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About Elissa Jane Mastel

Home is Where You Park It!! Greetings, my name is EJ, and me and my crew are excited to host you for your upcoming adVANture! ​ Formally a full-time vanlifer, I am stoked to help you plan out your itinerary, and fulfill all of your VANtasies. We have three vans in the fleet: Mystery Machine 3000, my former home on the road, La Vida Luna, named after the cat that lived in her with her first owner, and the brand spankin new Happy Glamper. All three vans are Wayfarer Vans conversions, with kitchenette, seating, storage, comfy bed, shelves, and a sink. The Ram Promaster is easy peasy to drive with nimble steering, and backup camera and fits right in a normal parking spot. We would be elated to help you book your trip, figure out an itinerary, and tell you some of our favorite under the radar spots for camping and exploring around Colorado and beyond.

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Outdoorsy memberHost since October 2020

Communication
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97% response rateTypically responds in less than an hour

Memories made on trips with Elissa Jane Mastel's RVs


Lucie V.

4October 2024

Great experience! Thanks for everything

Michael C.

5October 2024

Great experience and love renting off of Elissa!

Erin M.

5August 2024

Elissa Jane’s answer

Thanks for the five starts, it was a pleasure to host you!

Kirk C.

5August 2024

Drivability of the van was amazing and super easy for someone doing vanlife for the first time. The van build was also well thought of to guarantee an awesome experience (you will have everything that you’ll ever need). Host was very accommodating and easy to talk too. Talk to her about her recommendations and you’ll have a trip of a lifetime! Will definitely book again when I’m back in Colorado.

Elissa Jane’s answer

Loved hosting you, and so glad you opted for a few of my fave spots. I knew you would love it. Hope to host you again soon! Keep in touch.

4 Photos submitted by Kirk C.

Christian A.

5August 2024

My partner and I rented La Vida Luna for a 5 day trip through the Rockies. Elissa Jane was an absolutely phenomenal host. Any and all messages throughout our trip to her were responded to within seconds. She provided us with suggestions for our trip, including not-to-be-missed treks, scenic drives, and campgrounds that did not come up in our research while planning for the trip. The van itself did its thing without a hitch- taking us to the highest points in Colorado and providing us with a safe, comfortable home on wheels to rest between our adventures. Thank you Elissa Jane!

Elissa Jane’s answer

You are so welcome Hiba, I loved hosting you both, you were such amazing guests. I love that you found the off the beaten path options as awesome as I do. Come back soon!

4 Photos submitted by Christian A.

Daniel S.

5August 2024

EJ is a 10 out of 5 host. I flew in with no plans and was going to whim my 3 day trip. Upon her finding that out, she suggested bunch of places to fill my days and they did not disappoint! Van was great, clean and exactly what I needed. Highly recommend!

Elissa Jane’s answer

You were an awesome guest. Cannot believe you hiked TWO 14rs in three days! Hope you come back and see me again soon.

8 Photos submitted by Daniel S.

Stephen P.

5July 2024

The van worked out wonderfully. Everything worked as it should and we had a fantastic time.

Elissa Jane’s answer

Loved hosting you Stephen, please come back and see me again for next year's event! Glamping beats camping!

Eyal S.

5July 2024

Elissa's van is basic, yet it has everything I needed for. She packed it with evrything you need for a camping trip.
I was so comfortable there, I wish I had more then 3 days. But the time I used it , it was a magnificent trip.
Thank you Elissa

Elissa Jane’s answer

It was awesome hosting you! You were an awesome guest. Hope to have you back again soon! :)

Lidewij S.

5July 2024

We had a lovely time. The van was well equipped with everything we needed. There is a butane gas stove with 1 hob. The battery worked like a charm and can be charged while driving, with solar panels (also in the van) or with a normal electrical outlet. The van had no problems getting up mountains and the backup camera was a big plus. The offroad tires were nice with unpaved roads, but not very comfortable with high speeds (65+) on the interstate. But as we drove mainly on the back roads, it was all good.

Elissa Jane’s answer

So glad you have a lovely time. Thanks for being such awesome guests. Hope to have you back soon!

Derek S.

5July 2024

Everything was great! Elissa Jane was such a great host!

Elissa Jane’s answer

You were an awesome guest, thanks so much, and make sure to come back soon!

Wendy T.

5July 2024

Elissa was super communicative and made the whole process very easy. She was great to work with and I will be recommending her as a van host to my family and friends. Her van was maintained well and had all the items we could have needed for a trip. We had a great time! Thank you!!

Elissa Jane’s answer

Thanks for the awesome review! Loved hosting you guys. Can't wait to see you again for your next adVANture!

Pete D.

5June 2024

Elissa Jane’s answer

Always stoked to host nice peeps like you two. Hope you come back and rent from me again sometime!

Ronald G.

5February 2024

Amazing trip in the mystery machine wouldn’t have wanted any other van to accompany me and my adventures!

Elissa Jane’s answer

So glad you guys had such an epic CO adVANture in the Mystery Machine, can't wait for you to come back and do it again soon. Thanks for being such awesome guests.

Amy G.

5October 2023

Douglas D.

5September 2023

Good.

Juliana K.

5August 2023

We had a great time in LUNA! it was our first time in Colorado and she got us around everywhere we needed to be! Elissa was top notch on communication and this was incredibly convenient coming from the Denver airport.

Elissa Jane’s answer

So great to host you, thanks for being awesome guests!

5 Photos submitted by Juliana K.