Yescapa Community Reviews

Booking experience very easy - owner Nicholas on hand via text or What's-ap both during period before hire and during rental. Vehicle had some very minor issues but for a 50 year old camper-van was in very good condition and very clean inside. Everything needed for the trip was included in the van from plates and cutlery, cleaning equipment, drying cloths etc through to the important things like a corkscrew and wine glasses. Also a toilet roll which was quite important on the first day of the trip before we'd gone shopping.As noted there were a few minor issues with the van, 2nd gear coming down through the gears was quite difficult to locate and reverse gear sometimes 'popping out' but the owner Nicholas had advised us of this prior to leaving on our trip.Fuel gauge float not fully functional and would only show 1/2 full tank when fully topped up. Again advised of this before commencing trip and in one respect ensured we filled up tank 'just to be sure' more than needed.Other than that the van ran very well and coped with hills (mountains) and hair-pin winding roads very well.Of note to any future hirers please remember that due to the age of the van out does not have power steering (I now have muscles I didn't know existed) and has a top speed of about 80km / 50 mph. So plan times and distances accordingly. It is really more about taking nice relaxing journeys, taking your time and stopping off for lunches and beaches etc - than quick sprints from A to B. For this it is perfect.It also attracts a lot of attention, people waving, coming over to chat when parked and in one instance being told our van was "so cool" (from a younger person who looked more like they should be driving it that we did !!)Overall once you accept the slower lifestyle and less amenities than a modern camper van 'Lenny' is a very enjoyable, fun experience and way to travel.The owner Nicholas is very helpful and available at all times we tried to contact him regarding either pre arrival, airport drop-offs and during the trip. He also contacted us regularly to check we were enjoying our trip.Top tips for enjoying 'Lenny'1) It does not have power steering and therefore you simply cannot park in tight spaces - you need a little bit of momentum (speed) before you can turn the steering wheel so parking up close to another vehicle involves a lot of small forwards / backwards manoeuvres to get in and out. Much easier on the arms and steering to find a space that is drive in & drive out.2) It has pad brakes (not disc or power assisted) and so has a much longer stopping distance than modern vehicles - start braking a lot earlier than you would it a modern vehicle (better to brake early and slowly than hear your passenger start panicking !!)3) It is a geared vehicle / stick shift (not automatic) so unless you've driven vehicles with a gear stick it is probably not for you.4) It is old - unlike modern camper vans it does not have tv's, satellite dishes, toilets or wifi - etc........ take along some good books, board games for the evenings and enjoy sitting out with a glass of wine or a beer.5) It has a small fridge - go food shopping in small amounts more often, don't buy food for a week and then realise you can't fit it in the fridge.6) Acknowledge that everyone else will be driving faster than you - don't sweat about the car behind being on your tail. They will pass when its safe to do so and in most instances give a wave / thumbs up as they pass because the van is so old and cool.7) Any queries on the van simply text or call Nicholas who we found to be ultra helpful throughout the trip.

Fantastic hire. Clare covered everything. Van was ace and well equipped. Highly recommend.

Great overall experience - lovely friendly people to deal with.

The whole experience was fab !! We are first timers, made much easier given how thoughtful and responsive Kelly is.Lovely motorhome, friends and family were very impressed when rolled up !! Can't think of anything I would change. Perfecto!

The van was excellent and just as described! Diana and Dario were very flexible with our arrangements and happy to answer questions we had, would recommend renting with them.

I would highly recommend renting Joaquim’s van!! The van itself is great- it’s a perfect size for 2 people, it’s fuel efficient, easy to drive and park, and has everything you need. The best part about Joaquim’s van is Joaquim! We’d never driven a caravan before and He gave us a very thorough handover and took the time to explain and run us through everything. He was always super responsive whenever we had any questions once we were on the road. He made our first Yescapa experience a great one ! Thanks again for everything 😊

Honestly couldn't have asked for a nicer guest. Bori is an absolute saint, and looked after Bongo as if she were her own. A true #vanlife life convert, we look forward to seeing her again soon :)

Pour une première expérience avec Yescapa et surtout avec le propriétaire du Véhicule Bruno (tous les bons conseils d’un passionné) se fût une satisfaction totale. Ce sera avec plaisir que je renouvellerai cela. Le mot de la fin sera : Merci Bruno !

