You'll find a kayak on site at this pet-friendly cottage. Jump into your car and make short work of the 17-minute drive to Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge or the 12-minute drive to Cedar Island (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. For a change of scenery, come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

As you settle into this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, a BBQ grill, a fireplace, and air conditioning. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, as well as cookware, a coffee grinder, and paper towels. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washing machine.