I’m sure you’ve see
n a lot of people signing up for the tiny house craze. There are times in life when it’s good to downsize, simplify and open your arms to a more mobile lifestyle. And while the house we’re about to show you is a tiny house of sorts, the difference is that this residence is actually a converted school bus.
This story was originally published by Smaller Living, when Claire Flint wanted to showcase an old school bus that her father had converted into a home. All of the photos you’re about to see were taken by Claire herself. Greg Flint, Claire’s father, is a 70-year-old artist, mason and builder, which is evident when you see the magic he has created in this unlikely home.
Greg revealed that once his four daughters became adults and flew the coop, he sold his 10-acre property and log cabin home. “I’ve always loved small homes on wheels,” Greg explained. “I wanted simplicity, economy, less stuff.”
As fate would have it, an old school bus that Greg nicknamed “Buster” came into his life. He explains that two friends of his hired Greg to repair the bus and take it to Mexico. However, the friends (who were a couple) eventually gave up and Greg fell in love with the bus. He bought it and couldn’t be happier.
“I’ve lived in Buster for almost 15 years and I love it,” she says. “Everything is simple and practical, cozy and comfortable! Greg currently has Buster set up in a friend’s garden in Sandpoint, Idaho. His “rent” is covered by the maintenance of the property’s garden and orchard.
If you want to know more about Buster, the bus is a 30′ ’65 Chevy 30′ with the top section of two VW vans. When Greg took delivery of the bus, it was already a motorhome. However, it was nothing like it is today. He redid the entire interior and used a lot of salvaged materials in the process. “The countertops, kitchen table and bench backs were made from an old cedar trunk my daughter gave me,” Greg explains.
Who needs a log cabin when you can make one out of a school bus? With a little vision and a lot of hard work, Greg has created a rustic, charming, custom space that lets his personality shine through.
