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

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Property grounds
Exterior
Dining
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
In the heart of Aiken's Historic District, Hope's Cottage at Red Top Estate offers a charming retreat. Built with character and history, this home features an outdoor patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining after a day exploring downtown Aiken’s shopping scene or visiting Hopelands Gardens across the street.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Please leave the sheets on the beds and leave used towels on the bathroom floor.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Events

No events allowed

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
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

About the area

Map
Aiken, SC

What's nearby

  • Hopeland Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Aiken County Historical Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hitchcock Woods - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bruce's Field - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Citizens Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SOB Bagel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Alley Downtown Taproom - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Prime Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Electric Eats - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Alley - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled)?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) located?

Situated in Aiken, this cottage is steps from Hopeland Gardens and Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum. Aiken County Historical Museum and St. Mary Help of Christians Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful and comfortable cottage next to Hopelands Gardens and convenient for exploring the town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved going to Hopelands, if cooler it would be great to sit outside but there during heat wave. Host was great and quick to respond
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Awesome Property and Location

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

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd M.

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

Red Top Cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

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

Lovely little cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth R.

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

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

Karen S.

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

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

William L.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

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

Aiken golf trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

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

Will S.

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

very nice stay

We had a great stay! The place is clean, has plenty of linens and has a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

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

Aiken Charm

Lovely spacious cottage, with great outdoor space. Period furnishings and updated bathrooms. Awesome location. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

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

Coulson D.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

marguerite j.

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

Great Aiken location.

Great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great location for Aikenites!

Super charming, great location on Whiskey Road near downtown and close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Red cottage

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Wonderful Aiken getaway

We had the most wonderful time staying here. Although just a short stay at this time, we will most certainly be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Perfect location, adorable cottage

The location cannot be beat. Adorable 3br cottage close to downtown Aiken. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Y.

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

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

Lisa M.

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

Family trip

Great location Very quaint
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christine R.

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

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

Liz K.

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

Beautiful accommodations.

This cottage was amazing. The space was nice and my kids loved having their own rooms. The owner was quick to respond and the check in and check out process was very easy. The location was great. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall C.

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

Aiken Visit

Another great trip to Aiken - thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd M.

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

Red Top Cottage

Roomy, comfortable cottage close to Aiken’s best attractions.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2024

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