Van de Nuno & Sofia

Sandy is the perfect solution to go in the wild and feeling free. It's little enough to be easy to drive and park, and at the meantime it's fully equipped and comfortable. The 2 drawers on the right are amazing and really useful. Sofia perfectly explained all the features when we got to Porto. When we brought it back we felt a bit sad, feeling that it had been our house for a week and it was hard to leave. Thank you Sofia, thank you guys!

We will write this review from the perspectives of the Three passengers (Wife, Husband, and FurChild) who shared this lovely VW van for 12 days.  

Husband’s Review in English:

This vintage late 90’s VW campervan simply takes you to another world.  I felt like a college kid / boyscout again.  The thoughtful touches that Nuno and Sofia put into this green machine add both Hyyge and Efficiency.  I slept incredibly well after long days of exploring and hiking.  I swiftly cooked amazing breakfasts with great coffee, made instant noodles, and reheated leftovers with the Van’s compact camping kitchen.  And having a standard van makes it so easy to find affordable camping parcels or spots to park.  We hit amazing beaches, trails, and attractions throughout Galicia and N Portugal with steady “Verdoka’s” help.  I will cherish the memories made and am now tempted to buy my own van!  

Wife’s Review in Portuguese:

Essa foi minha primeira experiencia de roadtrip e Nuno foi  tao atencioso nos auxiliando sempre que foi necessário. Descubrimos nosso próprio modo viver  a viagem depois de um tempo, mas ter alguém com experiencia nisso nos ajudou a pular algumas fases.  Eles pensaram em absolutamente tudo relacionado ao que voce precisa num campervan  e fez com que isso acontecesse de uma forma limpa e compacta - tudo tinha espaço certo, o que diminuiu bastante a sensação de  poluição visual que pode existir nesse tipo de  estilo de viagem. A van era confortável e dormimos bem dentro dela. Durante o dia facilmente podíamos converte-la de forma que ela abraçava  as necessidades do dia, ajudando com a sensação  de transição entre dia e noite. Dava pra ver que tudo nela foi vivenciado e pensado.  Tivemos muita sorte de ter essa verdinha conosco. 

From Ludwig our FurChild:

Woof woof olha minhas fotos!

We had a great time in Portugal. Hiking & canyoning through Geres National Park and surfing along the coast. With our beloved and reliable van 😃. Sofia and Nuno were great and very flexible hosts. We exchanged numbers and they gave us valuable tips along the journey. The van was in great shape, and clean. Everything was uncomplicated and easy.

Magnifique séjour pour une grande première pour nous ! Nuno & Sofia ont été très accueillants et disponibles. En plus d'être très joli (intérieur bois, petite guirlande de lumière), le van a été très bien pensé et l'espace otpimisé. Nous recommandons vivement ! 

Super trip avec ce van. Consomme trés peu, parfait si vous voulez faire pas mal de route. Sofia et Nuno sont trés sympa et trés accessible pendant toute la durée du séjour. On s'est régaler !

We had an excellent experience with Nuno & Sofia. They are extremely nice and kind and the van is super comfortable. Highly recommended.  we can't wait to come back again.Thanks for all

We had an amazing time in the trusty little VW bus! Nuno & Sofia are amazing hosts, very helpful and involved wherever they can and hungry for feedback to improve the experience for campers to come! Thanks again :)

Una grata experiencia!

Ha sido muy divertido pasar unos días por Portugal en la camper

Nuno y Sofía son muy atentos y se preocupan de que estés bien en todo momento. 
Si necesitas consejos o tienes cualquier consulta no dudes en preguntarles!

Esperamos repetir :)

Encantados tanto con los propietarios como con la furgo. Nuno y Sofía son estupendos, atentos y nos han ofrecido ayuda para todo.
La furgo va equipadísima además de bonita. Destacar que nosotros hemos viajado a finales de año y en ningún momento hemos pasado frío, lleva lo suficiente para pasar la noche en ella sin problema.

¡¡Repetiríamos sin pensarlo!!

Joaquín & MTere

It was a beautiful experience, the first time for us in a van. Really exaiting and funny. The best way to visit Portugal in divverent mood and freedom. Sofia and Nuno are so helpfull and friendly. We recommend this adventure to those who want to escape from everyday life.

