Deep in the depths of the Portuguese countryside, in a town named Arrabal, lies this enchanting, charming, picturesque locale.
A special accommodation designed down to the last detail around an innovative concept, it whisks you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to enjoy some leisure, peace, and rest.
This double-decker bus promises to provide you with a memorable journey without you having to move an inch.
Meet the Marcelino family!
A welcoming, close-knit, involved, generous, creative, energetic family who are excellent hosts, among other things. They’re who’s in charge. The family’s passion for restoration and hosting led to them setting out to create a unique accommodation in 2017.
Finding an old local bus for sale was the last piece of the puzzle to make the dream come true. Restoring it themselves, they parked it on the family farm, marking the beginning of this beautiful project. 2019 was the year of recognition and growth.
Being ranked among the best accommodation options and made an Airbnb Plus listing served as proof that they were on the right track. Thanks to the family’s daring nature, despite the scepticism of some and spurred on by the belief of others, they have made Arrabal, in the municipality of Leiria, an attractive, internationally renowned tourist site.
The Camping Bus is surrounded by orange, fig, chestnut, and walnut trees and overlooks a grove of olive trees over which the first floor provides pleasant views. The Camping Bus is surrounded by orange, fig, chestnut, and walnut trees and overlooks a grove of olive trees over which the first floor provides pleasant views. It is also equipped with several outdoor attractions: an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, garden, vegetable patch with a range of vegetables available to guests, a terrace with a barbecue and 8-seater table, a fireplace for chillier nights, a hammock from which to listen to birdsong on sunny afternoons, or even your favourite playlist thanks to a Bluetooth ambient sound system, and bicycles waiting to be taken out.
An immersive experience in nature.
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, nos enfants étaient ravis des jeux à dispositions, pour nous le bain nordique était un véritable plus.
Ricardo est très accueillant, nous avons apprécié... read more
Sabrina
Der Campingbus war genau so toll wie auf den Bildern. Dazu gab es einen Grill und eine tolle Hot-Tub, in der man abends gemütlich den Tag ausklingen lassen konnte. Besonders... read more
Johannes
Incredible experience! Friendly and welcoming host! Treated us like family! They are the true definition of Portuguese hospitality!
Debora
Não é fácil descrever em palavras o que sentimos, só mesmo passando pela experiencia. Recomendamos a todos que passem por esta maravilhosa experiencia nem que seja uma vez na vida,... read more
Sandra In January 2021 Camping Bus was listed in the best Portugal airbnb on the Wander-Lush page. Emily is the writer,…
read moreIn July 2019 we won the Plus badge. The accommodation has been checked by a quality control inspection visit to…
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