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Bourbon St BlueBird (10 ACRES!)

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1 bedroom, bed sheets
Property grounds
TV
Property grounds
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$499
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bourbon St BlueBird (10 ACRES!)

Enjoy 10 peaceful acres in the Manistee National Forest. This one-of-a-kind Bluebird School Bus has been fully converted into a beautiful hideout. Allow the outdoor shower to melt away those city blues. This location makes for a great home base to explore all that the Manistee National Forest has to offer. RV hook ups available, tent friendly, ORV friendly, and pet friendly. The perfect couples get away or ORV hideout for you and your close friends. *NOTE: This property is in a secluded area.

Please note that you will be sent our rental agreement once you book your stay.
Please note there is a max of 2 dogs allowed with a $75.00 pet fee.

Property manager

Mike Holcomb

Languages

English

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Guests are required to sign Rental Agreement.
Quiet hours are 11:00pm to 8:00am
There is a refundable security deposit.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Bitely, Bourbon St BlueBird (10 ACRES!) is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve, while Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center and Shrine of the Pines are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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BItely, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Houseman Lake - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Shrine of the Pines - 18 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Big Star Lake - 29 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Ferris State University - 37 min drive - 38.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bitely Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Abner’s Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Woodys - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taylor's Chalet - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bourbon St BlueBird (10 ACRES!) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bourbon St BlueBird (10 ACRES!)?

As of 17 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bourbon St BlueBird (10 ACRES!) on 13 Sept 2025 start from AU$499.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Bourbon St BlueBird (10 ACRES!)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bourbon St BlueBird (10 ACRES!)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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Bourbon St BlueBird (10 ACRES!) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little getaway

Such a cool and different way to get way from everything. Super relaxing and wonderful place to stay. Definitely will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayson A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

Secluded getaway perfect for couples
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly relaxing

We spent our days here hiking and cooking over the fire, it is a perfect base camp if you need need more than a tent. Well equipped and very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 4th getaway

Wanted a quick holiday getaway the bus was just right. It was clean, private and close to what we like to do. Near Mt biking, Baldwin ice cream and Ludington fireworks. We would rent again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outdoor shower!

We loved the isolated outdoor shower, Our stay was very peaceful with the bus fully stocked, clean and a very kind owner whom communicated with me to make sure we didn’t need anything during our stay! 10/10 will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So Amazing!

My husband and I stayed here for an anniversary get away for three nights and didn’t want to leave! The bus was super cute and clean inside! And had everything we needed! I was thankful for the step stool to get on the bed and for the fan! It was very peaceful and we would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

martha h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

With some of the comments we thought we were going to ne absolutely on the middle of nowhere . But your not so dont worry
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aeriana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Stay in the Forest

Nice place to get away from city life, directly in the middle of the forest. Listing and photos are accurate. Nice property manager. I think the place is best suited for couples or for staying with a friend. Overall had a great time and definitely made for a unique experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Magic School Bus

The bus was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The 2 track to get back to it was rough, I wouldn't try to take a car back there. Overall we had a great stay and would definitely rent it again. Mike was quick to respond and very accommodating..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect hideaway

The Bluebird provides a fantastic glamping experience just slightly off the grid
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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