26 reviews
(4.6)4.8
96 %
4.9
97 %
4.4
88 %
4.6
92 %
4.9
97 %
Communication
4.8Cleanliness
4.9Maintenance
4.4Value
4.6Listing Accuracy
4.9Nicole G.
5November 2022
Cassandra H.
0November 2022
Julia A canceled the booking 3 days before departure. This is an automated posting.
Colin L.
3October 2022
Pick up was not smooth. Julia was not there to help or explain. The address received by text did not correspond to the car lot. Pic #12 does explain it better. The lot is also on google maps. Tip - go get the van on foot, pick up the luggage after, if possible. Workings of the van were not clear - the sliding door has a release when fully open. The parking brake has a manual lever to release. Julia did help on this by phone. We never received any paperwork for the rental. The van had some issues - no windshield washer fluid/water - rear indicator light not working, we discovered near the end - this was not new, however, as the indicator noise was always different left/right Nb. We did not ask Julia to fix these - so no idea if this would have been fixed - she was helpful on the phone previously however. On the last day - 1 we had to call the breakdown number (outdoorsy) as the van refused to start. With a jump lead this was resolved. This made us a little worried to fully use the van on the last day. Otherwise we were pleased with our experience with Manny Vanny. We decided to spend 5 nights at Kumu camp (in the van) which we would recommend. The experience would have been 5 stars with a properly maintained van and better pick up routine.
Julie M.
5October 2022
Manny Vanny is terrific for camping. With a bed, yeti cooler, and little extras ( mini clothes line, solar lamp, paper plates and plastic forks& knives), we had what we needed for a great Kaua'i trip!!
Simon R.
5October 2022
Mariana V.
5September 2022
Great experience in this van! Julia was great at communication and we felt that we had everything we needed. We were able to park easily in all parking spaces and felt that the car was safe and durable
Arthur C.
1September 2022
We wouldn’t recommend anyone renting from this owner, period. The owner really messed up our 3-day trip. She made us miss almost a worth of one full day in two days. When we landed in Kauai, we were told to pick up the van at Walmart parking lot. We went to Walmart via Lyft ride and we couldn’t find the van. She kept saying the van was there so we looked again around for a long while and still couldn’t find the van. She called the police then immediately said it was towed. She said the towing place was closed for the day and will not be open until 9AM the next day. On the next day, we waited and waited for her response till 11AM and told us that the towing place wouldn’t release the van because it had to be her that picked up the van, not someone else. She said she’s out of town for 1.5 months and she needed to cancel our booking! We decided to call the police to confirm if the van was, in fact, towed. Police said they confirmed they did not any records of the van being towed. She also had two different phone numbers - one area code located in Kauai and another one in Seattle, Washington. This really raised so many red flags. The owner really didn’t care about us but herself. You would be grateful listening to this honest review and stay away from the heartless owner, who didn’t care about the fact that we wasted a day worth because of her stupid mistake!
Dominik S.
5August 2022
Super Kommunikation und ein echt toller Van. Perfekt um die Insel zu erkunden. Würden wir jederzeit gerne wieder buchen!
1 Photo submitted by Dominik S.
Cullen W.
5July 2022
Meleah G.
5May 2022
Manny Vanny was everything we needed for our Kauai adventure! Easy to drive, comfortable bed! Thank you!!
Ellena M.
5May 2022
We loved Manny the van!!! It was exactly what we needed for our trip. And waking up to the sunrise was magical. Thank you sooo much!
Marie-ève C.
5March 2022
Julia is an amazing person with good value! You wont have ANY trouble with her. Confy van and cute as hell :) I definitely recommand!
Kristina K.
5March 2022
Had a great time camping in Kauai! The van was just what we needed for the trip.
Ava B.
5March 2022
Julia & her van were great! Julia was very easy to communicate with, very kind and the van was just as described. Having the van pick-up/drop-off near the airport was very convenient. The whole thing was seamless! The van was quite spacious, and very clean. It was the perfect home for my short trip to Kauai :)
2 Photos submitted by Ava B.
Anneroos B.
