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Cottage Downtown Aiken*Horse Events*Pet Friendly*Polo*Golf

Holiday home in Aiken with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
In the heart of Aiken, Cottage on York offers a charming retreat with original wood floors and cozy living spaces. Unwind in the sitting area or relax on the front porch overlooking your private yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage Downtown Aiken*Horse Events*Pet Friendly*Polo*Golf

Cottage on York is located walking distance to Downtown Aiken's shops and restaurants. Whether you are in town for Horse events, playing a round of golf, visiting family and friends, or simply enjoying our spectacular small town, Cottage on York is close to it all. Experience a piece of Aiken history in this 1890's cottage featuring 2 bedrooms, each equipped with a king size bed and television, and 1 bath. Original wood floors, cozy living room, sitting/bar area, front porch and private/fenced in yard.
**Dog Friendly**

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Exterior
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Cottage on York
Walk to Downtown Aiken Minutes From Horse Events Golf!

About the area

Map
Aiken, SC

What's nearby

  • Aiken Center for the Arts - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Mary Help of Christians Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aiken County Historical Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aiken Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Hopeland Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪SOB Bagel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Prime Steakhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Alley Downtown Taproom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Alley - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Downtown Aiken*Horse Events*Pet Friendly*Polo*Golf pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cottage Downtown Aiken*Horse Events*Pet Friendly*Polo*Golf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Downtown Aiken*Horse Events*Pet Friendly*Polo*Golf?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Downtown Aiken*Horse Events*Pet Friendly*Polo*Golf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Downtown Aiken*Horse Events*Pet Friendly*Polo*Golf located?

Located in the heart of Aiken, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Mary Help of Christians Church and Aiken Center for the Arts. The Alley and Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Cottage Downtown Aiken*Horse Events*Pet Friendly*Polo*Golf Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Great Stay!

Location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had a nice yard for our dogs and was very nice inside. Very convenient to Aiken Alley/restaurants, etc. Also very close to equestrian events (the reason for the trip to Aiken). We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Cozy, comfortable close to town

The property exceeded our expectations. Plenty of room lovely and made us feel right at home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Clean, elegant, comfortable

Very clean and nicely decorated. Comfortable beds. We loved the details highlighting the historical cottage. Laundry room and fenced yard very convenient. Very minimally stocked, but many convenient stores close by. Excellent location for Highfields horse show.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great place

This was our 2nd stay here and just love it! Very clean, charming and has all we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

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

Perfect for the horse show weekend!

Everything as described! Convenient to the horse show, restaurants and anything we needed. House was clean and exactly what we needed. Our dogs felt right at home too which means a lot for our travels. We will try to rent again on our next trip to Aiken no doubt!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Lovely cottage

Great location,exactly as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Beautiful Property

The property was beautiful inside and out. Extra clean, smelled great. Everything I need was provided. Felt comfortable and inviting. This was my second stay, I'll definitely stay again. Highly Recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

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

Awesome Property

Very nice property with a wonderful backyard for our dog. If in Aiken again, will definitely try to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Fun stay

The house was precious and in a great location close to everything. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

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

Great place to stay!

This was our second time staying at the cottage while visiting our son at USC-Aiken. As with the first stay, property was clean and in a great location. Communication with the owner is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

L R.

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

Thanksgiving in Aiken

This place is nicely restored. It is immaculately clean.It is walking distance to downtown. All and all it was a perfect place to come for a relaxing Thanksgiving getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn R.

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

Cute older home, very clean

Enjoyed our stay, home was comfortable and was exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rayleen C.

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

Great property in Aiken, SC

Everything was great! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Great little cottage!

Perfect location and very well appointed and dog friendly! Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Visit friends

Was very clean and comfortable. Backyard was great for our little pup. Close to town. Had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

Great house and amazing backyard

This cute house is equipped with everything you need! Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

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

Nice and relaxing

Clean, comfortable and relaxing. Great backyard for your pets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

Lovely

Everything was top notch! House is adorable and location very convenient. We had a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Wonderful Aiken Weekend

Perfectly located Aiken property was clean, spacious, and relaxing. Will definitely be back when we return to the area. Five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

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

Great house

The house was perfect for us and in a good location. Love the back yard and the front porch!! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cait B., Atlanta, GA

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

Wonderful place to stay for a horse show

We had a wonderful stay for a recent horse show. Everything was clean, well-decorated, and the house was equipped with everything we needed. Great location to downtown and horse show grounds. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

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

Wonderful Home

Stayed here for a few nights. Place was nice and tidy, very homey, and everything was there for all of my needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Nice place

Clean, clear check in instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashely H.

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

Wonderful convenience

Great property with comfortable beds that made out time away from the horse show very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024