Hi, I'm Julia

April 1, 2026

Serena was a dream come true. Compact enough to handle easily on the roads, she is no bigger than an ordinary van, yet has plenty of storage and is stocked with everything we needed to cook and clean and sleep comfortably. In stocking Serena, Julia struck a perfect balance of going beyond the necessities and maintaining simplicity. The key was the organization. We cooked breakfast and dinners on the stove. The fridge was the perfect size to stock several days worth of food for two people. The french press was perfect for two. All of the kitchen utensils we needed were there, including knives, cutting board, scissors, wine glasses, plates and bowls, even containers for storing leftovers. Wet wipes, paper towels, cloth towels, and sweeper brush made it easy to keep clean. The bed is VERY comfortable! I was surprised, with such a small space and modular mattress, just how supportive and soft the bed was. It felt seamless. Two small-ish women had plenty of room to sleep, with perfect little compartments for storing things within reach, and strung lights to make it a cozy space. Window curtains assured privacy. Setting up the bed every night was more of a hassle than we were willing to deal with, so we chose to keep the bed set up the entire time and didn't use the bench seating and table inside the van. The two folding chairs and folding table made it easy and comfortable to sit outside to cook and eat. Julia was sweet and gracious, and was available throughout the trip for any questions. She responded within hours of any inquiry. She took ample time to walk us through Serena when she dropped it off so we were both confident in all of the operations. She was also flexible with the pick up and drop off locations. Thank you, Julia! Serena made this trip unforgettable! And all this, at an incredibly affordable price. Book this van now! You won't regret it.

March 6, 2026

We had a fantastic time with Serena, handover was very in-depth but super useful and Julia was incredibly helpful by coming to meet us at a specific location. Exploring NZ was a breeze in this van as it's small enough to get round the winding roads with ease but still big enough to be very comfortable inside. It's also stacked with absolutely everything we needed for our trip, including little extras we weren't expecting like sunscreen and bug spray! We'd definitely reccomet to others!

February 23, 2026

We rented Serena for our 7 day trip across the North Island and it was honestly one of the best travel decisions weve ever made. Julia is an absolutely outstanding host. Communication was seamless from the very beginning and she truly went above and beyond, even picking us up at Auckland Airport, which made our arrival completely stress free. The handover was smooth and efficient and she clearly explained everything about the van and driving in New Zealand. We really couldnt have asked for a better person to rent from. Serena is a fantastic camper. It is not a big luxury motorhome, but that is exactly what makes it great. It is practical, reliable and thoughtfully equipped with everything you actually need. Because it is a smaller van, it is also very easy to park almost anywhere, regardless of the size of the parking space, which makes daily travel much more relaxed. The van drives beautifully and we had zero issues, even on steep and narrow North Island roads. The bed is comfortable and switching from table to bed takes just a few minutes, which is perfect after a long day of exploring. What really makes this van special is the attention to detail. It is fully stocked with everything you might need, from kitchenware and a clothesline to an umbrella and ziplock bags. You can clearly see that Julia uses the van herself. It feels personal and well cared for, not like a generic rental vehicle. The only small thing worth mentioning is the fridge. It works, but it is not the most efficient and can drain the secondary battery overnight. It kept our milk and yogurt perfectly fine, but I would not fully trust it to keep meat or medicine properly cold for more than a day. Julia mentioned she is already working on upgrading it, which just shows how much she cares about improving the experience. Overall, we had an amazing trip and a really pleasant experience. If you have the chance to rent Serena, do not hesitate.

January 31, 2026

Had a wonderful time exploring the north island! Julia was really sweet and very informative, and gave me some great recommendations. The van was really comfortable and never had any issues. Had a blast!

January 27, 2026

We used Julias van for 7 weeks and had a great time. It had plenty of storage and was equipped with everything we needed on our trip. Reliable on the winding roads and easy to drive. Julia was very attentive and showed us how to use everything. Would recommend anytime :)

December 10, 2025

Julia was wonderful and very easy to deal with, the van was as described, very easy to drive, and had all the features you could need, and Julia went out of her way to post something back to me I accidently left in the van. Would highly recommend the Serena van and Julia

April 5, 2025

Spent 10 days travelling NZ in Maria and we loved every moment of our van experience! Maria handled like a dream was super clean, comfy, and had everything we needed. Julia went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of and communicating with her was a breeze! Would definitely hire again highly recommend!!

March 7, 2025

We had the most unbelievable time with Maria. The van itself was so perfect for us - just the right size, and so warm and homely inside. It made a big difference having the wooden interiors and proper crockery and cooking materials. The space was designed so well - everything had its place and it was easy to manage. Julia was wonderful and whenever we had an issue she was right there to help us. She was incredibly helpful and responsive and also so friendly. We couldn't recommend this highly enough - the perfect way to visit New Zealand! Thank you Julia!

February 15, 2025

Great van, very reliable, plenty of power and super comfortable. Julias communication was top notch and the van worked better than we coulda hoped for.

January 12, 2025

We had the best time travelling around in Maria! She was perfect! Had everything we needed, it is such a well thought out equipped van, plus super comfy! Thank you so much Julia xx