Highland Vista Studio by LUXSTAYUSA
A west-facing balcony over Skidder slope, where the last light settles on the mountain as the lifts close. This 327-square-foot third-floor studio in Highland House has a queen bed and a queen sleeper sofa, and sleeps four. A gas fireplace, a quartz kitchenette and a renovated walk-in rainfall shower make it a sharp, efficient base. The ground-floor ski locker opens straight onto the snow at the top of Snowshoe Village.
Suited to a couple, or a small family who would rather spend the day on the mountain than in the condo. The studio is compact by design, and the location does the heavy lifting: boots on in the locker room, skis on at the door, dinner a short walk down the plaza.
THE STUDIO
- Sleeping area: a queen bed with fresh linens.
- Living area: a queen sleeper sofa facing the gas fireplace, a 50-inch smart TV with cable, and free Wi-Fi of 25 Mbps or more.
- Kitchenette: quartz counters, a two-burner cooktop, microwave, mini-fridge, dishwasher, drip coffee maker and toaster, with pots, pans, dishes, utensils and wine glasses. There is no full oven or full-size refrigerator.
- Bathroom: renovated, with a walk-in glass shower, a rainfall head and a hair dryer.
- Balcony: private and west-facing over Skidder slope, with outdoor seating and evening sunset views.
- Comfort: central heat and air conditioning.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Studio: 1 queen bed
- Living area: 1 queen sleeper sofa, with linens provided
- Sleeps 4
SUPPLIED FOR YOUR STAY
- Bed linens for both beds, including the sleeper sofa
- Bath and kitchen towels
- Hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags
- Salt, pepper and cooking oil to start the pantry
- Shampoo, conditioner, body soap and shower gel, all in liquid form. You are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
SKI-IN/SKI-OUT AND LIFTS
- Your free assigned ski locker is in the Highland House ground-floor locker room, which opens straight onto Skidder slope.
- Skis, boards and boots stay in the locker, not in the condo.
- The Ballhooter and Grabhammer lifts rise above the Village, a short glide or walk from the building.
- Lift tickets and rentals are not included. Tickets bought online a few days ahead are usually cheaper than at the window.
THE BUILDING
Highland House sits at the top of the Village on Skidder slope, with the plaza and its restaurants just below.
- Key-card entry and an elevator to every floor
- Outdoor hot tub, sauna and fitness room
- Lobby with a fireplace and lounge seating
- Free assigned ski lockers on the ground floor
- Coin-operated laundry in the building (no washer or dryer in the unit)
- Cable TV provided through the building association
- Highland House has no pool. Split Rock Pools, the Village's shared indoor pool, is a short walk away and is paid separately at $15 per person per night.
Building amenities are operated by the resort and the building association and keep seasonal hours.
ARRIVAL, PARKING AND CHECK-IN
- Check-in is 4 PM. Checkout is 10 AM.
- Pick up your amenity key card with a photo ID at the Allegheny Springs front desk in the Village lobby (in season, until about 11 PM) or at The Inn at Snowshoe at the base of the mountain, open 24 hours. The key card covers building entry and your ski locker.
- Your door code arrives by email the day before arrival.
- Unload at the underground tunnel by the shuttle terminal, then park free in the general Village lot across the street, a 3 to 5 minute walk.
- There is no cell service near the resort. Download directions and offline maps before you leave home.
- Four-wheel drive is strongly recommended when it snows.
GOOD TO KNOW
- At 327 square feet, this is a true studio. Four guests fit best when two of them are children.
- The sleeper sofa is best for children or one adult.
- The kitchenette is set up for breakfasts and light cooking; the Village restaurants are a short walk for bigger meals.
- The gas fireplace may not light in very high winds; this is a building safety feature.
- Laundry is coin-operated in the building, not in the unit.
- There is no DVD player.
THE VILLAGE AND THE MOUNTAIN
Highland House sits at the top of the Village plaza on Skidder slope, beside Allegheny Springs. Everything below is a short walk from the lobby.
- Coffee and dining: Starbucks, Old Spruce Draft House, Junction Ale House, Village Pub, Foxfire Grille, Sunset Cantina, Shavers Eatery and Skidder Bar, Cheat Mountain Pizza, Al Dente Ristorante, Waffle Cabin and Village Scoop. Hours vary by season.
- Provisions and shops: Wildcat Grocery, Hops, Vines and Spirits, Pocahontas Supply Co., Full Tilt Skate and Snow, Mountain Kidz and Signatures and Sweets.
- Tickets, rentals and lessons: The Depot for lift tickets and activities, Expedition Rentals and ski school check-in, all in the Village.
- Getting around: the free resort shuttle runs along Snowshoe Drive to Silver Creek and the Western Territory, so you can park once and leave the car.
- Winter: skiing and riding across Snowshoe and Silver Creek, night skiing, the tubing park, terrain parks, snowmobile tours, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
- Summer and fall: Snowshoe Bike Park, Shavers Lake, scenic lift rides, backcountry hiking, disc golf and The Raven Golf Club.
- Nearby: the Cass Scenic Railroad, a scenic drive down the mountain, runs restored steam trains through the Allegheny forest.
THE MOUNTAIN, SEASON BY SEASON
Winter 2026-27: Snowshoe plans to open November 25, 2026 and run to March 21, 2027, weather permitting, with about 60 trails, 257 acres and 1,500 feet of vertical. Silver Creek adds night skiing until 9 PM from mid-December to early March, and Snowshoe is on the Ikon Pass. Off the slopes: the Coca-Cola Tubing Park, guided snowmobile tours, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Dates to know: Village Tree Lighting (Nov 28), Winter Brewfest (Dec 12), Christmas in the Village (Dec 24), New Year's Eve, Pride Weekend (Jan 8-10), Kids Ski Free Week (Mar 8-14) and the Spring Fling pond skim (Mar 20).
Summer: the Snowshoe Bike Park runs more than 40 trails over 1,500 feet of descent, the Raven Golf Club is an 18-hole Gary Player design, and the Ballhooter lift carries you up to Shavers Lake for paddleboards and canoes. The 4848 Festival brings live music to the mountain.
Dates and activities are set by Snowshoe Mountain Resort and can change; check the resort calendar before you book.
SEASONAL RESORT AND BUILDING AMENITIES: PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU BOOK
Snowshoe is a seasonal mountain resort. Many of its shops, restaurants, activities, lifts and shuttles operate only part of the year. Building amenities such as pools, hot tubs, saunas, fitness rooms, ski lockers and front-desk check-in locations are run by Snowshoe Mountain Resort and the building associations, not by LuxStayUSA, and may be closed for the season, for weather or for maintenance during your stay. We don't control their schedules, so please confirm current hours and availability directly with Snowshoe Mountain Resort before you book. Closures of these third-party facilities don't change your reservation terms.