Title: The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! ## Photo gallery for The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! ![Property grounds - The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113039300/113039251/a7d1dfc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113039300/113039251/02f1dde7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113039300/113039251/2b71c3fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113039300/113039251/044b856a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113039300/113039251/9edda559.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Outdoor space - Parking available £203 includes taxes & fees 9 Mar - 10 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! Welcome to the Beach Bus! Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure where the nostalgia of schoolyard memories meets the tranquility of Florida’s coastal charm. Our lovingly converted 2007 Thomas school bus, once a beacon of learning, now offers a serene escape nestled among the whispering palms and lush greenery of Florida’s beautiful gulf coastline! But don't stop there...your only minutes to the best beaches the Gulf has to offer! Make it memorable, make it Beach Bus The space Secluded Serenity with a Touch of Home Step aboard and discover a cozy haven crafted with care from local materials. The private deck, adorned with outdoor seating and handcrafted tables from the surrounding trees, invites you to unwind under the stars or greet the morning sun with your favorite brew. Modern Amenities in a Rustic Setting Inside, the Beach Bus boasts all the comforts of home. A full shower, a bathroom with a flushing toilet, and a kitchenette equipped with a full-size fridge, oven, and gas range await to fulfill your domestic needs. Ample seating and storage space ensure a clutter-free stay, while the rear bedroom promises restful nights on a king-size memory foam mattress, complete with a closet to tuck away your clothing and shoes. Cool Comforts for Warm Florida Days Dimmable lights set the mood for relaxation, and when the Florida heat beckons, two air conditioning units stand ready to envelop you in cool comfort. From Classroom to Cozy Retreat This unique abode has journeyed from the bustling hallways of a Pennsylvania elementary school to provide you with an unforgettable stay. The Beach Bus is not just a place to sleep—it’s a destination that tells a story, inviting you to write the next chapter! Guest access You have access to the area where the bus is parked, your parking area and trail coming in! ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2750000/2745600/2745513/6c740597.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Island Sun Inn & Suites - Venice, Florida Historic Downtown & Beach Getaway Venice Island - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 7.6 Good 1,008 reviews £121 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=2745513&PinnedHotelID=2745513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1010000/1000800/1000717/b3475201.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Motel 6 Venice, FL Gateway - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.2 Very good 412 reviews £85 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=1000717&PinnedHotelID=1000717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1046900/1046872/45e7cee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Island Breeze Inn Venice Island - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 6.8 899 reviews £103 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=1046872&PinnedHotelID=1046872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10490000/10481900/10481835/9d7685c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunshine Inn & Suites Venice, FL Venice - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.2 Very good 787 reviews £120 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=10481835&PinnedHotelID=10481835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90030000/90021900/90021825/9a646a3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kon Tiki Inn Venice Island - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included 10 Exceptional 254 reviews £231 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=90021825&PinnedHotelID=90021825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33390000/33387500/33387487/028b1d63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape Coastal Resort on Casey Key Casey Key - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Business services 9.8 Exceptional 257 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=33387487&PinnedHotelID=33387487&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114530000/114521300/114521228/3570cb23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Englewood Bungalow 1 Mi to Beach: Pets Welcome! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Manasota, a neighbourhood in Englewood, is home to The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping!. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Venice Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Englewood Recreation Center or CoolToday Park. [Visit our Englewood travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Englewood.dx7839) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=26.997396,-82.395905&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yxxcDj%7D%7BuN%3FQ%3FO%3FQ%40Q%40Q%3FO%40Q%40Q%40OBQ%40QBO%40QBQBOBOBQDOBQDODODQDMDQDMDQFMDOFOFOFOFMFMHOFMHMFMHMHMHMHMHKJMHKJMHKJKJIJKHKLKJIJIJKLIJIJILILGLIJGLGLGLGLGLENGLELENELENELELENCNCLCNCNCLANCNANALCN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNBLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLDLFLDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFJHLHJHLHJJJHJHJJJJJJJHJJHJJLHJHLJJHLHLHLFLHLHLFLFNHLFLFNFNDNFNDLFPDLDPDLDPDNBNDPBNBPDNBN%40PBPBN%40P%40PBN%40P%3FP%40N%40P%3FP%40P%3FN%3FP%3FR%3FNAP%3FNARAN%3FPAPCNAPAPCNCPANCPENCPCNENCPENEPELEPELGPELGNENGNGNGJINGNGLILILGLILILILKJIJILKJILKJKHKJKJKJKHKHKJMHKFMJKFMHMHMDMHMFMFMDMFMFMDMDODMDODMDODMBOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOCOCMEMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMEMGMGMIKEMIMIMGKKKGMIKKKIKIMKIKKKKIKKIMKKIMKKIKIMIMIMIMGMIMGMIOGOGKGOGOGOEOGMEQEMEQEMEQEOEQCOEOCQCOCQCOAQCOAQCQAOAQAQ%3FOASAO%3FQ%3FO%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PWEGWwNGDF3-zaw2WAh-fGv2AH8=) Englewood, FL ### What's nearby - ![Colorful Beach Umbrella on a sandy beach with blue sky and ocean; Shutterstock ID 63898504; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6183201/0e2e4ecb-413d-44a3-8162-e83517d5cf28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Englewood Beach 13 min drive \- 9.1 miles - ![Venice Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127832/c7de24fa-d84f-4d57-8697-b106b8cf39b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Venice Beach 21 min drive \- 10.5 miles - ![Southwest Florida featuring general coastal views and a beach as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066003/ad6a01c6-1eea-49fa-a977-77719bf71f3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Siesta Key Beach 40 min drive \- 28.5 miles - ![Lido Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145141/1d4594a7-b7e1-465d-bffb-87633a8cb34c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lido Beach 53 min drive \- 41.1 miles - Lemon Bay 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) 55 min drive ### Restaurants - Wawa 9 min drive - McDonald's 10 min drive - Panera Bread 10 min drive - Panda Express 9 min drive - Chili's Grill & Bar 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping!? ### How much is parking at The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping!? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Beach Bus - Skoolie Camping! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was a perfect option for our nice quiet vacation. It has everything you need to disconnect from the outside world while still having the necessities and being close to many great areas of interest. Highly recommended ##### Brett Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam H. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome off the grid location My stay at this property was amazing. It was very peaceful and cozy. I would recommend this property to anyone who is heading to Venice Beach and want to try something new. ##### Adam H. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tod w. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It is cute place. We Stayed one night and enjoyed it we got to sit on the little deck outside then watched a bit of Netflix. It was clean and comfortable ##### tod w. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lianna S. 7 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay The hosts were very accommodating and friendly and helpful, well also affording me privacy. The bus had everything I needed and was a great spot under the palms and close to Manesota Beach. Would definitely recommend. ##### Lianna S. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dino V. 28 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Bus This is a wonderful place, very peaceful and quiet. Very close to Manasota beach. The bus had everything you could possibly need and the bed was surprisingly comfortable. The owners were very responsive and welcoming. We spent the days on the beach or visiting family. When we’d come back, it was so peaceful and restful. Don’t sleep on this amazing property!!! ##### Dino V. Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig D. 13 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique experience! If you ate looking for a unique experience, away from your typical hotel room, i would suggest giving this a try. Its so adorable! The entire process was easy, from booking to check in and out. The host is great with communication and responding in a timely manner. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. The hosts are ##### Craig D. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie L. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A great unique place! ##### Jamie L. 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