Cottage (noun)

1. A small, usually old-fashioned house, typically one in the countryside.
2. A small, cozy, and comfortable house or cabin.
3. A small, simple dwelling, typically used as a vacation home.

Origin:

From middle english cotage, from old english cotage, from cot +‎ -age.

Examples:

1. We rented a cottage by the lake for the summer.
2. The cottage had a thatched roof.
3. He lived in a cottage in the woods.
4. The cottage was surrounded by a beautiful garden.
5. The cottage was the perfect place for a romantic getaway.