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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Aiken, SC
  • Hopeland Gardens
    1 min walk
  • Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum
    2 min walk
  • Aiken County Historical Museum
    12 min walk
  • Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional)
    34 min drive

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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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this cottage. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hopeland Gardens. You'll find features like a spa tub. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Hopeland Gardens and Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum
This cottage offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Aiken cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Catherine Morgan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Really close to Citizens park if your going to Aiken for a tournament!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hopelands gardens cottage
We enjoyed the location and proximity to Bruce's Field for horse showing and downtown! The cottage was a bit dated but well kept and as you would expect for a historic cottage. The bathrooms were newly renovated and very nice. The host was very friendly and responsive. We enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall C.

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

8/10 Good

Coulson D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Horse show
The cottage is adorable and very convenient to the horse show grounds. The neighborhood was great for morning and evening walks. Overall it was a great weekend. We plan to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dean and Francine U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location and property!
We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at Historic Cottage at Homeland Gardens. The home is larger than expected, which was a pleasant surprise. Everything that is needed for preparing meals, dining outdoors, and enjoying time with friends and family was found at this property. We would definitely recommend and we look forward to booking this stay again when we return to Aiken!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Charleston Sc

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Bernadette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and comfortable
We stayed July 5-7 to see if we would like to retire to Aiken. The cottage is perfectly located across from Hopeland Gardens. We walked our German Shepherd there several times. It is lovely. It's also only a mile drive to get to a Hitchcock Woods entrance to walk there, and it's only a few minutes from the adorable downtown. The cottage was immaculate, and the kitchen was well equipped. We were also able to do laundry, and that was helpful after driving cross country. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

KARA LYNN C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aiken trip
Wonderful historic cottage. Amazing location. Definitely recommend it if you want to be central in Aiken. Can't wait to come back
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen Y., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet cottage!
We enjoyed two days in Aiken to visit our daughter on our way to the beach. The cottage was well stocked and convenient to town. We also enjoyed our morning walks at Hopeland Garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage in Aiken!
I have been renting houses/cabins/condo's for short stays for over 30 years - probably more than 100 different properties. This was one of the best I can recall. The setting was beautiful, the location very convenient to all parts of Aiken but secluded and quiet. The cottage was comfortable, clean and well appointed. The host made sure we had everything we needed and check-in/check-out were a breeze. Can't recommend this place highly enough. Would give it 6 stars if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and park proximity was perfect location
This is a GREAT spot for a family get together - we had 6 adults and 2 toddlers and a baby. Stepping across the street for play romps in the gorgeous Hopeland Gardens made a big get together with young ones so much easier, and it's just blocks away from historic downtown Aiken. The cottage is so much larger than it looks in the picture - tons of room and bedrooms super comfy. Exceeded expectations and what a fabulous price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central Aiken Cottage
Property was exactly as advertised and in a great location. We had an event at Hopeland Gardens so it waa perfect. Terrific and very responsive hosts. Everything you need and nothing you dont.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great staying . Clean quiet
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Whitney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
The house was clean and well appointed. It was dated but in a charming way. The owner made things very easy regarding check in and check out. They even placed drinks and snacks in house for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot!
What a great place to stay and enjoy Aiken. The home was very nice with a great set up and perfect location. Minutes from town but located on a very peaceful street for plenty of privacy. The hosts were wonderful and very responsive. Likely we will be back again next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage in the heart of historic Aiken
We have actually stayed in this cottage multiple times because it is so wonderful! Clean. Convenient. Well stocked. Across the street from the beautiful Hopeland gardens. Lovely hosts who communicate directly. We plan to return in the fall for steeplechase.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Red Top Cottage
Roomy, comfortable cottage close to Aiken’s best attractions.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
House was wonderful! Well appointed with all the necessities. Great location!!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024