Modern Mountain Zen 3-bed, 3-bath Home With Creeks

Located in Sapphire, this welcoming cottage brings it all within your reach. Hogback Lake is an easy 9-minute 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 31-minute drive to Nantahala National Forest.

Relax by the outdoor pool or sip a drink on the patio of this cottage, which also features a firepit and a BBQ grill. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental features a living room, a fireplace, air conditioning, and a ceiling fan. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a dishwasher, as well as a coffee maker, an ice maker, and a microwave. And you can even pack a bit lighter because there's a washer and dryer.