4.9
Outdoorsy memberHost since February 2018
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4.9About Marco dos Santos
Hi, I'm Marco. I've lived in Southern California for nearly my entire life, and I love taking my family on adventures across the country and the world. I am a mechanic and specialize in VWs and Toyotas.
4.9
Outdoorsy memberHost since February 2018
Communication
4.91 RV available to rent
Memories made on trips with Marco dos Santos's RVs
Yoko L.
0August 2022
Marco dos Santos canceled the booking 5 days before departure. This is an automated posting.
Jamie H.
5September 2021
If you're looking for a extremely gracious, honest, and quick responder to your requests and/or questions, then no need to look further. Marco made our first experience with the campervan rental so nice and fun! We had a really great time campervanning up the central coast in this cute little van. My two little ones enjoyed the trip more because of this van. Every essential feature of the van worked fine. However, I would suggest bringing a cooler as a backup to help keep your food and beverages cool. Regardless, we will definitely make more road-tripping memories because of the great experience we had with Marco and Outdoorsy.
Jamie H.
5September 2021
Lino W.
5August 2021
Marco was a great host/owner who patiently explained all we needed to know about Walter. We drove to los padres park and had a fantastic weekend with other vanagon friends. Walter is 2003 and easy to drive, automatic and has cold AC (good in Los Angeles at the moment). We were 3 people and tried both beds and they were both super comfortable. The fridge unfortunately didn't work but we had a cooler and the popup tent screens were a bit torn so had to keep the tent windows half closed but that was fine for our needs. All communication with Marco was easy and fast. We highly recommend Walter!
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Ashley T.
4July 2021
Renting from Marco was great! The campervan is older, but it ran very nicely. We only had one hiccup at the beginning of the trip, but driving was pretty effortless after that. We maneuvered up mountains with no problems and through the city traffic easily. One thing I would note is some of the wear and tear on the screens for the pop top. As someone who did not want little buggies coming in while we were getting ready for the night, knowing that everything was sealed would have been more of a relief for me. We tried buying some patch kits and these only half-worked. I would suggest that the screens be replaced, but Marco's solution of not fully opening them worked alright, just not the best when it's hot out (the more breeze, the better). We bought some little battery-operated fans to keep circulation flowing.
Overall, it was a great trip and the campervan was very reliable.
Overall, it was a great trip and the campervan was very reliable.
Rachel R.
5July 2021
Marco was a pleasure to work with and his van perfectly met our needs. Very comfortable sleep.
Pat C.
5July 2021
We had a great experience--Walter runs VERY well (reflecting Marco's devotion to vehicle maintenance), and Marco is beyond helpful. He provided clear instructions on how to operate Walter, good last-minute suggestions for where to camp when a heat wave hit the area we had planned to visit, and on our return generous and cheerful assistance when we had a problem (our fault). For people who had never driven an RV before and were slightly nervous about it (we have small cars), it was fun, comfortable, and memorable for us and our nine-year-old son. Thank you! A WONDERFUL experience!
Harrison L.
5June 2021
Marco is a great host. Easy to work with and very accommodating. We had to pick up the car a little earlier and he was able to work with us. His vw van is clean and well maintained.
Shawn M.
5April 2021
Matthew O.
5April 2021
The van is running great and very comfortable. Marco is a really hospitable host who was generous with his time. Highly recommended.
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Patrick T.
5March 2021
The vehicle itself is in excellent mechanical condition and drives wonderfully. It is very easy to use and everything works. It has been well maintained by its owner and really fun to go camping in. Beyond all that though, Marco is a wonderful host who is considerate, and so easy to work with. He really went out of his way to make sure we had a good experience. Makes me want to go camping a whole lot more!
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Victoria H.
5November 2020
We had a great time. Although the vehicle is a little older, it is still very reliable. Marco has taken very good care of the camper van. We had an amazing time thanks to Walter!
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5September 2020
Marco was very nice and very helpful, even offered to pick me up at airport. He went over the van thoroughly with me. All was clean and in good order.
Kelly G.
5August 2020
We had the best time with Walter. He was surprisingly easy to drive, well maintained, and got a lot of attention from people. Marco was amazing. He was responsive and thoughtful— he even recommended some sites to visit on our trip up the coast. We will be renting from him again.
Stacy K.
5August 2020
We loved Walter the Campervan!! Had a fabulous road trip with the kids to Big Sur. Walter was true and steady. Loved being higher up with the expansive window views. Owner Marco was terrific. I was a rookie and he explained everything in a clear and easy way. The van is well stocked and Marco has thought out all you need from beach chairs to blankets. There are a few little quirks which give Walter extra soul. With the easy instructions the pop top was a synch to open and close up. Like a little house on wheels. Highly recommend adventuring in Walter.
Brian
5August 2020
My wife and I loved Walter the van. We miss it already. Marco was extremely helpful about explaining everything and very responsive. You can tell he takes great care of this van. Drove this guy all over Northern California, saw the Redwoods, Lassen National Park, Lakes Basin, slept in it every night. Very comfortable and convenient, and crucially, it's not so big that it's hard or stressful to drive. The van is also really cool. We got compliments everywhere we went. Perfect rental for an escape or a longer trip.
