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Blue Door Cottage: Downtown charm & convenience, dog-friendly large fenced yard

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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Aiken, SC
  • Place, Bruce's Field
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Citizens Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hopeland Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Blue Door Cottage: Downtown charm & convenience, dog-friendly large fenced yard

This CHEERFUL, CLEAN, & COZY 1940's cottage will especially delight EQUESTRIANS, BOOKWORMS, & DOG LOVERS who appreciate the CHARM & CONVENIENCE of HISTORIC DOWNTOWN AIKEN.

EVERYTHING you need for FULL-TIME COTTAGE LIVING: washer/dryer, desk & reliable WiFi, ROKU TVs in living room and bedrooms, electric fireplace, original heart pine hardwood floors

LIKE NEW KITCHEN has granite counters & stainless appliances (including dishwasher) & adorable built-in dining nook. Bathroom also updated, with lighted make-up mirror & tub/shower combo.

SAFE, WALKABLE neighborhood just off of S. Boundary is "a 5 minute drive" from anywhere in Aiken.

DOGS (up to 2 dogs welcome!) love the LARGE FENCED BACKYARD & you'll love relaxing under the fan on the shady side porch or gathering around the fire pit.

Things to note:
Please no smoking anywhere on the premises.
Up to two dogs of ANY size welcome.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3337922vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Aiken

Aiken is home to this cottage. Aiken State Park and Citizens Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum and Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum. Aiken Center for the Arts and DuPont Planetarium and RPSEC Observatory are also worth visiting.
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Aiken, SC

What's nearby

  • Bruce's Field - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Citizens Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • St. Mary Help of Christians Church - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hopeland Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wing Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Howies - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Door Cottage: Downtown charm & convenience, dog-friendly large fenced yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Blue Door Cottage: Downtown charm & convenience, dog-friendly large fenced yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Door Cottage: Downtown charm & convenience, dog-friendly large fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Door Cottage: Downtown charm & convenience, dog-friendly large fenced yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Door Cottage: Downtown charm & convenience, dog-friendly large fenced yard located?

Situated in Aiken, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Citizens Park, Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum and Bruce's Field. St. Mary Help of Christians Church and The Alley are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, conveniently located place in a quiet neighborhood. Loved the jasmine in the yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, very close to the horse show. I appreciated the host’s communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. The house was clean, cozy and comfortable. Located on a quiet street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2025
Thanks so much! You’re welcome back any time you’re in Aiken again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect adorable cottage, close to everything, huge fenced back yard for dogs
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Thank you, Rachel! You're welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage. Very comfortable.

Loved this cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home! Yard was great for dogs and the location is only about a mile from downtown Aiken. Host was very responsive and check in super easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Thank you Robert. It was our pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Property

Enjoyed our two night stay at Blue Door Cottage. Cottage was well equipped and everything worked OK. Hosts made us feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always comfy & easy

We have stayed here twice to attend local horse shows. Perfect amount of space and proximity.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

Perfect, homey cottage in a great location. The kitchen and bath were furnished perfectly and had everything I needed! Kendra was very helpful too!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog friendly and close to Bruce's Field

Really cute and convenient home. The host made both human and pets feel right at home. Highly recommended especially if showing at Bruce's Field and you want to bring your pets with you. I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Cozy lovely place in quiet neighborhood! We will be back ! Host was very helpful and kind
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tina m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

Came to visit my daughter. Her and her dog stayed with me and it fit our needs perfectly. Exactly as described. Hosts very responsive and provided lots of good info.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Comfy

Everything you are looking for in a cottage. Quiet and peaceful. Liked sitting on the side porch and having a beverage and listening to the birds singing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2024
Thank you Sandra! We are so glad you loved Blue Door Cottage and enjoying relaxing on the porch.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

We had a great time at the Blue Door Cottage. Location was excellent, neighborhood was quiet. The cottage was cozy and tastefully decorated, with the hosts having provided anything you need. And our pup loved playing in the fenced backyard. A++. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TygaLily O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit for holiday, family & area recon

Came to Aiken for a few reasons- 1)check out the "Hallmark" Christmas town 2)Holiday getaway gift to each other 3)visit family who've recently moved there 4)do recon on area for friends looking to acquire horse property & maybe a close getaway for ourselves. House was perfect for us & 2 dogs 🐶🐶 Good size, everything we needed like fenced in yard & a great place to do our walks down beautiful Colleton Ave towards town.(45 min to the Aiken library & back) We were able to go downtown, & 15-20 min or so out to the horse country where my cousin now lives. Easy access to 2 Walmarts & all fast food plus the Metro diner that we hit for a quick casual meal a few times. Not to mention the beauteous historic Willcox less than 2mi where we had our "nice" dinner😁 Can't wait to go back & explore again in the Spring!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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