Lake Days by Avantstay Hot Tub + Firepit + Game Room & Private Dock Access

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 4-minute drive to Mountain Creek Park.

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

As you settle into this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, a BBQ 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 an ice maker, a microwave, and cookware. And because there's a washer/dryer, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.