Hi, I'm Melissa and Alan

March 10, 2026

This is a great van with everything you need and some things you didn't know you needed! It is clearly a family van and has lots of little extras like hooks, games and bits and pieces that you wouldn't get with a commercial hire. Melissa's communication was brilliant often responding in minutes. We camped just around yge corner from her on our first night after a long flight and she even came over to help us work the gas cooker as jetlag brain meant we couldn't work it out. The van is clean comfortable and well equipped. We had spare sets of bed linen, towels and separate beach towels for our 6 week trip. The fridge freezer is more than big enough and the water storage is huge. We didn't use the shower as we stayed on sites but we tried it out and it was a good shower with plenty of room in the cubicle. The van is big but handles like a car. My husband did a three point turn on a steep busy road in Wellington when we realised we couldn't get under a bridge. The turning circle is impressive for a van this size. We loved the van and had a great time. No hesitation in recommending Melissa and the van.

February 1, 2026

We had a great two week trip in Melissa's van. The van is in good condition and is equipped with pretty much everything you would need, which is very important when travelling internationally and relying on someone else's van! As this is the van Melissa camps in herself, it is equipped with what an owner/operator would want/need when camping. There were a couple of peculiarities with the van such as the key playing up a little bit and the van taking a few minutes to recognise the key was in the ignition, which was a bit worrying when we were in very remote areas with no phone service. This resolved itself a few hours later. Having rented other vans through Camplify, I can definitely say I would rent from Melissa again. As mentioned above, Melissa's van is so well equipped and having rented other vans, this is usually the biggest problem. Thanks Melissa and Alan!

July 16, 2025

This is the second time we have hired Melissa and Alan's campervan and we absolutely loved it again! The campervan is incredibly easy to drive and so comfortable to travel in. Melissa and Alan present the campervan beautifully. It is clean, organised and they really have thought of everything! We loved ever second of our trip and can't wait to book with them again.

July 7, 2025

Perfect for our winter holiday. Diesel heater kept warm and cosy despite the freezing outside temperatures.

June 15, 2025

The campervan exceeded expectations, will definitely be using again.

April 28, 2025

We had an awesome holiday in the campervan. It was clean and well equipped. The owners were great at communicating and very helpful. We slept very comfortably. Thanks very much for a fun adventure Red Beach Horizon!

April 9, 2025

We've just come back from a 16 day trip adventuring down the South Island. Melissa and her son Jackson gave us all the information we needed with the handover. The bed was all set up in the main compartment, even with a topper pad provided. That bed was sooooo comfortable. This motorhome handles like a dream. It provides all the comforts of home. The vision whilst driving is fantastic and the rear camera gives you a clear view of cars behind you at all times. Which allows you to pull over if needs be. The extra information about keeping an eye on the height of rural service stations was a godsend .Highly recommend Red Beach Horizon as a way to see this amazing country of ours.

January 13, 2025

Van was perfect for what we needed, spacious with so many sleeping options. Loved it!

November 14, 2024

Red Beach Horizon was an amazing van that our family loved from start to finish. It drives beautifully and has plenty of power for the hills around Coromandel. Melissa and Alan were super accomodating and you can tell that they love their van as well. The awning was easy to erect, the van has plenty of storage for clothing and food, the beds were comfortable and the shower and toilet worked well when required.

July 19, 2024

Melissa and Alan are exceptional campervan hosts. Their communication is clear and precise and they are happy to offer help and advice at any time. The campervan was immaculate and incredibly well set up. Melissa and Alan have literally thought of everything you might me. The campervan is organised ...... which makes it easy to find what you need quickly. We very quickly started to call the campervan home. It was so easy to drive, park and it looks great on the road. We can't thank Alan and Melissa enough for providing us with all that we needed to have a really special holiday. Thank you both......we can not wait to book your excellent campervan again! It truly was our home away from home!