Title: Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88333710&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) Cottage in Aiken with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) ![Property grounds - Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) (Aiken)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88340000/88333800/88333710/d43493c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) (Aiken)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88340000/88333800/88333710/79732bf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) (Aiken)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88340000/88333800/88333710/5095c61c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) (Aiken)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88340000/88333800/88333710/05aad688.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) (Aiken)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88340000/88333800/88333710/af0bf79a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 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 ## Similar properties ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526400/526313/504b611f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Garner Hotel Aiken South by IHG Aiken - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 7.8 Good 554 reviews £80 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=526313&PinnedHotelID=526313&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19388/dfddf35a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Augusta Downtown by IHG Downtown Augusta - 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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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 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 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. [Visit our Aiken travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aiken.dx6058112) [View more Cottages in Aiken](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aiken-Cottages.d6058112-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.54926%2C-81.72304&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=06-5yuyFIetz-pO26Obv8D1lbMM=) Aiken, SC ### What's nearby - ![Hopelands Gardens Tree Tunnel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6271358/fd9400d3-ce6f-4bde-aa51-91f5f743e262.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hopeland Gardens 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Aiken County Historical Museum 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Hitchcock Woods 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Bruce's Field 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Augusta, GA (AGS-Augusta Regional) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits 2 min drive - Little Howies 3 min drive - Applebee's Grill + Bar 2 min drive - Mellow Mushroom 19 min walk - Prime Steakhouse 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled)? ### What time is check-in at Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled)? ### What time is check-out at Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled)? ### Where is Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Cottage - At Hopelands Gardens close to Hitchcock Woods (Remodeled) Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 105 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathe B. 11 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location. Host provided bottled water and breakfast! ##### Cathe B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie S. 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful old home relaxing and comfortable! ##### Melanie S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William C. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our stay at the Historic Cottage at Hopeland Gardens was extremely pleasant. The home was clean and comfortable and the host was very attentive. We would stay again when in Aiken. ##### William C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marshall C. 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location - wonderful time as always. Thank you again! ##### Marshall C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy T. 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The home was comfortable, conveniently located, with great linens, extras if you forgot something and snacks. Aiken was so charming. ##### Tammy T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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. ##### Jimmie W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam G. 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything we could possibly need from kitchen items to personal items was provided. The beds and the pillows are so comfortable. It was the perfect place for our ladies get-together. The cottage is so clean and quiet (except for us guests!) Highly recommend this quaint little piece of history from Old Aiken. ##### Pam G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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. ##### Will S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 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. ##### Lloyd M. Stayed 20 nights in Mar 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. ##### Karen S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Torrey H. 14 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great staying . Clean quiet ##### Torrey H. Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024 ### 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. ##### Coulson D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M. 3 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip Great location Very quaint ##### Lisa M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff E. 21 Apr 2025 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. ##### Jeff E. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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. ##### William L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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. ##### Laurie R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary C. 1 Mar 2025 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. ##### Mary C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lloyd M. 31 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Red Top Cottage Roomy, comfortable cottage close to Aiken’s best attractions. ##### Lloyd M. Stayed 29 nights in Mar 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. ##### Karen K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz K. 27 Oct 2024 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. ##### Liz K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 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 ##### Martin M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Phil M. 21 Nov 2024 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. ##### Phil M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy Y. 16 Feb 2025 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. ##### Timothy Y. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin T. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property House was wonderful! Well appointed with all the necessities. Great location!! ##### Kristin T. Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KARA LYNN C. 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aiken trip Wonderful historic cottage. Amazing location. Definitely recommend it if you want to be central in Aiken. Can't wait to come back ##### KARA LYNN C. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024 ---