Located in Waynesville, this welcoming cottage lets you experience it all. Jump into your car and make short work of the 21-minute drive to Pisgah National Forest or the 38-minute drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

Once you get back, you can enjoy your surroundings with the balcony and BBQ grill. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at billiards, or enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and DVD player.

This 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom rental features a living room, a fireplace, air conditioning, and a desk. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven and a stovetop, as well as a microwave, cookware, and a coffee grinder. And you can even travel light because you'll have a washing machine.