1975 Passenger Bus Converted into a Stunning Tiny Home with a View - FULL TOUR
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2025
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The Sooke Ski bus is a 1975 MCI Motorcoach that's been converted into a tiny house on wheels with panoramic windows, a living room with a pellet stove, a full kitchen and bathroom, and a cozy bedroom at the back of the bus.
To find out more about the Sooke Ski Bus, check out the listing on Airbnb here:
www.airbnb.ca/...
/ sookeskibus
In this video, we give you a full tour and we talk about the pros and cons of building a DIY living space in the shell of an older vehicle.
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
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Thanks for watching! You can check out the Sooke Ski Bus here: www.airbnb.ca/rooms/44579518
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I am absolutely in love with this space! What a great rehab! I am very impressed with the simple but really classic look! Love it! Thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️
So glad this bus is not just sitting in a junk yard somewhere, but is actually a beautiful home. Smart!
Hi Sylvia hope you’re okay ✅
I was thinking the same thing! I feel like the bus looks quite happy on the hill above the lake, just waiting to entertain guests.
The most beautiful bus conversion I've ever seen. The parking spot isn't too shabby either!!! 💖
Hi Christine hope you’re okay ✅
Beautiful home. Not too cluttered but still cosy.
I've listened to a number of ppl who give tours of these kind of spaces and I must say, you did by far the best job yet.
Thanks so much!!
The fact that this Bus has a Concrete Pad & Deck is Amazing..
Beautiful Done..
Wow ! I could live there. Beautiful bus made into a house. It has all you need.
This is really insane. The video @3:32 looks like this is a 600 - 800 square foot appartment. Well done!
Gorgeous! I like how it has a lot of room in each area.
God bless you for supporting the vet's
Wow, this bus is just as old as I am. I'm happy to see it retired as a house. Really like the simple but beautiful interior, no need to have too many furniture inside but it still functions as a proper house. Thanks for the video. Stay safe and healthy.
I LOVE this tiny house. Cozy yet spacious and nicely decorated. I could certainly live there.
One of the best tiny homes i have seen so far!
I love your home. It is luxuriously simple and clean in design yet fully functional and practical. This design is number one on my list even above some of the luxury models I've seen.
I love the openness in the design. So many Tiny/Skoolie designs are packed with furniture for more storage and function, but I like the less is more approach of this design.
This isn't a skoolie though. City buses have a lot of built-in storage underneath the bus - no need to create a lot of storage in the living area. School buses don't have that. That's why I would opt to convert a city bus than a school bus. And if I did, I would make it exactly like this one!
Love the honesty of this channel, keeping it real with all the downs that might be in a alternative living. another amazing video!
It has a clean uncluttered appeal.
This is stunning. I don’t think I hardly ever comment, but I definitely watch & am always impressed & give you a thumbs up every time. FYI to Danielle: I love your soothing calm presence when you do each presentation on every tiny alt space.
I also love how you tell us the things to consider along w/all that is so beautiful abt each tiny home. Ty for your hard work & dedication. I want to be in that bus right now. Love the copper pans & the combo dual purpose stove along w/so many other features you pointed out. And that lake & location. Feel relaxed just watching. Thnx. Fantastic! xx
That means a lot, Marirose, thank you so much for the kind comment! I agree, it would be so nice to be sitting in that bus looking out over the water right now :)
Totally agree 👍
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Hi Marirose hope you’re okay ✅
@@richardhenderson2268 Ty so much!💛
Great kitchen , awesome bathroom and T.V. out door grill area. Magnificent.
Love this build! Always when I think I can love a Skoolie anymore, I see a new one. This is perfect for me (I would maybe do a small L-shapped couch, but other than that, perfect!
Hi Valerie hope you’re okay ✅
Love how you narrate your videos. This is in my top 5 bus to home conversion
I love the gems you find to share with us. This ski bus is no exception. So many practical and beautiful ideas!
I am just crazy about this bus conversion! It's my absolute favorite! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Absolutely beautiful!! I would LOVE to live in that!!!
Hi Susie hope you’re okay ✅
Love it The bus is cozy , neat , not cluttered, gorgeous site.
Hi Barbara hope you’re okay ✅
That's one of the few buses I've seen thst really feels homey. Also, all the underneath storage would be amazing.
This is one bus conversion that I could definitely live in....has to be one of the best ones I've seen, if not the best 👍👍
I feed it is a beautiful home. It's awesome. Great use of space. I love all the privacy. The scenery sorroundings this Beautiful Bus Home. Wow ! I could live comfortably there in a moments notice.
