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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Centre, AL
  • Weiss Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cherokee Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cherokee Medical Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gadsden, AL (GAD-Northeast Alabama Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

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.

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Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Centre, AL

What's nearby

  • Weiss Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cherokee Plaza Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cherokee Medical Center - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Little River Canyon Center - 32 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 49 min drive - 39.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Decks and Docks - ‬16 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

Nicholas C.

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

Fun getaway for the holidays

Had a great time at a very homely place.. Enjoyed out stay and the wonderful owners helped anyway they could.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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

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

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

Sheila K.

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

Moms glamping weekend

The property was nice and as stated. The host were great and we enjoyed the tour of the farm with Scott.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

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

Jamie H.

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

Great little gem

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

Our favorite place!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Hippie Dream Come True

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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

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

Melody O.

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

Bus Glamping

My little family had a good time staying at Skoolie Glamping. My 3 year old enjoyed the baby goats! The owners are kind and love showing you around the property. We went for a small weekend getaway, we spent most of the day at Little River Falls and swam in Weiss Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

Quiet

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!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby O.

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

A wonderful stay

Flue da coop was such an amazing experience! We loved every second of it. Everything was so clean and organized , the bus itself was so cool to bunk in . Scott and Meredith were such nice people to meet and were helpful and welcoming ! Definitely would recommend! Hope to go back one day!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

NE ALABAMA Glamping

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice N.

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

Bass tournament 2023

We came to bring grandkids to fish in a high school tournament and it was in a perfect location. Close to the launch, places to eat and anything we needed. The owners were very friendly and even shared their mini zoo with us. Shower is a little small for taller people but it could be managed. It was decorated perfectly and I’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

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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.

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