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January 24, 2026

This van definitely made our trip a 10/10. Its designed so well, had everything we needed and was very functional. The wooden finishes inside are so unique and really make the experience even more amazing. We loved spending time in it. Such a cool van!! We had so many people asking about it. Ollie was such a great host! Communication was unreal, booking process was clear and easy, handover was great and helpful. Ollies travel tips and overall experience made us very comfortable with the trip from the get go. Would definitely recommend booking this van!! The toy bird on the dash is named Vinny btw.

January 19, 2026

We had a lovely 11 days in Vanessa. Such a cute and cosy vibe inside with the fairy lights. Shes set up with everything you need, extra blankets, extra towels etc. Ollie was very helpful and easy to communicate with. The van was reliable and got us through all the mountain passes etc from queenstown, wanaka and mount cook. Thanks again Ollie.

January 12, 2026

Vanessa was absolutely perfect! I spent the first week solo which was very comfortable and allowed for tons of great exploration across the south island. I picked up my wife later on and we both travelled and stayed in Vanessa. Going from solo to a partner in the van was not as crammed as I thought it would have been. It still was a great experience and Vanessa still had tons of space. We also enjoyed working with Ollie, such a stud and master builder when it comes to Van builds. Highly recommend!

January 6, 2026

I travelled solo in this van and it was the most special experience!! Ollie and his partner have put so much love and care into it; there are so many special touches. Not only does it look beautiful, it's super functional and has everything you need! Double gas stove, camping chairs, blankets, nice towels, all utensils and crockery (cute ones too!). The van has big new tyres meaning you feel safe and it drives like a dream - I travelled all the way from Queenstown to Marlborough Sounds and back with no issues. Whilst I travelled solo, it would also be perfect for a couple. Ollie was fab. He did a thorough handover and was communicative when we needed him. When I handed the van back it was clear Ollie and his partner were passionate about the van they'd made, which was a lovely experience. Highly recommend!!!! Thank you Ollie for a very special trip x

December 1, 2025

Great van, really well equipped - has everything you need. Ollie was super helpful and responsive, would definitely use again.

November 23, 2025

We had the best time ever with Vanessa! Couldn't fault the process or the time we had. Ollie was great, super attentive and answered any questions we had very quickly! Vanessa is super cosy and perfect for our 10 day trip of the south island. We miss the van already!

October 9, 2025

I ADORED Vanessa. She was reliable and got me up and down all of the mountains of the West Coast & Southland of the South Island. This van was clean and had more than enough storage. The bed is comfy, plenty of bedding, thick curtains and the fairy lights are gorgeous evening lighting. She had the perfect amount of kitchen utensils and the gas cooker was brilliant. I'm hooked on vanlife after travelling around in Vanessa for 2 weeks. Thank you for helping me explore your beautiful home

March 27, 2025

Vanessa was absolutely amazing for exploring New Zealand, very comfortable and easy to drive. Ollie was great to deal with and gave us a really good overview of Vanessa. Would definitely hire her again if I was back!

March 17, 2025

We had the best time in Vanessa touring the South Island for 3 weeks. She has everything youd need and a surprising amount of storage space. Shes really well equipped for different temperatures with extra blankets and a hot water bottle and nice extra touches like beach towels as well as regular ones. Shes super cozy and beautifully decorated inside, much nicer than some of the austere fit outs from the big name camping companies. Ollie was really great to liaise with and was there whenever we needed him, and gave us some great recommendations of things to to while we were here. We couldnt have wished for a better experience, if youre after a van that has tonnes of character and is in great condition Vanessa is your girl!

February 13, 2025

Vanessa was a joy to drive and made traveling the South Island a dreamy, magical experience. Ollie picked us up from the airport and was always able to help whenever we had any questions about the car or the locations we were heading through. If we could do it again, theres no doubt we would book Vanessa again!!