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Located 10 Minutes from Downtown Aiken

Front Door Leads to Either Kitchen or Living Room

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

Aiken, SC

Citizens Park
‪4 min drive‬
Bruce's Field
‪7 min drive‬
Aiken Mall
‪8 min drive‬
Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom; Ground Floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom; Ground Floor

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Located 10 Minutes from Downtown Aiken

Banks Mill Guest House is nestled on a 22 acre property just 4 miles away from Downtown Aiken and 1.5 miles to Aiken's Southside. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the back porch with views of the paddocks before you spend the day exploring historic Aiken.

Fully furnished kitchen with all major appliances (including dishwasher) and a full size washer + dryer in the laundry area.

The house easily accommodates groups or families - dogs are welcome, too!

Equestrian Guests: The property also has 1 barn with 6 stalls available for rent with tack room, paddocks and a sand arena. Horse trailer parking also available on the property. Please DM for boarding information.

Conveniently located near:

Downtown Aiken (4 miles)
Aiken's Southside (1.2 miles)
Bruce's Field (2.4 miles)
Highfields (4.1 miles)
Jumping Branch (8 miles)
The Vista Schooling & Event Center (10 miles)
Savannah River Site (~12 miles)
Aiken Golf Club & The Palmetto Golf Course (~ 4-5 miles)
Two city parks, Citizens Park & Odell Weeks, are a very short drive away for runs & bike rides.

The home was recently renovated and furnished (2019). Hardwood floors installed on ground floor in Summer 2022.

Two city parks, Citizens Park & Odell Weeks, are a very short drive away for runs & bike rides.

The 10 minute drive to charming Downtown Aiken allows one to explore the shops (3 Monkeys and Plum Pudding are musts) and restaurants.

We are also a 5-7 minute drive from Whiskey Road where all "big box" retailers are located.

Property manager

Kena Black

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A trash service is provided with weekly pick up on Thursday mornings. No excess trash bags left on ground around house or in garage.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Aiken

Located in Aiken, this holiday home is in a rural area. St. Mary Help of Christians Church and Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Weeks Tennis Center and Regal Aiken Mall. Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum and Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

Aiken, SC

What's nearby

Citizens Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Bruce's Field - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
Aiken Mall - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
Hopeland Gardens - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
Aiken County Historical Museum - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
‪Grumpy's Sports Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located 10 Minutes from Downtown Aiken pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Located 10 Minutes from Downtown Aiken?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Located 10 Minutes from Downtown Aiken?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Located 10 Minutes from Downtown Aiken located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Citizens Park, Bruce's Field and Village at Whiskey Shopping Center. Virginia Acres Park and Aiken Exchange are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy y.

13 May, 2025

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

Great stay

Super location, size and convenience made it perfect for us

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

11 Apr, 2025

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

Spacious home on a horse farm

The home was very comfortable with nice outdoor spaces. Big well stocked kitchen with lots of space for everyone. Would definitely stay again next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

william s.

26 Dec, 2024

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

Aiken Horse Country

Our family, some of whom still live in Aiken, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location and layout of the residence is ideal and Kena was a most gracious and accomadating host. We would go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee Beaumont W.

16 Dec, 2024

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

Home away from home at home

The hosts of this property have been absolutely amazing from stay #1 and I believe we are on stay 5! Well appointed for basic cooking needs - comfy beds and cozy bedding … quiet and private on a beautiful property just minutes from downtown and equestrian eventing facilities. As an Aiken native who comes home often, this is our favorite place to land and unwind!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee Beaumont W., Atlanta

26 Nov, 2023

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

Thanksgiving Home

We have stayed at this property several times and are always pleased. Comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen if needed and beautiful property. I grew up in Aiken and when we return for family gatherings this property is perfect for us!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Anne H.

23 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Aiken Horse Show

Host was communicative and made us aware of events happening at the property. This is a 2 1-2 bathroom property, not a 3 bathroom property

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara R., Raleigh, NC

26 May, 2023

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

Great farmhouse type property and quiet

Clean and functional farmhouse that brought us back for a second stay. Hosts are responsive and easy to communicate with for arrival information and available if any issues should come up. Enjoyed it again!

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Brooklyn, NY

12 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect stay

Kena’s place was the perfect home base for our golf/Masters trip. Communication and flexibility were exceptional, the house was very clean, quiet, and comfortable. Hope to be back soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

26 Oct, 2022

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

Awesome Stay

Kena was an amazing host. The house worked perfectly for our family for 3 1/2 weeks while our house was being worked on. The house is very comfortable and conveniently located.

