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Skoolie Glamping

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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 park
  • 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)

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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
On-site 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 area

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Centre, AL

What's nearby

  • Weiss Lake - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cherokee County Alabama Historical Museum - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Centre City Hall - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Cedar Bluff Park - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Little River Canyon Center - 39 min drive - 42.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Don Bigotes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skoolie Glamping pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Skoolie Glamping?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skoolie Glamping?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Skoolie Glamping located?

This family-friendly Centre cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Weiss Lake, Cherokee Plaza Shopping Center and Cherokee Medical Center. Cherokee County Alabama Historical Museum and Gadsden State Community College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Skoolie Glamping Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Had a great time

Our stay was great the host was very friendly and it's located not far from the water
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie C.

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

Very clean and good location for DeSoto State Park, Little River Canyon and Trade Day

Easy process for check in check out. Had great suggestions for restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming! We had a great time and the property owners were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mick J.

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

Cool azz lil place

This is a neat lil place...highly recommend for a glamping experience. A lil tight in the bathroom but that was all part of the fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greig F.

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

Something Completely Different!

A wonderful experience aboard a converted school bus. Our hosts were great and would recommend this property to someone looking for something a little different.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Nothing short of amazing !!

We had the best time! Everything was exactly pictured, the owners were so kind & welcoming ! It was perfect. We will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Skoolie Paradise

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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John Larkin B.

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

Labor Day weekend

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justi B.

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

Loved this place

We loved staying here for the last couple of days. Scott was very friendly and welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. He stopped what he was doing to give us a tour of the farm and taught us a lot we didn’t know about the animals. The bus is right outside of their house but we had plenty of privacy. The fresh eggs in the morning paired perfect with toast we made and topped with the honey from their farm. We were able to rent their kayaks to use and had a lot of fun. The bathroom is very tiny and was a bit of a struggle to use (I’m a bigger girl and my husband has a bad knee) but we made it work! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A unique experience on the bus and beautifully decorated. A nice outdoor seating area overlooking the cotton fields with views of gorgeous sunsets. The hosts were most accommodating to let us love on their farm animals and answered all one million questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. Very unique experience and our kids loved every minute of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
glad i got to see the bus, it was beautiful. didn't expect it to be so close to the house but i was not able to stay and have my vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan B.

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

Wonderful trip!

The communication and whole stay was wonderful. The bathroom is quite tight and was a bit shocking but what else can you expect when staying in a bus. The property owners were so sweet. Only down sides was the water was always super hot from the faucet and the top bunk didn’t actually have room for a body. But that didn’t stop us from having a good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely a fun and safe place to stay. Its affordable and laid back. Hosts are sooo nice and gave extra goodies and checked on us throughout the stay. I highly recommend. This place is a gem and a wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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..👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance H.

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

Great people and a great place

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

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

Blast from the Past

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barry T.

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

Relax and recharge

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailee D.

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

EXCELLENT

Great location. Great hosts. Great spot. Loved everything about it
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina E.

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

Bus

The bus was so cute!! We had a great time!! The bathroom is unique!! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Awesome stay

Had a great stay ,it was perfect, everything was as described, quit ,comfy would recommend this for a great getaway, will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

Fantastic Host

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Great Second visit!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024