Title: Off-Grid Skoolie Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Off-Grid Skoolie Retreat ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113894000/113893959/026acd3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113894000/113893959/57741fe6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113894000/113893959/13888666.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113894000/113893959/85741060.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113894000/113893959/cfae8f7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Off-Grid Skoolie Retreat provides amenities, such as a firepit and a playground. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom180 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Mountain view ## 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. ### Off-Grid Skoolie Retreat TRUE OFF-GRID WILDERNESS ADVENTURE - NO shower, NO WiFi, NO cell service, wildlife encounters guaranteed! Welcome to Sleepy Bear Skoolie, where you'll experience authentic converted school bus living in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. This isn't glamping - it's real off-grid living with bears, deer, and other forest neighbors as your daily companions. Perfect For: \- Adventure seekers and nature lovers \- Digital detox enthusiasts \- Wildlife photography \- Families with children (bunk beds ideal for kids) \- Those who understand "off-grid" means OFF-GRID \- Couples + kids seeking unique experiences IMPORTANT: This is a genuine off-grid experience - perfect for adventurous souls seeking digital detox and wildlife encounters. Not suitable for those expecting hotel amenities. The Space Your converted school bus sits deep in the Blaeberry wilderness, surrounded by towering mountains and ancient forests. Three private waterfalls await just a few meters away - perfect for that refreshing (and necessary!) wilderness bath. Sleeping arrangements for up to 4 guests: \- One queen-size bed (comfortable for adults) \- One bunk bed (designed for children - limited headroom makes it tight for adults) Amenities: \- Outdoor kitchenette with gas stove \- Cozy outdoor dining table and BBQ area \- Ecological composting outhouse \- Solar power for basic lighting only Wildlife Welcome Committee: Expect daily visits from deer, raccoons, bears, pine martens, and yes, the occasional mouse indoors. This is their home - you're the guest! PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR DOG SLEEP ON THE BED. What "Off-Grid" Really Means \- NO shower facilities - Use our pristine waterfalls and stream for washing (truly refreshing!) \- NO Limited water - 90L tank for cooking only - every drop counts \- NO Electricity - Solar power for basic lighting only \- NO WiFi or cell service - Complete digital detox zone \- NO Refrigerator - Cooler provided on arrival (bring ice). \- Wildlife encounters - Bears, deer, raccoons are your neighbors (bear safety essential!) \- Seasonal mosquitoes - Summer brings bugs! Come prepared with repellent Bear Safety (NON-NEGOTIABLE): \- Never leave food, garbage, or pet food outside \- All scented items must be stored indoors \- Carry bear spray when exploring Firewood: Provided for indoor stove only (bring your own for BBQ/campfire) Wildlife: Mice may visit indoors (you're in the woods!) - part of the authentic experience. There are no blinds; you will be awakened by the early morning light. Not Suitable For: \- Those expecting hotel amenities \- Guests uncomfortable with wildlife \- Anyone needing reliable cell service \- Visitors wanting daily showers Book only if you're genuinely excited about wilderness living with all its beautiful challenges! ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113894000/113893956/w862h1158x0y4-37178875.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Off-Grid Green Yurt in the Wood Blaeberry - Kitchen - Parking available - Fireplace - Mountain view 7.6 Good 5 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 30 Sept - 1 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=113893956&PinnedHotelID=113893956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9650000/9648400/9648395/b416fa1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain View Cabins Golden - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - 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Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 13 reviews £153 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=103953892&PinnedHotelID=103953892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector 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 Property Registration Number PM341175202 ### Property is also known as VLVEKRMYXK ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.429813,-116.98465&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mw%7CxH%60q_i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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4K3TCtdZeKHOZEwSBf4VC1hPgLQ=) Blaeberry, BC #### What's nearby - Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles - Edelweiss Village - 25 min drive - 12.9 miles - Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge - 27 min drive - 14.2 miles - Golden Skybridge - 28 min drive - 14.8 miles - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - 45 min drive - 22.4 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Off-Grid Skoolie Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Off-Grid Skoolie Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Off-Grid Skoolie Retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Off-Grid Skoolie Retreat Reviews 10 ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric o. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute getaway We had an awesome time staying here and exploring the area. The host was kind and very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend staying here. ##### Eric o. 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