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

Hopelands Gardens are right out your front door!

Jump on the trolley for a unique tour of Aiken!

View from Hopelands looking back on Red Top Cottage.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Aiken, SC

Hopeland Gardens
‪1 min walk‬
Aiken County Historical Museum
‪11 min walk‬
Bruce's Field
‪4 min drive‬
Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Golf Suite

1 Queen Bed

Hopelands Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom Shared

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

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 manager

Catherine Morgan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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.

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 deadlock

About the area

Aiken

Aiken is home to this cottage. St. Mary Help of Christians Church and Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Alley and Village at Whiskey Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bruce's Field or Weeks Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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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, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional) - 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 9 kg 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)?

Checkout 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 away 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 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James H.

18 Aug, 2025

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

Second time staying. Great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie W.

10 Jul, 2025

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

Can't wait to go back!

Super convenient location, spotlessly clean, cozy, comfy beds, and the most well equipped VRBO we have ever stayed in. The host thought of everything!I loved being able to stroll across the street to the beautiful park with the dog while hubby played golf.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

5 Jun, 2025

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

The Historic Cottage was exactly what we hoped it would be and perfect for our stay. Very clean home and owners were exceptional! The location was perfect for Hopeland Gardens and local restaurants. We would stay here again without hesitation!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

9 Apr, 2025

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

David G.

22 Jul, 2025

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

Absolutely Perfect

Ideal location. Beautiful property. Historic feel. Friendly, above and beyond host. Book it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

15 Jun, 2025

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

Great property. Very convenient to Bruce’s Field. Communicative owner. Very comfortable bedding and towels.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd M.

23 Mar, 2025

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

Leslie T.

4 Jul, 2025

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

Loved It!

Great central location. Perfect for dog walking in the gardens across the street. Home was very clean. Beds & pillows were very comfortable! Host was very kind to let us check in early when we needed to get our car into get fixed. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

6 Feb, 2025

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.

18 Apr, 2025

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

Clarissa C.

25 Jun, 2025

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

Fabulous and Perfect!

The house was great and even better with the kitchen on the other side of the house from the bedrooms; the "early risers" could enjoy coffee and morning talks without worrying about disturbing the others. Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

24 Feb, 2025

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.

15 Apr, 2025

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.

27 Mar, 2025

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.

1 Apr, 2025

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

Martin M.

18 May, 2025

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

Will S.

24 Apr, 2024

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

Karen K.

28 Mar, 2025

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.

10 Dec, 2024

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.

17 Feb, 2025

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

Great Aiken location.

Great.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H.

7 Aug, 2024

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.

17 Jan, 2025

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

Red cottage

We had a great time

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance R.

24 Jun, 2025

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

Great central location

This is an older home with nice woodwork, old wood floors, skeleton key door locks, great porches and decks. The two bathrooms are very nice. The house stayed nice and cool during the hot days. We had seven in our group and it was about right. Close to everything! It wasn't more than a ten minute drive to everywhere we had to go. Right next to a nice garden with walking paths. We are very happy to have stayed there. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025