A school bus living in nature

Meet Patsy

About Patsy

Enjoy a stay in a 1973 converted school bus that has all the comforts of home and touches of luxury.
Self-contained accommodation for two in the bushveld with magnificent views and the sounds of nature.
All of this is situated in agricultural lands, 15 minutes away from the centre of Nelspruit.
The hosts have 4 large dogs that are well socialised and enjoy meeting new people.
The property is a self-sustaining homestead where the hosts grow their own vegetables, farm honey and produce eggs.

The Space

Outside is an extensive paved area, including the bus stop, which is a private, conservatory type area for guests to enjoy an all weather outside experience.  In addition, this area has a braai/fire area and  seating for you to enjoy the tranquil garden and a view of one of the grey water ponds.  The bird life is abundant so remember to bring your binoculars to look out for some of the birds on the Kokiville bird list, we have spotted over 165 species.

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Guest Access

Guests will have access to the 3.5 hectare farm to take a relaxing walk along the Snail Trail which is a marked out half a kilometer walk in nature. Free parking is readily available.

Other things to note

We are completely off the grid and making use of our amazing sun for electricity so not all high-demand appliances work well. We do have a generator should you wish to make use of these appliances. Drinking and tap water is from a borehole and are safe. We do have a greywater pond where we recycle some of our water on the plot for watering our garden.

Why people love Patsy

  •   Lovely homestead. Even more than the wonderfully converted bus, the whole plot is a delight. Loved the veg garden and can’t wait to see how the mushrooms come on!

    thumb Toby
    October 24, 2025

      My stay at Janine’s place was excellent! The space was clean, stylish, and exactly as described. Jenine was a fantastic host, welcoming, responsive and very accommodating. The location was convenient... read more

    thumb Nathi
    October 22, 2025

      Patsy was an absolute delight! The idea of sharing this space was genius, and the execution was flawless. The host was warm and welcoming, and the location was lovely. We... read more

    thumb Clemence
    September 28, 2025
  •   Get on this bus. It was a beautiful ride.

    thumb Jacques
    September 24, 2025

      Really had a romantic and peaceful getaway. Living in a bus was very novel and unique. Felt like when we used to travel by Train with the Trans Karoo but... read more

    thumb Desmond
    August 31, 2025

      I really enjoyed my time in the quirky bus. Janine and Having were both friendly and helpful. What a beautiful property.

    thumb Matthew
    July 27, 2025
  •   De plek van Janine en Gavin ademt liefde. We hebben ontzettend genoten van de wandeling op het terrein. Dankjewel voor zoveel gastvrijheid.

    thumb Annemie
    July 18, 2025

      Man, I enjoyed my stay in Patsy! Mr Gavin is very friendly and I made a friend with Jasper. Look, pictures don’t make Patsy justice. Patsy was beyond my expectations!I... read more

    thumb Lisakhanya
    July 16, 2025

      Beautiful place surrounded by nature. Fresh air and good place to reset your mind.

    thumb Ezra
    July 4, 2025
  •   The space is beautifully decorated, with a mix of vintage charm and modern comfort. The bed was super comfy, and the little patio outside was perfect for morning coffee. Everything... read more

    thumb Tshidi
    May 2, 2025

      Unbeschreiblich, wunderschön, sagt Armin. Man sollte da gewesen sein.
    Liebe voll und perfekt durchdacht im Einklang mit der Natur.
    Wer die Natur liebt und eine Tolle Einrichtung ist hier... read more

    thumb Andrea
    May 1, 2025

      I loved everything, the host are so kind and accomodating... everything was on point

    thumb Lulu
    April 28, 2025

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