Wow that is very nice wow 👌👌 awesome video as always they sure did justice to that bus. Very very cool thanks 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦
Some Turtles Have Nice Shells is the title of a great book on bus and truck home conversions...lots of photos.
@jimmy fortune Thnx for sharing. Will check that book out. 🤗
@@marirose19 I have a half dozen books on such conversions and this one is my favorite by far. Enjoy...
@@jimmyfortrue3741 Sorry I got your name wrong. Ty again for book recommendation.
@@marirose19 no prob.
Love the retro look and the warm interior! 😍 Makes me feel good about finishing my skoolie. Love this! 💗
Look very nice, tidy, cozy and minimalist vibe. Love it!
Great home in a beautiful natural setting.
Thanks for the tour.
Hi Allen hope you’re okay ✅
Right quick you showcased the original plaque showing the weight compacity, I would either have a new one made up with the finished product and mount it next to the older one or have the older one tooken off and updates added next to each field. Something unique & no one else has done. It would be a big deal to me... Nice bus/Home...
This is my favorite bus design so far! Gorgeous
I'd live in that, it's been beautifully restored. 😍
Hi Shirley hope you’re okay ✅
This is a very comfy home, in a beautiful location. I would love to live there, if only there was enough storage space for my books and my yarn … and WiFi! No room for a washer/dryer, unfortunately. But for what they had to work with, they certainly made the most of it. Congratulations to the owners/builders! P.S. I love the chairs and hanging table - what a view!
Huge! The bathroom, living room and bedroom are huge!
Adore this home & location. Its really well thought out
Hi Lisa hope you’re okay ✅
What a beautiful and practical design!
I really like your bus conversion because it's very clean and spacious. clever idea
My daughter and I love watching your videos. This was a gorgeous conversion 😍
I love this bus to tiny house conversion! They did such a fantastic job building it👍😁👍
I just love watching these kinds of videos. I might want to do something like this and use it as a vacation home for myself as well as a rental. Thanks for the video!
how could anyone give it a thumbs down? I would live in this NOW, I really love it so much. Thanks Exploring Alternatives for all you do opening up my mind. I really love this channel
So beautiful! Great layout! Lovely home!
Hi Evelyn hope you’re okay ✅
You have a beautiful home. Loads storage too.
It's fantastic. Brilliant view too. THUMBS UP
Hi Lynne hope you’re okay ✅
Nice to see a new vid ! Amazing build as always
Just stunning. The brick stove surround could have been done with the 1/2' brick vaneers for weight reduction.
I personally would have added solar to it as well and an actual closet + a w/d of some kind.
It looks to be built for an AirBNB only so I imagine that is why they didn't add those things.
Wow! I love this one. Perfect site, too!
fantastic job, that's a super cool bus home. wow.
I so luv this bus. Beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous. I feel like crying when I c it. Excellent job in craftsmanship! I would luv 2 live in it.
I love when you do the videos great explanations and I love your voice
Hi Barbara hope you’re okay ✅
Love this! 1975 was a great year! Graduated high school and got married.
I love this home. Looks Very cozy. I would want this.
Hi Kee Kue hope you’re okay ✅
add stair to the flat rooftop for chilling,make it perfect! 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Omaze for sponsoring this video.
Wow! Really amazing... I'm in love!
I like the window treatment awesome.
A bit big but so interesting. Like the autonomy of the heat system could it be used in a small home as well? Just to warm up a living-room space during winter? Also interesting to consider the two options for cooking. Space is very well organized. A new point of view for a different life. Buying a bus must be very expensive????? Nice video and very good presentation and filming, thanks.
Hi Jocelyne hope you’re okay ✅
The most nicest bus interior designe I ever seen on a bus! 😌 wc and shower is very important to have 💚
Wow gorgeous.I think nicest I have ever seen !
Wow!!! Are there any building/specs/products or plans to do this for myself? Fell in love!!! Thx so much!!!!
That bus is YUGE!!
Hi Sue hope you’re okay ✅
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I am !!
@@sweetcurly28 that’s great, I’m Richard from Keene NH but I live in Germany nice to meet you Sue where are you from
I'd like to see people make a window bench seat where the from dash & driver area is. It'd be like a huge bay window. I haven't come across that yet for bus conversion builds that won't ever be driven again.
So cozy and beautiful 💕
Beautiful rig.
Only six weeks, I am impressed.
Good job.
Can't stop watching this. Love this conversion.
