2011 Vanlife Sprinter "Ladybird"

Wonderful trip in the van! Communication was perfect, pick up and drop off at Arcata airport a breeze and the van is so fun. It’s tasteful, comfortable, has everything you need for a cozy trip, and it’s really easy to use. No complicated RV systems here. I am already thinking about when I can make another trip. The Redwoods and shoreline to the north are spectacular but can be chilly. The van is the perfect answer.

Excellent van and very helpful hosts!

Absolutely fantastic van setup for life on the road. Zencation gives you all the little items you need to be comfortable being gone for over a week at a time. The propane heater was easy and heated up the van during the winter which has allowed us to extend our normal camping season by using the sprinter.

Great communication, friendly people and want to share their van with the world.

The garage is massive and will hold way more than I could ever consider. You really just need to show up with clothes and food and Zencation has you set with everything else. Highly recommended!

Just what the doctor ordered, getting out of town to go glamping in a remote nook of Humboldt County. Found some perfect waves. Thanks Zencation.

We had a really memorable adventure/digital nomad experiment around the Pacific Northwest for two weeks while attempting to escape the smoke in the Bay Area. Looking back, we really appreciate Graham, Monique, and Dustin’s flexibility and support throughout our trip. They were quick with replies regarding tech troubleshooting and all our general questions. It was actually really nice to engage with them because they were authentic and friendly and just seemed like they wanted everything to be fun and easy for us. We made some special requests and they were open and reasonable in all respects.

The van was well equipped and met our needs. The bed was comfortable and everything worked. Everything is neat and nicely done and fairly simple to operate. Graham and Monique have the Ladybird dialed in for a laid back, clean, and cozy experience. The heater, the jumper cables, The extension cord, the air pump, and the shower all came in handy for us.

We had a really great time and are grateful for the experience. Thank you, Zencation team, we had a blast.

Nothing beats sleeping right next to the ocean with the sound of the waves crashing in the background. Thanks to Ladybird, we were able to experience this most nights of our 4-night trip. The Sprinter drives easily for having a long wheelbase. Parking in small beach parking lots may require extra patience, but is doable with the backup camera and a spotter. The solar panels were enough to keep us well-powered the whole time. The portable heater was nice to warm up the cabin just before bed, and the comforter kept us cozy through the night.

We loved the openness in the main cabin. The kitchen is well-stocked, including an Aeropress, coffee grinder, and insulated tumblers (although bring your own wine glasses if that's what you prefer). I agree with a previous renter that it was a surprise to have super sharp knives in a rental! We really appreciated the upright pantry cabinet and the pullout cutting board for extra prep space (something we may want to copy if we ever get our own van).

We rented the portable toilet since we found this was a necessity on our last van trip. There's not a dedicated spot for it in the main cabin, but we found that it didn't slide around too much. For privacy, we ended up taping our own windshield shade to the sliding door window, which fit perfectly.

Graham and Monique were very responsive and flexible with pickup and drop-off times. They have such a keen eye for detail and design. You will know exactly what you're getting with a comprehensive inventory spreadsheet and manual. We only wish that we could take credit for this beautiful van when asked by the many interested onlookers!