An A-frame cabin has an A-shaped roof: two steep slopes that come down almost to the ground and act as the side walls. At Mălinului Resort, near Câmpulung Muscel, there are 6 A-frame cabins for 2-4 people, with the bedroom upstairs under the roof, a sofa bed downstairs, a bathroom and a terrace. They are the only cabins at the resort with access to the hot tub (ciubăr).
What an A-frame cabin is
The name comes from the shape of the roof, which looks like the letter A. The long slopes let rain and snow slide off, which is why the shape is common in the mountains. Inside, the space is tall in the middle and narrows towards the edges, so the bedroom goes upstairs, under the peak of the roof, and the living room stays downstairs.
The front wall is glass, with curtains. Lots of light comes in during the day, and from the sofa you can see the grounds and the surrounding hills.
What the A-frame cabins at Mălinului are like
There are 6, side by side, along the resort's main path. Each one sleeps 2-4 people: two in the bed upstairs and two on the sofa bed downstairs. You reach the bedroom by a spiral staircase. The staircase holds 100 kg at most, so go up one at a time.
Every cabin has:
- heating and air conditioning;
- smart TV;
- coffee machine, kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge;
- towels, bed linen, shower gel, shampoo and hair dryer;
- terrace with space to eat outdoors.
Sorin Pastramă, the resort's founder, had his first A-frame cabin ready in 2022, and it took groups of up to 10 people. The 6 cabins for 2-4 people followed in summer 2023, and since 2025 they have been part of Mălinului Resort & Spa, along with the Kubik cabins and the Signature cabin.
A-frame, Kubik or Signature: which to choose
| The cabin | People | What it's like | Hot tub (ciubăr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-frame (6) | 2-4 | bedroom upstairs, sofa bed downstairs, bathroom, terrace | yes, 385 lei per day |
| Kubik (6) | 2 | all on one level: bedroom, bathroom, terrace | no |
| Signature (1) | 4-6 | the large cabin, up on the hill, 100 m from the resort | ask when you book |
The hot tub is only for guests in the A-frame cabins and is paid for separately, on site.
With kids or with another couple, choose the A-frame: the sofa downstairs turns into a bed. For two people who'd rather skip the stairs, the Kubik is simpler. For 4-6 people who want a place to themselves, there's the Signature cabin.
What else to know before you book
- Check-in at 15:00, check-out at 12:00.
- The hot tub costs 385 lei per day and is paid on site.
- Pets are welcome only if they're small, at 50 lei per day each.
- No smoking and no shoes inside the cabins; slippers are waiting for you at the door.
- Outside, it's quiet after midnight, with no music on speakers.
- The outdoor pool is open from May to August and isn't heated. The resort also has a sauna.
The price per night depends on the date, and you can see it straight away in the booking calendar. Mălinului Resort & Spa is on Strada Râului in Bughea de Sus, 5 km from Câmpulung Muscel. From Bucharest it's about 2 hours on the DN73, and Bran Castle is 55 km away.
FAQ
How many people fit in an A-frame cabin?
Between 2 and 4: two in the bedroom upstairs and two on the sofa bed downstairs.
Do the A-frame cabins have a hot tub?
Yes. The hot tub is only for guests in the A-frame cabins and costs 385 lei per day, paid on site.
Are the cabins heated in winter?
Yes, they have heating and air conditioning.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, if it's small. It costs 50 lei per day per pet.
What time is check-in?
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 12:00.
Where are the cabins?
On Strada Râului in Bughea de Sus, 5 km from Câmpulung Muscel and about 2 hours from Bucharest on the DN73.
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