Schoolie Bus Camp & Camping Area
3 acres hosted by John M.
1 lodging site
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97% Recommend15 ratings · 14 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
With kids ·
Schoolie Bus Wooded Experience
I stayed here for two nights with my 7 year old daughter— it was such a fun and memorable experience for her! Highly recommended this stay; everything was great. Thank you!
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Kait R.
1 month on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· July 2025
With pets ·
Schoolie Bus Wooded Experience
The pictures make it look a lot nicer than it actually is. We had a few issues with the water pump, air conditioner, and one of the back hammocks fell while my son was sitting in it. The host responded timely to my texts, even though he was out of town, and sent someone right away to replace the battery (the cause of the water pump & some lights not working). Overall, it was a unique experience at a great location, about 10 min from downtown Charlevoix.
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Tara W.
2 reviews
This property is really unique! The bus is simply that: a bus! It has a huge bed, a propane stovetop with oven, a flushable toilet, a dishwashing sink (non-potable water) and an air conditioning unit. The grounds are lovely, open, and off the beaten path. The evenings are quiet and dark, and the days offer comfortable surroundings for reading, play, outdoor cooking (2 grills outdoors,) and all about 2 miles from the beach town of Charlevoix! Highly recommended!!!
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Tony Z.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
With kids ·
Schoolie Bus Wooded Experience
Lovely spot, cozy bus, excellent area.
Highly recommend.
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Andrew Y.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
With kids ·
Schoolie Bus Wooded Experience
We had a fun stay at the bus. The setup was great and a bit rustic, but with a toilet, so it was great. John was responsive and helpful.
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Nicole P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
With kids ·
Schoolie Bus Wooded Experience
The bus was the perfect start to our trip and John was kind to share some of his gardens bounty and local knowledge, which led us to one of the best sunsets we had ever seen.
The bus was as advertised and with our younger kids it took on a life of its own. It also rained part of each day so it was amazing to sleep and cook in a dry space. Thanks so much and we hope to be back again someday.
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Kristian W.
2 reviews
Great site, Awesome experience. Comfortable bed. Small bathroom no shower (as advertised). Not sure how it sleeps 5 unless 3 are very small and 1 is going to sleep with the parents in the bigger bed. Obviously, tents can be set up near the bus. Everyone I have told about our bus experience agreed that we are the only ones they know who slept on a school bus!
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Bob C.
5 reviews
Everything was exactly as described in the app and as was described in my first contact with owner.
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John G.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
With pets ·
Schoolie Bus Wooded Experience
Spending a night on a school bus was fun! It's a neat old bus decked out with everything you need. There are so many wonderful hiking trails and water opportunities in the area - we loved it. Plus John was great.
Michelle P.
4 reviews
We absolutely loved camping on John’s land. He was available when we arrived to let us know where the power switches were in the bus, and how to properly work the toilets so that we didn’t accidentally dump out all the water. The land was very private and peaceful. The bus was an absolute bonus for my nephews, they loved every aspect of exploring the bus and running in the open fields behind it. John’s land is absolutely a must visit, and perfect for families or large groups.
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Sarah S.
7 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
With pets ·
Schoolie Bus Wooded Experience
Great setup, convenient location with tons of things to do nearby
Chad A.
8 reviews
Thank you for checking this off our bucket list, such a fun and unique experience! You did a great job maximizing the space with all of the essentials for a cozy night.
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Whitney H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
With kids ·
Schoolie Bus Wooded Experience
What a fun experience!! Host was quick to respond to an issues and very receptive to suggestions. The beds are comfortable and main bed is huge. Loved the lights around the ceiling at night, gave it such a pretty glow.
Beautiful location and super close to everything.
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Shannon C.
3 years on Hipcamp
So much fun! I’ve always wanted to camp in a school bus so check! John was great, the land was beautiful and lots of space. Highly recommend
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Kimberly D.
3 reviews
Location
Charlevoix, Charlevoix, Michigan, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by John M.
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