Gorgeous
Hi Brenda hope you’re okay ✅
This is the best n Clea n built with all features. V smart built.
Those 8s best conversion I ever seen super gorgepus it 8s spaceflight and that is what look awesome.
BEAUTIFUL HOME!
Hi Bridgett hope you’re okay ✅
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Well thought out design I like it I have a 84 MCI I'm converting this bus has a very cozy feel and 6 weeks to build it is so impressive.
Thanks for sharing.
I have a '78 MCI8.
@@resetrequest that's cool I have a 84 MCI MC9 I'm converting
@@briandavis9975 I've had mine for a while. it's been sitting for a bit. Some time back I put in all electrical plumbing freezer dishwasher washing machine. Needs paint and some more interior walls. What area are you in?
@@resetrequest in the northwest
Beautiful Home!
Hi Cindy hope you’re okay ✅
@@richardhenderson2268 you too
@@cindybreweramanda188 thanks 🙏 can we be friends I know we don’t know each other but as you know every friendship has a starting point let me start by introducing myself I’m Richard from Keene but I live in Germany nice to meet you Cindy where are you from
Wow so close to my home, beautifully done!
LOVE it. So breezy, clean and comfy looking. And what a location! On buses/tiny homes that sit for a long time or permanently, does tire rot become an issue/concern?
I own a good size sailboat with a trailer. On the owners group, a few people commented about a mechanic telling them trailer tires should be replaced after about 5 years. Even if not used much. Over time, the tread might look ok but they will still crack and degrade. For putting a big investment into a tiny house on a trailer or vehicle, I think it would be a good idea to have fresh tires if moved regularly. I'll need new tires on my boat trailer if I decided to travel right now. I already had a blow out from a bad tire and all 10k+lbs shaking was unnerving.
Great question! I think people will often put jacks under their tiny houses and buses if they're going to sit for a long time to take the weight off the tires. If someone wants to share specifics of what they do, we'd love to hear it :)
Hi Jennifer hope you’re okay ✅
answer fwiw: I own the same bus. It's called an MCI8. I'm also knowledgeable about buses. Anyway. Yes. Tires degrade over time. Mainly cracks on the sides eventually and weather elements mostly desert sun affect that. RV people cover their tires while sitting. The two steering tires up front are the most critical. What effects this is if you are constant roadworthy state. (plan to fire it up or move it.) If not. There are key points in the bus that allow it to be jacked up and worked on for mechanic work like a car. This can be done with 8 ton jacks and bus people use wood blocks. So tires are not needed actually to make it a home. But importantly it needs to be done right for obvious safety issues.
one of my favourite bus tiny homes I've ever seen !!!!
Wow... I used to drive those buses. Really really nice re-do job!! Wow!
Beautiful.
Hi Denise hope you’re okay ✅
Very beautiful home 😀👍
Omg i would LOVE to live in this bus. It is gorgeous. Sooo well done.
I have not considered a bus conversion because I'm not needing to travel so now I have another option for a tiny home of my own.
I like pellet & wood stoves. I had to clean the pellet stove more often but they are nice source of heat for a 1,400 Sq foot house.
Thanks Danielle. This is totally cool.👍👍❤
Thanks Cathy :)
Hi Cathy hope you’re okay ✅
😍 yes. fantastic upfit.
With the population issues I think what you guys are doing is so much more important than people even start to realize keep it up and I for one would love to have a tiny house less to vacuum hehe
Hey guys another great video 😊 !!
Thanks so much! Hope you're both doing great :)
Beautiful scenery and parking space!!!
So far, I really love this home. It's look like large. Love it!!
I just stayed in this very bus! Located in Sooke, it's a short drive to the Sooke Potholes, and a lovely parking spot. Unfortunately, the wood stove is no longer in the bus, which is too bad. Nice hosts, though!
That's awesome! They did such a good job with the conversion, happy you were able to stay there. It's also pretty cool that you checked out the Sooke Potholes, we really enjoyed that too :)
How gorgeous and cozy ! I would LOVE to be in your shoes !
Beautiful tiny home for a stationary vehicle. U R free to do more things that U wouldn’t do bc it puts weight on a mobile vehicle.
The Best bus design I have seen so far 👏
Love the bus,it looks amazing
I'm not good with distance, is this bus longer than a container (the long ones) ?
yes. slighlty longer then a standard 40'
Awesome. Amazing. Nice View.
A-MA-ZING 😱😱
LOVE IT!
Bravo for this interesting and beautiful video!
Thats a beautiful home! Love it!