Carlos Vantana

4.714 reviews
Converted VanKailua-Kona, HI
2 guests
Sleeps 2
19 ft. long
Pet friendly
Offers delivery

This slick rig will get you around the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii with class and style. No need to waste money on expensive rooms and rental cars here. You can experience all the wonder and lore this island has to offer in one convenient and economical package.The van sleeps two comfortably on a full-size memory foam mattress.Most recent upgrades includes two 100 watt solar panels, adaptors to power 120 v, 12v, or USB devices, a ceiling vent/fan, and all new curtains. A portable shower is available as an add-on.The interior is equipped with a cooler to store food and drinks, a trash can, basic cleaning supplies for all you clean freaks out there and plenty of storage space under and beside the bed.This simple but spacious Ford Transit is clean, has a comfortable bed, and is easy to drive and park with it's build in reverse drive camera.Van Rules
- No Smoking inside the van, its a short step outside to the smoking section
- No cooking inside, wouldn't want to start a fire
- Pets must be approved in advance at an additional fee
- No driving to Mauna Kea visitors center
What's includedYour rental includes:
- 120 v inverter to plug in all your gadgets
- Clean sheets, blankets, pillows and pillow cases
- 2 Towels
- Cabin Fan
- 12 v cooler
- BBQ + supplies: cooking utensils, pans, Salt + Pepper, Oil
- Essentials including: toilet paper, paper towel, hand sanitizer, dish soap and sponge, and a toiletries bag full of basics incase you forget anything!
RecommendationsThere are plenty of county beach and private campsites on the island to stay overnight. Some may require reservations and/or permits so we recommend planning ahead.
County Parks - https://hawaiicounty.ehawaii.gov/camping/welcome.html;jsessionid=8021D3F1A5EDEBF657453DA76B1A1264.lana
State Parks - https://camping.ehawaii.gov/camping/welcome.htmlHipcamp is another great website for local camping info
Other things to noteThis van is NOT equipped with 4x4. This van CANNOT drive to Mauna Kea Summit, Waipio Valley, green sands or Makalawena Beach so please don't try. The van is equipped with GPS tracking, a non-refundable $1,500 fee plus any additional damage or recovery costs will be charged to any renter who attempts to drive in these areas (you WILL get stuck, hurt and/or seriously damage the vehicle)

Features

2015 Ford Transit
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 seatbelts

Amenities

  • Outside Shower
  • Bath towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Solart
  • Audio Inputs
  • Radio
  • CD Player

Rules and policies

  • Pet friendly
  • Music festival friendly
  • Tailgating friendly
  • No smoking
  • Mileage: 100 free miles / day
- No Smoking inside the van, its a short step outside to the smoking section
- No cooking inside, wouldn't want to start a fire
- Pets must be approved in advance and require an additional cleaning fee of $45
- No OFF-Roading! van is NOT equipped with 4x4- renter will be liable for a $1,500 fee plus any repair/recovery costs if van is damaged or stuck off road.
24/7 roadside assistance
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Roadside assistance on every rental, plus help planning your trip or operating the RV.

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Add-ons

Enhance your trip with these add-ons. Available at checkout.

Adventure Kit
Binoculars, Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Hammock, 1 gallon of water
£39.20
/each
Beach Essentials
Umbrella, 2 QuickDry Travel Towels, Sunscreen, Mesh Bag, 1 gallon of water
£28.00
/each
Boogie Board
Quality boogie boards
£20.00
/each

Availability and rates

There’s a 1 night minimum stay

Fees
  • Security deposit: £400.00 (refundable)
  • Prep fee: £79.20. This fee will cover preparing and sanitizing the unit prior to each rental.

Meet your host, Michaela

Member since 2022

We are a young family of six, living our best life here in Hawaii!
We are happy to share our love of adventure with you during your time here on the Big Island!

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Communication

5

Cleanliness

4.8

Maintenance

4.7

Value

4.6

Listing Accuracy

4.7

Guest photos

Emily W.

March 20245

This van was so fun to explore the island with! The bed was really comfy and the van was well stocked with everything we needed on our trip.

Reubon I.

January 20245

Carlos vantana was everything we needed. The bed is super comfortable, best sleep I had in Hawai'i ! Check out Kapa'a campground for whale watching!!

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Dusty C.

October 20235

The rv was the PERFECT fit for us to enjoy 3 weeks on the Big Island.
The host (MJ) was outstanding with communication and supplying us with everything we could possibly need.
MJ, you are amazing!!!!!

Hunter R.

April 20234

Cody A.

March 20235

We had a great trip on the island with Carlos! Spacious, all the amenities we needed, and the host couple were so flexible and kind. Can't wait to come back. Mahalo!!

Alexandra C.

March 20232

Jeffrey was responsive and kind and the bed and pillows were very comfortable, however the vehicle needs some work for the price point. The sliding door needed to be slammed to close and didn’t easily open from the inside. Often times we would just crawl in and out of the front seat so we wouldn’t have to deal with the sliding door. The transmission occasionally slipped and made us nervous while driving around the island, especially uphill. There’s no power or water in the vehicle so we were very limited on charging our devices and clean up. We did buy our own cups/bowls because none were provided. There was a cooler but obviously we had to buy ice daily because of no power. The window covers were poorly fitted so we often felt exposed, especially at night. We rented a different Outdoorsy van on Kauai for a lower price point that had all these amenities and much more. It did make us feel slightly taken advantage of in this rental. Read the description very carefully and adjust your expectations accordingly.

Have a question?Get answers directly from the host

Q.What flexibility is available for picking up and dropping off the RV?
A.
The rig can be picked up 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.

Q.Where should I park it over night?
A.
Camping permits should be booked in advance and printed if possible. State of Hawaii - https://camping.ehawaii.gov/camping/welcome.html County of Hawaii - https://hawaiicounty.ehawaii.gov/camping/welcome.html

Location

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Exact location provided after booking