Skoolie Glamping

1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

About this cottage rental

Located in Weiss Lake, this attractive cottage for $124 per night is a great option for your next trip. 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 alpacas, 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. 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, 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 internet with Weiss 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 7.5 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.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Weiss Lake, AL

Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(58 Reviews)
4.0
star 5 empty
Nov 2023
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!
5.0
Nov 2023
The property was nice and as stated. The host were great and we enjoyed the tour of the farm with Scott.
5.0
Oct 2023
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.
5.0
Oct 2023
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.
5.0
Sep 2023
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!!
4.0
star 5 empty
Sep 2023
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.
5.0
Aug 2023
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.
5.0
Jul 2023
Our stay at Gypsy Shoals Farms was unforgettable! The bus has plenty of room and the AC kept us cool during the hot Alabama summer. The kitchen came with everything we needed, and the outdoor area was perfect for grilling, eating outdoors, and lounging. The sound system was amazing, please check it out! The bed in the back was queen sized and extremely comfortable, and although the bus is parked near the bigger house, we felt complete privacy while we were there. Scott and Meredith were available to chat and suggest restaurants and activities, and offer tours of their beautiful farm and all the interesting animals there. We loved the emus, alpacas, goats, and chickens. We are already planning a return trip. Thanks, Scott and Meredith for a wonderful weekend! Jess and Logan

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Weiss Lake?

The average price for a rental in Weiss Lake is $226 per night. This rental is $102 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Skoolie Glamping. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Skoolie Glamping. Enjoy the water!

Is Skoolie Glamping pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Skoolie Glamping?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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