Located in Banner Elk, this welcoming cottage brings it all within your reach. Jump into your car and make short work of the 5-minute drive to Beech Mountain Resort or the 23-minute drive to Sugar Mountain Resort (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

Once you get back, you can enjoy your surroundings with the firepit and BBQ grill. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi, flat-screen TV, video-game console, and DVD player.

A living room, a ceiling fan, and a desk are featured at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a dishwasher, as well as a microwave and cookware. And you can even pack a bit lighter because there's a washer and dryer.