You'll find a kayak on site at this family-friendly cottage. Thanks to the convenient onsite parking, you can either leave your vehicle behind and enjoy a short 5-minute walk to Lake Norman, or easily tackle the 21-minute drive to Birkdale Village.

After you return, you can unwind by the outdoor pool or sip a drink on the balcony; you may also like the firepit and outdoor furniture. For a change of scenery, come inside and try your hand at foosball and table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi and video-game console.

As you settle into this 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, a gas grill, air conditioning, and a ceiling fan. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an ice maker, and a microwave. And you can even travel light because you'll have a washer/dryer.