You'll find a kayak on site at this family-friendly cottage. Lake Norman is just a short walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 2-minute drive to Memory Lane Museum.

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 table tennis and billiards, or enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and video-game console.

This 7-bedroom, 5-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 a microwave, cookware, and a blender. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washer/dryer.