Amazing House Bus Home & Airbnb By The Beach

We are excited to once again partner with Airbnb to bring you the tour of this stunning Airbnb House Bus! If you think you might be interested in becoming an Airbnb host yourself, you can find out more here: airbnb.vaz6fn.net/LivingBig2 ​ (Disclosure: We earn a small commission when people we refer start hosting on Airbnb.)
In this weeks episode we meet an inspiring couple who purchased a stunning property by the beach with panoramic ocean views and turned an old house bus into both an amazing family home and a dream Airbnb get-away.
The family lives in the house bus during the winter months, and then rent it out during the summer on Airbnb to help generate some additional income. In the future, the family plan to build an additional small home on the property so the house bus can become a full-time Airbnb.
This house bus has been lovingly renovated by Greig and Rachel, who have transformed it into both a wonderful home for their young family, and a spectacular retreat space for guests over the summer. If you love the idea of creating a dream lifestyle home with income by the beach, this is a video you have to see!
We hope you enjoy the video tour of this very special tiny home.
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[@bonniepwtf]

I was so surprised to see how roomy it was inside. One of the most unique of the homes.❤

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Goodness! this house is like Newt Scamander's suitcase, a whole new world inside of it! What a romantic space to live in, like from a time forgotten. Magical!

[@umarfaruk4813]

it is yeah, I was a lil bit confused for a sec when they move from the 2nd kid bedroom , I thought there's another tiny room

[@harrisongeorge8254]

Hello plants n , nice to meet you here, how are you today? 🤝.

[@samasiaskipperable]

Well said.

[@samanthalett3486]

@@umarfaruk4813 Qqq

[@thatonebeone]

building tiny homes is like a fingerprint, everyone is unique in its own way.

[@UnseenSpirit]

True although more and more people are taking ideas from each other and it's getting blurred.

[@abraminanntroveropiuemieif4138]

Utilizza

[@rrrjooy6946]

I love how they gave the children each bed space. No sacrifice in terms of having each own space. You may live in a small space, but that doesn’t need you have to sacrifice your own space. Very well though out. Amazing parents. Coz its really rare to see tint house in where kids have their own spacious room.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

They're kids. It's far healthier to be together as children and look towards separate space in mid teens. It's mean to rob kids of their childhood, they only get 18 or 21 yrs (depends on country) to be kids then for 60+ yrs they're adults. No way I'd change my kids or grkids years of discovery and adventure . Sharing and Interacting are such important factors in forming a firm foundation to adult life; where there's a lifetime to seek solitude and personal space, plus all those wonderful attributes, character, responsibilities, etc etc

[@rrrjooy6946]

@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 I respect your views on that. However some of us, prefer to let the kids explore their individuality even on younger age. It makes them more firm as a person, knowing the difference between what they can do alone and not.

[@BH-ix7nq]

@@rrrjooy6946 there's plenty of land and beach for them to do just that, what a beauty

[@jessicapalhares8436]

@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 I shared a room with my sister throughout my childhood and teen age and it was horrible. My sister had different needs than me (she was afraid of the dark, for example, while I can't sleep well if there's light in the room) and this caused many quarrels and heartaches between us. Your comment is ironic to me, because it was precisely having privacy that brought us together in adulthood.

[@familybills2908]

This tiny house is giving Hogsmeade meets Black Pearl vibes!!!

[@domi372]

broo i immediately thought of the black pearl and pirates when i saw the boys bedroom.

[@familybills2908]

@@domi372 YESSS!!

[@livingbig]

We absolutely loved visiting Rachel and Greig and getting a little insight into the wonderful life that they have built for their family. What an amazing place for their children to grow up! We hope you enjoy this weeks episode. Thank you for watching! With love, Bryce & Rasa

[@Mysteryytchannel7]

I Love You bryce!!!

[@AnaRam9]

Hi, how are you? I love all the videos that you upload, I don't know how to speak English but I am writing to you as a translator, but I like every house you show, God bless you equally for all those who see and are part of your channel😊

[@gregpendrey6711]

It's Grieg instead of Greg and now there is a new made up spelling to match the dialect. Put it under the bead. New spelling for bed. Haha k

[@gregpendrey6711]

Me. I'm unsubscibing

[@BeeKay4444]

So great to see new videos coming again. Love your channel.

[@mileenata4560]

This reminds me of the Weasleys’ house (aka. The Burrow) and I absolutely love it✨

[@sarswatidevi]

I was looking for this comment! lol, thank you!

[@abraminanntroveropiuemieif4138]

E tanto bella caraterristica e elegante

[@zyx2942]

Exactly my first thought!

[@erin79]

Some of these locations are just incredible. Those rolling green hills surrounded by mountains and trees, right near that clean blue ocean. Just amazing.

[@ebychuks9797]

The landscape is simply gorgeous! What with goats and pigs to care for as an extra adventure! Love it!🤩

[@cannavaras]

Ive made my coffee, feet are up and ready for another fantastic episode. Thanks Bryce.

[@Esther-ps3vx]

This has been added to one of my most favorite homes lists. This house is so beautiful with all the wood.

[@miriamstrauss]

*This looks like such a peaceful retreat!! Life goals right here*

[@mikeblack3657]

Yeah!

[@snoozeyoulose9416]

The interior is very boat like and warm with it's seasoned woods and little detail nook type touches. Nice to see people who have ironed out priorities including interfacing with nature in a small footprint way while capitalizing on their beautiful outcome by sharing and rendering gains through such efforts.

[@bloodwashedchild188]

This is seriously the most unique and functional tiny house I've ever seen. VERY well done folks!

[@RandyWillcox]

Wait, what? They OWN the land they're on? It doesn't belong to one of their parents? Or a well-intentioned friend? It IS possible? Ok, I'm teasing, but you get it. 😂 Man, I want to do this!

[@snow73cone1]

That was my FIRST thought. I always feel so discouraged when I watch these because it is almost always a parent or good friend haha

[@abraminanntroveropiuemieif4138]

Nn ti pozso cPire solo poco nn puoi abitarla tu

[@abraminanntroveropiuemieif4138]

Grazie caro per video abraccio

[@newbygettingeducated5152]

@@mr.b5837 thank you for the help to explain for those of us that didn't quite understand the reasoning behind it. I appreciate your post.

[@-MAXY-]

​@Isabel T You've totally missed the point, HONEY. Their comment was pointing out the fact that people (anywhere) often have some kind of tiny home life and yadda yadda but the hook is that usually they don't actually own the land that they stay on so are effectively not that much better or worse off than traditional renters. Nobody is dissing the parental aspect etc, though it's interesting that out of seven sentences you managed to ignore about 6 of them and mis-interpret the 7th. Perhaps you just have unresolved education, parental or racial issues. I'll go to painful effort to point out how anyone with basic reading skills can pick that up. Their comment says "OWN" the land they are on (this emphasises that this is the point of interest since it's in Capital letters). Later on there is an interesting use of capitals in "IS" when describing that it is possible to achieve this (again the emphasis on the point that it's actually possible since usually TH owners are on borrowed/donated/rented land). Lastly, you've brought up mocking European and Asian cultures, parental relationships, sustainability and gentrification and so on... I'm really not convinced you actually know what any of those things are or whether you are just throwing words into your comment. Gentrification is like the opposite of Tiny Homes, this is a NEW ZEALAND video, they literally weren't complaining and if you ask your carer nicely they might read you the rest of Randy's comment you might see that they say "Man, I want to do this!" - they are in awe and it's overall a positively angled comment. Do better Isabel.

[@nele5653]

I love that the kids each have their own bedroom. They might need to get some doors when the boys are getting older but living there with two teenagers seems realistic to me.

[@Jemini4228]

I must admit I prefer seeing it when the kids have their own space. I saw one once where the parents had their own bedroom but their 11 year old son slept on the sofa. Like your kid is their own person who might like their own space, not a toy you just power down at the end of the day.

[@grazynaswieza1916]

Probably this one is one of the most functional, spacious and cosy houses that have been recorded there about.

[@veenavenkatesh8877]

Wow, there was a ganesha, love from India 🇮🇳

[@ninirossau2304]

absolutely. the bringer of prosperity and I forget, but I remember the story.

[@ameyamurkute]

@@ninirossau2304 wisdom and intelligence

[@marygracedungo4700]

One of the best for me, having children living with them and giving them their own space is what I'm enjoying. Not just their own style of building houses.

[@christopheralex2687]

Hello Mary how are you doing!!

[@rebeccamoran9404]

Have a biscuit everytime you hear the word clever.

[@MarcelaRivestL]

Or cute

[@rebeccamoran9404]

@@MarcelaRivestL haha ooh my waistline !

[@Jchathe]

Or ‘just lovely’ 💖😊

[@GuiAntonioli]

I can't believe they allowed a muggle inside their Hogwarts tent. This house is pure magic.

[@paullord196]

Wouldv'e been better if they had used a double decker london bus

[@vanessaabbas2309]

YES! YEEEEEEES!! This comment is everything

[@marcelleeroy1175]

It's Weasley's burrow 😄

[@est9949]

I'm sorry to say this but JK Rowling is a fascist who is not shy from publicly befriending Nazi sympathizers. Sure, you can continue to support her but I just cannot do it, thinking of the people whom she affects. There are so many fantasy authors out there who aren't vocally pushing for such political fascist ideologies on their social media.

[@davidcattin7006]

Wasn't sure at first, looking at the outside, but love how funky it is and all the different spaces you can be in inside.

[@ujai5271]

I am aware this is basically an ad, but man is that a cool place. Absolutely lovely.

[@keshaheffron4425]

So cozy and familial, warm and homey. This tiny home makes me want to bake muffins or cookies and eat them while sitting on the sofa reading a good book! And it seems like such a sweet place to nurture the souls of their children. And their surroundings are spectacular! God bless them!

[@danejerustv]

Bryce: "I love how it looks from the outside and I can not WAIT to see what it looks like on the inside. Can we check it out?" Me: "It's about to go down."

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Bryce! Thanks, Rasa! Thanks, Rachel! Thanks, Greig! 🚌

[@IfIHadItMyWay]

This bus conversion is original and creative. It's wonderful to see how this family has solved their housing issue while making decisions to create a more satisfying life for the entire family. The scenery is spectacular and as usual, the camera work is spot on!

[@raworange8187]

Character packed tiny house! This lifestyle is priceless. I truly hope this is my future 🤘🤘🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@pixelgraphica]

Very warm and homey (USA). I love the macadamia orchard they are building. What a great idea!!

[@libertadahora6547]

Although there's too much wood for my personal taste, this is a tiny house where I could live without a problem or without the single complaint! Definitely, definitely the best I've ever seen! Wow! I'm stunned.

[@debrap947]

This definitely makes my top 10 list. What a fun, warm and quirky home 10/10, and the property it sits on...WOW! Thank you so much for sharing your home, and thank you Bryce and Rasa for bringing it to us all. 🤗

[@amiteshchauhan1994]

I loved to see ganpati bappa in their house ☺☺

[@janinafisher101]

I love the funky, quirky uniqueness of this place. I could definitely live there! The boys' bedrooms are utterly charming, and the views are spectacular!

[@suebillingham8181]

This is amazing! Not really tiny either! Has plenty of space, storage & 3 bedrooms!

[@christopheralex2687]

Hello Sue how are you doing!!

[@martharetnaningtyas1587]

The best tiny home for a family so far. The house feels so homey and spacious. Each son has their own space, which is rarely seen in a tiny house. The idea of a pop up room was superb!

[@Everythingofmusic]

I like how tiny houses might look small on the outside but big on the inside.

[@mharrod258]

This truly is an absolutely stunning transformation of an old bus (I saw it before Rachel and Greig brought it, and applied their magic)!! Just massive congratulations guys - you are living the dream. Honestly, anyone who gets to stay there is very blessed - I'm sure if it were mine, I would never leave. Absolutely LOVE this magical wee house.

[@mharrod258]

Oh, and those baths? WOW.

[@Beemerguy929]

I can't vbelieve that winter is warm enough to have green grass and be just sweater weather out there. In Alberta it's always cold enough for a toque, winter jackets, gloves, thermal undies and boots, and that type of weather is here for months on end. It makes me contemplate moving somewhere else. The land here is beautiful but the weather in other places is so spectacular. Being able to wear shorts and t shirts year round sounds great. If it's above 0° C than its warm enough for shorts tbh but that's a standard here

[@numivis7807]

Problem in nz is that houses are not insulated and don’t have central heating. I‘m from Germany, not as cold as Canada but still cold and snowy. But I had the coldest winter of my life here in nz. 😂 just because you simply never get warm Inside, even if you have a heater. At least in the 3 houses I’ve lived in. No idea how they can sleep in the tent but I guess they are chilling in the living room with the fire most of the time.

[@AnaRam9]

Hi, how are you? I love all the videos that you upload, I don't know how to speak English but I am writing to you as a translator, but I like every house you show, God bless you equally for all those who see and are part of your channel❤

[@butterknifelife]

You can see the passion that has gone into making this house. It's a clinic in carpentry/joinery but also kind of bizarre and wondrous. Highlight for me was the upper loft with the canvas panels, actually found it quite light hearted and uplifting.

[@nell8170]

Finally a home that oozes character, charm and homely vibes!! No boring minimalism or modern styling etc.

[@Izaac_Artist]

So many amazing homes on this channel what I'd give to learn how to build any of all of these tiny homes 😊

[@lincolnk.1964]

School

[@InfernosReaper]

@@lincolnk.1964 Don't even need full-blown tradeschool. It's mostly easily acquired basic knowledge, mostly board sizes and spacing. The rest is meticulous measuring to keep things consistent. Plus, there are tools to help people do things like squaring up and connecting joints. A lot of people just get a shipping container, which does save a bit of effort because most of the *structural* work is already done and usually the seller will offer transport options. Then, build the non-structural inner frame for insulation, interior walls, and to frame up doors and windows, followed by filling in plumbing, electrical, and whatever. You'll have to reinforce any door and window spaces you cut out, but not by a whole lot. If ya want it on a trailer, enclosed trailers already exist. At most on structural, you might have to raise the roof a bit. Just be mindful of how much weight you're adding to it and make sure you seal things up well.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@@InfernosReaper Yeah !!! Right !!!! You just laid out exactly why this is NOT something everyone can do. I hear you loud and clear @Isaac Artist !!👍👍👍👍

[@sheilaetherington1817]

This has become one of my all time favourites! Absolutely gorgeous in the most wonderful surroundings.

[@silverscapes9628]

Finally! A tiny home that doesn’t forget about the children. I remember one that appalled me; the parents had a decent sized space, but the children (3 of them) were all bunked up in a space the size of one of those boys’ bedrooms. Their beds also had cutouts for moving between the levels, which made their beds tiny, not fit for the teenagers they’ll one day become. Most tiny houses I look at and think “cute, but not for me.” This one I would actually consider living in. Well done.

[@lunzie01]

This is one of my favorite, quirky, funky tiny houses that you've shared with us. Thank you!

[@aparnatripathi6257]

Magical is the word for this house!! It is not only beautiful to look at, but practical, spacious, homey, comfortable and nurturing. Love it❤️

[@RadioChief52]

"Quite deceiving from the outside" is an understatement. I really love the uniqueness of this home. It's like living on a houseboat. Very charming.

[@justinkimble9577]

I agree with you.

[@fredio54]

Absolutely LOVE the hidden baths making double use of the deck area AND the winch-up polycarb wind-shields/walls - both brilliant ideas. I've been thinking about how best to do walls around a deck area to stop wind/rain/leaves getting in and deteriorating the decking but didn't like the idea of being enclosed by "ugly" polycarbonate all the time. However that's the PERFECT solution IMO. Totally stealing that. Wind/rain/leaf protection when you need it or when you're not there, and open to the air when you want it when you are there. Perfect. Thanks Greig and Rachel for the fantastic ideas :-) Might see if I can expand on the general concept to make even better use of the walls, but not sure if that would work. Thanks Rasa and Bryce for sharing this.

[@jodiescarcega1924]

Who gets to live in a beautiful place like this.

[@yushikuang7877]

The two kids have their own room, this is so well done and thoughtful. I just hate when people cramp the kid in a coffin...if the weather is not good they have no place to escape. I wonder sometime if the parents had consider the kids in their adventure. This couple had done it. Very cozy interior and a dream place to live!

[@ruthbrown8141]

This is probably my favorite tiny home I've seen so far. It is eclectic, lots of gorgeous wood, the views, and the family are genuinely lovely people, oh and the cat is so cute! Thank you for sharing your lovely tiny home with the world.

[@saartjieyzel5130]

Brice you spoiled me with your presentation of tiny houses. I love watching your show. The spoiled part is, I don't like to watch other people's videos. Yours was the first I've watched. Ever since I don't care the rest. Your method of presenting make it hard to watch other people's videos. I expect them to be as methodical as you, but they are not, love your and your wife's work.

[@sampathuramasamy3072]

Soo true

[@urvashisangwan8858]

I'm green with envy! 👽

[@Fuzzy_Spork]

The interior reminds me of a boat! Pretty cool living space.

[@minoberi]

With this large of an audience, I pray that one day you use the platform you have to bring people of their cities together, so that we can change local government laws about living in a THOW. - From Perth, Western Australia.

[@lachlanwood61]

I love how the high energy greeting always seems to shock the owners

[@susanaarevalo4017]

En pocas palabras: Increíblemente Maravillosa!!...👏👏. Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@shellyackerman3177]

How super unique and warm and cozy! I admire them being able to move out and share it with others during the summer season! Love it!

[@TheKaynumber2]

This is absolutely gorgeous!!! My boyfriend and I plan on going tiny by 4 years from now. ♡ we have our perfect lay out picked out and I cant wait for it.

[@Kelly_Ben]

Most people overestimate what they can do in a month, but underestimate what they can do in a year. Your plan is not only awesome, but completely doable no matter where you're starting from! I look forward to seeing you on a future episode!

[@ridhasaniaracelina8170]

happy to hear ya 💜

[@mbeaux5693]

Cool house! I'd call dibs on the upper bunk room.

[@sharonromero128]

Wow! Rachel &. Greig have fashioned a beautiful & luxurious home for their family. So absolutely incredible. You’re right Bryce. It’s truly, “next level cool”, by far! Everything about their home, land, & surroundings is near perfect. Great video, Bryce & Rasa, as always. Well done! Thanks for sharing everyone. Take care. Blessings

[@Jawssalamalecu]

This is just next level of awesomeness. I mean JC, the boy in me wants to live in a pirate ship forever!

[@roshnileo6579]

Small Ganpathi bappa statue in the kitchen melted my 💓💖

[@amethystl4041]

Out of all the tiny homes I’ve seen, this one is the coolest and loads of space for everything. I love how creative they were in making everything work.

[@yvesochrysanthos6955]

We love you guys so much 👍👍👍 thanks for keeping us in touch with these beautiful tiny houses

[@greyangelpilot]

One of the most exhilarating imaginative & unique Bed & Breakfast abodes I've ever seen ! The limits of how one can create one-of-a-kind homes/rentals never ceases to amaze me !

[@TheDruidsDen]

I love all the Harry Potter comments ha, spot on! I hope I can get my place to even half as cool as this in the future, well done! ♥️

[@censoredyoutube4902]

I love this episode from the get-go.

[@alaouiadnane]

Unbelieavable, beautiful and smart tiny house ever

[@lynettepettitt655]

That's one of the nicest tiny homes for a family I've seen. The canvas roof is a genius idea! And whoever did all the wood work did a beautiful job of keeping its character and charm.

[@peggiewindham4819]

I just found your channel and I love looking at all the tiny houses I'm wanting to do one so I'm getting alot of ideas

[@Pridegriffin]

This is my favorite of all the Tiny Homes! It is absolutely gorgeous. They are so lucky to live in that beautiful country and blessed to have that view every day they are there.

[@emanemoo8867]

i didn't like the color choice ,it is so dark but i love that they can stand up in the bedrooms , it looks like regular bedroom .i like the big porch too

[@lizsteeds6697]

It is wood/natural timber ffs ... rich warm tones with enough light walls not to feel oppressive ... I love it.

[@juliakwiatkowski647]

Okay. I LOVE how their kids actually have space. I know some people love lofts, but I love how in 99% of their house, you can actually stand.

[@ChristieinFlorida]

Loved this tiny home. Very unique and quirky. So much room. Their land and view is stunning. Probably in my top 5 of tiny homes you've shown.

[@sarahpotter4008]

One of the best tiny Homes i saw on this channel! Beautiful!

[@Random_847]

This has to be one of the most unique “tiny homes” I’ve ever seen! So much interest at every step and turn. Beautiful absolutely beautiful and so very unique!

[@sabinassketchbook]

There's a beautiful old fashion sailing boat feel into this house. It's just perfect!

[@rekamniar]

These houses are getting better and better

[@suezaple4950]

Now this really is an unusual tiny home build but I love it ,the views & deck are amazing. The interior even better I love the timber as well WOW. Look as those bedrooms so very cool what a wonderful fun home This home deserves more than one thumbs up, it is fantastic . The children are so very fortunate to have such lovely parents and amazing home . Thank you Bryce for taking us here.

[@bryanquick3349]

this place is super cozy, fantastic place. it's no wonder they do well with aribnb

[@CherylBerryl]

Pretty cool home. It's much more spacious than it looks from the outside. And you can't beat the Awesome land, beach, & Incredible views!

[@scottydogism]

Their land is crazy beautiful. The tiny home is just gorgeous too. Love it all.

[@victorkreig6089]

When woodwork is done right it's always stunning. This place is almost like a houseboat on the interior

[@meganmiller3623]

My new dream is to travel to New Zealand so I can stay here!! Love this space and these people! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kamillesa-ao6393]

Never thought it would be that spacious inside. Amazing!

[@littlecookingtips]

This is truly very unique. We love the fact that they customized it according to their needs. Great video!

[@justortezz1261]

From Kenya and I love the channel

[@prieremonte]

New Zealand scenery is very beautiful!

[@Aubnormal]

Bryce, Rasa, you two are hands down the best team for producing outstanding video content for the tiny house movement. Thank you both for all the hard work you pour into your passion and most of all, thank you for sharing!

[@sumanms9340]

Hi Rachel & Greig .. love your home timber design and Ganesh .. especially your son's room are really cool .. everybody is having separate space and also stay close that's the special thing I like.. Rachel and Greig love your family ..

[@infamoswordz]

That transforming deck and pop up bedroom are a game changer that should be in all tiny houses

[@44BlueFoxes]

What a magic place for the two boys to live in. You must have a waiting list for sleepovers!!!!

[@patsikora5169]

A. Mansion of a tiny house.Thank you for sharing !!!!!

[@littlenest]

Absolutely love how spacious this is!

[@jrapocalypse]

This is the most unique and awesome little home I have seen yet and I wish I had a copy of it cheers!!

[@stanky6261973]

Amazing, not so tiny, tiny house! It's gorgeous!

[@AlexWilliams-qf3rp]

This is truly a beautiful home. Love the wood. Not a fan of Air b&b. The idea of strange people in my bed my home....no thanks.

[@mrsmvs]

THE LAST TIME I CHECK YOUR CHANNEL YOU ARE ONLY 3M AND NOW 4M ALREADY HOW COME IT'S SO FAST.. 👍👍 CONGRATULATION GUYS!!

[@suemcknight9051]

One of the best videos I’ve seen in the last few years of watching your channel. What a wonderful place to live…💕

[@phyl1283]

That is one grotesque tiny house !!!!!!!!!