The Journey of GIA

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Brandon J.

5June 2022

Shannon W.

0February 2022

Jon & Stacey Schneider canceled the booking 3 days before departure. This is an automated posting.

Thomas Y.

5January 2022

Such an amazing experience, we love Gia! We went up the coast from San Diego to Morro Bay and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to explore. Gia had everything we needed for our little getaway. I’m not sure who I fell in love with more…Gia or my hot girlfriend!

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Vic T.

5January 2022

Danielle S.

5November 2021

We had so much fun driving Gia out to the desert! No issues what so ever, had a great weekend. Van had everything we needed!

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Conner C.

5August 2021

Gia was incredible! It was everything I could have wanted. She got me from San Diego all the way to Big Sur and back with no problems!

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Roman J.

5August 2021

The Gia van was great. It looks exactly like in the pictures. We had a great stay. It’s like a small airbnb. The hosts were very friendly, and provided all the needed information and made the experience very smooth. Would definitely recommend!

Erica D.

5July 2021

The owners could not have been nicer, and the van was clean and had so many things stocked that I wouldn't have expected. Very well designed and comfortable.

Brianna L.

5July 2021

Perfect van for what I needed! Just a quick week across California. Ran great, wasn’t as bad with gas as I was expecting, SUPER comfy bed inside. Highly recommend for a fun vacation away

Cory and Tim’s answer

Thanks Brianna! We’re glad you had a fun trip 😀

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Tara F.

5May 2021

I had Gia for four weeks and she was the perfect companion! The van is ideal for a couple or solo traveler, and - literally - has everything you need for a weekend getaway or a month long road trip. She handled beautifully and fits into 99% of tent campsites. No hooks ups needed. Christina and Kenny were incredibly responsive before and during the trip. I highly recommend this van and would rent again. Thanks again for such an unforgettable experience!

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Tara F.

5May 2021

Rebecca R.

5April 2021

We had a wonderful time with Gia! This was our first van trip. Kenny and Christina are great hosts and gave a thorough overview of everything we needed to know before we left. Gia is an older car, but she held up great on our trip to Yosemite. The attention to detail in the interior of the van is a nice touch. We had a trip of a lifetime!

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Jimmy D.

5March 2021

We had an absolute blast in Christina and Kenny's awesome van, Gia. Gia's customization is such that it doesn't feel cookie-cutter at all and, instead, has tons of character. The attention to detail, little intricacies that make things work optimally, etc. You really can feel the love Christina and Kenny put into the van. We drove up Pacific Coast Highway into Malibu for one night and then back down to San Onofre for two nights and had no issues whatsoever. 10/10 would rent Gia again and have already recommended to a bunch of friends!

Paula V.

5March 2021

We loved our trip to Joshua Tree in this wonderful and cute van! I am 5'4 and felt super comfortable inside the van. My friend is 6'0 and had to stoop while inside.
All in all the van was perfect. I felt safe driving it and was delighted by all the cabinets and functional touches. Loved the party lights too!

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Kathy P.

5March 2021

Relaxing weekend trip to Borrego Springs! Kenny and Christine were wonderful and accommodating!

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Chelsea E.

5February 2021

This was by far the most wonderful experience ever. The van is super cute and has that total boho vibe (which I personally love) as well as all the amazing features most RV’s have. This was the perfect vehicle to take on our trip to Sedona. The owners of GIA also helped make this trip a success by being so flexible with time and was always offering to help it any way to make our trip perfect. Thank you so much, again! Until next time!

Nia G.

5January 2021

We had so much fun experiencing the campervan life with Gia! Gia has taken us to Sequoia and Tahoe. It was nice to be able to take a little break and be outside, surrounded by nature. My boyfriend and I went on our first, long road trip with our two dogs and Gia had everything we needed ☺️ The bed kept us warm at night and was able to fit the four of us comfortably. Thank you Christina and Kenny for providing us a cozy home away from home! 💕

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Jacqueline L.

5December 2020

We rented the van for a week and cruised up to San Onofre to hang out on the beach. Gia (the van) provided a nice cozy spot to warm up in after a day of surfing. At night, temps got down to the low 40s. We brought sleeping bags and a down comforter, but the van is so well insulated that we only needed to use the comforter. The owners were super accommodating when we asked for an earlier pick-up and return time. They're awesome, and they even gave an open invitation for us to contact them if we wanted to get advice on our own future van build. Many many thanks to Kenny and Christina and the thoughtfulness and hard work they put into creating GIA.

Cory and Tim’s answer

Thank you so much Jacqueline! We are so glad you had fun with Gia over the holidays. 😀

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Caroline L.

