A Double-Decker Bus from England Is Now a Caldwell Guestroom

CALDWELL, ID—Somewhere on a few acres outside Caldwell, a double-decker bus that once ferried passengers through England has been converted into a one-bedroom retreat, and you can sleep in it. The listing calls it the Double Decker Hideaway, and the premise is exactly what it sounds like: a full-sized vintage British bus, delivered across the Atlantic and parked at a property called Double Acres, now outfitted with a full kitchen, a private bathroom, a bedroom, and a gas fireplace.

The hosts claim it’s the first double-decker bus converted to an Airbnb in the United States, which is either a very specific bragging right or an entirely plausible one, depending on how you think about it. The bus is set up for a genuine overnight stay rather than a novelty photo op.

Guests get AC (a split-type ductless system, which is a meaningful detail in an Idaho summer), extra pillows and blankets, outdoor dining, a private patio, and what the listing describes as walking paths for miles. There’s also a rooster, a dog, and some chickens on the property, so guests arriving after a long week of open-plan offices and inbox noise will find the ambient soundtrack has changed considerably.

The interior layout does come with one practical note: reaching the upper level requires a flight of small, tight stairs. It’s a real bus, after all, and the geometry of a double-decker staircase hasn’t changed just because there’s now a kitchen downstairs.

Anyone who navigates stairs with difficulty should weigh that before booking. Check-in is after 3:00 PM and checkout is before 11:00 AM.

This kind of stay works best for people who find the premise itself part of the appeal. It’s a conversation-starter, a weekend that’s easy to describe to people afterward, and a decent anchor for a low-key Canyon County trip.

Caldwell sits along the Boise River corridor and has its own downtown, and the surrounding area offers the kind of flat, open Idaho landscape that rewards slow driving with no particular agenda. It’s probably not the right pick for someone who needs a full resort infrastructure or a property that doesn’t have a rooster.

But for a couple or solo traveler who wants something genuinely strange and well-appointed, and who can handle the staircase, the Airbnb listing has full details on dates and pricing. The short version: a British bus, an Idaho farm, walking paths, and a gas fireplace.

Weirder weekends have been had with far less to show for them.