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"Just Right' Accommodations
These Seven Springs cabins are the perfect bowl of porridge.
By Lumen Bardot
Photos courtesy Highlands Ventures
Planning a getaway to Seven Springs Mountain Resort includes perusing a large selection of varied lodging options. With such vast possibilities, one may begin to feel a bit like Goldilocks, swinging between “This townhouse is too big!” and “This condo is too small!” and “This cottage is too far!” and the list goes on. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
The team with Highlands Cabins at Seven Springs is ready with the perfect solution in a location and setting that few on-mountain accommodations can beat: a cluster of charming cabins along Village Drive, tucked among the trees just steps from the drive’s famous waterfall.
Village Drive is a well-known route within Seven Springs. Making a left turn just after turning into the resort at the waterwheel leads visitors along a meandering drive up to the top of the mountain. Just before the ascent begins, visitors are treated to a lovely scene they’ll remember for years to come as the road passes between expansive fishing ponds with an eyecatching waterfall in the middle. The idyllic wooden footbridge across the waterfall has served as a family photo op destination for decades.
Upon closer inspection, this famous scene includes five charming cabins spread out among the trees. The rental cabins are within walking distance of one another and available through Highlands Cabins. The best part is that guests can book just one of the cabins or several cabins, depending on the group’s size, needs, and budget. In other words, it’s easy to work with the Highlands Cabins team to find the accommodations that are “just right.”
“We work with families and groups of all sizes throughout the year, from couples looking for a romantic getaway to families planning a large gathering for a family reunion or celebration. Whatever your needs, we will work with you to arrange the perfect accommodations,” says Bailey Mohr, Highlands Cabins office manager. “The cabins along Village Drive are perfect because they’re situated close together but with enough space between that you can still take advantage of the peaceful solitude of a mountain getaway.”
The cabins are located less than 1.5 miles from the Seven Springs Mountain Resort ski slopes, main lodge, and snow tubing park, so it’s a perfect hideaway with easy access to all the snowy winter excitement and summer festival fun the resort has to offer. The ponds and waterfall offer their own fun factor as well, serving as popular fishing spots for families looking to cast a few lines in the summer sun, gather ’round a picnic table or on a blanket to enjoy an alfresco basket lunch, or simply stroll around the lakes and footbridges for an afternoon walk, all just steps from the cabins’ front doors.
All five cabins are pet friendly with expansive outdoor spaces including tables, chairs, and firepits (firewood provided). Every stay includes complimentary shuttle service to and from Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Towels and linens are provided by Highlands Cabins. Overnight lodging rates vary depending on the size of each cabin, the season, and the day of the week.
To learn more about all of the options that Highlands Cabins offers, and to reserve these “just right” accommodations located within minutes of Seven Springs, visit www. Highlands-Cabins.com.
The Cabins
Each cabin within the Rainbow Pond / Turtle Dam area is distinct in style and size, making it easy to mix and match options for the perfect fit.
Kenswood Cabin | Sleeps 4
• Overlooking scenic Turtle Dam, cozy Kenswood Cabin is ideal for a small family getaway or an intimate vacation any time of year.
Robin’s Nest | Sleeps 4
• Just a few steps from Kenswood Cabin is a similarly sized accommodation known as Robin’s Nest. This cabin also sleeps four and offers the same tranquil view of Turtle Dam.
Sugar Hill | Sleeps 12
• Perched atop a knoll next to Robin’s Nest, Sugar Hill Cabin provides the serenity many crave with wooded views and a charming, rustic atmosphere. This is the perfect retreat for a large family. Cozy up next to the wood-burning fireplace after a great day in the Laurel Highlands.
Forest Lodge | Sleeps 8
• Forest Lodge is open and airy with large windows overlooking Rainbow Pond and the famous Village Drive waterfall walking bridge. Slow down and relax while fishing, cooking out on the deck, or listening to the birds and savoring your morning coffee. The great room boasts an updated kitchen, cozy living room with a gas fireplace, and truly spectacular view. Forest Lodge is a family favorite.
Sassafras Cabin | Sleeps 10
• Situated just above Forest Lodge with views of Rainbow Pond, Sassafras Cabin sleeps 10 and provides a great atmosphere for a winter getaway, summer vacation or a family retreat.
