Title: Charming converted School Bus in Wears Valley. "Jolene the Skoolie" 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 # Charming converted School Bus in Wears Valley. "Jolene the Skoolie" ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95973800/95973731/b84e0b61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95973800/95973731/132a136b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95973800/95973731/ffb7c273.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95973800/95973731/7b7ea590.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95973800/95973731/862db63a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Wears Valley, Jolene the Skoolie offers a serene retreat. Enjoy peaceful evenings by the fire pit, take in partial views of Cove Mountain from your porch, or breathe fresh mountain air with your furry friend by your side. With ample parking and pet-friendly amenities for one dog under 30 pounds available upon request. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Charming converted School Bus in Wears Valley. "Jolene the Skoolie" Welcome to "Jolene the Skoolie," a lovely space to relax and unwind after a long day exploring this beautiful area. Jolene is located in the prestigious community of Wears Valley. Our Valley is centrally located to all of the communities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Townsend, and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Perfectly close to all of the attractions and adventures this area has to offer. Whether you are here for one of our famous Rod Runs or just want some peace and quiet in the Smokys, Jolene will bring comfort. She is nestled just a half mile from Wears Valley road in a quiet residential area with a partial view of Cove Mountain. No worries, guys, there aren't any steep inclines to drive.  Let Jolene and the sounds of the country soothe your worries away all year around. Grab a cup of your favorite tasty beverage and relax by the fire pit. Or rest your weary bones on the porch breathing in the fresh mountain air. She is most definitely TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL. Guest access: Flat gravel road leading up to the property accommodates any vehicle. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts are welcome. Up to 4 parking spaces available on gravel only (NO PARKING IN GRASS). Additional vehicle and trailer storage is available upon request with a fee. Other things to note: Jolene the Skoolie does not accommodate children under two years of age. Unfortunately, there isn't adequate space for a crib, Pack n Play or bassinet. One dog under 30 pounds are welcome with a $95 fee. If you already added the pet in your booking that fee is added into the nightly rate. We ask kindly to please use pet crate when left unattended. And bring pet beds as we ask that dogs stay off the beds and furniture in Jolene the Skoolie. Should there be excessive hair/fur on linens, then an added fee will be charged to the guest for professional laundry service. All pet waste should be bagged and disposed of in the outside receptacle. Leash walk only as there can be Bear, Coyote, and Eagles in the area. Occasionally, exceptions will be made for adding a second dog under 30 pounds with an additional $95 fee to be added after booking. There is regular pest control, but here in the mountains, it is very common to still see ladybugs, gnats, ants, mosquitos, and occasionally spiders. Refunds will not be issued over insects. Please be kind to the neighbor's chickens and turkeys. They help keep the pests, including ticks at bay. Lost, stolen, or damaged linens will be charged to guests after inspection. Late check-outs will be subject to additional fees. 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Please, NO smoking of any kind in the bus. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Dogs accepted under 30 pounds. ### 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, a smoke detector and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.741814,-83.6345&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mudyErzm%7DN%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQBS%40S%40Q%40SBQBSBQBS%40QDQBQDQBQDSDQDQDODQFQDQFODQFOFQHOFOFOHOFOHOFMHOHMJMHOHMHMJMHKJMJKJMJKJKJMJKJILKJILKLIJILILILGLIJGNGLGLGLGNELGLENELENELCNCNELCNCLCNANCNANALANAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHLHJJLHJJJHLJJLHJLJJLHJJLHJJLJLHLHNHLHLHNHLFNHNFNHNFNFNFPFNDPFNFPDPFPDNDPBPDRDPBPDPBPBPBRBPBR%40P%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FPARAPARARCPARAPCPCRCPCPCREPCPEPEPCPEPEPGPENGRGNENGPGNGPGLIPGLIPGLINILINILINIJKLKLILKLIJKLMJIJKJMJKJKJMHKHMJMFMJKFMHMFMFMHOFMDMFMFODMDMDODMDODOBMBOBMDO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOEMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMEMGOIKGMGMIMGMKKGMKMIKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMIKIOKMIOIMGOIMGQIMGQGMIQGOGQEOGOESGOEQEQEQEQEQCQEQCQESAQCQCSCQCQASAQASCS%3FQASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5bFE-QwQn6JTZ9HE9ZHS8G2YvSM=) Sevierville, TN #### What's nearby - Island at Pigeon Forge - 14 min drive - 9.1 miles - Titanic Museum - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 16 min drive - 10.0 miles - Old Mill - 18 min drive - 10.8 miles - Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 19 min drive - 11.1 miles #### Getting around - Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Red Jasper Beer Garden - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Boss Hogg's BBQ - ‬8 min drive - ‪Jersey Hustle Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming converted School Bus in Wears Valley. "Jolene the Skoolie" pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Charming converted School Bus in Wears Valley. "Jolene the Skoolie"? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming converted School Bus in Wears Valley. "Jolene the Skoolie"? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming converted School Bus in Wears Valley. "Jolene the Skoolie" Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber w., Forsyth Ga. 11 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cutest stay Absolutely loved our stay. We wish we could of stayed longer but was lucky to get a few days. I instantly shared the link to all my family and friends and started looking to book our next stay. Everything was well thought out when building this skoolie. ##### Amber w. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tiffany m. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting family This was a great place to stay really close to town but also far en6out to were it was quite also. Really love the whole bus ##### tiffany m. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan C. 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving 2024 Pretty neat place. Nothing quite like, well designed and decorated. ##### Alan C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian D. 22 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we thought it would be! Thanks for creating a great spot to get away for our anniversary!!! ##### Brian D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber w. 19 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The sweetest skoolie. This was our second time staying here. We also stayed last fall break and I’m sure we will be back many more times. Everything about our stay here is perfect and so welcoming and cozy. We love the quite peaceful atmosphere and that it is a little away from all the hustle and bustle of town. We also love that it’s always so clean and has everything you need for your stay. The beds are super comfy as well. It has enough room for a family of four. The bathroom and shower can be a little tight but has more than enough room especially for staying on a skoolie. We absolutely love telling everyone about it and showing them pictures. We can’t wait to plan our next adventure in our favorite little skoolie. Also the owners are great about reaching out and responding quickly with any questions you may have. ##### Amber w. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn F. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Labor Day weekend getaway! We loved our stay on Jolene the Skoolie! Great location for the hikes we wanted to take and located close to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We hope to visit again in the future! ##### Dawn F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joni W. 22 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Absolutely just like the photos! We loved the bus & would highly recommend others to stay. 15 minutes from the main strip in pigeon forge. Property was clean from top to bottom. ##### Joni W. 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