Van de Bruno

Off-Grid Retreat with Costa Nova Soul 🚐🌊⚓✨

Ready to discover Portugal with total autonomy, without giving up the comfort of premium accommodation?

Straight from Costa Nova, inspired by the coastal lifestyle and a passion for travel, this Ford Transit was designed as a true luxury retreat on wheels, combining a striking exterior presence with an elegant interior finished in natural wood. More than just a vehicle, it is the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories, where every moment invites you to slow down. Designed for smooth driving, it is the ideal partner for touring the country in style and taking in the most exclusive sunsets.

• Total Off-Grid Freedom: Enjoy complete independence with no reliance on external infrastructure. The sophisticated Victron electrical system, powered by 400W of solar panels and a 400Ah lithium battery, delivers uninterrupted energy so you can charge your devices, run appliances, and cook on the induction hob with total peace of mind.

• The Comfort of Home: At the back of the van, a permanent double bed awaits, always ready for when the day's tiredness sets in. For relaxed moments or an extra guest, the lounge area seamlessly transforms into a second single sleeping space.

• Cooking Without Limits (Indoors and Out): The wooden countertop and induction hob invite memorable culinary moments. The 85L LG fridge with freezer keeps your wines and fresh produce at the ideal temperature, while the microwave adds maximum convenience. If you'd rather cook outdoors, a portable gas stove and a full barbecue kit are on hand.

• Privacy & Hot Showers: After a day by the sea, enjoy an invigorating hot shower indoors (12V electric boiler fed by a 145L tank) or a practical outdoor shower. The eco-friendly dry toilet ensures maximum hygiene and discretion, sustainably.

• Climate Control for Every Season: Enjoy a perfect indoor temperature all year round, thanks to the standalone diesel heating system for cold nights, or the dual skylight system with top ventilation to keep the air fresh and clean. Every window is fitted with insect screens and full blackout blinds, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep, good ventilation, and total privacy.

• Style & Easy Driving: On the outside, the exclusive Raptor paint finish and Fox rims give it a sophisticated, adventurous overland look, while the engine and L2H2 dimensions ensure agile driving, easy to manoeuvre and park.

Equipment Included:

• Complete kitchenware set (dishes, pots, cutlery) and essential condiments (sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, spices).

• Outdoor set: portable gas stove, barbecue kit, table, comfortable chairs, outdoor mat, and lantern.

• Full set of bed linen and bath towels.

• Complete kit of products for the dry toilet.

• Basic cleaning supplies and toilet paper.

Rental Rules and Return Conditions

• Flexible Delivery & Pick-up: We operate delivery points in both the Porto area (including Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport) and the Aveiro / Costa Nova area. Tell us where you'd like to start your trip and we'll arrange delivery to suit you!

• Security Deposit: Processed and held by the owner before the start of the experience.

• Return Condition: The vehicle must be returned clean (interior and exterior), just as it was delivered. The grey water tank and toilet module must be properly sanitised and emptied. The fuel and fresh water tanks must be returned full.

• Driver Responsibility: Tolls (Via Verde), any traffic fines, and damage to the vehicle are the sole responsibility of the renter.

Service Fees (deductible from the deposit only in case of non-compliance with return standards):

• Sanitisation / Emptying of the Toilet: €20.00

• Emptying of the Grey Water Tank: €10.00

• Interior Cleaning: €40.00

• Exterior Cleaning: €15.00

• Fresh Water Refill: €15.00

• Fuel Refill: €10.00 + the cost of any missing fuel

As hosts and locals of Costa Nova, we'd be delighted to share the region's best-kept secrets and help you design an itinerary tailored just for you.