$289,000
About this home
Price Improvement! Welcome to this charming 1920s Maltby cabin nestled among the towering pines of Big Bear, where vintage mountain character meets thoughtful modern updates. This authentic retreat features a welcoming living room with a stunning native rock Lodi fireplace, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, classic shiplap wood paneling, and wood-look flooring that create the quintessential mountain cabin ambiance. Natural light fills the dining nook with tranquil forest views, while the updated vintage-style kitchen offers quartz countertops, breakfast bar seating, generous window light, and updated appliances. The main-level bedroom provides a peaceful retreat with mirrored wardrobe closet and scenic tree views, complemented by an updated bathroom featuring a newer shower surround and oil-rubbed bronze fixtures accented by charming exposed steampunk-style copper plumbing. Upstairs, a rustic loft bedroom with wood plank walls and ceilings overlooks the fireplace hearth and includes a skylight framing treetop views, snowfall, and starlit skies. Recent upgrades include new copper plumbing and exterior heat tape for winter comfort. Outdoor spaces include a front wood deck, level driveway, fully fenced yard, and storage shed, ideal for relaxing or entertaining after a day of mountain adventure. Conveniently located near Bear Mountain Ski Resort, hiking trails, Big Bear Lake recreation, dining, and year-round outdoor activities, this classic Maltby cabin offers a rare opportunity to own a quintessential Big Bear mountain retreat.
Facts & features
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 542 sq ft
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Furnished, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Storage, Track Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Loft, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
- Heating
- Fireplaces, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- None, See Remarks
- Levels
- Two
- Spa
- None
- Lot size
- 0.057 acres (2,500 sq ft)
- Pool
- None
- View
- Trees Woods
- Architectural style
- See Remarks
- Year built
- 1929
- Parking
- Driveway, Gravel
- Area
- BBC - Big Bear City
- County
- San Bernardino
- Community features
- Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Water Sports
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Days on market
- 129
- Listed
- 2026-03-05
- Original price
- $307,000
- Terms
- Cash, Cash To New Loan
- Parcel #
- 0313153100000
- MLS #
- OC26044753
