Gig Harbor, WA

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18 trips hosted

1987 Volkswagen Westfalia, automatic,

5.0

Excellent

10 reviews

Pet friendly

21+

Sleeps 4

15 ft. long

Barry is a beautifully kept 1987 Westfalia Camper. It has an automatic transmission . Barry has an aftermarket wheel and suspension made specifically for Vanagons. It gives an extra nice ride and puts the vehicle up an extra 2" for better clearance and viewing. Because its water cooled the heater blows nice and warm and there's a Mr Buddy heater available for those cool nights. It has working sink, stove fridge. We include a camp stove and cooler. We do all our cooking outside and fridge is pretty small. Barry has a large ARP canopy which creates a wonderful indoor/outdoor space and we supply solar Edison lights to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.Barry has all the kitchen supplies you will need for 4 and bedding is available for a comfy sleep. There's a good amount of storage. If you're traveling with 4 people pack light. There are full privacy curtains that are easily snapped into place.We limit Barry to travel within Western Washington State excluding the San Juan Islands. Experienced VW drivers know you do 65mph at the bottom of the hill and you'll slow down to 40mph at the top. We have had some customers that try to keep up with traffic on hills and its very hard on Barry. Other drivers love passing you and flashing a peace sign!There isn't anything on the road that gives you the feels and the smiles from you and fellow travelers more than a VW camper. Can't really think of another bucket list vacation vehicle. We're just starting this Journey and would love to have you along for the ride!What's includedCamp stove, cooler, kitchen/cooking utensils. Trailer hitch for bike rack.Other things to noteWill have a full tank of gas, return full or $60.00 charge.

Quick summary

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  • Embrace the classic charm of 'Barry,' a highly-rated, smile-inducing VW Westfalia.

  • Enjoy cozy outdoor living under a spacious awning with inviting solar lights.

  • Its well-stocked kitchen and heater simplify camp meals and cool evenings.

  • This pet-friendly classic is ready for your bucket-list, unforgettable journey.

1987 Volkswagen Westfalia

Length

15 ft

Transmission

Automatic

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Sleeps

4

Seatbelts

4

Sleeping arrangements

4 beds

Cozy RV rental interior with a bed, sunlit window, and storage, perfect for travel adventures.. Volkswagen Westfalia 1987
Cozy RV rental setup for van life adventure. Woman smiling inside a camper with warm string lights.. Volkswagen Westfalia 1987

Full beds

4

Host add-ons

Bedding per set

CA$16.68 each

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Camp chairs

CA$27.80 each

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firpit

CA$55.60 each

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1987 Volkswagen Westfalia, automatic,

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Dates

Guest reviews
5.0

Excellent

10 reviews

Overall rating

5

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Communication

4.88

Cleanliness

5

Maintenance

5

Value

5

Listing accuracy

5

Review summary

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Provides detailed vehicle walkthroughs

Guests consistently praise Michael for his excellent communication, helpfulness, and flexibility. He provides thorough walkthroughs, sharing the van's history and ensuring renters are well-prepared and comfortable with its features.

Easy and fun to drive

The 1987 Westfalia ("Barry") is praised for being easy, fun, and reliable to drive, even over mountain passes. It's well-appointed with a sink, stove, pop-up tent, awning, and camping supplies, maintained in great, clean, and running condition, offering a comfortable and nostalgic trip.

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Lynann P.

June 2026

5.0

Picked up 'Barry' on the Kitsap Pennisula and then continued on to Jarrell Cove where a friend met up with kayaks. Barry drives great and was perfect for this 2 night getaway. Michael was a great host - could not have been more helpful and generous. Barry is a wonderful VW Westie camper. Great condition. Ran great. Pop up was easy.

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Bard L.

July 2025

5.0

Michael provided excellent communication. The trip was comfortable and enjoyable.

Outdoorsy

July 2025

0.0

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Thomas H.

June 2025

5.0

We had a great trip in Michael’s Westfalia. Michael was friendly and helpful, and the van was very cute! We would definitely rent this van again. Thanks, Michael!

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Kari S.

August 2024

5.0

We had such an amazing time on our little adventure in Barry, it really felt like a trip back in time! The second we started our adventure, it really felt like none of the stress of the outside world existed. It was also so cool to see Barry bringing a smile to the faces of other drivers on the road, and to meet and talk to fellow campers about their vans and ours! We had everything we needed and more, and there was plenty of room for the two of us to hang during the day & each spread out in our own beds at night. It was also super easy to drive, and did great even going up and over the pass (even if we did hand out in the right lane most of the time haha)! Michael was an amazing host, and super understanding & flexible. He even showed us around his adorable town, and certainly made us want to come back. His walkthrough was thorough and it was so cool to learn a little bit about the history of Barry & the Vanagon community. We had such an amazing time, and we'd love to be back again!

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Mackenzie A.

August 2024

5.0

We had an amazing time with Barry the camper van, and his owner Michael was equally awesome! Michael was very welcoming and he prepared us well for our trip and made sure we knew how to use all the fun things that Barry offered. 5 stars!

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Features
1987 Volkswagen Westfalia
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 seatbelts
  • Fresh water: 13 gal
  • Fuel type: Gas
  • Automatic transmission
  • Propane capacity: 3 lbs
Amenities
  • Linens available
  • Water hookup
  • Electric hookup (20 Amps)
  • Radio
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining Table
  • Pots and pans
  • Dishes and utensils
Nearby places to stay
Rules and policies
  • 11 a.m. start time
    3 p.m. end time
  • Pet friendly
  • Music festival friendly
  • No tailgating
  • No smoking
  • Mileage: 100 free miles / day
  • No generator
Cancellation: Flexible
Meet your host, Michael

Member since 2022

We love to travel weekends mostly around the Northwest. So much to see. Normally gravitate to the ocean but love time spent in the mountains. We have some music festivals we attend anually and watch our communities there grow. We have 3 vans that we'll take and have a little compound. I build cafe motorcycles and have a 70's chevy van with sidepipes and custom wheels so we do a lot of events that are focused around bikes and custom vans. We have a rescue named Nala. Lisa has been professional photographer for over 25 years. She has a studio in our hometown and has a passion for newborn photography. I'm in sales now but I am a journeyman metal fabricator and a builder. Wow, this makes us sound pretty cool haha...but we're not.

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