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Beautiful Lake Shawood Sanctuary

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· Novi, Oakland, Michigan
1 acre hosted by Terry D.
1 RV/tent site
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Amazing views
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We are closed for the season. Have a wonderful fall and winter season. Beautiful camping experience on our little slice of heaven. Lake Shawood is a beautiful, natural spring-fed, non-motorized lake that primarily borders the City of Novi's exquisite Lakeshore Park. Lakeshore Park has everything from playgrounds for very young children and older children, to picnic pavillions and a sandy beach, and miles of hiking, running, and biking trails. We fell in love with this property the second we walked behind the old cottage. I love nature and being outdoors, especially hiking and biking. We are still making improvements on the land with a small garden, which you are welcome to enjoy during your stay. Our big-picture vision is to renovate the old cottage and live in it. This property is about 1/3 of an acre and has 1 large old oak tree and garden beds with flowers, herbs, and vegetables. (You can help yourself to any of the fruits or vegetables that are ripe) We are on an old smaller home/cottage-style small residential street. Please keep in mind, that this is a spot for family and friend fun with the awareness of keeping it a sanctuary space for the neighbors as well. Enchanting Lakefront Camping Site Pitch your tent and bring your family and children to our exquisitely beautiful site. The property sits on Shawood Lake, a non-motorized private waterfront site. There’s plenty of room to park your car, pitch a tent, enjoy a campfire, and the beauty of all types of birds (swans, geese, ospreys, and the occasional bald eagle), and animal life. The sunsets in this area are breathtaking. Take a short 30-second walk and enjoy Pavilion Shore Park, a family-oriented park with a playground, swimming, fishing pier, and waterfront seating of Walled Lake. You’ll also find public restrooms which are open until 10 pm through the summer and a restaurant across the street. We also have a portable camping toilet with a nice pop-up tent for privacy. Lakeshore Park is a 5-minute walk, an 11-acre park with volleyball, swimming, bike, and hiking trails (more than 10 miles of mountain biking and multi-purpose trails), horseshoe pits, BBQs, picnic shelters, and play structures.Enchanting Lakefront Camping Site Beautiful camping experience on our little slice of heaven. Pitch your tent and bring your family and children to our exquisitely beautiful site. The property sits on Shawood Lake, a non-motorized private water-front site. There’s plenty of room to park your car, pitch a tent, enjoy a campfire and the beauty of all types of birds (swans, geese, ospreys, and the occasional bald eagle), and animal life. The sunsets in this area are breathtaking. Take a short 30-second walk and enjoy Pavilion Shore Park, a family-oriented park with a playground, swimming, fishing pier, and waterfront seating of Walled Lake. You’ll also find public restrooms which are open until 10 pm through the summer and a restaurant across the street. Down the street (about a 7-minute walk) is Lakeshore Park, an 11-acre park with volleyball, swimming, bike, and hiking trails (more than 10 miles of mountain biking and multi-purpose trails), horseshoe pits, BBQ’s, picnic shelters, and play structures.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Lake
Suburban
Wetlands
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42 ratings · 31 reviews
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Breh C.recommends
August 19, 2024
Camping on Peaceful Lake Shawood
Cute and Quaint!
Terry’s land was great and just what we needed- just big enough for car camping with a cute view, it was a great stay and I would totally recommend a night or two for anyone wanting to camp but stay close to restaurants and anything like that!
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Kathy M.
August 11, 2024
Camping on Peaceful Lake Shawood
Not private but great views
The view is beautiful. I enjoyed giant swans, geese, and a heron all on a marsh scattered with lily pads. However, the “campsite” itself is in a backyard and the neighbors are very close.
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Mária R.recommends
June 16, 2024
Camping on Peaceful Lake Shawood
Beautiful surrounding and views! I would definitely recommend. :)
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Lakeisha L.recommends
June 2, 2024
Camping on Peaceful Lake Shawood
Great even on a rainy night
Beautiful & peaceful! Terry made it seamless when checking in with instructions, although we had a rainy night & day experience so I didn’t get to watch sunset or sunrise or have a nice bonfire last night, I enjoyed my moment away & lots of rest In his tiny house. I’ll be back soon!
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Katherine C.recommends
May 26, 2024
Camping on Peaceful Lake Shawood
Excellent location, very peaceful, beautiful birdwatching and wildlife. It’s easy to walk to the public park and swimming areas, and we got a beautiful view of the holiday fireworks! Terry had firewood ready for us and we brought some of our own to have a nice roaring fire with a perfect view of the lake. We loved it and would stay here again!
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Kevin R.recommends
May 21, 2024
Camping on Peaceful Lake Shawood
Perfect camping/fishing spot!
We loved camping at Terry and Shawne's property! Great spot for camping right next to the lake and there is also a tiny house (no water/electricity yet) you can rent just in case the weather doesn't cooperate. The lake is beautiful for kayaking, fishing and paddle boating and the sunsets do not disappoint. A camping toilet and barbecue grill were provided by the hosts. Also there is a beautiful park at the end of the street with a fishing pier, public bathrooms and a pavilion with plugs for charging your devices. Terry and Shawne are sweet and very responsive to any questions you may have. Can't wait to go back!
Location
Novi, Oakland, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Wyandot, and Mississauga First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Terry D.

Joined in May 2021
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