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Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled)

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Aiken, SC
  • Hopeland Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Aiken County Historical Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Bruce's Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Aiken

With a stay at this cottage in Aiken, you'll be just steps from Hopeland Gardens and Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum. .This cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Aiken County Historical Museum and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from St. Mary Help of Christians Church.
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What's nearby

  • Hopeland Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Aiken County Historical Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hitchcock Woods - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bruce's Field - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Citizens Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Neon Fig - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Rice Nakin Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Aiken Fish House & Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled)

Hope's Cottage at Red Top Estate, is a quaint 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in the heart of Aiken's Historic District. Built originally for Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin (Hope) while she constructed her home on what is now Hopelands Gardens, this house is the original house on the Red Top Estate. Hopelands Gardens, with the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum, is located across the street. Downtown Aiken, minutes away, offers shopping and culinary experiences galore. The Green Boundary Club is a 5-minute walk and the famous Palmetto Golf Club, which is open to visitors during Masters week, is a 2-minute drive or 5-minute walk. Situated among horse pastures, Hope's Cottage on Red Top Estate offers both privacy and convenience. The outdoor patio is suitable for entertainment or relaxing after a memorable day.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Catherine Morgan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free 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
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Business Trip Accommodations

We all really enjoyed our stay. Red Top Cottage was nicely appointed, roomy, and the setting was wonderful. Best overnight business trip stay I have had in Aiken. We particularly loved the marvelous mid century modern oven!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cottage

Very comfortable cottage in a great location. Directly across the street from Hopeland Gardens and a 5 minute drive to downtown or to the Palmetto Golf Club and polo fields. Hope to return on our next trip to Aiken.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Masters

There was a bit of a glitch with communication, but the host quickly responded. The cottage was very clean. The location was perfect for attending the Masters. Very quiet and quaint.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Property and Location

Great property, clean, and conveniently located. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and quaint

We enjoyed this historic cottage. I loved the Hopeland Gardens area. Catherine was a very nice hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring steeplechase

Cute cottage in a great location. Looks smaller than it is from the outside but plenty of room for the entire family. Hopeland Gardens was literally across the street. Enjoyed an evening walk after the steeplechase. Cottage is close to downtown. Ordering out was just a short drive. Host was great. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay in Aiken

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the red roofed cottage. The house is very well appointed and welcoming. It is located conveniently close to downtown. We enjoyed walking in the gardens next door. It was a very relaxing get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Aiken golf trip

Clean. Convenient to downtown Aiken. Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Red Top Cottage

Comfortable, roomy property with great location.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cottage

This is a charming, well-appointed and spotless cottage in an exceptional location near everything in Aiken. We would book it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well stocked, great location!

Location was perfect! Centrally located to everywhere we needed to go. Extremely well stocked with little "extras" that made our stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

marguerite j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Aiken location.

Great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cottage

Great Location close to downtown. Beatiful Bedrooms are good size with comfortable beds. Clean. Listing as described. Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great small town feel

as soon as we walked in the cottage we felt at home. Everything about it was perfect. Location was across the road from Hopeland Gardens and two streets away from Hickory Trails which were beautiful. The cottage was also a short walk away from the polo grounds, horse racing training tracks, and breathtaking horse farms. Catherine and Bob, the hosts, were so accommodating and friendly. They lived on property and were so helpful, easy and kind. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little cottage

Great cottage will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Red cottage

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Cottage

Was in town for my father’s funeral. This cottage was perfect for my family. Would love to revisit under different circumstances.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming House

Very nice property with period details. We stayed over Christmas visiting family in Aiken. House was decorated for the holiday. Bedrooms are good size with comfortable beds. Living room was bright. House is close to town and Hitchcock Woods.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This home was close to downtown and across the street from the gardens. It had everything you could've needed in it. Even makeup wipes which was a nice touch. The owner even had it decorated for Christmas and the tv on with Christmas music when we got there. It was very cozy and comfortable. The owner was very quick to answer any questions we had. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Roberto D.

close to Bruce's Field

Quaint cottage very close to Bruce's Field. Kitchen barely gets any heated air, bedrooms get plenty! Cleanliness was not quite up to par...several dead roaches on floors, and skillet in kitchen had something sticky inside the pan.Several coffee mugs were not very clean, and the coffee pot still had grinds from last use. Comfotable bedding and nice towels in bath area. Overall was a good stay, Hopeland Christmas lights were a treat , we walked out the side door right into Hopeland gardens. Easy, quick ride to show grounds. RGD Jr.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coulson D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Favorite Place to Stay

We have stayed at the cottage a couple of times now, and it is always our first choice when searching for weekend rentals in Aiken. If you like historic properties, we highly recommend this little gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phil M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Aiken

My wife and I had another couple who are friends decided to visit Aiken for the weekend. We enjoyed very much the little guest house. It was comfortable and cozy and met our needs completely. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and perfect size for our stay

The host was very accomodating and very responsive to all inquiries. The home was clean with high quality linens. Kitchen could use some updates. Good value for two couples to stay or for small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiane J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Very Welcoming Cottage in Aiken

This beautiful cottage across the street from Hopelands Gardens was the perfect home base for members of our tennis team as we competed for the SC Tennis State Championship. Six of us had the best time at this incredibly well-equipped home with lots of room and comfy furniture on which to hang out. We brought home one trophy, and fell just short of another—we will definitely have to earn a trip to States next year so we can spend another wonderful weekend at Red Top Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect! Enough said!

In Aiken for wedding. Perfect place to stay for 4 adults. Would handle 6 easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024