5February 2022
We loved our trip with the Manny Vanny, the van is big and has everything u need for a nice road trip. Communication with Julia was excellent.
Adrian P.
5January 2022
Julia was awesome, fast reply and super accommodating. The van is fantastic, it drives really well and doesn't take long to feel comfortable cruising the Kauai roads.
Mario P.
5December 2021
All in all everything with Manny Vanny was great! Julia is a very nice and polite person and when we had a Problem with Manny Vanny, she immediately helped us.
1 Photo submitted by Mario P.
Behzad G.
0December 2021
Julia A canceled the booking 7 days before departure. This is an automated posting.
Julia’s answer
Always want to be sure the van is safe for drivers! In this case, the van needed maintenance before being sent out again.
Verena S.
5November 2021
A huge van, after getting used to it, it was fun driving around. Julia even showed me the way around the car which was very helpful, as coming from Germany, I have never driven something that big. Big thank you for your friendly and always fast communication.
Jude M.
3November 2021
I don't think the RV was up to the standards that it was portrayed as. Keep in mind, I camped out of this all weekend, it could be different if you're sleeping in a house. Also keep in mind I have a van myself, and I didn't think it measure up.
The bed is an air mattress, it's pretty uncomfortable and small for one person. The bluetooth radio didn't work. The external battery and 12v fan listed lasts about 1-2 hours, and there was really no where to recharge the battery. Kauai is pretty hot and this van got stuffy quick. There was also an ant problem, I know it's not uncommon to have ants here, so I'm not sure if this was the van or just the island in general. Lastly, the owner will park the van at the airport overnight and not tell you that you have to pay the $30 fee the next day. And even after she said she would reimburse the money, she didn't.
The bed is an air mattress, it's pretty uncomfortable and small for one person. The bluetooth radio didn't work. The external battery and 12v fan listed lasts about 1-2 hours, and there was really no where to recharge the battery. Kauai is pretty hot and this van got stuffy quick. There was also an ant problem, I know it's not uncommon to have ants here, so I'm not sure if this was the van or just the island in general. Lastly, the owner will park the van at the airport overnight and not tell you that you have to pay the $30 fee the next day. And even after she said she would reimburse the money, she didn't.
Michaela K.
3November 2021
Julia’s answer
Hello Michaela, is there something I can do make your experience better?
Massimiliano G.
5September 2021
Great experience overall, the RV is easy to drive, comfortable and very reliable. Julia is very accommodating and responsive. Had a blast camping around in the Manny Vanny with my girlfriend. Will definitely recommend this RV to everyone looking for a unique experience in Kauai. Only downside is that the mattress is kind of small for 2 people, but definitely great value for your buck.
Amanda H.
4August 2021
We had a lot of fun with Manny! We were happy to find this rental among the chaos of understocked/overpriced car rentals recently. Manny has some quirks but got us everywhere we needed and allowed us to explore the island freely. We enjoyed a few nights camping with him as well. The yeti cooler and beach chairs were a great addition. Julia was an extremely helpful and responsive host - offering her own recommendations for the island and helping us troubleshoot any car questions. Thanks!
2 Photos submitted by Amanda H.
Amanda H.
5August 2021
Ruben H.
5August 2021
Julia was great to work with! Very polite with clear direction. The van comes with everything stated in post, very well kept and fun to drive around the island. Great for a solo trip or with a friend to explore the island and all its amazing hikes and beaches.
Paul R.
5July 2021
Manny Vanny was key to the success of our trip on Kauai. It spacious and comfortable and easy to drive. The Yeti cooler was a nice asset, keeping our food cold for a long time. Julia was easy to work with, friendly, welcoming and excellent with communication. If we com back to Kauai, and we hope to, we want to do it with Manny Vanny.
Lexi M.
5July 2021
Julie is great and the van is in great condition-easy to drive and so comfortable to stay in for days at a time!
Jennifer P.
5June 2021
Julia is great and the van is fun. We were so grateful to have a vehicle! There’s a few mechanical ⚙️ tricks but not “issues”. Mahalo, Julia!