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Genuine Maltby Cabin, 1 Night Free!

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Cozy up in the living room
Experience an authentic old school log cabin in the lovely mountains of Big Bear, California! This is a genuine Maltby cabin built in 1949.
Dining area conjunct the kitchen seats 6
Our home may have been built in 1949 but we provide the modern conveniences our guests desire.
Wet bar and coffee station

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 778.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Big Bear City, CA
  • Place, Community Arts Theater Society
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Genuine Maltby Cabin, 1 Night Free!

GUEST APPRECIATION SALE! Buy 2 nights and get your THIRD night FREE!** (Holidays Excluded)

Cute Maltby home built in 1949 is dog friendly. If you want a cabin with character this is it!

Great backyard, fully fenced with a swingset and slide. Two bedrooms upstairs and two queen futons downstairs. Living room has a stone fireplace with an efficient, glass door wood stove, TV and stereo. We have a wet bar with a coffee pot and a Keurig. Kitchen is fully equipped with a propane range, fridge and a dining table inside. Because it is a Maltby there is a built in ironing board!

Very old charmer. Go back in time in this cute Maltby cabin. Tons of easy, level, boat, Jeep or RV parking. We provide firewood and a coffee bar for your enjoyment. Back patio has a large propane grill, a dining table, bistro lighting and a bug zapper. Front porch has a table and chairs. The huge double lot is chain link fenced all of the way around, with a secure, sliding gate. Smaller fenced dog run is out front. Horseshoe pits are out back by the massive pine trees, family games are inside. 220 volt outlet NEMA 14-50 for electric cars or RV's (please bring your own charging cord that fits your vehicle).

The entire cabin is yours.

I am available if you need something

No matter what the weather, huge flat lot to park in.

Easy quick 4.0 miles to Snow Summit coming the back way.

Community Market is a two block walk.

Three four star Yelp rated restaurants within walking distance.

Snow play area 1 mile away.

Community Impact Program: At Awesome Vacation Homes, Inc. rental properties, every stay gives back. In partnership with Kind Traveler, your stay results in a donation of $1 per night from you to the Friends of Big Bear Alpine Zoo, a licensed wildlife rehabilitation hospital and conservation education center that treats sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in the Big Bear Valley. Your folio will include a line item for “Community Impact Program.” 100% of donations goes to charity. Please contact Awesome Vacation Homes, Inc. directly if you have any questions or concerns.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If there is no dishwasher, please hand wash your used dishes and leave them out to dry.
Please take all trash/refuse to the bins provided at the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
100% refund within 24 hours of booking; 50% refund of totals charges 7-30 days before arrival; non-refundable less than 7 days before arrival
50% due at time of booking, final payment due 30 days before arrival. Each child is counted as person. $1 per night added for Community Impact Program
Free night automatically calculated on Vrbo pricing. All renters must sign renter agreement before arrival.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2019-00158

About the area

Big Bear City

Located in Big Bear City, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Big Bear Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Big Bear City, CA

What's nearby

  • Community Arts Theater Society - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Big Bear Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Snow Summit - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • The Village - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kallans Bar And Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Genuine Maltby Cabin, 1 Night Free! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Genuine Maltby Cabin, 1 Night Free!?

As of 28 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Genuine Maltby Cabin, 1 Night Free! on 31 May 2026 start from NZ$309, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Genuine Maltby Cabin, 1 Night Free!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Genuine Maltby Cabin, 1 Night Free!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Genuine Maltby Cabin, 1 Night Free!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Genuine Maltby Cabin, 1 Night Free! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Community Arts Theater Society, Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Big Bear Lake. Gold Mountain Memorial Park and Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The set up of the cabin , the materials that were in there just a great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best stay I’ve had and Nancy was just so nice and polite and I would recommend this stay if you are ever out here and I would love to keep staying there anytime I can
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was absolutely wonderful. This cabin is so cozy and cute with plenty of space for our large family of 6. The kids loved the play set, and I really appreciated the entire gated yard.I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed Maltby Cabin and would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nancy the host was extremely professional, nice and very helpful!! Property definitely had a nice cabin feel. It was clean and well stocked with all the necessities!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting with my grandkids

