service were superb. The quality of the bicycles was also excellent.
• Thank you Akers Ellis for making the vacation rental process so easy, enjoyable and better each time we visit! The Beach Gear Included Program was a BIG hit with our family!
• Loved the beach gear credit! We'll be back!
• The Beach Gear Credit worked out great!
• We loved it! Great bikes and gear, and we will look for an Akers Ellis rental because of the fantastic experience.
• So convenient and equipment and bikes were all brand new.
• This was a great convenience for our family! We were beach ready on our first day with comfortable chairs and large umbrellas. A great service!
• Great service! Bikes, chairs and umbrella in excellent shape! Got lots of use!
• Thank you for adding the Beach Gear Included program. We loved having chairs, umbrellas, and a cooler waiting at our front door. The bicycle and wagon made trips to the grocery store at Freshfields Market very efficient.
• It was so wonderful to have all our beach gear waiting for us upon arrival. The gear was clean and new like!
• Loved how easy it was to add bikes and chairs to my stay - really a very nice added benefit! Normally I’d have to look up some bikes places, confirm rates, compare and then book. Great benefit with simple online ordering.
• We ordered bikes and chairs and they were in excellent condition. I made a mistake on my order and they were happy to correct it for me. The beach gear credit is a bonus!
• It was so convenient to have the bikes delivered and picked up right to and from our condo. The bikes and locks were in great condition and we really enjoyed using them.
• The bikes were much better than those we've typically rented on the Islands. Clean and rust free.
• We truly enjoyed the bikes that we rented for the week and the process couldn’t have been easier. Thank you for making our vacation even more relaxing by having it delivered and picked up as well.
• Having those bikes and that surfboard sitting and waiting for us when we arrived was an excellent addition to our trip. I have a feeling we'll be using this service again!
• We absolutely loved that the 'beach gear,' in our case bikes, was included with the rental. The bikes were in great condition and we would definitely choose to rent again if the beach gear is included.
• The beach gear put the trip over the top for us. This is one of the main reasons we used Akers Ellis; other companies did not have this included.
• Using the Beach Gear Included program saved us so much room in the car! We also weren't lugging everything out of the car and up the stairs to our condo. Very convenient!
• Great value! This was a deciding factor to go with this property vs another due to the rental credit.
• We were very excited that we were able to book beach gear for our trip. We rode bikes 2 of the 4 days we were there and it was a great way to explore and see what the island has to offer. Our beach chairs were great quality and very comfortable for lounging on the beach. It is very convenient because our items were there waiting for us on arrival and were picked up after our departure. It definitely added an experience we wouldn’t have had otherwise if not included with our rental!
• Bikes were great and seemed like they were brand new. So convenient and nice to have the credit!
• The bikes and chairs were great to have during our stay. We appreciated having them delivered right to us. We had a great time riding around the island.
• Great quality gear (bikes, chairs and cart were the best we've rented yet) and easy online selection process!
• Great bikes. Comfortable and easy to ride.
• Bikes were in great shape, lock was easy to use, and the baskets were a must for those little jaunts to the store! Thank you!
• Excellent product - excellent service!
• Great service. We go to Kiawah to bike ride on the beach, so it's our favorite part of the trip.
• It was a wonderful addition and convenience for my family and I to use.
• Love having the beach gear as a perk of renting through Akers Ellis! I used to use a different booking service but this added value made me a repeat customer.
• Love, love, love you guys! I go with the rental company largely because I get the credit for the bikes. The bikes were there when we arrived. Beautiful!
• Nice to have the equipment ready for us before we arrived. Bikes are in great condition.
• Nice, simple bike, tires inflated; wonderful ride on the beach.
• Seamless process. Happy to not worry about bringing or renting gear.
• The bikes and beach chairs were great!
• The bikes were fabulous! Everything was great and we’ve rented from you before and we’ll do it again :-)
• The bikes and the beach chairs were fantastic.
• The communication was great and the gear was in excellent condition.
• These were the best bikes we ever rented while at Kiawah. They seemed new and they were by far the best we ever had in our many times of renting bikes. They were comfortable, clean, quiet, smooth - awesome!
• Love that the trailers are attached to the bike.
• We arrived…our beach chairs, umbrella and bikes were waiting for us! All in excellent condition!
• Wonderful experience! We had an issue with our bike baskets being stolen and VayK was conveniently available by text and immediately responded to the issue by coming out and replacing our baskets, no questions asked! I would recommend them to anyone traveling to Kiawah, as we have used other companies and have had some issues.