We rented the van for three weeks and we were really happy with the van. It's super cozy (as seen in the pictures) and it was also full of everything we needed to survive (chairs, table, blankets, dishes -everything) :) also the renting was super easy and uncomplicated! I would rent every time again a van of them!:) 
Nuno and Sophia are such friendly and nice people, they were open for every question we had during these weeks and recommended a lot of nice places! They were reachable every time a day:) Thank you so much for your hospitality and your nice van!:) All the best for you guys, greetings from Germany!:) 

Very good stay with Jolie ! The Van is great: well equipped & easy to drive. The communication with Nuno and Sofia is also perfect, the owners are available during the whole trip (and even after if needed!) for good advice /or help. Thank you ! 

We had a really wonderful time getting around with the van. Event though it's an oldie, everything went as planned and we got to the most beautiful places around Porto to spend the night. It even took us up to Galicia and brought us back after a 7 days road trip along the coast. We really recommend Jolie if you are looking for a low cost kind of trip! Nuno and Sofia have been super nice and made things really easy from the very beginning. We'll definitely repeat our experience whenever we come back to Porto!

Location du van impeccable, explication au départ très bien détaillées, petits conseils.

Personne très agréable et arrangeante. 

Je recommande les yeux fermés.

Peut-être à bientôt pour une future location ;)

We had a great time with the van named Sandy. She is in good shape and she will never let you down. You will need find everything for your adventure. Communication with Sofia was also fantastic. She is always in touch and she will help you. If we will go again to Portogual we will rent again. Thank you again for the support and the van

Sandy the van is very amazing! She (cause she is a Girl!) is very confortable to drive. It features a super comfortable bed perfect for two people and she has a pull-out kitchen equipped with everything you need to prepare great meals. We traveled over 2000km in 18 days, in fact a roadtrip from north to south passing through the hinterland and then going up the coast, with no problems. Sandy is a super travel mate and we had an awesome time, definitely! Sofia and Nuno are very kind and helpful. They provide you with a lot of useful informations and help you at any time. Portugal is a very green and eco-friendly country so go there and respect it!

Sandy è molto bello per un viaggio in coppia. è molto comodo da guidare e per fare manovre. è dotato di un letto confortevole perfetto per due persone e con una cucina estraibile dotata di tutto il necessario per preparare ottimi pasti. all'interno ci sono un tavolo e due sedie da campeggio, un frigo, un fornello e le stoviglie. con sandy abbiamo percorso oltre 2000km in 18giorni, facendo un roadtrip da nord a sud passando per l'entroterra e poi risalendo la costa, senza mai riscontrare alcun problema. sofia e nuno sono persone fidate e molto gentili e disponibili. ti forniscono molte informazioni utili e ti aiutano in qualsiasi momento. l'esperienza in van ti permette di goderti il viaggio in tutta tranquillità e di assaporare a pieno la libertà. il portogallo è un paese molto green e rispettoso dell'ambiente pertanto andateci e rispettatelo!

Serviço impecável. Primeira experiência sem qualquer complicação, por mérito do anfitrião. Explicação muito detalhada e de fácil compreenção. Total disponibilidade da parte do anfitrião para tirar qualquer dúvida. Experiência a repetir.

Ragazzi molto gentili e disponibili. Abbiamo trascorso una vacanza indimenticabile e il van è stato perfetto. Super consigliati!!!

Foi muito simples alugar a carrinha. O Nuno e a Sofia ajudaram-nos imenso, esclareceram todas as nossas dúvidas e estiveram sempre disponíveis durante a nossa viagem para tudo o que fomos precisando. A carrinha acompanhou-nos durante uma semana sem grandes falhas a apontar. Conseguimos conduzir sem problemas percorrendo caminhos longos e em altitude. A carrinha é prática e está equipada com tudo, deu para fazermos todas as nossas tarefas.

Se for a vossa primeira experiência, aconselhamos a pedir dicas ao Nuno e a Sofia que têm muita experiência nisto (e muito gosto no que fazem, isso nota-se). Expliquem o tipo de viagem que pretendem fazer e quais as vossas necessidades, que eles ajudam-vos.

Foi a nossa primeira experiência e vamos com toda a certeza repetir. 

O veículo em excelentes condições, apesar do aluguer ter sido numa época mais fria os proprietários tiveram todo o cuidado para que não nos faltasse conforto.  

Os proprietários Nuno e Sofia foram enexcediveis na atenção prestada. A experiência excedeu as espectativas, foi uma viagem divertida e bastante comoda. Recomendo claramente estes proprietários e a sua viatura. 
é sem duvida um experiência a repetir . 
obrigado Nuno e Sofia .

We rented the vehicle for almost a month and went surfing along the Portuguese coast. We were lucky enough to get some really good waves and discover uncrowded beaches. We very much enjoyed the slower paste of this van and the fact that it doesn't look like one of the many rental vans we met along our way.