Nice having a place to stay away from a lot of other vacationers
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love it for families. Excellent space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vada C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time in Big Bear. The cabin was the perfect touch to our vacation and in a great location. Only a short drive into town to explore all it has to offer and to get anything you need. Nancy, our host was great. She checked in with us daily to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. If you’re looking for an authentic feel I would definitely recommend this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
We are happy that you got to enjoy the perks offered at Maltby Cabin Vada and thank you for your kind words. We truly strive to take the best care of our guests. We do hope you will allow us to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I enjoyed the original old school cabin feel, with a modern-cleaned up look.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique cabin small but mighty

Enjoyed the stay and Nancy was great. God bless
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin had a homey cozey feeling. Really liked the size of the yard which had plenty of level parking and was fenced in. The cabin looks small from the outside but is actually very roomy inside. I would definitely recommend this cabin to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Place to Rest

We had such a wonderful time here! We spent a night at Snow Valley night skiing and then half a day at Bear Mountain skiing as well. We were so exhausted by the end of each go, but a nice warm fire and a bath were perfect here! We had all the amenities we needed! Just the right size for us, and our pup even had a delightful time in the backyard running around with all the open space! We would certainly love to come again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2024
Having such kind and respectful guests like you is what makes our job fun! We would so enjoy hosting you again, Kiri - thanks for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KINGA p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love love love

Not our first time to stay in the cabin and we simply LOVE the cabin and Nancy. Communication with Nancy is top notch - as perfect as can be. We like the old feeling of the cabin. Dogs LOVE the yard. Can’t wait to be back again in few months. (❤️)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
It is our absolute pleasure hosting you, Kinga! We appreciate your kind words but even more so enjoy having you stay with us. Truly looking forward to your next visit. Thank you for being a perfect guest :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KINGA p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVED the cabin

We loved the cabin and Nancy. Nancy was extremely helpful and communication with her was quick and easy. Cabin was everything we could have asked for. Super charming and just simply cute. Two bedrooms upstairs and nice living room / kitchen downstairs. Backyard is fully fenced and allowed our dogs to have zoomies all over it. We definitely will be back and hopefully Nancy will be still managing the place :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2023
Thank you for your kind words, Kinga! I truly enjoyed hosting you, you are wonderful! I very much appreciate how neat and clean you left the cabin, and you are a great communicator and amazing gal. I hope you will visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Snowy Weekend

Spent 2 nights here at 1949 Maltby Cabin with my family and our 2 dogs. We had about 12 inches of snow during our stay so we spent most of the time at the cabin. Plenty of yard space for doggos to run around and enjoy the snow, as well as a playground for our 2 littles. Nancy was quick to check us in and made themselves readily available for any of our needs. They even had someone come and plow the snow in the drive way and walk way for us. There was wood for us to keep a fire going inside all day and kept the house super cozy. There was also an extra fold away cot in in the master bedroom which was super helpful so we could put our toddler to sleep in the same room as us. We should have stayed another day!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2024
So glad your time here was so good, and yes, next time please stay longer! We would love to host you again :-)
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
refrigerator didn’t work. Property was very dusty on the inside outside play area in poor working condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband, our 8 and 9 year old boys and 3 small dogs all loved this cabin! It was rustic and charming but with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was clean and welcoming upon our arrival with cute touches like the dishtowel being tied in a bow and the ends of the rolls of toilet paper being shaped like roses! Communication with the host Nancy was excellent. She responded promptly and helpful anytime we reached out and even answered our questions about the local area like the best swimming spot for kids. The only concern we had was that our small dogs found ways out of the fence in both the small and large yard. Our dogs are all under 20 pounds with the smallest being only 10 pounds. I think the fence would be secure for a larger dog. Nancy did say she would be looking into securing the fence better but if you are traveling with little dogs, I recommend you walk the fence and watch your dog closely at first to make sure they can not get out. Still all in all we absolutely loved our stay and are already planning to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shelley N.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin in a nice area

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nancy

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Hi, I'm Nancy! I am a Big Bear local real estate agent and owner of Awesome Vacation Homes, Inc. who manages numerous vacation rentals in the Big Bear Valley. What I love most about real estate and vacation rentals is getting to meet so many cool people! I enjoy sharing the beauty of our mountain community and strive to make all of our guests feel like VIPs. I hope you will let us host your next mountain retreat!

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