I had a few conversations with friends and family recently where we ended up compiling a list of requirements for a place to be called a “cottage”.
If your so-called “cottage” has any of the following, then I’m sorry, you don’t have a cottage. You have a Summer Home.
- A foundation
- A dishwasher
- Air conditioning
- Insulation of any kind (some exposed/visible insulation may be allowed)
You may be allowed one of the following, but two or more will disqualify you from the “cottage” designation:
- A new mattress
- A complete/matching set of dishes or cutlerly
- A full-size washer and dryer
- Cable TV or high-speed internet access
If you have recently chased a bat, bird, or other rodent out of the building, or if you have crawled under the building to jack it up in the spring, you may use the “cottage” designation for one year.