Located in Black Mountain, this welcoming cottage lets you experience it all. Jump into your car and make short work of the 18-minute drive to Pisgah National Forest or the 18-minute drive to Catawba River (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

After you return, you can unwind on the patio or sip a drink by the firepit. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at billiards, or enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and video-game console.

A BBQ grill, air conditioning, and a ceiling fan are featured at this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a dishwasher, as well as an ice maker, a microwave, and cookware. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washing machine.