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About Besty Westy Rentals
You’ve found Besty Westy, the best way to travel! We provide you with fully outfitted VW vans to explore what the East Coast has to offer. Whether heading to Shenandoah National Park, Assateague Island, the Eastern Shore of MD, and so much more, you’ll be able to check off bucket list items while traveling in your unique home for the adventure. We cannot wait to make your trip the best it can be!
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Memories made on trips with Besty Westy Rentals's RVs
David B.
5October 2024
My wife and two daughters had a really great time in the van! It drove well and was perfect for camping! Highly recommend and I would rent from them again!
2 Photos submitted by David B.
Ruben M.
5October 2024
This is one of the best family trips ever. It was our first time renting an RV. The van has everything that we needed and driving a manual van was a plus. I personally loved it. Thanks Rachel and Lee for helping us to create such great lifetime memories. We will definitely be renting from Besty Westy again!
1 Photo submitted by Ruben M.
Mark H.
5August 2024
This cool VW van was a huge hit with everyone who saw it. It was easy to drive, it was comfortable, water and solar battery lasted 4 days without a problem, and while the beds were a little tight, the mattresses were comfortable. I can’t wait to take another trip in this Westy!
Christian M.
5June 2024
Besty Westy was great to work with from booking all the way through drop-off. The van was clean and had everything you need for a memorable weekend.
Nic B.
5November 2023
So great!! Can’t wait to rent again!
Nic B.
5November 2023
Amazing rental so fun! And communication was great!
Cory E.
5November 2023
We had a wonderful experience renting Besty Westy's 1986 Westfalia. Lee and Rachel were on top of communication and quick to show us the ropes of their amazing camper van. Lee was super responsive with a door issue and got us back on the road quickly. The van was stocked with everything we needed for a weekend of camping. They really have thought of everything. The van handled great and was fun to drive. It was the center of attention at the Penn State tailgate at lot 34. Highly recommend and will definitely rent from Besty Westy again!
Molly K.
5October 2023
This was a great experience!
6 Photos submitted by Molly K.
Adam L.
5August 2023
Camping with Besty Westy was pleasure, begining to end!
Picking up with Rachel and Lee was a breeze: Lee went through all instructions to drive, setup, and live in the camper, followed by a short test-drive to demonstrate we could handle Besty's raw, manual transmission power (we could!). It was a three hour drive to Shenandoah National Park via the Thorton's Gap Entrance, mostly on country roads, which Besty handled easily. At the heat of the day the lack of air-conditioning was both authentic and a bit sweaty, but fun: with the windows wide open, the country air whipping through the cabin, and the FM radio blasting over the sounds of the road, we found ourselves back on the road-trips from our childhood .
Arriving at the park, the steep incline leading to the park wasn't a problem at all for the newly replaced engine, and in no time we were driving along Skyline drive.
At our campsite, at Big Meadows, we had no trouble setting up the pop-top, and awning. There was also plenty of storage, both for food, equipment, and clothing. Our family of 2 adults, 2 kids, and puppy fit with no issue. All the amenities in the camper worked without issue, as did all the flatware, utensils, and cooking equipment. The sleeping arrangements were cozy; the kids had plenty of room in the pop tent up top, but down in the main bed, my wife and I were more shoulder-to-shoulder than we're used to, but way more comfortable than a tent on the ground, and considerably easier to setup. The sheets, blankets and pillows Rachel provided for us were clean, soft, and plenty warm for our late-summer evening.
On the return trip we were surprised by the fuel economy this old girl gave us; we made it almost 200 miles before needing to fill-up. And again, the drive was easy, and as much as part of the adventure as the camping itself. Rachel met us again to check in the vehicle and we were back in our own car home after less than thirty minutes: effortless from beginning to end.
Thanks to Rachel and Lee for sharing their passion restoration project with our family - we'll never forget our weekend experience with Besty Westy!
Picking up with Rachel and Lee was a breeze: Lee went through all instructions to drive, setup, and live in the camper, followed by a short test-drive to demonstrate we could handle Besty's raw, manual transmission power (we could!). It was a three hour drive to Shenandoah National Park via the Thorton's Gap Entrance, mostly on country roads, which Besty handled easily. At the heat of the day the lack of air-conditioning was both authentic and a bit sweaty, but fun: with the windows wide open, the country air whipping through the cabin, and the FM radio blasting over the sounds of the road, we found ourselves back on the road-trips from our childhood .
Arriving at the park, the steep incline leading to the park wasn't a problem at all for the newly replaced engine, and in no time we were driving along Skyline drive.
At our campsite, at Big Meadows, we had no trouble setting up the pop-top, and awning. There was also plenty of storage, both for food, equipment, and clothing. Our family of 2 adults, 2 kids, and puppy fit with no issue. All the amenities in the camper worked without issue, as did all the flatware, utensils, and cooking equipment. The sleeping arrangements were cozy; the kids had plenty of room in the pop tent up top, but down in the main bed, my wife and I were more shoulder-to-shoulder than we're used to, but way more comfortable than a tent on the ground, and considerably easier to setup. The sheets, blankets and pillows Rachel provided for us were clean, soft, and plenty warm for our late-summer evening.
On the return trip we were surprised by the fuel economy this old girl gave us; we made it almost 200 miles before needing to fill-up. And again, the drive was easy, and as much as part of the adventure as the camping itself. Rachel met us again to check in the vehicle and we were back in our own car home after less than thirty minutes: effortless from beginning to end.
Thanks to Rachel and Lee for sharing their passion restoration project with our family - we'll never forget our weekend experience with Besty Westy!
5 Photos submitted by Adam L.
Raymond N.
5August 2023
Everything was as promised. The owners are friendly and easy to deal with. The camper is in good shape, and was nicely equipped with cooking utensils, propane, etc. Sheets and pillows were provided. No mechanical problems with the camper.
David M.
5July 2023
Kristine S.
5June 2023
Terrific Camper. Perfect for a weekend camping trip. A memorable family trip. Besty Westy you are the BEST!!!
David Z.
5June 2023
Honestly, one of the best family trips we've ever had. This was our first time renting an RV with a two-year-old and Lee and Rachel were super responsive and professional. The rental was in immaculate condition and ran like a dream. It held all of our camping and hiking gear and was warm and cozy even on chilly nights. We will definitely be renting from Besty Westy again!
Cecilia F.
5May 2023
We loved our adventure in the Besty Westy Westfalia! We took it down to Skyline Drive where we lived out our dream of being "vanlifers" for the weekend.
2 Photos submitted by Cecilia F.
Samantha D.
5July 2022
We had SO MUCH fun on our trip with the Besty Westy Rental!! Rachel and Lee were very communicative before the trip and responsive when we had questions during the trip. The van drove GREAT. We slept comfortably. The stove worked wonderful, the awning was super easy. And the van was stocked with a good amount of stuff needed. We had an absolute blast. THANK YOU RACHEL AND LEE!
Caitlyn V.
5June 2022
The perfect solution for anyone who likes the idea of camping but hates the idea of tents. Everything in ‘brown bear’ worked perfectly (excellent cooktop and the heater was a lifesaver!) and the giant awning and outdoor rug made our living space feel very luxurious. We were provided with all the necessities (and some clutch extras [COFFEE] that we forgot).
