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A camper van rental startup wants you to spend Valentine's Day in a Ford Transit for $900

Brittany Chang   

A camper van rental startup wants you to spend Valentine's Day in a Ford Transit for $900
Cabana's Valentine's Day package.Cabana
  • February 14 will likely look a bit different this year as COVID-19 continues to ravage the US.
  • Camper van rental platform Cabana is offering a three-day Valentine's Day package for $900.
  • Cabana — which uses Ford Transit camper vans — now has locations in Seattle and Los Angeles.

If you've never wanted to spend a romantic Valentine's Day getaway inside of a van, Cabana's latest offer may change your mind.

February 14 will likely look a bit different this year as COVID-19 continues to ravage the US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still discourages travel. And given the current state of pandemic, it's unlikely hotels - or even restaurants - will see as many bookings for Valentine's Day as they have in the past as people continue to stay home.

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But if you still insist on traveling and are currently looking for safer travel alternatives ahead of Valentine's Day, Cabana may have the solution for you. Cabana - a "mobile hotel" company - is now offering a Valentine's Day package for those looking for a romantic getaway in a camper van.

For those who are unfamiliar with Cabana, the company is similar to an RV rental site like Outdoorsy and RVshare.

For those who are unfamiliar with Cabana, the company is similar to an RV rental site like Outdoorsy and RVshare.
A Cabana camper van.      Daniel Benjamin

But unlike these other crowdsourced rental platforms, Cabana offers its own converted Ford Transit camper vans.

But unlike these other crowdsourced rental platforms, Cabana offers its own converted Ford Transit camper vans.
A Cabana camper van.      Cabana

The vans can then be serviced by the Cabana team and are off-grid capable with its own power and water systems.

The vans can then be serviced by the Cabana team and are off-grid capable with its own power and water systems.
A Cabana camper van.      Daniel Benjamin

Camper vans have become undeniably popular during the coronavirus pandemic.

Camper vans have become undeniably popular during the coronavirus pandemic.
A Cabana camper van.      Daniel Benjamin

Now, Cabana, which recently opened its LA location, will capitalize on this road travel boom with a Valentine's Day twist.

Now, Cabana, which recently opened its LA location, will capitalize on this road travel boom with a Valentine
A Cabana camper van.      Cabana

The deal is available in Los Angeles and Seattle, but the Los Angeles package has already sold out.

The deal is available in Los Angeles and Seattle, but the Los Angeles package has already sold out.
Cabana's camper van.      Daniel Benjamin

The Seattle package is still available for $900 for a February 12 to 15 trip.

The Seattle package is still available for $900 for a February 12 to 15 trip.
A Cabana camper van.      Daniel Benjamin

These three days in the pacific northwest includes three nights of glamping in a Cabana Ford Transit camper van …

These three days in the pacific northwest includes three nights of glamping in a Cabana Ford Transit camper van …
A Cabana camper van.      Daniel Benjamin

... an itinerary with suggestions, chocolates, and dried flowers.

... an itinerary with suggestions, chocolates, and dried flowers.
Cabana's Valentine's Day package.      Cabana

By spending Valentine's Day in a hotel on wheels, guests will have their own private space as socially distanced away from other people as they would like.

By spending Valentine
Cabana's Valentine's Day package.      Cabana

No need to book a hotel or Airbnb: the tiny home on wheels comes fully equipped with everything a hotel room could otherwise provide.

No need to book a hotel or Airbnb: the tiny home on wheels comes fully equipped with everything a hotel room could otherwise provide.
Cabana's camper van.      Daniel Benjamin

Like any hotel, the Cabana vans have a memory foam bed, a bathroom, storage units, and a kitchen space.

Like any hotel, the Cabana vans have a memory foam bed, a bathroom, storage units, and a kitchen space.
A Cabana camper van.      Cabana

There's also a 24-inch TV screen with Amazon Fire TV, outlets to recharge your phones, and a heater for cold February nights.

There
A Cabana camper van.      Daniel Benjamin

There's no need for bathroom stops either. The van has an indoor and outdoor shower, a toilet that likely won't need to be emptied during your weekend getaway, and toiletries.

There
A Cabana camper van.      Daniel Benjamin

There's even a fridge to store your Valentine's Day wine and a coffee maker.

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A Cabana camper van.      Cabana

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