The “Royal Scott” is a converted double-decker bus in Portland, Oregon that operated as a successful Airbnb. The entire upper deck serves as a bedroom and lounge area, while the first floor contains a kitchenette with induction cooktop, dining area, and seating space. A half bath with Nature’s Head composting toilet is located near the driver’s cab. The bus features mid-century modern inspired design with custom murals from its previous life as the Grilled Cheese Grill, fresh exterior paint, and RV water and electric hookups. Note: The engine is non-functional (caught fire in the 1980s), requiring towing to any new location.
Double-Decker Exterior with Fresh Paint
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Iconic Red Double-Decker Design
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Kitchenette with Custom Mural Artwork
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Entry Area with High Ceilings
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Lower Level Living and Dining Space
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Whimsical Grilled Cheese Grill Murals
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Upper Deck View from Queen Bed
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Full Upper Deck Bedroom and Lounge
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Half Bath with Nature’s Head Composting Toilet
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Design Details
- Name: The Royal Scott
- Type: Double-decker bus conversion
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Levels: Two (lower living/kitchen, upper bedroom)
- Sleeping: Queen-sized bed on upper deck with lounge area
- Kitchen: Induction cooktop, microwave, mini-fridge, sink, kettle, French press
- Bathroom: Half bath with stall shower, Nature’s Head composting toilet, handmade wooden door, raw-edge countertop
- Interior Style: Mid-century modern with original Grilled Cheese Grill murals
- Ceiling Height: 7+ feet in entry/kitchen/bath; 5’8″ to 6′ in other areas
- Entry Door: Approximately 6 feet tall
- Utilities: RV water and electric hookups
- Condition: Non-running (engine fire in 1980s), requires towing
- History: Former Grilled Cheese Grill restaurant, converted to Airbnb (2022)
- Status: Sold
Lessons from This Conversion
- Upper Decks Create Natural Bedroom Separation: Using the entire second floor as a sleeping area provides complete privacy and separation from living spaces without walls or partitions eating into floor space
- Stationary Vehicles Become Unique Structures: A non-running bus can still serve as valuable living space when connected to RV hookups, eliminating the cost and complexity of maintaining a working engine
- Original Artwork Adds Character and Value: Preserving murals and design elements from a vehicle’s previous life creates conversation pieces and unique ambiance that new construction cannot replicate
- Composting Toilets Enable Off-Grid Flexibility: A Nature’s Head toilet eliminates the need for sewage connections or black water tanks, simplifying both installation and ongoing maintenance
- Variable Ceiling Heights Work with Creative Zoning: Placing high-activity areas (entry, kitchen, bathroom) in tall sections and low-activity areas (sleeping, lounging) in shorter sections makes varied heights functional rather than limiting
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