The word “cabin” has become a Western term used to describe a more impermanent holiday spot that acts more like a shelter or a temporary stop for a family on a journey. Typically a cabin is found in remote areas of the West, isolated and quite removed from civilization and city life. Its structure is small and simple in design, with just a few rooms within a frame box and normally a pitched roof. Its amenities tend to be more rustic and accommodate things like woodstoves, iceboxes, and propane lanterns. A cabin seems to be more for nature enthusiasts who prefer to spend most of their time exploring the outdoors, and tend to view a cabin as an isolate place of tranquility for their immediate family to enjoy.
The word “cottage” is used more often by Easterners whom for generations have lived the well-established cottage lifestyle. A cottage describes a more seasonal destination spot, typically located close enough to home but far enough out of the city. Normally found on salt water, cottages tend to be a part of their own rural community with neighbours who know each other’s names and various amenities offering a range of entertainment. Its structure and design is similar to that of a house, modern and well built however smaller in size with usually 2 small bedrooms and areas for hosting guests. It’s a place where people like to entertain friends and family, have outdoor parties, listen to music and spend the day on the water or on their back deck. Time spent at the cottage is generally about having fun and sharing that fun with extended family and friends.
Certainly, these two words have their differences; however, they do share a similarity in that both define a recreational destination full of lasting memories, new experiences and most of all a family legacy.
The Cottages at Cultus Lake maintain the traditional values of cottage living while evolving the established definition of the word “cottage”. Situated on 60 acres of pristine forested land at beautiful Cultus Lake, The Cottages is an impressive gated community that’s worthy of its natural setting and convenient location. Although a short 90-minute commute from the city it feels like a world apart – so close to home yet beyond expectations. Unique design elements connect the past with the future whilst offering contemporary resort quality amenities alongside traditional cottage living. It’s a place designed to capture imagination, build lasting memories and inspire you to create the ultimate family legacy…just a few ways of how The Cottages at Cultus Lake have built upon the traditional definition of “cottage” whilst upholding the family ideals that have always been associated with the cottage lifestyle.