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

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Red Top Cottage's front entrance
Street Entrance
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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Aiken, SC
  • Hopeland Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bruce's Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Citizens Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Aiken, SC (AIK-Aiken Municipal)
    ‪12 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
Washer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 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 Village at Whiskey Shopping Center and Aiken Mall. Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum and DuPont Planetarium and RPSEC Observatory are also worth visiting. 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

  • 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, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional) - 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

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

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

Great Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

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

Excellent accommodations

The Cottage was beautiful and well-appointed. We definitely felt like we were at home. It is located in a beautiful area, convenient to downtown. Every morning we were able to take a long walk through beautiful neighborhoods adjacent to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

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

Dana B.

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

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, 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

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

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

Mary C.

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

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, 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

marguerite j.

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

Great Aiken location.

Great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Mike H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage

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

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

Ronnie F.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, 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

8/10 Good

Phil M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Morgan

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