The van ran reliably and without any problems up to one episode, when it started to refuse to turn on. Luckily, we got it repaired within an afternoon and Nunno and Yescapa helped us to get on the road again quickly.

The van is obviously a bit older and has it's quirks, but that is just part of the adventure for us. It has a good solar panel that allows you to charge your phone easily. The Solar shower is super nice too and cooking works great. The bed is pretty confortable compared to other vans we slept in before...

Overall we had a blast and a great little adventure!

Nuno and Sofia are such a nice couple! The Van was perfect for our journey through the West coast of Portugal. Super cozy and everything was clean. Thanks to these two! Let's go and get in contact with them!

A experiência foi muito boa! Demos uma grande volta por Portugal e correu tudo bem.

Tanto o Nuno como a Sofia foram super prestáveis, deram-nos algumas dicas e estiveram sempre prontos a ajudar com alguma dúvida.

A carrinha é fácil de conduzir e muito confortável para duas pessoas. Todo o equipamento estava em boas condições e praticamente só precisamos levar a nossa roupa e objetos de higiene pessoal! 

Foi o ideal para uma escapadela a dois. 

Uma experiencia nova e para repetir, tudo 5 estrelas. Sofia e Nuno sempre atentos e ajudaram nos muito na ruta, cada dia falávamos e nos ajudava em tudo. A vanocas foi a nossa companheira de viagem e nos sentimos como em casa. O nosso muito obrigado. Tudo perfeito , muito recomendable!! #Campervanlife4everthanks#

We had an awesome time moving around the coast with Sandy! 

Sandy is a great vehicle to move around. You can easily reach all the beaches and it comes with all you need for cooking, enjoying outside and getting a good rest at night. 

Sofia and Nuno are super kind and attention to detail. They really try to make their best so you can have a good time during your holidays.

If you are looking for a comfy van and a trustful team, don't hesitate to contact them!

Overall, a highly recommended experience!

Un viaje estupendo, Nuno y Sofia estuvieron disponibles desde el primer momento para ayudar en todo lo que fue posible. Hubo incluso un problema con la suspensión justo antes de nuestro viaje y Nuno hizo todo lo posible para que la arreglaran a tiempo, vosa que hicieron. La furgoneta Vanokas es vieja y hay que cuidarla pero es un placer conducirla y por dentro es muy comoda y espaciosa, con todo lo que necesitas para un viaje de de 10. Totalmente recomendable, para repetir sin duda!! Nos vemos en Madrid la próxima vez!

Our trip was amazing, Nuno and Sofia were available from before the trip for everything we needed. There was a problem with the suspension right before our trip and they did everything possible to fix it so we could start our trip on time, which we did. The Vanokas campervan is an old lady and needs to be taken care of, but it is a pleasure to drive it. Inside there is everything you might need to have an excellent trip, it was a 10/10 experience. We would totally recommend it, will repeat for sure! See you in Madrid next time!

Nuno and Sofia's van is gorgeous. It has been lovingly converted by them themselves. Everything essential is there and we have never lacked anything. We drove 17 days through Portugal and never had any problems with the vehicle and Nuno always gave us great tips. Can highly recommend this beautiful van. Thanks again! :)

Nosso aluguel correu perfeito. Foram apenas 2 dias, mas foram dois dias incríveis! 

O Nuno e a Sofia, são muito queridos e amáveis. 

Esperamos encontrar com eles em breve, e desejamos toda a sorte do mundo na vida, no amor e nos negócios! :) 

Grande abraço, e até já! 

Sofia. 

Foi uma incrível experiência, eu e minha namorada simplesmente adoramos. Tivemos a vida muito facilitado com as dicas e ajuda do Nuno, ele a sua namorada fizeram um acompanhamento muito atencioso. Expresso os mais profundos e sinceros agradecimentos.

Nem sabemos bem por onde começar! Correu tudo sobre rodas (totalmente aplicada esta expressão) e foi uma experiência que nunca vamos esquecer. A Sandy foi a nossa casa durante 7 dias, dando-nos a oportunidade de percorrer parte da Costa Alentejana. Não tivemos qualquer tipo de problema na sua condução, que é bastante prática e totalmente comum a um carro com dimensões normais, nem com toda a sua oferta de "lar". O Nuno e a Sofia foram sempre super prestáveis e cuidadosos em nos dar a melhor experiência possível, desde nos equiparem com tudo o que iríamos necessitar para fazer as nossas refeições, tomar os nossos duches, limpeza dos utensílios e formas de nos entreter. 
Vamos repetir, sem dúvida e vamos na Sandy! Obrigada mais uma vez por tudo!

From the first contact until the very last minute Sofia & Nuno were the most caring and lovable lessors we have ever encountered. They prepared us perfectly for lovely "Vanocas" the van and our little portuguese adventure, before and all along the way they were really and genuinly concerned of our wellbeing!!

Our last night in Porto was the great finaly of an amazing adventure in Portugal, where we were invited to a typical portuguese dinner (made by Sofia!) with these two amazing people! We had a great last night with them and we will most definately meet up again!

Thank you so much guys, you made this a perfect portuguese adventure for us! 

Rieke & Leon :*

Que aventura!!!

Passamos três noites na carrinha, no vale do Douro e foi a melhor experiência!

A carrinha estava super bem equipada com tudo aquilo que poderíamos precisar, para além de ser super confortável e perfeita para passeios deste género. Embora seja já antiga, a carrinha é também muito segura. A acrescentar a estes pontos positivos, temos também a dizer que a bateria da parte de trás, que nos permitia carregar os telemóveis e ter as luzes ligadas à noite dura imenso tempo, mesmo em dias sem sol.

Em relação ao Nuno e à Sofia, só temos a dizer que foram excelentes: a comunicação foi sempre super fácil, mostraram-se super disponíveis para nos ajudarem e até nos levaram até à estação rodoviária! 

Sem dúvida fica a vontade repetir estes dias!

Camper Van life rocks <3

We had a fantastic trip with the "carrinha"! The owners re super friendly and helpful and gave us lots of tips on where to go. The vehicle is easy to drive and cheap on gas. It is so inconspicouous you can park anywhere. We had breakfast at the beach most days and enjoyed the towns in the evenings. One of the best holidays for sure!

Sophie and Nuno we're very friendly and generous. The communication with them was fast and reliable, we got answers on all our questions. We even got picked up by Sophie and Nuno at the airport on time, as agreed in advance. The van was clean and cosy as on the pictures. Driving was easy and enjoyable. We had a flawless roadtrip up north (Galicia) and back. Both, Sophie and Nuno, had a lot of helpful inputs and advices for us about living in a van. 

We would totally rent the van from Sophie and Nuno again – hopefully some time soon! 

Everything was so perfect. The communication before the rental was so helpful and easy. And also the rental itself. We met Nuno perfect at time and he and his girlfriend showed us the whole van and explained us everything in detail. We felt so prepared and in really good hands.

First Nuno & Sofia

these two guys are so loveley and helpfull. Before, during and after our awesome Tour. We met these guys only at the beginning our Tour and when we finished, but we think Nuno & Sofia became friends of us. 
the perfect hosts. Nothing more to say. 😊

the Van

WOW, WOW, WOW

The Van is so cozy. So shiny. The perfect Place to relax at the beach and explore the wild atlantic coast. During our Tour people praised to us for the van. If you like retro you will love this old lady. The Van is old but works like a new one. 

if you want a perfect stay in Portugal with a touch of flower power than rent this amazing Van from amazing People in a amazing Country.

Thank you so much Nuno & Sofia

Best Regards from Germany

Sarah & Andy

Nuno and Sophia were very helpful and their van was great!

The fitout in the van is really user friendly. The fridge, venting, sink and bed arrangement is all very functional, yet super simple and durable. It even has a toilet, which at first we thought we wouldn't use but found it really useful for when you wake up and need to take a leak in the middle of the night. Don't worry though, the toilet has a bleach cleaning system so it doesn't smell.

Nuno and Sophia also were really helpful, they're always online if you have questions about the van on just nice places to visit. Also we were a little behind in dropping off the van and thought we might miss our flight, but they helped us speed up the drop off and assisted us to get to our flight on time.

Although the van itself is a litter older, it works flawlessly and it's still got a lot of adventure left in it. It fired up easily, drove smooth and didn't struggle to get where we needed to go.

I'd recommend the van to anyone!

Whhhhooohoo! Can't even describe how awesome Shopia & Nuno are! the service, Delivery, Support, condition of the van blew our mind and was way beyond expected!

Nuno & Shopia were crazy flexible delivering the van perfectly clean, fresh clean towels, full kitchen utensils and sheets that smell like heaven.we came only with our clothes and needed nothing more.

we drove all the way from Porto to Algarve and back. the van was working perfectly everytime. nuno was there if we needed any support or recommendations on his favorite spots on the way.

Book this experience today and you will thanks them later!

thanks for letting us enjoy your home for a week. we surely won't forget it.

ishhhhhkaallllaaa!

Ian & Niki.