Fleu da Coop offers a unique glamping experience in a converted school bus on 23 acres of farmland. Enjoy local honey and farm-fresh eggs delivered to your door, explore the property's alpacas, emus, goats, and chickens or simply relax by the firepit or at the picnic table with an outdoor heater for chillier evenings.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Skoolie Glamping
Fleu da Coop is part of a recent revival to convert retired school buses into stylish motorhomes. These unique homes on wheels are called skoolies (or schoolies) and provide a truly unique glamping experience.
Our skoolie is a 38 ft. converted 2003 Bluebird school bus and offers all of the amenities you would expect in a traditional vacation rental, but kicked up a few levels of coolness. The perfect fish camp for a guy's getaway to fish the Crappie Capital of the World, Weiss Lake. (Fish cleaning station and fish fry equipment on site too!)
Enjoy farm fresh eggs delivered to your door to cook an amazing breakfast. Enjoy local honey from right here on our farm. Visit with our donkeys, emus, goats and chickens for a fun farm experience.
We are on the lake, but not on deep water. (the lake is behind our house but not accessible by boat). The closest launch is less than 1 mile away on our road and we have plenty of easy and secure boat parking with power.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: Fleu da Coop has 1 Queen memory foam bed in the back with 1 twin memory foam bed in the cabin and 1 twin memory foam bed that doubles as a couch. (Sleeps a total of 4 max). There is a TV in the queen bedroom with two small nightstands with shelves, lights, plugs/usb ports.
COOKING ARRANGEMENTS: The kitchen has a 2 burner RV size propane stove top. There is also a gas grill with side burner on the patio. Need to clean those fish you caught on Weiss Lake? There is also a fish cleaning station available to guests on property. The kitchen holds a wine refrigerator and a hotel size refrigerator/freezer combo. Small appliances on board include a microwave, keurig coffee pot, tea kettle, mixer, and all the pots/pans, cooking utensils, dishes and glassware needed to do basic cooking.
BATH ARRANGEMENTS: Space is a premium on a school bus, so the bathroom is where you take it from. Fleu da Coop's bathroom is built around the school bus wheel well. This creative use of space makes for a very tight entrance, but a full stand up shower. There is a lav sink on the wall to brush your teeth and wash your face. The toilet is a standard household model and sits up on the wheel well. (We only mention this because some skoolies have composting toilets. This one does not.) Reality: if you're big on luxury bathrooms, this skoolie is not that.
TV & INTERNET SITUATION Our skoolie has one large TV in the main cabin and another small TV in the queen bedroom. Both Smart TV's have YouTube TV Premium and get all the live channels including local stations, comparable to Dish 200 package. The farm has Starlink Internet and gets the best service possible for our rural area.
OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE In addition to sitting on a 23 acre farm, Fleu da Coop has it's own patio area just outside the bus. The space includes a picnic table, large outdoor space heater for those chillier evenings, a gas grill with side burner, firepit area with Adirondack chairs and a canopy covered seating area. You are free to explore our 23 acre farm anywhere outside the gates that enclose our personal living spaces and barn.
SECURITY We are on property 24/7 for any concerns. You will also have a unique code for your entry to the bus via keypad. There is a safe inside the bus to secure your valuables.
When booking, please keep in mind that it is a converted school bus so it is 6'2" high for head room and 9 feet wide. There are also steps to climb when entering the school bus and the bathroom/shower. This is a "glamping" experience and there is a picnic table, grill, seating and firepit for outdoor relaxing.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Kitchenette
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Safe
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Centre, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Ethel Morrison Park and Cherokee Rock Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Weiss Lake and Centre City Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Centre travel guide
Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Weiss Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cherokee Medical Center and Cherokee Plaza Shopping Center. Cherokee County Alabama Historical Museum and Gadsden State Community College are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Skoolie Glamping Reviews
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Nice and quiet and way off the road, you’re on a farm with animals, yet it wasn’t noisy at all, they would greet me every morning at the fence to say hi, lol.The rooftop A/C drowns out any noises around the area, we slept great throughout the nights there. Owners were super responsive and helpful, we were there to look into moving into the area and take in nature, everything was great.
Very relaxing and beautiful sunset by the fire. Enjoyed seeing the property and animals. The hosts are fabulous!!! Decorated very cute and the fresh eggs for breakfast was nice. The bathroom was a bit of a challenge though. Enjoyed our stay
Time spent here was fantastic. Scott went above and beyond to make our stay not only enjoyable but very informative. If ever in that area again I do hope the bus is still available for a nice, peaceful hearfelt mini vacation!!
Carolyn C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanna
26 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The bus was cozy and secure and very well renovated. It was stocked with everything you would need but never felt crowded. It was pitch dark and quiet at night and The stars were beautiful. The hosts were very nice and checked in on you but let you be otherwise. The area was miles and miles of cotton farms, close to food and shopping and antique stores and state and national parks.
