Jon Petrie
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
4.5/5
I rented a mini 2 birth camper (a Honda Partner) initially for three weeks, then extended rental for another ten days or so (threw away my return ticket, and replaced it with a cheap one way to USA — my
home is Canada). I loved the car, peppy, easy to drive and park, inconspicuous (unlike a true camper). Initially I was provided with an air mattress—it had a leak and took up too much space. Thanks to Matthew I easily arranged a swop for foam pads. I was travelling with a woman friend for the first few weeks and we always booked an Airbnb, occasionally I used the Honda as second bedroom if I wanted my own space, or to sleep near a beach, during those weeks. Once my friend departed, I was sleeping in the Honda and not booking an Airbnb four nites out of five. Loved being able to find seclude places to park overnight, not having to plan out where I would spend the night more than a few hours before nightfall, and when sleeping in the vehicle, not being obvious that the vehicle was a habitation. [I am 75 years old, a fairly experienced camper, and well able to afford a hotel.]
Only reason I am giving a 9 rather than a 10: when I extended my booking on phone I was told that I would get email confirmation, didn’t get one, and I was left anxious over a weekend (exact details here may be off). Employees are personable, kindly, but sometimes paperwork follow thru may be lacking or sloppy. Small inconvenience, but be prepared.