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.
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About the area
Centre
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.
Jacksonville State University - 48 min drive - 64.7 km
Berry College - 48 min drive - 61.9 km
Restaurants
Don Bigotes - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Jack's - 8 min drive
F. C. Weiss Pub & Eatery - 8 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Skoolie Glamping pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Skoolie Glamping?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skoolie Glamping on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$194, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Skoolie Glamping?
On-site parking is available at the 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?
Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Weiss Lake and within 3 miles (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 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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..👍
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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!!
Third time staying here and once again it was just as wonderful, enjoyable, relaxing, beautiful and overall just amazing. The hosts are the most hospitable and friendly people. Always an unbelievably fun experience. We look forward to coming back again and again.
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.
There are no words to describe how much we enjoyed our stay at Gypsy Shoals Farm! Just the unique, relaxing getaway we were looking for! We will be back!!
Jessica L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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.
Joanna
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Booking Inquiry
Welcome to our little slice of lake life paradise. Gypsy Shoals Farm is our 23 acre farm located on beautiful Weiss Lake, Alabama. Currently we breed show quality ayam cemani and operate a small apiary to produce honey on our farm. We work from home and are available on property 24/7 to address any guest needs.
Why they chose this property
Fleu Da Coop is a rental adventure like no other. Whether you are visiting the lake for a fishing trip or some family fun, staying in our skoolie is a fun way to experience something different than your traditional vacay rental property.
Situated on our 23 acre farm, Flue Da Coop, got it's name because we breed and sell show quality ayam cemani nationwide. When we "go mobile" in our converted school bus, we "flew the chicken coop". Hence, the name of our bus.
What makes this property unique
It's a skoolie! But wait, there's more! Enjoy petting, feeding and playing with our donkeys, emus, goats and chickens. We always try to deliver farm fresh eggs to your doorstep as long as the ladies are laying. Firewood for first night's campfire is provided. The kids will enjoy playing cornhole and feeding the animals when you're not out enjoying all the beauty of our lake community.
Languages:
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Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests