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Wild Cypress Rentals

Nomadic Stays, Nature Retreats, and Wild Florida Adventures

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Not all who wander are lost...

Rooted in a small homestead in the artistic town of Melrose, FL—just 20 minutes from Gainesville—Wild Cypress Rentals offers unique stays and immersive experiences. Surrounded by state parks, crystal-clear springs, and lush forests, our rentals provide the perfect escape for nature lovers, creatives, and wanderers seeking something beyond the ordinary.

Where We’ve Been: A Journey Through Wild Spaces

Our bus conversions aren’t just rentals—they’re part of unforgettable experiences. From stunning nature retreats to vibrant festivals, intimate weddings, and creative film shoots, our homes on wheels have traveled across the country, creating magic along the way.

🌎 Notable Events & Features:

  • 🎶 Texas Eclipse Festival – Our buses provided nomadic comfort for festival-goers embracing music, art, and the cosmos.

  • 💍 Weddings & Elopements – A cozy and stylish bridal suite on wheels for nature-inspired weddings.

  • 📸 Photography & Film Shoots – Featured as a dreamy boho backdrop for creative projects.

  • 🌿 Nature Retreats & Farm Stays – Resting under the stars, deep in the heart of nature.

  • 🏕 Road-Tripping Across the US & Canada – Over 35,000 miles traveled through national parks, forests, and hidden gems.

Want to make our bus part of your next adventure? Let’s create something unforgettable together.

Explore Our Unique Stays

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Why Choose Wild Cypress Rentals?

✔️ Eco-Friendly Stays – Our rentals are designed with sustainability and nature connection in mind.
✔️ Authentic & Unique – These aren’t just places to stay; they’re experiences that bring you closer to the Old Wild Florida spirit.
✔️ Customizable Packages – Need a retreat space? A film set? A wellness weekend? We’ve got you covered.

📍 Located near Gainesville, FL | Close to State Parks, Springs & Forests

Book your stay and step into a world of adventure, rest, and inspiration.

✨ Find Your Perfect Stay:

🚌 Turtle Shuttle | A Forest on Wheels

  • Cozy 24-ft converted shuttle bus with cedar-wood interiors 🌿

  • Sleeps 2-3 | Perfect for solo travelers & couples

  • Ideal for road trips, van life testers, and film shoots
     

🚌 Skoolie | A Tiny Home on Wheels

  • Spacious 40-ft converted school bus with boho-modern style ✨

  • Sleeps 4 | Queen bed + pull-out couch

  • Full kitchen, bathroom, and electric hook-ups

  • Perfect for retreats, festivals, and off-grid getaways
     

🏡 Old Wild Florida Cottage | A Vintage Retreat by the Creek

  • Cozy creekside cottage in historic Cross Creek, FL 🌊

  • Sleeps 5 | Queen bed, day bed, + pull-out couch

  • Nestled near Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park & The Yearling Restaurant

  • Ideal for writers, artists, and history lovers

Wellness Retreat Package

✨ Not all who wander are lost... ✨

For those seeking deep rest and connection, we offer a Wellness Retreat Package, where you can spend the weekend in one of our cozy buses while indulging in a Forest Bathing session and Tea Ceremony.

💫 Looking for something unique? Customize your booking to match your dream getaway.

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Services We Offer

  • Experience luxury bus life on this vintage 40 ft school bus conversion


    100 US dollars
  • Experience bus life on this 24 ft school bus conversion


    160 US dollars
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Turtle Shuttle

24 ft Ford Econoline Shuttle has traveled around the nation twice! It has helped us change so many lives and has lots of stories.

Now, it's time for you to experience!

 

Available for rent via. Outdoorsy or by contacting us for a customized rental. 

Cypress Skoolie

Currently available for rent - we can bring the bus to you within 50 miles radius of Gainesville, FL.

To view the inside of the bus, check out this page:

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Old Wild Florida
Cottage

Stay at this unique cottage that used to be a 1970's trailer and converted into a beautiful vintage cottage. Nestled in a creek waterfront in the historic Cross Creek, FL, next to Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park and home of the famous Yearling. 

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THE WILD CYPRESS, INC

(the seed planted by The Giving Cypress)

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©2025 by The Giving Cypress, in loving partnership with Nature.

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