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cottages

noun

plural of cottage

as in cabins

an often small house for recreational or seasonal use for a month every summer we rent a cottage on the ocean

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Recent Examples of cottages The Frankos, also known as The Hunter Houses on Instagram, have been converting cottages into beautiful Airbnbs since 2016 and in 2021, found a 12,000-square-foot run-down hotel in the hamlet of Hensonville, New York. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 The county is looking to encourage a mix of housing types, including single-family homes, cottages, townhomes, apartments and accessory homes, to serve people of different ages, incomes and household types. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Worker’s cottages, bungalows, three- and six-flats, and courtyard apartments have been largely constructed of brick. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Instead of an ill-fitting concrete tower, the 185-room, adults-only property blends into the landscape as a series of standalone Caribbean-sytle cottages scattered across 30 acres of gorgeous coastline. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Once a private family estate, the property is now a collection of guest suites and cottages. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 In addition to the store, one of the workers’ cottages was transformed into the on-screen home of the main character Katniss Everdeen, played by actress Jennifer Lawrence. — Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 Rhode Island‘s Watch Hill community is historically known as a summer resort with grand Victorian-era summer cottages built by wealthy families. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 About 40 Gullah Geechee still live on the island year-round in modest dwellings, such as cottages and single-wide trailers. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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cabins

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Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
These new cabins are now designed as places to spend time rather than just endure long flights.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

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