Title: Off-Grid Skoolie Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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) ![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) ![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) ![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 like 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. 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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 - 3.7 km - Edelweiss Village - 25 min drive - 20.7 km - Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge - 27 min drive - 22.8 km - Golden Skybridge - 28 min drive - 23.8 km - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - 45 min drive - 35.9 km #### 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 22 lbs 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? > Check-out 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric o. Jun 3, 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. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chelsey B. Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy If you are looking for a place to stay off the beaten path and want to be close to nature, then the school bus is for you! We wanted a once and a lifetime experience while we explore the Rockies and surrounding areas without having to break the bank, it was a perfect spot that was around a lot of what we were looking to do and see. Sure it got toasty in the bus when it got warm, but that didn’t bother us at all.Any time we had an issue, we reached out to the hosts, and they were very quick with replies even with being in the middle of the woods.I also recommend checking out the Rocky Buffalo ranch that is not too far to see Chester Jr. ![Bus at night](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cef46276-11ac-49ce-bbb3-45fb0e67c721-1757602943786.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Starry night on site](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f9ee03e1-376a-4c51-8f72-83d44a7b69a0-1757602943665.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Mountain close by](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f7a604c9-0445-460c-93de-3eb54aa268bc-1757602943400.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Mountain close by](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d031796d-7d0c-4add-aacb-9acaf497d16c-1757602943779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Chelsey B. 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