Vannie: The Land Skiff
4 guests
Sleeps 3
17 ft. long
2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Vannie hosts a bespoke, relaxed, boat feel complete with marine fridge, small sink, pantry, and closet storage system. She sleeps 3 comfortably between 2 beds (lower is queen, upper is just shy of a queen). With a second row of seating, this vehicle is equipped for travel with friends or kiddos alike. The kitchen features a mahagony slide-out full kitchen with induction stove and ample galley counter space. After-market audio system plays nicely via bluetooth or USB. High-density foam and wall reading lights make the sleeping experience quite cozy. Once you park and level using the leveling blocks, hop up to the redwood roof deck for ultimate star gazing experience. The All-Terrain tires make it easy to get in and out over dirt and gravel roads. Vannie's short wheelbase size makes her easy to maneuver in the city and freeway and she fits snugly in a normal parking spot. There are 300ah of Lithium Ion batteries used for cooking, boiling water, running lights, running appliances which are charged by both the roof top solar panels and via the alternator while the car drives. This custom land skiff is ready for your comfortable, cozy outdoor enjoyment with family, friends, or solo.What's included- Marine mini-fridge
- Slide out full kitchen with two-burner induction stove
- Wifi powered via Verizon SIM card and roof antenna
- Second row of seating
- Pantry
- Slide out rear gear storage drawer
- All terrain tires
- Audio system
- Roof deck
- Solar panels, inverter, solar panelsRecommendations- Sonoma Coast
- Mendocino Coast
- Sierra foothills
- Mt. Shasta
- Santa Cruz mountains
- Northern CA redwoodsOther things to note- No pets
- No festivals
- No smoking
- We'll show you some of the nuances before you pick up!
- Slide out full kitchen with two-burner induction stove
- Wifi powered via Verizon SIM card and roof antenna
- Second row of seating
- Pantry
- Slide out rear gear storage drawer
- All terrain tires
- Audio system
- Roof deck
- Solar panels, inverter, solar panelsRecommendations- Sonoma Coast
- Mendocino Coast
- Sierra foothills
- Mt. Shasta
- Santa Cruz mountains
- Northern CA redwoodsOther things to note- No pets
- No festivals
- No smoking
- We'll show you some of the nuances before you pick up!
Vannie hosts a bespoke, relaxed, boat feel complete with marine fridge, small sink, pantry, and closet storage system. She sleeps 3 comfortably between 2 beds (lower is queen, upper is just shy of a queen). With a second row of seating, this vehicle is equipped for travel with friends or kiddos alike. The kitchen features a mahagony slide-out full kitchen with induction stove and ample galley counter space. After-market audio system plays nicely via bluetooth or USB. High-density foam and wall reading lights make the sleeping experience quite cozy. Once you park and level using the leveling blocks, hop up to the redwood roof deck for ultimate star gazing experience. The All-Terrain tires make it easy to get in and out over dirt and gravel roads. Vannie's short wheelbase size makes her easy to maneuver in the city and freeway and she fits snugly in a normal parking spot. There are 300ah of Lithium Ion batteries used for cooking, boiling water, running lights, running appliances which are charged by both the roof top solar panels and via the alternator while the car drives. This custom land skiff is ready for your comfortable, cozy outdoor enjoyment with family, friends, or solo.What's included- Marine mini-fridge
- Slide out full kitchen with two-burner induction stove
- Wifi powered via Verizon SIM card and roof antenna
- Second row of seating
- Pantry
- Slide out rear gear storage drawer
- All terrain tires
- Audio system
- Roof deck
- Solar panels, inverter, solar panelsRecommendations- Sonoma Coast
- Mendocino Coast
- Sierra foothills
- Mt. Shasta
- Santa Cruz mountains
- Northern CA redwoodsOther things to note- No pets
- No festivals
- No smoking
- We'll show you some of the nuances before you pick up!
- Slide out full kitchen with two-burner induction stove
- Wifi powered via Verizon SIM card and roof antenna
- Second row of seating
- Pantry
- Slide out rear gear storage drawer
- All terrain tires
- Audio system
- Roof deck
- Solar panels, inverter, solar panelsRecommendations- Sonoma Coast
- Mendocino Coast
- Sierra foothills
- Mt. Shasta
- Santa Cruz mountains
- Northern CA redwoodsOther things to note- No pets
- No festivals
- No smoking
- We'll show you some of the nuances before you pick up!
Features
2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
- Sleeps 3
- 4 seatbelts
- Fresh water: 9 gal
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Fuel capacity: 25 gal
- Automatic transmission
- Sleeps 3
- 4 seatbelts
- Fresh water: 9 gal
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Fuel capacity: 25 gal
- Automatic transmission
Amenities
- Solar
- Wi-Fi
- Audio inputs
- Radio
- CD player
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen sink
- Solar
- Wi-Fi
- Audio inputs
- Radio
- CD player
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen sink
Meet your host, Spencer
Member since 2019
Greetings, I'm Spencer and this is Vannie. I used to work as a contractor doing interior and landscape design and built Vannie for family adventures. We love getting out to the coast, to the forest, or the mountains as a family and just being there together having special times in beautiful places! We hope you enjoy Vannie as much as we do. Thanks
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Rules and policies
- Not pet friendly
- No music festivals
- No tailgating
- No smoking
- Mileage: 100 free miles / day
24/7 roadside assistance
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Linens
Sheets, pillows, pillow cases, and blankets for the trip per bed.
$40.00
/each
Linens
Sheets, pillows, pillow cases, and blankets for the trip per bed.
$40.00
/each
Availability and rates
May 2024
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There’s a 1 night minimum stay
Discounts
- Weekly (7+ nights): 14.2% off nightly rate
- Monthly (28+ nights): 3.5% off nightly rate
Fees
- Security deposit: $750.00 (refundable)
- Prep fee: $75.00. This fee will cover preparing and sanitizing the unit prior to each rental.
Have a question?Get answers directly from the host
Q.How does Vannie drive on the freeway?
A.
Vannie is a short wheel base (140") and has a 5 cylinder diesel engine with a turbo for moving quickly when needed. She handles quite well on the freeway and getting around the city.
Q.Is Vannie comfortable to sleep in?
A.
Vannie has high-density foam 2" mattresses. We love sleeping on them! They are firm and supportive for the back without being 'hard'. With reading lights for each person and surrounded by the wood with sheets and blankets pulled up, the sleeping quarters are verrrry cozy.
Q.Is there internet? How do I access it?
A.
We have a Verizon account just for Vannie. There is a limited about of data per month but you are welcome to use the wifi signal for streaming or doing some light work. The signal depends on where you are for speeds but in cities generally comes in at the 30mbps level.
Q.Where do you use the bathroom?
A.
We decided early on that it would be best to use the bathroom outside of the van. So find a tree! or a Starbucks :)
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