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Hi, I'm Kelsey

Joined on August 1, 2022

My partner and I became hooked on vanlife back in 2016 when we took a year off to travel South America in a 1989 Volkswagen Kombi named VanGogh. When we returned to New Zealand, our next adventure wagon was a 1989 Bedford named Wallace. We took what we liked from our first two vans, and applied it to our current camper, Ace. We've fitted it out and think it's a pretty rad home on wheels :)

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  • 5.0 star rating

    Based on 10 reviews

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Jacob

5.0

May 21, 2025

Special! thank you Ace for a wonderful experience. thank you Guilliame and Kelsey for being super van hosts and letting us have a wonderful holiday.

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Fabian

5.0

January 17, 2025

Had a lovely week in Ace! Kelsey was very responsive and informative. The van was clean and drove well. No complaints! Only space for one person 6ft+ on the bed is the only thing.

James

5.0

March 14, 2024

As first time campers, we couldnt rave about Ace enough, the van had everything we needed for our South Island adventure! Kelsey & Guillaume went above & beyond in regards to communication and ensured we were well prepared prior to our trip & during the trip checking in regularly. The van has plenty of space and is well appointed and ideal for freedom camping along with plenty of usb points to charge phones etc. Along with plenty of utensils to help cook. We could not recommend Ace highly enough for your New Zealand adventure, a far more intimate experience than hitting off one of the large companies.

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Dylan

5.0

March 3, 2024

This was such a wonderful experiences thanks for Kelsey and her partner! Kelsey went above and beyond giving us awesome recommendations and ideas for our trip from her experiences. Ace had everything we needed and was perfect for our trip. Would definitely do this again!

Megan

5.0

February 24, 2024

Can't recommend enough! Ace was perfect for our 2 week south island adventure and made it so easy for us. The van has everything you'll need, is easy to drive and inexpensive to run. Kelsey and Guillaume were so helpful and always a text away if needed. Would definitely rent again :)

Axelle

5.0

January 30, 2024

Everything was perfect. We had a great time with Ace for almost 2 weeks. Kelsey gave us a lot of tips and helped with the start of our journey. Communication was easy and friendly ! Would definitely book again

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Juliana

5.0

December 28, 2023

Ace was a great van for our two weeks on the South Island! We were cozy and warm the whole time, even when it got extra chilly in the mountains, thanks to the ample blankets and comforter, and slept really well. Were both custom van builders ourselves and appreciated all the little details, like the folding table, nicely hidden toilet (though we never needed to use it, it was very handy for freedom camping) and the slide out fridge. We had everything we needed! Kelsey and Guillaume were so welcoming, kind (they sent us off on our trip with some local goodies), helpful, and understanding, even when we had a bit of a scrape in the van. They also gave us a ton of recommendations, lent us some books, and had some really good tips! Would definitely recommend Ace to anyone looking for a cozy van rental that feels like home and blends in with the locals!! It made our honeymoon extra memorable :) Thanks again for the great experience!! We loved our time on the South Island, it was definitely our favorite stretch of the trip!

Deborah

5.0

March 7, 2023

We had a fantastic time travelling New Zealand in Ace Up Your Sleeve. The van was very comfortable and reliable. Plenty of room with a very comfy full size bed. It was well equipped and we had everything we needed. Kelsey was great and always available. Thanks for such a great holiday!

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Karina

5.0

February 10, 2023

Oh my goodness, this van was a dream come true. Easy to drive, the interiors were so carefully thought out, I had absolutely everything I needed and then some. The bed was also super comfortable and I had the best sleeps I have had in a while... I can tell this van is made with so much love and care. Hiring Guillaume & Kelseys van really made my holiday in NZ so easeful. I feel really grateful.

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Amelia

5.0

January 17, 2023

Ace had everything we needed for a great trip, and was stocked up with cleaning products, bedding, towels, and all ready to go. The van is spacious with lots of functionality for cooking meals. The owners were friendly and very communicative, and we appreciated the thoughtful touches like Bluetooth speakers and stereo connector.