Stayed 25 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Charleston Sc

20 Jul, 2022

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

Set in the pretty Aiken countryside. Lovely stay

Very pleasant and enjoyed the house and property. Thank you ! Both porches needed sweeping and furniture wiping as we had our little grands outside- but the house, yard and host were delightful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth H., College Station, Texas

25 Jun, 2022

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

Wonderful property with a great location

Kena and Chris have a beautiful property. Plenty of room to walk around. The house is spacious with a great front porch for morning coffee and a great screened in porch for dinner. Beds are all comfortable, plenty of towels, incredibly good A/C (can freeze you out) which is good for the hot days of summer. Their response time was really quick. And they made it really easy for checking in and answering any questions. The location is outside of town but not far and relatively close to wherever you need to go in Aiken. We will definitely be back to this house.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee Beaumont W., Atlanta

29 May, 2022

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

Perfect Quiet Retreat

While in Aiken for a family wedding we were lucky enough to find this property - nestled in a quiet nook on the property of a large old equestrian farm. To sum it up - Host was amazing, property was clean and private, comfy beds and pillows, great bathroom spaces with good lighting for makeup application, nice kitchen … basically perfect for a family with space to stretch out and not be on top of each other. Looking to book again for the holidays!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara R., Raleigh, NC

19 May, 2022

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

Pleasant and comfortable.

This property was well stocked with necessities and was very comfortable for our family. It was also in a convenient location to get around Aiken and close to amenities for shopping.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Angela J.

19 Apr, 2022

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

Peaceful

Quiet and comfy. Owners are very nice. Pet accomodations are good. Close to town. House could use some upgrades.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Apr, 2022

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

Easy Check-In, Fantastic Location, Pet Friendly

Wonderful quiet stay, has a country feel to it with huge yard, horse farm, but 6 minutes from shops and restaurants. My dogs enjoyed watching the birds and squirrels from the screened porch. There is also a fenced yard as shown in pictures. The mattresses were comfortable, the bathrooms had some toiletries available if needed, and all linens were provided. It’s not real fancy inside, so if you’re expecting luxurious decor this isn’t for you, but everything was in working order, clean, and practical. The yard was mowed and maintained. We enjoyed our brief visit to attend a family reunion, but plan to come back again to explore historic Aiken. Thank you to the hosts. We would not hesitate to rent this house again. The Norris Family

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

2 Apr, 2022

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

Great place to stay

Loved the house. Beautiful layout. Old but perfect. A great little park just down the street for walking. The back porch was a plus!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria C.

18 Feb, 2022

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

Perfect!

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful house! Great location and all the comforts of home. Pet-friendly, too, with a fenced yard. Kena was very responsive, and she made our stay very easy.

Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C., Aiken, USA

27 Dec, 2021

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

Super Convenient

We just moved to Aiken after selling our home in NC. We needed a place to stay with our dogs and a few boxes that we had with us until our home purchase in Aiken was completed. House has a GREAT, convenient location. Layout is spacious and comfortable with master on main and two bedrooms upstairs. Well stocked kitchen, bathrooms, etc. Large, fenced in yard was a wonderful added bonus for our furbabies. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Bill M.

11 Dec, 2021

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

Met our needs

Pet friendly with fence, just in town for one night and house fit exactly what we needed

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

29 Oct, 2021

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

We loved this property

We didn't get to spend much time there due to going to a wedding while we were there. There is a lot of space and it has a really good layout. It is well stocked.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

7 Jul, 2021

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

wonderful

everything was great.

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

19 Apr, 2021

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

Great Family Home

We had a wonderful time with family while visiting Aiken for a wedding. This house is clean, comfortable, and quiet. Very nice owner. I would highly recommend it to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

15 Mar, 2021

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

Enjoyed Our Stay Immensely....

Lovely Farm & Farmhouse. Animal Friendly Location. Property Owner & Owner Family Members were extremely Accommodating, Friendly and Helpful.

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lois P., Baker

27 Dec, 2020

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

Perfect Place for Our Needs!

We VRBO a fair amount. This is the coziest and most welcoming place we’ve ever stayed! Plenty of paper towels, TP, even laundry detergent and bleach! Full size toiletries throughout the house! Plus a fenced yard for our dogs! We will definitely stay here again when visiting family in the area!! Great, safe neighborhood. No issues with anything!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leon G.

17 Dec, 2020

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

Real Wood Fireplace

We were treated to free wood for the fireplace which made our meeting with local relatives a fun time. The location is close to the city businesses but isolated on a large property which made our dog very happy. The owner took the time to visit with us and was very nice in every respect. We would recommend this pet and people friendly place to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kena Black

Why they chose this property

Banks Mill Guest House is nestled on a 22 acre property just 4 miles away from Downtown Aiken and 1.5 miles to Aiken's Southside .

Conveniently located near:
Downtown Aiken (4 miles)
Aiken's Southside (1.2 miles)
Breeze Hill Plantation (across the road)
Bruce's Field (2.4 miles)
Highfields (4.1 miles)
Jumping Branch (8 miles)
The Vista Schooling & Event Center (10 miles)
Savannah River Site (~12 miles)
Aiken Golf Club & The Palmetto Golf Course (~ 4-5 miles)

Two city parks, Citizens Park & Odell Weeks, are a short (less than 10 minutes) drive away for runs & bike rides.