The 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek Cottage 40CMK has a comfortable floor plan with a residential feel. I think this would make a nice destination RV for a single or a couple. Bonus: It has room for an occasional guest, as well.
Behind the walls
Forest River builds the Cedar Creek Cottage product line with residential intention. You’ll find 3M-bonded sidewalls with a 3-inch wall featuring R11 insulation. Windows are double-paned for buffering weather and noise.
The rig has a 101-inch-wide body frame with an all-aluminum superstructure on 16-inch centers or less. There is an AlphaPly TPO roof membrane and Vixenite™ slide-room floor panels.
The 40CMK also has triple slides and a generous ceiling height, which helps the interior feel more like a small home than a compact RV.
Key specs
- Length: 41’6”
- Dry weight: 12,529 lbs.
- GVWR: 14,000 lbs.
- Fresh water: 75 gal.
- Gray water: 42 gal.
- Black water: 41 gal.
- Tankless water heater
- A/C output: 45,000 BTU
- 50″ Smart TV in the living room; 32″ TV in the bedroom
- 15′ electric awning with LED night lighting
- Washer/dryer available
- Price: Sale prices range from the high $70Ks and up (see dealer)
Interior and living space
The first impression is that this RV was designed to function as a year-round home. There is a front kitchen, a central living area, and a private rear suite. The easy flow from front to back makes the whole coach feel relaxed and open—just what I’d want in a destination RV.
Kitchen
I always check the kitchen’s countertop space first. The Cedar Creek Cottage 40CMK has good counter prep space, especially if you include the countertop that looks back into the living area. I like that the layout allows two people to prep in the kitchen when necessary.
The front kitchen also has plenty of storage, with several dovetail-jointed drawers and generously sized cabinets. The pantry features pull-out slide access, making the storage easily accessible.
The large stainless-steel refrigerator with ice maker is also a plus, and a 3-burner cooktop with gas oven is ready for cooking and baking.
I wish the over-the-range microwave were a micro/convection combination unit. That would have compensated for having only a three-burner cooktop. The 40CMK kitchen includes prep for a dishwasher, and a cutting-board drawer with a trash funnel and a built-in trash cabinet.
Dining/living area
The dining/living space continues the Cedar Creek Cottage 40CMK’s residential feel. You’ll find an L-shaped sectional sofa, a TV and fireplace, and a free-standing dining table nearby. This social space seems ready for meals, a game of cards, or simply relaxing after dinner.
Because the kitchen opens toward this area, conversation should flow easily, which is great for extended stays.
Bedroom
The 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek Cottage 40CMK bedroom stays focused on comfort and storage. It features a king bed, a bedroom TV, washer/dryer prep, and a roomy wardrobe. I love all the drawers that designers incorporated into this space. You’ll also like the reading lights, USB ports, and extra linen storage.
Personally, I would have liked a queen bed in the bedroom, rather than the king. A queen would perhaps allow at least one functional bedstand. As it is, the king minimizes access to the washer/dryer and wardrobe. A queen would be better, in my opinion.
Bath
The rear bath in this rig is big. Really big. It has an easy-access toilet, a linen closet, and a large vanity with two sinks. The 48-inch by 30-inch shower allows plenty of space and features a seat. The Cottage’s expansive ceiling height makes the bathroom feel even larger and open. I appreciate the window and exhaust fan, too.
I would have liked to see more drawer space in the bathroom. Sure, you can use baskets or other storage solutions, but in a “residential style” RV bath for two, I expected to see at least one dedicated drawer for toothpaste and more.
Overall take
The 2026 Cedar Creek Cottage 40CMK looks like a smart pick for RVers who want a long-stay destination trailer with real-home comforts. I appreciate the well-placed, open shelving throughout the rig for personal photos, plants, and more. The expanded ceiling height (even in the slides) makes the entire RV feel quite spacious. Window placement brings a generous amount of natural light into every room, as well.
The generous kitchen and rear bath make it especially appealing for singles, couples, or empty nesters who want something that feels fresh and residential.
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Any overnight guests would have to pass through the bedroom to visit the bathroom. This could be a deal breaker for those who entertain frequent family visitors.
The kitchen and bath are at opposite ends of a 41′ trailer. That means two widely-separated gray tanks and two dump valves. I prefer a rear living area, with a big picture window for a mountain or lake view, a mid kitchen (with an island) next to the bathroom, and a front bedroom. That allows a single dump valve, shorter water lines, and less potential for leaks or freezing when it is used in spring and fall.
And what’s with less than 1,500# of CCC in a 41′, 14,000# trailer?
I would prefer the extra space in the bedroom as opposed to the bathroom, and only one sink is necessary. I have never understood the logic of wasting counter space for a second sink. I do agree that the bed should have been a queen and side tables added and if we were to get one of these, we would trim down the bed to a queen. Really do like the reviews on various rigs, thanks.
Love this unit and would consider it, but you can’t have any overnight guests. If they need the bathroom during the night, they have to traipse through your bedroom. Needs a half bath.