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The Barngalo- Private, yet Close to everything

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Aiken, SC
  • Citizens Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hopeland Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bruce's Field
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Aiken, SC (AIK-Aiken Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Barngalo- Private, yet Close to everything

The Barngalo is a unique artsy modern home nestled on a private wooded lot. Designed for beauty AND functionality, it’s the best of both worlds. Unwind in nature only 2.5 mi from downtown Aiken!

Work, play, cook, & relax ... you'll love the open ground floor w/ well-stocked modern kitchen flowing into the dining & living space w/ gas fireplace, french doors opening onto the lovely outdoor entertainment area, private office & half bath. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, & cozy TV nook.

Property manager

Kendra DeKay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
May be suitable for children 4 years and up.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Aiken

Aiken is home to this holiday home. Aiken County Historical Museum and Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aiken Family Golf Driving Range and Aiken Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider DuPont Planetarium and RPSEC Observatory, or check out an event or a game at Bruce's Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Aiken, SC

What's nearby

  • Citizens Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hopeland Gardens - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Aiken County Historical Museum - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Hitchcock Woods - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Bruce's Field - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Italian Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Neon Fig - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barngalo- Private, yet Close to everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Barngalo- Private, yet Close to everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barngalo- Private, yet Close to everything?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Barngalo- Private, yet Close to everything located?

Located in Aiken, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Citizens Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum and Village at Whiskey Shopping Center. Hitchcock Woods and Hopeland Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Another Fabulous Stay

We book the Barngalow every year and it never disappoints. This year was no exception. Thank you for another great stay!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent G.

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

Horse trails getaway

Wonderful property and host
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Great house!

Whenever we are in Aiken we always check to see if the house is available. This is about the fifth time we have stayed here. It’s comfortable and clean with an open floor plan that allows us to socialize. Our favorite !
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Perfect stay!!!

Perfect place to stay while we were in town for a horse show. Very responsive hosts. The house was well equipped with amenities and then some. Super clean and felt like everything was brand new. Very comfortable and spacious. Would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect small family reunion

This house was a great site for our small family gathering. The open floor plan is perfect for hanging out. The patio area was shady and quiet. We spent the evenings sitting around the large farmhouse table reminiscing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Smith W.

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

Great Aiken Location

We love Aiken and this lovely home! It was the perfect location for our group who was in Aiken for a horse show. The owners were super responsive to our requests. We will definitely save this for our next visit to Aiken.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Beautiful home!

The house is beautiful, clean and well appointed. It is close to the farm where we keep our horses for training. It is also close to downtown Aiken. It is our go to house when it is available!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Master’s Trip

We went to the Masters and wanted to stay in Aiken and play Aiken Golf Club. Great location near downtown and Aiken Golf Club. Augusta was 30 min away. Would recommend the Barngalo and loved the master shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Awesome spot

This is our favorite spot to stay when visiting Aiken. Conveniently located near downtown and the polo fields. Place is perfect and has everything you need for a pleasant stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Great Home

Enjoyed our stay. Owners were great. Will stay here again while in Aiken.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great time in Aiken

Perfect house!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Another Great Stay

Another year, another great stay. Just a perfect house. Thank you so much, already booked for next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sunny s.

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

second timers

second time staying, just as good as the first. were here for winter training and for us the location is perfect. close to jumping branch farm, bruce’s field, apple tree, the vista, downtown aiken and anywhere else we needed. great house, comfortable and easy
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Cozy for Christmas & Old Man Winter

We brought in our own simple Charlie Brown Christmas tree & trimmings & had a delightful family dinner. Old man winter had some very low temps so we hunkered in with the fireplace & lots of hot cocoa & soups . The house was cozy & toasty warm .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charman D., Raleigh, NC

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

Fantastic and super-cute! 5 stars all the way.

We were at a horse show in Bruce's field so the location was perfect and a great place to chill out after a long day of showing. The house is nicely decorated,clean and comfortable Everything we needed was available. The owner's are very kind and responsive. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Great place in Aiken!

We enjoyed our stay in this house. We will definitely rent it again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

In town for family and friends.

Quiet location with close proximity to all things Aiken, Graniteville, Augusta, and surrounding area. My family loved the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Della S.

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

Exactly as expected

The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The area was quiet and relaxing, and the owners were very responsive. There was plenty of room for the family and the location was good for us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

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

Clean and tidy

Great Property! Super clean and cozy. Lots of work to do for check out. I think I’d rather pay to have a cleaner than do chores before I leave! Lol
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

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

Wonderful house!

Wonderful house! Perfect for our family. The house manager and owner are extremely helpful and responsive. Can’t go wrong with this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Fun with family

This is the second time staying at this amazing property. It’s a perfect place for family events.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John Paul B.

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

Excellent spot in Aiken!

Perfect place for a weekend in Aiken! Super clean and well appointed with brand new linens/lots of towels. Plenty of smart design touches. Big modern kitchen/great room with a large comfortable table for family meals. Fire pit and covered outdoor porch. A proper office that could be used for remote work or school. Even has a record player with a bunch of vinyl and an acoustic guitar. Minutes from the shops and cafes of downtown but also very peaceful and quiet. The hosts were very quick to communicate. Easy in and out. Not one single problem. Would 100% return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connor X.

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

Southern Charmer w/ Great Hosts!

Our group had an incredible experience visiting Aiken and this southern, charming barngalow played a big part in it! The farmhousey/industrial accents were the perfect touch to a pristine house… would stay here again in a heart beat, especially since the hosts made the experience seamless, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Great Equestrian Getaway!

Had such a wonderful experience in the unique barn house! Hosts were friendly, accommodating and easy to work with!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Perfect girls getaway

Loved this space! Incredible kitchen/entertaining area for meals to recap the day and plan the next. Clean, modern and perfect for our group of ladies.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kendra DeKay

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Kendra, your friendly local cohost lives in Aiken and is available to you before and during your stay. Originally from Seattle, Washington Kendra moved to Aiken in 2008 for the horses and stayed for the friendly small-town vibe, the natural beauty of the area, and of course the special equestrian culture here. She started a small women-led local business cohosting local short and midterm rental homes in 2020. AikenVacationRentals.com

Why they chose this property

Aiken is a charming city with a small-town feel, beautiful historic downtown with fabulous restaurants and shops, many lovely free parks and museums, great golf courses, and a totally unique equestrian culture! The Barngalo is just 2.5 miles from the historic hear of downtown Aiken, but feels worlds away on 1.5 private wooded acres.

What makes this property unique

The Barngalo is truly a one-of-a-kind special property! Custom built in 2020, it has a modern, open downstairs floor plan with soaring ceilings, fun & colorful designer finishes and good quality modern furnishings. There’s a full kitchen, living room, great fully enclosed office & powder room. French doors open onto an all-seasons back patio that’s half-covered and half open air with a fire pit, propane grill, table & chairs, and comfy lounging furniture as well, all overlooking a peaceful pine forest view.

The upstairs is light and cheery with a comfy couch and streaming TV, a laundry room, and 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. The primary bedroom is spacious with a queen bed, large walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with fabulous huge walk-in shower. The other two bedrooms (queen in second bedroom & 2 twin beds in third) share a second full bathroom.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests