Located 10 Minutes from Downtown Aiken

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Aiken, SC

Citizens Park4 min drive
Aiken Mall9 min drive
Bruce's Field9 min drive
Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional)42 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

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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 50 lbs 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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 vacation 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 Cedar Creek and Aiken Golf Club. Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum and DuPont Planetarium and RPSEC Observatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

Aiken, SC

What's nearby

Citizens Park - 4 min drive
Aiken Mall - 9 min drive
Bruce's Field - 9 min drive
Hopeland Gardens - 10 min drive
Aiken County Historical Museum - 12 min drive

Getting around

Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Grumpy's Sports Pub - 7 min drive
Wendy's - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

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

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.