Life is Good
Pitch your tent in the grove of Red pines or out in the wide open pasture. By day you will have a beautiful view of nature and all the farm animals, and by night you will have a spectacular view of the Milky Way. Don't worry, if you're from the big city we have our own set of night lights that will help you forget you left the city. During the summer season fire flies light
Pitch your tent in the grove of Red pines or out in the wide open pasture. By day you will have a beautiful view of nature and all the farm animals, and by night you will have a spectacular view of the Milky Way. Don't worry, if you're from the big city we have our own set of night lights that will help you forget you left the city. During the summer season fire flies light up the entire landscape giving it the appearance of a remote city in the country. Enjoy the fresh smell of country air filled with the sweetness of flowers, crispness of night air and earthiness of all the wilderness around you.Enjoy evenings around your own personal fire ring with cooking grate.
When making reservations please include in your total any person over the age of two.
- Check in: After 3PM
- Check out: Before 12PM
- Cancellation policy: Flexible
- On arrival: Meet and greet
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 12 months out
You know what would make this trip even better?
Take advantage of these offers available to add to your trip to Life is Good
Firewood bundle
Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your c...Read more
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Life is Good in Minnesota.
Places to see near Shady Rest Acres
40 Reviews
A real gem! This place is one of my favorites.
Very nice and cordial host and beautiful bluff property! There is a cave that I wanted to see but it was raining heavily during my stay so I wasn't around much but i would definitely suggest a stay here.
This was the most relaxing camping experience we have ever had! Michelle and Patty were both very friendly and gave us many excellent recommendations for local places to eat and hike. The animals were all very sweet and friendly and well maintained in natural environments. It is obvious these folks love their farm and their animals love their job of maintaining the countryside and being animal ambassadors. The cave was very interesting and novel. Thanks! We'll be back!
All the animals were so sweet, and Patty and Michelle were great hosts! It felt so welcoming there and it was so much fun to just watch and pet the animals all day. The cave was also very unique and interesting to explore. 10/10! :)
Wonderful weekend camping at Michelle and Patty’s farm . We loved all the wide open sos e, stargazing and hanging out with the farm animals.

Back in the city after staying at “Life is Good,” last weekend and already missing the oasis that is Shady Rest Acres. The campsite spaciously accommodated our group of four, two adults. All the amenities described in this site’s profile are accurate and great. Not visible in all the photos, the site’s fire pit has a grill now too. I urge future guests to make sure and ask Patty and Michelle for local sightseeing recommendations, they won’t disappoint.



Fantastic site. Patty and Michelle were wonderful and my kids loved spending time with the dogs and goats. Also, the cave is a fun experience.
Patty and Michelle were excellent hosts. The farm was peaceful and fun. The animals were just as cordial. Our stay was cut short due to tent malfunctions, unexpected cold, and our 7 yr old ready to go home, however, I would highly recommend.
We had another wonderful weekend here at the farm. Beautiful fall foliage covered the hills which surrounded us. We met a couple of new cat friends, saw the donkeys get excited when the neighbors brought their horses over for a visit, and willow the big white gentle giant dog came by a few times to say hello. This is an awesome piece of land with very nice gracious hosts.
Awards
- Property
- Shady Rest Acres
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- $40/night
- 1 Site