Just pulled the trigger on one! I have never seen an Otter shelter in person and am a little timid about the purchase. If it is as good as a lot of you guys say, I am sure it will be fine. I can’t seem to find any reviews on the cottage online. If any of you have seen one or own one, please do tell. Thanks, Joe
You will be more than pleased I’m shure love my otter can’t go wrong 2nd best purches I’ve made next to my flasher
You’ll be super pleased. The pro thermals are extra quiet and warm. I just got the lodge late last year and a cottage this year. They look adorable next to each other, it’s too fun. 
I have had mine for 2 seasons and hands down they are the best in quality and look awesome
I picked up the wild cottage this year as an upgrade from my scout and its like a limo……tons of room,and actually alot warmer with just the thermal roof….you wont regret it.
The Cottage is a GREAT 1-Man shack, I use this size Otter for 90% of my fishing. Big enough to be roomy and use longer rods, but small enough to handle and heat.
I use rods up to 36″ comfortably, and the sled will fit sideways in the box of a full sized truck allowing me to carry up to 3 Cottages in a long box.
You will really like the thermal tent too- I was fishing in ND this weekend (no wind but below zero all day) and I had my Buddy heater on Pilot Light as much as I had it on Low and was plenty warm. I’ll never buy a non-insulated house again.
Jim Carroll NPAA #13
Thanks for all of the replies guys! I get home from fishing today and the wife plays a message from Cabela’s that says Otter is out of stock for the season…. Sounds Fishy to me. I think I have some research to do. 
Found a cottage! You guys were absolutely right on quality and durability! I have this thing decked out and am loving it! The hyfax runners are the biggest surprise to me… Pulls like a dream. I think the hitch pin seems a little weak, so I will replace it with a larger diameter one before hitting the trail. Love how easy the main zipper on the door works… like butter! Any input on custom mods would be welcome…..
Also, I made it a point to call Otter and give James and the boys at IDO credit for a new happy customer. Thanks to all of you who helped in this decision! Next year I will get the resort with NONE of my previous concerns that I had with this purchase. Well maybe one… Is it big enough? Tight lines, Joe 
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Found a cottage! You guys were absolutely right on quality and durability! I have this thing decked out and am loving it! The hyfax runners are the biggest surprise to me… Pulls like a dream. I think the hitch pin seems a little weak, so I will replace it with a larger diameter one before hitting the trail. Love how easy the main zipper on the door works… like butter! Any input on custom mods would be welcome…..
Also, I made it a point to call Otter and give James and the boys at IDO credit for a new happy customer. Thanks to all of you who helped in this decision! Next year I will get the resort with NONE of my previous concerns that I had with this purchase. Well maybe one… Is it big enough? Tight lines, Joe
Regarding mods:
-high wind anchoring ropes permanently bolted to the outside.
-a board of PVC rod holders for easy access to different rod set-ups.
-installed a wooden transom and drag bolt (this was before Otter came out with their product for this) for a second sled when needed.
-foamed the bottom and installed carpet in the bottom of the tub for greater insulation and noise reduction.
-I have the older style seating and upgraded the mounting to full plates (aluminum) and swapped out to a more comfortable, higher sitting (I’m 6’3″ and have long legs), higher backed boat seat.
I’ve toyed with other ideas but have postponed as I’m probably going to upgrade my 10 – 12 year old rig to an newer insulated one here in the next couple of years.
More MOD ideas for your new Otter. Pics of a few of the Cottages I’ve done.
Jim Carroll NPAA #13
save the weight and use milk cartons to separate out your stuff…
Great ideas guys! Thanks 
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