A couple converted a school bus into a cozy tiny home, and they now travel around Australia full-time with their 2 children

Frank OlitoJul 27, 2020, 23:28 IST

A family of four lives in this converted bus.Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

Marte Snorresdotter Rovik and Jed Harris live in a converted bus in Australia with their two daughters, Ellida, 4, and Embla, 2.
Their expertly designed home has a cozy living space, a kitchen, a master bedroom, and a children's room.
The family travels around Australia, often staying in one place for a month or so before moving on.

While some families only have one or two vacations a year, Marte Snorresdotter Rovik and Jed Harris decided to live on the road permanently with their two daughters.

Rovik, who is a sleeping consultant for families, and Jed Harris, who is a stay-at-home dad to Ellida, 4, and Embla, 2, decided they were over struggling financially and instead converted a former school bus into a tiny house on wheels.

Take a look at how the family of four turned the bus into a cozy home on the road.

When Rovik and Harris were expecting their second daughter, they were living in a three-bedroom house in Western Australia, but they weren't happy.

The whole family. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

In order to be together more as a family and worry less about money, they knew they had to think outside the box.

Rovik and her daughters. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

They called their local transport company and bought a $7,000 school bus directly from them, which turned out to be a smart decision in the long run.

The day the family bought the school bus. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

It took Rovik and Harris 18 months to renovate the school bus, but they were lucky to also get help from people at the transport company.

Renovation of the school bus. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

In the end, it cost the couple just over $28,000 to buy and renovate their bus.

The finished schoolie. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

Inside, there is a cozy living space, with a quaint kitchen and a hallway that leads to the back of the bus.

The living space. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

The kitchen is simple but expertly designed.

The kitchen. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

The bathroom is designed with wooden features as well.

The bathroom. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

At the back of the bus, there is a master bedroom for Rovik and Harris.

The master bedroom. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

The children have their own room, which is cleverly designed for maximum space.

The children's room. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

Rovik said her children love living in the school bus, especially since they get to see the entire country.

The children. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

In the past year, the family has traveled through Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, and New South Wales.

The bus on the road. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

The couple does plan on settling down permanently in the future as the girls grow up and need more space.