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.

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

  •   If you are looking for something intimate, peaceful and away from the busy life then this is for you

    thumb Refiloe
    April 9, 2025

      It was a good stay overall

    thumb Mendy
    March 30, 2025

      This was an amazing experience outside of city life. The accommodation is well equipped with insect repellents to make your stay even that more comfortable. The scenery is beautiful and... read more

    thumb Herr Thapelo
    February 15, 2025
  •   Argh man🥹everything was just amazing , out of the ordinary experience i had🤭

    thumb Funeka Amanda
    February 13, 2025

      The place is amazing if you just want to recoup, it’s in the bushes. The experience was very amazing. Patsy is amazing. My partner and I had an amazing stay.... read more

    thumb Nhlanhla
    February 7, 2025

      Очень интересное и атмосферное жилье! Даже захотелось сделать себе что-то подобное!
    Все было идеально: удобная кровать, кухня со всем необходимым, душ и туалет, приятное место для отдыха в саду. Везде было очень чисто.

    Очень приятные и гостеприимные хозяева Janine и Gavin! Всё рассказали, показали и проводили ранним утром!

    Очень классная территория, на которой можно погулять, всякие интерактивы и огромный приятный бонус - это сад, в котором можно насладиться вкусностями!

    У нас была всего 1 ночь в Kokiville, но душа отдохнула и насладилась! Сильно советуем!
    Janine and Gavin, thank you so much!♥️

    thumb Люся
    January 30, 2025
  •   We hebben genoten van een fijn en sfeervol verblijf! De service was goed. Het is een fijne plek om even tot rust te komen na een safari of een lange... read more

    thumb Hanneke
    January 29, 2025

      J'anime et Gavin sont des hôtes très accueillants disponibles, à notre écoute. Ils ont tout fait pour que cela aille bien et répondre à mon besoin lié à mon handicap.

    thumb Karinn
    January 8, 2025

      Out of the ordinary experience. A great place to go to for peace and quiet, literally be one with nature. The hosts are friendly. Really enjoyed my stay.

    thumb Zoleka
    January 2, 2025
  •   If you are looking for a home away from home this is your go to place. Patsy is one of our favorite home in a bus. Highly recommend and will... read more

    thumb Ndivhuwo Confidence
    December 31, 2024

      We had a great stay! The snail trail is such an amazing added bonus. You can see a lot of hard work and love went into the whole small-holding. The... read more

    thumb Christo
    December 27, 2024

      Janine and Gavin were the best host,they explained everything clearly and it was a peaceful sleep ,very safe and beautiful,we will definitely recommend this place and we are going to... read more

    thumb Tony
    December 24, 2024