We were there to visit friends and our granddaughter came with us. We enjoyed the scavenger hunt and getting to see all the animals. The hosts were very friendly and attentive to make sure we didn't need anything. This place was very quiet and peaceful with lots to do in the area. I would highly recommend if you are looking to stay in something different than motels.
Jamie H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Skoolie was great. Lots of character and perfect for my son and me. The owners of the farm were very communicative and welcoming. There are a couple great places to eat nearby as well that Scott told us about. Be mindful that the bathroom is very small, so as long as you don't mind navigating that this is the perfect place.
Reminded us of our younger years. The only downside as others have said is the agility required to use the bathroom and to take a shower. (We're a lot older now.) The property was close to our event and to restaurants. Everything was clean and had all the amenities. It rained while we were there, and we enjoyed the sound of the rain on the roof.
Scott & Meredith are WONDERFUL hosts. Very attentive, kind and considerate.
We were able to see the honey making process, and visit with their farm animals.
All their animals are enjoyable, especially Tonka!!
I highly recommend staying here!!
We celebrated our Anniversary! It was an amazing experience! Everything u need for a wonderful experience is there, all u need is ur cloths and food. The farm is beautiful, the animals were great. The owners made sure we had all we needed on several occasions. It was so relaxing, peaceful, romantic, quiet, amazing and all of the above! It’s definitely an experience we will never forget EVER!!!
We enjoyed a stay on a funky, renovated school bus, a much nicer one than I road tripped on 49 years ago when moving from Florida to Missouri.
Sleeping accommodations were very comfortable. We used the stove, fridge, and kitchenwares which were very useful for our multi-night stay. We made a few campfires, grilled out, visited the animals, and cooked morning-fresh eggs from the farm.
The location is very convenient to parks and lakes.
The hosts were very pleasant and helpful in our making plans to eat out or choosing which outdoor adventure to take.
Melissa M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hannah
17 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely weekend staying here. The bus has been made-up into the cutest tiny home on wheels. The hosts were awesome, even taking the time to help us get our fishing poles assembled correctly. You can walk from the bus down to a dock and either fish or kayak on the lake. Wal-Mart was about 7 minutes away which was great for us, and we enjoyed eating at Tony's Steak Barn that's also about 6 or 7 minutes away. If you're looking for some fishing and relaxation this is good spot to be. Only wish we'd had more time to explore the surrounding areas and use the fire pit.
The accommodations were most charming! The reason for 4 stars- the bathroom is exceedingly tight, and would be impossible for anyone with mobility issues to shower. The door will not close if the toilet is being used, standing or sitting.
The host was quite gracious and very friendly, and the cotton fields and farm animals were a treat.
My family was looking for an adventure and we found it at Gyspy Shoals Farm. This is truly glamping at it’s best. The skoolie was decorated so cute and there was plenty of space for our family of 4. The outdoor area was great and we had so much fun making s’mores over the fire pit. The highlight of the trip was definitely meeting all the animals.
With any listing make sure you read the information provided, we did and were prepared for the tight bathroom space.
This weekend trip will definitely be one we speak fondly of for years to come.
We enjoyed our stay in the skoolie. Meredith and her husband were very friendly and helped us with any questions that we had. We especially loved the farm fresh eggs that were delivered to us in the morning.
I will say that the bathroom is definitely small. I am not sure if an older person who is not super mobile would do well in this space as you have to almost crawl to get in the shower. But other than that, it was great!
It was a fun experience and I would recommend the skoolie if you are interested in a unique glamping experience!
The host, Scott was great. Visited & fed the animals & he took his time telling us about them. We learned so much about all the animals. We had our privacy & enjoyed the camp fire & pic nic table. Restaurants are close & the cotton fields were beautiful. Our grandson had many first time experiences. He asked Monday morning were we going back to the blue bus lol. The bus has everything you need & beds were comfortable. The bathroom though is tiny & we were unable to take showers, but we got by for our weekend trip! We had so much fun it didn't matter since it was only two nights. Hey its camping, but in a cool bus! I highly recommend it. What wonderful memories we made.
I first took my granddaughter (11 at the time) who was staying with me for a few weeks in the summer two years ago. She wanted to bring her younger brother who is now 10 to go camping again this year. We all had a great time. Jerry could have stayed with the animals all day!! Scott was very patient with showing and educating us about the animals. You could tell he loves doing it! Allie and I enjoyed just hanging out in the bus watching movies and taking a nap from a busy week! I did take Jerry fishing Saturday morning just down the street by "Jake's on the Lake." Definitely a jackpot for him to fish from the pier! Had a fresh green egg for breakfast....yes a green one!!! Looking forward to another visit in the future!
Cute little bus. We had a great time and my 6 year old loved visiting the animals. Was a little tricky with the little bathroom but just make it more of an adventure. Also enjoyed a waterpark and drive in theater near by.
Amazing, responsive host. Very neat little farm. Amazing experience. Slept awesome. I question how effective the a/c would be in the dead of Southern AL summer.
What a great trip..love the bus..brought my 8 yr old son.. from the petting zoo to the ride on the atv he will never forget this trip..sweet little waterpark very close as well..👍