4.9
Outdoorsy memberHost since September 2021
22% response rate
About Nora
Hello! We are the Grandes. We are young professionals and love sharing our passion of the outdoors with our friends and family. Our van Leroy is our pride and joy. Hundreds of hours have gone into making him feel like home when we are on the road. When we're not working we take frequent trips down the Oregon coast, Olympic National Forest, and over the pass to wine country. We can't wait for the opportunity to share Leroy with you and hear about your adventures.
4.9
Outdoorsy memberHost since September 2021
22% response rate
No RVs available to rent
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Memories made on trips with Nora Bess's RVs
Taiece I.
5.0August 2023
Unfortunately, we were unable to use Leroy but Austin’s communication was 100% above and beyond expectations.
Outdoorsy
0.0August 2023
The Host canceled the booking 2 days before departure. This is an automated posting.
Danikah K.
5.0July 2023
Natalie R.
5.0July 2023
We loved Leroy! He was easy to drive and very comfortable. The loft bed was just right for kids and all the amenities were great. LED lights, stove, sink, fridge. The fridge generator was tough to keep charged on a trip with lots of stops and short drives, but worked great when charged up. Austin was very communicative and flexible with arranging pickup and making sure we dealt with any hiccups along the way.
Nora’s answer
Thank you for the honest review, Natalie. Please come back anytime!
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Isabelle P.
5.0January 2023
We had an amazing time in Leroy! We traveled to the olympic peninsula and spent time at the beach and then went snowshoeing up at hurricane ridge. Leroy kept us warm at night and we did not even need to use the heater. The van was comfortable and the stove worked great, we didn’t even need to use chains to get all the way up to hurricane ridge. The van made camping in the winter so much more fun and enjoyable, would definitely book again!
Nora’s answer
We appreciate you’re feedback Isabelle :) Thank you so very much for choosing Leroy and we can’t wait for you to stay again!
3 Photos submitted by Isabelle P
Jen O.
5.0January 2023
Great time driving Leroy through the coast of CA and OR. Plenty warm in freezing temperatures and we only used the heater a few times. Payton and Austin were accommodating with a schedule change and most everything we needed was in the van!
Nora’s answer
Hi Jen, thank you for your review! We are glad you and your family had a nice time in Leroy. We offer return customer discounts so please let us know any other trips you have planned!
Andrea A.
2.0December 2022
The vehicle drove and handled very well. There was no reason to worry about getting to one’s destination.
The portable space heater worked flawlessly as did the stove. There was sufficient and appropriate food prep and eating utensils for all of our needs.
The interior space has many sharp points to strike one’s head. These could be easily remedied by rounding over. The sleeping compartment if occupied by two persons is only appropriate for occupants under 5’10”. The van has a small but persistent leak in the rear driver side that drips on the bed and sleepers. The mattress system needs to be rethought and replaced. Very uncomfortable!! The sleeper sinks through the mattress and hips and rest on the hard boards underneath. The linens had been prepared with a very strong odor detergent and or dryer sheets. We slept with them - not well, for one night and then ended up washing them three times to get the strong odor out that permeated the whole van. The lighting in the van was excellent but there should be a way to cover the very bright light that stays on and indicates the water pump has power. We draped a towel over the light. The sink did not drain very well. I hope this helps for future travelers.
The portable space heater worked flawlessly as did the stove. There was sufficient and appropriate food prep and eating utensils for all of our needs.
The interior space has many sharp points to strike one’s head. These could be easily remedied by rounding over. The sleeping compartment if occupied by two persons is only appropriate for occupants under 5’10”. The van has a small but persistent leak in the rear driver side that drips on the bed and sleepers. The mattress system needs to be rethought and replaced. Very uncomfortable!! The sleeper sinks through the mattress and hips and rest on the hard boards underneath. The linens had been prepared with a very strong odor detergent and or dryer sheets. We slept with them - not well, for one night and then ended up washing them three times to get the strong odor out that permeated the whole van. The lighting in the van was excellent but there should be a way to cover the very bright light that stays on and indicates the water pump has power. We draped a towel over the light. The sink did not drain very well. I hope this helps for future travelers.
Outdoorsy
0.0November 2022
The Host canceled the booking 0 days before departure. This is an automated posting.
Felipe D.
5.0November 2022
Emina A.
5.0October 2022
Payton and Austin were sooooo helpful, soooo responsive months, weeks and days out from our trip which we appreciated so much! We flew to Seattle to explore WA and it did not leave us disappointed; only sad that we touched just a tip of what WA has to offer and doing it with a VAN is 1000% even better! We truly feel that VAN is the way to go for adventures and more exploring; again it also helps tremendously that Payton and Austin were just a text away and very responsive. I appreciated the Kitchen items/supplies .The roof top deck was the cherry on top, and we very much enjoyed a nice sunset on there. Great people to rent from and no issues! Thank you guys again!
2 Photos submitted by Emina A
Desiree S.
5.0September 2022
Leroy was a GREAT van for our fist time using Outdoorsy! We took the van to the Gorge for a concert and had a great time. The owners are great communicators. We will definitely rent this vehicle again!
Nora’s answer
Thank you for the kind words and please stay again anytime! Reminder that we do have a repeat guest discount. Once again thank you for choosing Leroy.
3 Photos submitted by Desiree S
Molly N.
5.0September 2022
This was our first experience with a camper van :) We had a great time exploring the national parks in Washington in this van with our toddler. Driving our “home” from place to place was very convenient, cooking was a breeze, and overall we had a great experience. I will note we didn’t get the best sleep, but we made it work. Leroy was a great van to rent for first timers and anyone looking to get ideas for building your own!
Nora’s answer
Thank you so much for choosing us Molly! We’re glad your family enjoyed exploring the PNW in Leroy. We can’t wait to visit your property in the Smoky Mountains!
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Ricky L.
5.0September 2022
Leroy was exactly what we were looking for, a van that’s easy to drive with pretty much everything we needed. We all had a blast hanging out in there!
Nora’s answer
It means the world to us that your family enjoyed Leroy! Please come back again anytime.
Xavier T.
5.0August 2022
Austin and Payton were very accomodating over the pickup and drop off timings. The van was in great condition, and very comfortable to sleep in. Cooking was a breeze with the gas stove, kitchen and cooking utensils provided. Despite the generator depleting earlier than expected (which could have just been us accidentally maxing out the refrigerator cooling settings), there were multiple ways to get the battery levels back up, such as the solar panels provided, as well as the van charging port. We were back up and running in no time. There was an abundance of fresh water provided, one via the sink, and another thru the hose up on the roof.
I would gladly book Leroy again in future. We had a blast..
I would gladly book Leroy again in future. We had a blast..
Mary W.
5.0June 2022
We loved our trip with Leroy! The van was easy to drive and the interior had everything we needed!
1 Photo submitted by Mary W
Robert R.
5.0December 2021
Great experience overall. The van is cozy and stayed warm, mostly, in cold weather. We enjoyed the time we had and would rent Leroy again.
Nora’s answer
Thank you so much for trusting us with your trip! Your constant communication about the weather was greatly appreciated. We can't wait for you all to spend a longer stay with us! Happy holidays Robert.
