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Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Interior
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Internet access
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • Place, South Hill Mall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pacific Lutheran University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington State Fair Events Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai

About this property

Tucked Away Skoolie Experience #gloriatheskoolie

Drive down past our farm amongst the trees and wildlife. Adventure awaits in this beautifully recently converted school bus. See what it's like to live in a tiny home with all the amenities. Get fresh eggs from the chickens, sit on the porch, roast s'mores, lay in the hammock, play games, shower with nature all around you, and just rest and restore.
Book any of the add ons: Scavenger hunts, Animal visits, Mini Photo Session, Charcuterie Picnic, Flower Crown Design Party.
Located 15 minutes from downtown Tacoma and 13 minutes from the Puyallup Fair.
For more pictures and adventures follow us at #gloriatheskoolie

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is a compostable toilet. We check in daily to empty. If guest neglects the toilet line and it overflows there is a $60 charge.

If smoking or drugs are found $300 fine

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 0320362006
Property # 3764187vb
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

About the area

Tacoma

Waller, a neighbourhood in Tacoma, is home to Tucked Away Skoolie Experience #gloriatheskoolie. Freighthouse Square and Tacoma Union Station Rotunda are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tacoma Nature Center and Dash Point State Park. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Washington State Fair Events Center, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • South Hill Mall - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Regal South Hill - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Pacific Lutheran University - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Washington State Fair Events Center - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Emerald Queen Casino - 14 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Puyallup Station - 13 min drive
  • Convention Center Station - 15 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anglea's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Vic's Midland Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tucked Away Skoolie Experience #gloriatheskoolie pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tucked Away Skoolie Experience #gloriatheskoolie?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tucked Away Skoolie Experience #gloriatheskoolie?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Julie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect little retreat, Gloria has everything we needed and more. Close to town, but felt miles away. Comfortable bed, great coffee, and great communication with the host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danika C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The CUTEST VRBO place, it was so beautiful inside and out and the perfect place to relax. We will be back & hopefully stay longer! Loved letting the little chickens in the morning while we hung out on the patio.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Ahhh thanks for staying. It was a joy to host you.
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10/10 Excellent

Fallon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I needed a get away to unplug with some friends and Gloria was the perfect fit! What a magical experience it was. The bus was so warm and cozy perfect for a fall day! The bed was very comfortable! Abbi was such a kind host, she answered all of my questions in a timely matter and oh my word! Her cinnamon rolls were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Sweet Stay!

We loved our stay at Gloria! The bus is cozy and the outdoor area is roomy and sweet. The chickens were an extra fun added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith A.

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

Cute and Cozy

Even better than in the pictures!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

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

Perfect unqiue family getaway

We absolutely loved staying in the bus! They had everything we needed and more. The bus was renovated beautifully and plenty of room for my family of three. My son couldn't get enough of the chickens and fresh eggs for breakfast was perfect. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Eileen A.

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

Girls weekend out

Stayed one night. The bus was a good size for two adults, bunk beds are child sized. The interior was clean and nicely decorated. The composting toilet was an experience. One problem was no bathroom sink for brushing teeth or washing hands. Also no big mirror. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaelen E.

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

Our stay at Gloria

My girlfriend and I stayed at Gloria the Skoolie for 7 days and it was an amazing experience. We did a photoshoot, and got to spend some time with the goats. The bus had everything we needed and beyond. We were able to eat fresh eggs almost everyday, and give the chickens treats. Abbi and her family were the best hosts we could’ve asked for, response time was fast, they were super friendly, and very transparent to pricing for the different activities on the property. While we were there.. we were also able to experience a momma goat giving birth to two babies, very cool experience (not guaranteed, we just got lucky haha) The location was great, especially if it’s your first time in Washington. Downtown seattle was anywhere between 45 mins to an hour depending on traffic. Downtown Tacoma was about 15-20 mins away.. We even traveled up to Olympic National Park from the bus which was about 2-21/2 hours away. Staying here is totally worth it. I hope everyone gets to experience something like this one day. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Abbi Rodes

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I love hosting the beautiful people that come and stay on our farm. Whether they would like to interact with the farm through the add ons or rather stay in a quiet introverted space, we understand and just love to help however you would like to design your stay to be.

Why they chose this property

We live on 5 acres of farmland 15 minutes from downtown Tacoma and 13 minutes from the Washington State Fair. My grandfather was the person that stood up for farms to stay in this area and we get to benefit. You get to benefit!

What makes this property unique

Driving down a gravel road into the woods feels like such a quick escape and so close to Tacoma, Puyallup, Seattle, and Mount Rainier. It's a central location to urban and rural areas. We consider this space so unique as when you arrive it feels as if you are surrounded by the wilderness.
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