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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Aiken, SC
  • Place, Aiken County Historical Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hopeland Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bruce's Field
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common area 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

Common area 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Backyard Cottage Apartment in Aiken

Backyard apartment in Historic downtown Aiken. Quiet street. 6 blocks to the Willcox and a few more to Hitchcock Woods and Laurens Street shopping and restaurants. Two blocks to South Boundary and the magnificent live oaks. The apartment sits behind the house on Horry Street.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Fenced yard (low)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are two pet-friendly VRBO properties at this address. Please be considerate of the other tenant (if applicable) and manage pets accordingly.
OK to park on street in front of house or on the "parkway" in front of house. Please do not park on the neighbors tree lawn or in front of their gate

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Aiken

Aiken is home to this cottage. Aiken State Park and Bruce's Field reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum and Aiken Center for the Arts. Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum and DuPont Planetarium and RPSEC Observatory are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking.
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Aiken, SC

What's nearby

  • Aiken Center for the Arts - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aiken County Historical Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hopeland Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bruce's Field - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Citizens Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Little Howies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Alley Downtown Taproom - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Prime Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cabañas Salvadorean Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard Cottage Apartment in Aiken pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Backyard Cottage Apartment in Aiken?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Backyard Cottage Apartment in Aiken?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backyard Cottage Apartment in Aiken?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Backyard Cottage Apartment in Aiken located?

Situated in Aiken, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum and St. Mary Help of Christians Church. The Alley and Aiken County Historical Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and the host is always responsiveness and it is quiet, clean and in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

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

Great place

Very clean, quiet place to stay, exactly as listing. Definately will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and very centrally located to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd stay at this property. It's clean, comfortable, and location is great near downtown and the showgrounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always book this property when we come to Aiken! The house is always clean, and the owners are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The guest house was lovely; walkable to many Aiken sites and restaurants. Everything was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jc b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for what we needed! Well equipped place, quiet, cozy and comfy. Will definitely check here before future visits!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage. Easy to navigate the area. Pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Shirley L.

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

Quiet retreat

We enjoyed the quiet cozy cottage. It had everything we needed while visiting Aiken.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful one bedroom one bath home in a great location. It was super clean and had lots of nice small touches I appreciated like black out shades in the bedroom. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Aiken.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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

Great vacation in the heart of the historic area

This was our second time renting this property and it was wonderful! This is a lovely and quiet neighborhood in the historic area of town. Comfy bed, great full size kitchen, very clean and all around a very enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time here and it’s a great property. Has almost everything we need and the only wish would be a tv in the bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

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

Great place

We really enjoyed staying here. Everything worked (no clogged sink or shower drain which we seem to get at some hotels), having laundry facilities was very helpful, and the bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Great Spot

My daughter and I stayed here for her horse show, and it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

Lovely!!

We had a great time!! Super quiet and perfect location for us to show at Bruce’s field. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a great little place! I was very comfortable from the beginning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Intern

Good place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey E.

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

Comfortable and convenient stay

We really enjoyed our stay! The kitchen had everything we needed, internet was great as we were working remotely. It was a quick walk to the downtown area with lots of restaurants. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A J.

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

Great place to stay

Vert nice, good neighborhood, feel safe, everyone very helpful . I would stay there again. And recommend it to anyone, give 5 star+
Stayed 76 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Heren L.

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

Nice place

Would like to book again.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandrine G.

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

Clean, comfortable and well located

Perfect location to stay while showing at Bruce’s Field! Everything was as described. Great little place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

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

Staying in Aiken

The house was lovely, quaint and clean. Easy access to downtown and nearly every place you will want to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Peaceful Week

Great location.Close to everything.Totally enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are fortunate to have this place when we visit our grandkids. Clean, spacious, comfortable bed and sofa. Quiet Amazing neighborhood to take long walks. I used their wifi to work and it's great. Fun fact- each time we've stayed here cardinals have greeted us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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

A wonderful stay in Aiken

What a great place to stay in a lovely neighborhood. The accomodations were delightful, the bed was heavenly and I loved the fully furnished kitchen. I will definitely book this again. Thank you for a wonderful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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