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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 In the late 1800s, when commercial whaling ended, cottages, tents, and boats were available to rent here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 The cottages and town houses would be clustered on the development’s east side, near Meridian Road, with larger homes on the west. — Rose Evans july 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026 Instead of one main building, its colorful cottages are tucked into tropical gardens. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 These aren’t enormous spas located on sprawling resort properties—rather, they’re located within luxurious private villas or intimate craftsman cottages. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 Stick around for kayaking and fishing on Mill Creek Lake; miniature golf; and an overnight stay at campsites, in lodge rooms, or in private cottages. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 The resort’s 158 rooms, suites, and beachfront cottages deliver ocean views and lodging options for families big and small. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Across the courtyard, a collection of mews buildings contains guest and staff cottages, garages, and additional storage. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

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cabins

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One of the most popular premium economy cabins in the sky, Emirates debuted its version of the offering in 2021.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The 180-acre (73-hectare) retreat, which is run by the Navy and guarded by Marines, has a cabin named Aspen that’s reserved for the president, plus about a dozen other cabins for guests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

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