You'll find a kayak on site at this family-friendly cottage. Thanks to the convenient onsite parking, you can either leave your vehicle behind and enjoy a short 5-minute walk to Lake Norman, or easily tackle the 21-minute drive to Birkdale Village.

Relax on the patio or sip a drink by the firepit of this cottage. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at foosball, or enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental features a living room, a BBQ grill, air conditioning, and a ceiling fan. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as an ice maker, a microwave, and cookware. And because there's a washer/dryer, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.