5December 2020

We had the BEST time for our first van experience. Kenny and Christina were so helpful from day one. They answered all of our questions before and during the trip, which really helped us feel like we could make the most of the experience. The van herself, Gia, has set our standards SO high for future vans!! Everything about the van is so well thought-out and we really felt like it became our home away from home. One night we camped in Sequoia and temps dropped very low- we still stayed cozy and warm with our sleeping bags and comforter! We loved being able to get up early in the morning and just go. 15/10 would book again. Also, our dog Gus LOVED it!

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Rebecca W.

5December 2020

Christina and Kenny were absolutely incredible to work with. Their beautiful van (Gia) was a dream to stay in and we are already looking forward to renting with them again. If you're thinking about it... just do it.

Cory and Tim’s answer

Thank you! We’re so glad you had a great trip 😃

Paradise G.

5November 2020

Absolutely looooooooved our trip !
Christina and Kenny were both so great! They put so much heart and soul into Gia! You can tell they travel too because whenever we said “I wish we had”, we’d realize was in the van already. Examples: games, ziplock bags, cooking oil. We were so happy to be on such a beautiful mobile vacation during covid ❤️ Definitely would recommend hands down!

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Sierra M.

5October 2020

A trip of a lifetime. Christina and Kenny were so helpful and easy to reach during our whole trip and the journey of Gia was the perfect first camper van for a first van life road trip. these two were so accommodating and understanding when we went a bit late on our return. We absolutely loved the van and will be back for another trip!

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Charly J.

5October 2020

We had a BLAST adventuring with GIA – the van was awesome, super drivable and Christina and Kenny were oh so helpful and available throughout the trip. HIGHLY recommend!

Jonathan N.

5August 2020

GIA was great and had everything you could ask for. The national park pass was a wonderful surprise. Bed was very comfortable and had everything you'd need for cooking. Christina and Kenny were flexible with pickup and dropoff times which we greatly appreciated.

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Lisa H.

5August 2020

We loved Gia!!! She’s a boho dream. We loved the layout, all the extra storage and how roomy it was for my husband and I plus our dog. This was our first van and Outdoorsy experience and Christina/Kenny set the bar high - They super quick to respond even when we were on the road, they fully stocked the van even providing snacks, and they were really flexible with our requests!! We felt very safe driving and had lots of privacy. They even added a new sound system, back-up camera and extra storage just before our trip and it was sooo helpful. I would definitely recommend Gia!!

Molly F.

5July 2020

Looking for a reason to get out of town and give #VanLife a shot, we took off in GIA to explore the Southern section of Sequoia National Forest. The van rides great, and was super comfortable for us three (myself, my husband and our pup). GIA has plenty to offer, and we definitely took advantage of all she came with. Christina & Kenny were such great hosts that they met with us beforehand to walkthrough all the nooks and crannies of the van to show us where everything was, and what could be stored where. The best part, was that we really didn't need to pack much at all! This van feels more like a furnished apartment than a mobile campsite, and the simple amenities like tin foil, headlamps, cookware, & bug spray were very considerate details. Plus, knowing that the power source is solar so you can charge devices 'worry-free' was an added bonus. You can tell that so much thought and creativity went into GIA and we can't wait for our next journey!

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Julius &.

5July 2020

My husband and I rented The Journey of Gia for my birthday trip up the California coast. It was the first time taking a roadtrip like this and having Gia made the experience so much more magical.VAN
For starters, the van is super cute. We were attracted to the retro vibe and the tropical décor, and got so many compliments on it during our trip. The seats and the bed (complete with sheets and pillows) were nice and comfortable – perfect for the long drive and the little naps along the way. We were grateful for the refrigerator, which kept our food and drinks cold on our trip. And the toilet and sink which I didn’t think we’d use much, ended up being so convenient to have. We loved all the little extras; from the toiletries to the tools, the owners thought of everything! They even provided a basket of my favorite candies that I couldn’t resist lol. We drove a total of 1000 miles, and didn’t experience any mechanical problems. Peace of mind is everything!COST
We rented this van during high season (2nd week of July) for a total of 7 days, and thought that their daily rate was reasonable. In fact, it was actually a bit lower than other similar vans we were looking at. They do charge a bit extra for going over mileage (like many of the other rentals) , but it ended up being only less than $100 more. The rental fee for Gia is a great value… the memories from this roadtrip are priceless.

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Gil J.

5June 2020

My wife and I are in the market for an RV. We decided to rent a few different styles. Christina van was the first, what a pleasure choice. Christina got back to us quickly and answered all of our questions. The van worked perfectly for us and it had everything that was listed. We would rent the van again. Thank you Christina.
Katie and Gil

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