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About Maria Nadel

World traveler. Living a simple life.

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Outdoorsy memberHost since July 2021

Communication
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Memories made on trips with Maria Nadel's RVs


Payton S.

5June 2023

I can’t put into words how amazing of an experience I had with Maria and her campervan! Prior to and during my trip, Maria would respond quickly to any questions I had and worked with me on some last minute changes with kindness and understanding! Her sprintervan was above and beyond any expectations I had, everything was so thoughtfully laid out and I appreciated her walking through all the features with me! It drove great and I felt safe/comfortable the entire time. Even during unexpected rainy weather, I put up her hammock inside and knocked out a couple books listening to the rain! I would recommend Maria and her sprintervan to anyone whose made it onto her rental page, and am already looking forward for the next time I can “Rent and Runaway” :)

2 Photos submitted by Payton S.

Chris S.

5May 2023

We had an exceptional rental with the van. We couldn't have had a better experience. Maria is fantastic, and the vehicle is just perfect for our needs. We will use again when needed. Thank you

Maria’s answer

Thank you guys, this means so much to me! So happy you have enjoyed it and appreciate the review :) Maria

2 Photos submitted by Chris S.

Brandon R.

5September 2022

Even better than we expected! We had a wonderful time. No regrets. The van was perfect. Very fuel efficient and set up well. Bed is comfortable too. Maria has been great to work with.

4 Photos submitted by Brandon R B.

John W.

5July 2022

Had a great time! Maria so so helpful and we appreciate her letting us use her awesome mb sprinter.

4 Photos submitted by John W.

Caleb M.

5June 2022

Wow- This van was an absolute dream. We rented Runaway for a week & went to
Outer Banks. Maria was so sweet & kind, & most of all genuinely excited &
interested in our plans. She offered us tips & ideas for places to explore.
She was wonderful to work with. The van was easy to drive with all of the
safety features like blind spot warning lights, lane assist, & back up
camera. It was comfortable & cozy in all the right ways. It was equipped
with everything we needed & even some added touches like an extra fan & the
magnetic bug screen which allowed us to enjoy the ocean breeze & sounds at
night. We enjoyed sunsets & sunrises on the rooftop patio- my favorite
feature. What an amazing experience. We would recommend Runaway and renting
from Maria to anyone!

Maria’s answer

Ohhhh, thank you guys!! This warms my heart so much! It was such a pleasure meeting you two beautiful souls and to be a part of your journey to maybe getting your own van was my honor. Thank you for the great review and I hope to cross paths again some day! all love, maria

Tiffany T.

5May 2022

Absolutely loved our time in the Runaway! We took her to the Outer Banks for a perfect long weekend. She was easy to drive and the bed was super comfortable! Maria was a pleasure to work with! Easy communication and she even let us move our dates at the last moment due to a storm on the coast. Now our pup is begging us to buy our own van!

Maria’s answer

Hey guys, what a pleasure to be able to share Runaway with you!
Thank you for the kind words, I hope that you decide to get one of your own vans and make your furry love happy!

5 Photos submitted by Tiffany T.

Gemma K.

5March 2022

Renting this van was the best thing I have ever done since getting to the US! I loved driving this van and I am from the UK, so initially driving was a worry, but 'she' was so comfortable to drive and the safety features took all that worry away especially the blind spot warning lights. It has everything you need - all the basics plus some added extras. Maria is the nicest person and has made the van feel so cosy! She made sure I was comfortable with all the controls before I left and threw in alot of useful extras so I hardly needed anything. There is a battery under the front seat which is easily charged when driving and supplies lights and power to charge your phone etc at night. The bed was comfortable and easy to set up in the evening. I took it on a round trip from Wilmington NC up to VA and MD and then down the skyline drive and blueridge parkway and back to Wilmington. It was the best way to see as much as I could and I felt very safe on my own. Due to cold weather and no heating I would maybe recommend this van for warmer nights unless you plan taking one, but it was still a pleasant experience and I was aware of this before I rented. I would recommend this van to anyone wanting try out van life for the first time. It has certainly made me want to do it again soon! I am already missing life on the road so much and I can't thank Maria enough for being so helpful throughout the whole experience. I now have Runway to thank for some of my most treasured memories!! 10/10

Maria’s answer

Awww, just seeing this Gemma! I am so, so happy that you got to enjoy it and truly appreciate you for taking such good care of it! I hope to see you around and have you take the Runway out again! Above all, I am so grateful to have met you genuine, gorgeous soul!! Maria xoxo

8 Photos submitted by Gemma K.

John &.

5October 2021

Hard to imagine how our trip could have been better. The wood-paneled interior created a cozy cabin experience, so we enjoyed just being inside it at our campsite. The powerful diesel engine performed well on mountain roads or through urban traffic. But be careful, the drive is basically that of a light truck or small bus, not a minivan. We climbed up top and watched the sunset from the roof--so well designed. It was definitely on my wife's bucket list. Don't forget to put diesel fuel in the tank, and we found the actual stove provided was not the propane two burner shown in the photo. But I was able to get a refund for the bottles I purchased and didn't need. This arrangement overall is put together with taste and sensitivity with few drawbacks, by someone who likes to make people happy. If you have no problem with the driving, you otherwise can't go wrong with this.

2 Photos submitted by John & Yeoun Soo G.

David M.

5September 2021

The van I drove for 4 days, about 1400 mile. The van had no issues and was easy to navigate in the city. Below are a few photos, unfortunately they were taken a night. I would highly recommend rented this vehicle. I will use it again on my next venture.

Maria’s answer

Just seeing this David! Thank you so much for such kind words and a great review. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope we see you again soon! wishing you all well David

7 Photos submitted by David M.

Susie B.

5August 2021

I can’t say enough about how perfect our experience was with Maria! She was so incredibly hospitable- we felt right at home from the moment we met her. In fact, the atmosphere was SO perfect, that my partner and I got engaged while on our stay!

Maria’s answer

Awww, Susie! Thank you so, so much for my first review! I felt like I've known you guys forever! Thanks for leaving the soy ramen for me... I am having it right now for dinner and it's super delish! Make sure to love each other like crazy and to come get the Runaway again! Much love to you both x

9 Photos submitted by Susie B.