Bring your own boat to this cozy retreat on Palmerville Lake to make memories fishing, skiing, kayaking, and more! This quiet lake is 3 miles long, yet is 2 miles from the public boat launch on the much larger Badin Lake. There is a fire pit for evenings making s'mores and enjoying the fireflies in the summertime. Nearby attractions: - Morrow Mountain State Park - Carolina Treetop Challenge is a self-guided adventure climbing experience consisting of a variety of challenging treetop courses. - Wineries: Stony Mountain Vineyards & Winery, Uwharrie Vineyards & Winery, Dennis Vineyards Winery, and Rocky River Vineyards - Golf: Piney Point Golf Club, Red Bridge Golf Club, The Tillery Tradition Country Club and Old North State Club are all in Stanley County. Lakeside Retreat is an hour from Pinehurst. - Museums: Badin Museum, Stanly County Museum, Historic Marks House, Historic Snuggs House, and Morrow Mountain Natural History Museum - Badin Road Drive-In Theater - Clay Shooting at Juneberry Ridge - Pan for Gold at Mountain Creek Gold Mine just minutes away or visit the Reed Gold Mine where the first gold in America was discovered. Reed Gold Mine is about 40 minutes from the cottage. - Historic downtown Badin has an adorable coffee shop, antique stores, and the best hibachi chicken at Tho's! Loafers and Legends is a local private club that you can try out during your stay on a weekend. They have live music and karaoke on Friday nights!