Located in Mineral Bluff, this welcoming cottage lets you experience it all. Jump into your car and make short work of the 22-minute drive to Blue Ridge Lake or the 12-minute drive to Nantahala National Forest (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

After you return, you can unwind on the porch or lanai or sip a drink by the firepit. For a change of scenery, come inside and try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and video-game console.

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom rental features a living room, a BBQ grill, a fireplace, and air conditioning. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a dishwasher, as well as a microwave, cookware, and a blender. And you can even travel light because you'll have a washing machine.