n. an unpretentious residence built, as a rule, on or near a lake or river; a summer cottage.
- 1878  In a trice, a sitting-room and cabinet for sleeping apartment was rented in one of the white roofed cottages lining the shore, at the rate of $10 per month, including board.
- 1961  A man who has lived on Crown land at Garner Lake provincial park . . . without permission will be asked to move the cottage.