You are a brave man @Randy Price! Now you have two homes. I would call it a "cabin." Never heard someone in Nebraska use the word "cottage."
Growing up my family shared a "cabin" with grandparents, aunt/uncle and their two kids. We called it a cabin...it was right on the Platte River. Grandpa, Dad and Uncle built it (Dad was a carpenter). Community bedroom in the back with four double beds and a sofa sleeper. The main room was kitchen and a very small family room with a sofa sleeper. Built in the 1960's, did not have windows...instead had shutters and was totally screened in. There was electricity, but no running water or in-door plumbing at first. In the 1970's they got running water and a toilet and shower.
Land was leased from farmer...were probably 40-50 other cabins and trailers in this "park." Rules prohibited year round living...so we shut her down every fall (and chased ducks on the river), then opened up in Spring, and planted a garden. It was a big deal when we got a telephone in the Cabin...my Grandpa worked for Ma Bell...and made that happen.
My parents sold their share when me, sister and brother got in to college. My Dad was tired of making the 40 minute trip to the Cabin...said there was always something breaking down, or grass to mow, or garden to tend. Too much of a hassle.
My sister LOVED the Cabin, playing with cousins, getting away from the city, hanging with family. Loved it so much the she talked her husband in to getting some land on a sandpit west of Omaha...and they built their own "cabin." Frankly it's newer and nicer than my house(!) : )
Good luck with your cabin / cottage! Enjoy!!!