Great van with everything you need. Would fully recommend and Jose also great owner providing all the help and support whenever we needed it.

Jamie was super nice and took a great care of our van, we would absolutely recommend trusting her with your motorhome! We are really glad she enjoyed her trip! :)

Olá a todos! I rented the van for twelve days and had the best time anyone could wish for! Communication was top of the notch and Claire and her husband were very nice! The van itself has a few scratches and dents but I preferred the “used” look as well as the Portuguese license plate because it did not make me stand out as a tourist (no breaking in etc.). Never had a problem with GNR or anything else as well. The van is running smoothly and has an electronic device installed for tolls on the highways which makes traveling all over the country even more enjoyable. The van is big enough to have more than enough space (even on rainy days) but small enough to drive and park it without a problem. The sitting area can be turned to a very comfortable and spacious sleeping area (I am 165cm and slept all over the mattress no matter which direction:). I would say it’s easy for two adults sleeping there and I can even imagine it with a baby or toddler. There is skylight including a ventilator installed which made sleeping at warmer nights or cooking inside the van a pleasent experience. The kitchen area has everything needed and runs with a gas stove (sorry again for melting the lid Claire!) But I guess the next renter can enjoy a new camping pot/pan/lid gear ;). The hosts provided everything basic needed (towels, bedding, kitchen utensils etc.) and I could not have been any happier. Thanks for renting it to me and if I will ever need a van again in Portugal I will definitely come back to your offer!

Idoia was an excellent renter with very good communication and very polite and courteous.  The motorhome was very well cared for and was returned on time, very clean and with the fuel full and the toilet emptied. I would recommend Idoia to anyone, Many thanks.

Awesome renters, we would happily rent to them again.

Excellent thanks guys

Parabrisas y ventanas delanteros laterales un poco sucias, arena en el garaje. Encontré huevos dentro de la nevera cuando la revisamos. Habían olvidado quitarlas y oliaba un poco mal.  Estaba comunicando con la propietaria antes de hacer la entrega. Le pedí aplazar 30min porque iba justo pero me dijo que teníamos que quedar a la hora acordada porque tenia que ir al trabajo. Me pareció bien y fuí con prisa para llegar a tiempo. Cuando llegué no estaba ella y tampoco me avisó que no iba a estar. Estaba su novio que se tomó su tiempo para atenderme. Mi experiencia en este tipo de plataformas ha sido bastante buena. Pero después de está voy a preguntar todos los detalles que me importan antes de hacer el pago. No tiene conexión de 220v. Lo único positivo fue que los propietarios me atendieron bien por whatsapp y contestaron mis preguntas bastante rápido.

Dario e Marianna sono stati ospiti perfetti. Persone molto educate e interessanti. Hanno fatto un viaggio fantastico e hanno restituito il camper in perfette condizioni. Grazie.

Johann, Alice and Felix were terrific guests. Prompt with all communications prior to the rental, more importantly they looked after our Motorhome when they had it on hire and returned it in a very clean condition.We would be delighted to host Johann and his family again Thanks David

Jean and partner were a joy. Absolutely respectful of all instructions and took great care of my van. Jean was honest and straightforward to deal with. The campervan was returned in pristine condition. I am happy to recommend them to all other renters. I hope they come back. Thank you Jean 🙏

viaggio fantastico,siamo partiti da Malaga per Arrivare a Tarifa,il viaggio è durato 4 giorni,il van era attrezzato come da descrizione e tale e quale alle immagini quindi completo di tutti i servizi. Rafael,il proprietario,una persona d'oro,gentile,disponibile e molto chiaro nelle spiegazioni,un ringraziamento anche alla sua compagna Eva che ci ha consegnato il van il primo giorno. muchas gracias, hasta pronto!

Hiring the camper was very easy and the van exceeded my expectation, we loved the extra touches that could have let us just add cloths and food and be away. Touches like games, drinks, condiments all added to the personal touch.