Located in Murphy, this welcoming cottage lets you experience it all. Jump into your car and make short work of the 26-minute drive to Blue Ridge Lake or the 10-minute drive to Nantahala National Forest (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

You can make the most of the outdoors with the firepit and BBQ grill at this cottage. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis and billiards, or enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom rental features a living room, a fireplace, air conditioning, and a ceiling fan. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a dishwasher, as well as a microwave, cookware, and paper towels. And because there's a dryer, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.