Busy Bee - VW California Beach

Havant

Owned by Alethea

Hirer favourite

Rental type:: Campervan
Berth:: Sleeps 5
Hire type:: Drive
Pet Policy:: Not Pet friendly

Want to turn your fellow campers green with envy? Then the Busy Bee is for you! Our beautiful Busy Bee has everything you need for a comfortable camping holiday. The two king-size beds are ideal if you don't fancy sharing a 4 foot bed with another adult, and with 5 seatbelts, Bee works brilliantly for 3-child families like ours, or four adults who want that bit of extra space. Bee is fitted with a custom 'Slide Pod' kitchen that slides smoothly out on runners from the boot. Equipped with two ring gas hob, sink with cold running water, lots of storage for crockery and pantry items, cutlery holder on the side, and even some super sexy LED strip lights. Roll out the side awning for some shade, and set up the camping table and chairs that are hidden cleverly in the tailgate and sliding door, and put the kettle on (or crack a beer)! Or if you want to stay inside, there is plenty of head room when the roof is up, and both front seats swivel 180 degrees to form a bigger dining area. The bike rack holds three bikes; there are various electric sockets - 12V and also 240V for when Bee is hooked up to a mains connection. Blinds are fitted to all the main windows, and magnetic attachable ones are provided for the windscreen and front windows, to provide complete privacy and keep her dark and cosy until you are ready to wake up. Bee is now also fitted with roof bars to enable SUP transportation. The only downside is that you'll never go back to camping in a tent!

The important stuff

Minimum hirer age is 25 years
Valid full licence required to drive
Sleeps 5 inside the van
Van has manual transmission
Van has 5 seat belts
Van is 16 feet long and 6.5 feet high
3 day minimum hire
Pick up your van from Havant
Pets are not allowed
Off road is not allowed

Drivers must hold a full UK, EU, EEA, Australian or New Zealand licence for at least 2 years. You can have up to 6 penalty points, with no major convictions, driving bans, and no more than 2 accidents in the past 3 years.

About the campervan

Make: Volkswagen
Model: California Beach
Year: 2013
Length: 16.00 ft
Height: 6.50 ft
Berths: 5 internal
Seatbelts: 5
Fuel type: Diesel
Fuel consumption: 35.00 mi/gal
Gross trailer mass: 3500.0 kg

Amenities

Air conditioner
Awning
Basic pantry
Bike rack
Bluetooth
Bunk beds
Gas bottle
Outdoor furniture
Stereo
Bbq
Coffee and tea
Cutlery and plates
Decking
Dishwasher
Double glazed
Electric panel heating
En suite
Fixed bed
Freezer
Fridge
Gas central heating
Heating
Hoover
Microwave
Reversing camera
Shower (internal)
Solar panels
Toilet
Tv
Wheelchair access
Wifi

Linen

Linen not included

Safety Information

Fire extinguisher
Fire blanket
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
Isofix
Gps tracker

Location

Alethea's Campervan is located in Havant.

Exact location information is provided after the booking has been confirmed.

Availability

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Additional information

Please note mileage allowance is as follows: 100 miles per day 45p per mile thereafter UK trips only. Fuel policy- Bee will have a full tank upon collection, hirers to return her with a full tank. Gas policy- gas is included (spare gas bottles are provided). Crockery and cutlery are not provided by default, but we do have some bits available to borrow - please ask 🙂 Please treat our lovely van as if it were your own - clean up any spillages and sweep the floor out regularly. We also request that you do not take food or drink up into the pop up bed area. Waterproof mattress protectors are provided for both beds and must be used, and please do not remove the protective seat covers. Rules for Insurance - ALL drivers must meet the following criteria: - Drivers must be between age 25 and 75 - Must have a least 2 years' driving experience - No more than 6 points on licence, as 2 x 3 point offenses - Be able to produce two documents showing address e.g. utility bill / bank statement - 3 months old or less - UK / EU Drivers licence - address must be up to date and match proof of address doc provided

Hiring rules

No smoking
Daily mileage limit of 100 miles/day. 45p for each additional mile.
Insurance requirements: Hirer age restricted to 25 70 years; Driving licences restricted to UK, EU, EEA, AU and NZ; No more than 6 points in the past 5 years for nonmajor offences.

Hirer must be 25 years of age or older.

Pricing

Hire Fee: From £75.00 per day
Service fee: £40.00

Cancellations

Moderate

Cancel up to 30 days before the start of the booking and receive a full refund less the cancellation processing fee.
Cancel between 30 and 10 days before the start of booking and receive 90% credit.
Cancellations less than 10 days before start of booking will not be eligible for any credit or refund.

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15 reviews

5.0

ChristineAugust 2025
5.0
Lex and I had so much fun in Bee. We felt safe and found the van very comfortable and reliable.
MichaelAugust 2024
5.0
So happy with Busy Bee, perfect for my needs/travels with my son. Great to drive, small enough to get around all the narrow lanes in the West country, Snowdonia and the Lake and Peak Districts. Retro fitted gas cooker and sink is ideal for camping (slides out so no cooking inside the van) and awning gives protection from sun and keeps you dry getting in and out of the van when it's raining. Comfortable to sleep in. Elethea was super helpful, easily contactable and ensured the pickup and redelivery went smoothly and efficiently. Highly recommend Busy Bee!
Katherine August 2024
5.0
We have just returned from a fantastic 3 nights away in Bee . This was the first time wed been away in a camper van and it was better than we imagined. The van was lovely to drive and easy to set up for a night. Great to have the kitchen in the boot as this then allowed more space inside. Alethea was really lovely and helpful in messages and in person. Thank you, this was a great experience x
WiekeMay 2024
5.0
It was excellent vehicle, very comfortable, clean, easy to drive and Alethea was very supportive and reassuring, as I had not driven a campervan before. I would definitely book again and recommend
ElaineAugust 2023
5.0
Excellent camper van, very clean and well equipped . Every bit of space has been carefully thought through for good storage.