101 reviews
(5)Jay P.
5July 2024
Mikes van was wonderful and he provided extra great service and communication. We couldn’t have been happier with the entire experience.
Cat C.
5July 2024
The RV was pristine, like-new, and stocked with the essentials (bedding for both beds, 4 pillows, a big blanket, 4 towels, a teapot, propane, some basic kitchen utensils, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, dish soap). The fridge was a mini-fridge that had AMPLE space for our family's supplies, although I wouldn't keep ice cream in the freezer—we got a pint of Sherbert that we had to smash in sideways to fit, and it ended up leaking a little bit into the fridge. Everything was easy to use, and Hubs reports it was easy to drive even up some narrow windy roads in Sequoia and Yosemite. The front seats were very comfy, but the girls didn't like their bench seats... they described them as rigid, and the seatbelts were very unforgiving so they felt kind of "trapped." The non-window seat had no views out any of the windows which was a bummer driving through National Parks. We followed a tip from another reviewer and put our clothing in packing cubes while Mike stored our big suitcases in his garage—that worked out great. Having the ability to rent camping chairs was huge, too! One less thing to schlep across the country. Our daughters slept in the van (teenage in the pop-up, 10-year-old in the back) while grownups slept in a tent nearby. The girls loved their private spaces and reported they were super comfy. We did not need heat or air conditioning while parked so we can't comment on that, nor did we use the shower. We didn't plan on using the toilet, but it ended up coming in clutch, and the dumping part ended up being much less disgusting than we feared :) We would DEFINITELY rent from Mike again! Thank you!
Nicole W.
5July 2024
What an incredible experience!!! California Van Life was so great to rent from. I can’t wait for my next van adventure!
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Peter B.
5June 2024
Easy process from initial booking through the return, everything went as advertised. Mike was great to work with, the van was awesome. Would definitely do again.
Breanna G.
5June 2024
We had an amazing time! The van was a dream to drive and made navigating the park that much easier. Mike was thorough in the van orientation/tour and made us feel comfortable with using all of the bells and whistles this van has to offer. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.
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Olivia G.
5June 2024
One of the best experiences we ever had. Mike is so friendly and professional. Our highest recommendation.
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Drew C.
5June 2024
My wife and I planned a trip to Yosemite in 2023 and rented this van. A few days before we set off, the park closed due to flooding causing us to have to cancel our trip. Mike was super gracious and allowed us to reschedule the van for 2024 season. Mike was great to work with, he picked us up from the airport, gave us a thorough run down of the van, and was very responsive when we had questions on our trip. The van was great and very fun to camp in. We were able to fit into all of our trailhead parking lots with no issues. We had a great experience and highly recommend renting this van.
Hector C.
5June 2024
Overall, the camper rental experience was fantastic. Mike was incredibly accommodating and had the van prepped and ready upon our arrival. The van was spotless, and Mike took the time to thoroughly review everything with us before we set off on our journey. I highly recommend Mike and California Van Life for your outdoor excursion. Reach out to Mike; he's a wonderful person and you're sure to have an amazing time.
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Matthew R.
5June 2024
Mike is a great host. The van was well equipped and ready to go. He was great with communication before the trip came. Mike spent the time to explain everything thoroughly and we felt ready for our adventure. We didn’t drive far, just up to Dinkey Creek but nonetheless great to have the van with us. Bed was easy to setup and the AC came in handy. Would definitely rent again.
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Kolton E.
5June 2024
Dominic C.
5May 2024
It was awesome! You won’t regret it!
Joey C.
5May 2024
Perfect and easy
Steven S.
5May 2024
We loved the van! Perfect for our weekend trip to Yosemite.
Michael S.
5April 2024
Awesome experience from the get-go. California Van Life was very communicative and professional throughout the entire process starting with a welcome message immediately following my reserving the van. When we picked up the van, Mike was incredibly gracious and was a great tutor for learning the ins and outs of the van. The van itself was well-equipped, immaculate, and a pleasure to drive and camp in. California Van Life will be out go-to for future reservations!
Irwin L.
5April 2024
Experience was great and Mike is awesome!
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ashley L.
5April 2024