Matt's Barn
This is a Boondockers Welcome host in Belleville, MI
Max Rig Size
< 35 (ft)
Parking Spaces
2
Same Day Requests
Yes
Preferred Check-in Time
5:00 PM
Due to recent damage, Arrivals after dark will no longer be allowed. Access to the RV parking is only by the north (19540) drive. CAUTION: A truck/TV and trailer with an OAL more than 50' may be an issue. Single units (MH-TC) up to 32' can turn around in the barn lot, but towed units (5er-TT) over 26' cannot be turned. I can put you in the north drive for two days only, but you will have to back out onto the county road. There is very limited service on the north drive. We are looking at ways to have electric available on the north drive. Please know the Over-All length as you travel on the road. This is absolutely critical to my being able to accommodate you. At this time, I can only supply one guest with 15A AC. Be aware that we are close to Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) and aircraft noise is common, most find it no issue. The situation is highly variable. This is really the back lot of our residence. The drive in is not straight. A 30+ coach can be turned around, but it isn't easy there. If you venture on to the lawn areas, lawn will be damaged and you may get stuck there. Smaller have no trouble. The lot is gravel and so jacks are no problem if it is dry. A TV and TT, might be an issue, I have turned 20+ trailers on it, but not with my TV. The friendly neighbor that owned a tractor has moved so caution must be used. Water is usually available (turned off below freezing), limited electric, but more and other things need to be discussed at the time as this can vary based on my requirements. The back ten acres is untended wood lot. If you choose to go back there, it is available. The trails have grown over, so you are on your own as far as navigation out there. Suggested Local Attractions:As said above, we are in striking range of Henry Ford Museum - Greenfield Village (HFGV), and the Yankee Air Museum. If you need to wait for a connection at DTW, we are close to that too. If you are planning to go to HFGV, read about it online first. The museum itself will burn a whole day if you are faster than most. The Village is a lot of walking and the same. Ask for at least 2 Days!! We are also near the Metro parks with 2 water parks and miles of hike & bike trails. If interested [url]metroparks.com[/url] should get you information.
Vehicle Suitability Information
Pets Welcome
Electric Hookup: 15A
Separate Tow Vehicle Parking
Outdoor Cooking Allowed
Generators Allowed
Water Hookup
Slideouts Allowed
House Rules
Children are welcome, all ages. You may choose to go to the parks nearby. (admission is charged) Pets must be controlled. If they are mindful, running is possible. We have coyote in the area. Smoking is allowed only away from the owners and buildings. Any and all butts must be disposed of properly as owner cannot touch them to pick them up. We are a retired couple that live a strange schedule. Make your own and if need be, we will tell you about ours.
Location
Access Road Conditions: All local roads are paved and full width. Please read about approach and contact if you have questions. Tow Vehicle Parking Details: Tow vehicles will have to come in ahead unless you are a real master and maneuvering a trailer. If the rig is too long, we can leave you in our north drive. Read On. A towed should be separated and rehitched in the straight part of the north drive. Please stop before the line and break the rig there. This is to leave the drive intersection clear. The lawn is soft toward the house. If you wheels go up on the rise of the lawn, you will probably get stuck and I will not be able to help you get free. Not to mention that a guest didn't read this and now there are ruts and grass missing where he turned. I may not be able to keep this area marked off.
Parking Surface
Gravel
Hosted By mattcolie
Age:
65+
We do as much traveling as we can and enjoy meeting new people. Special Note: Texting is unreliable - but e-mail goes to my phone. matt7323tze@gmail.com A long traveling couple that now has a classic (antique?) motorhome that loves going new places and meeting other people. We a parking spaces in the back of our large lot. We have done the Walmart circuit and have grown tired of the uncertainly. Home Town: Our mailing address is Belleville, MI. Where we live bears little relation to our mailing address. If you are looking at a map, look for New Boston. We are in easy striking range of both Detroit Metro Airport and the Henry Ford Museum complex. Though not far from the I-94 and I-275 interchange, you must contact us for approach instructions as this is not simple. Ring the home phone first. 734-753-5054 Please Leave a message. Favorite Boondocking Locations: We will be in our 18th season with this coach, and we rarely go the same place twice. We have been ONP in a snowmobiler's lot in Paradise, MI and in a COE clearing along the Sturgeon Bay Canal. If they are available, our first choice is often a Cabela's and now we maybe look at Bass Pro. As we are travelers and not campers, where we are going is anybody's bet. Skills or Expertise to Share: Matthew is an effective technician, must be to keep the 50 yo Motorhome reliable.
Availability for RV Camping
References for this location from other RVers
carsonwjames
6 months ago
Matt was great! Easy communication. Super flexible. Matt was home when I arrived and was able to meet him, learn a bit about the city and share some RV experiences. Was able to drop my trailer and tour the city. Thanks Matt for the stay!
Laura__T
6 months ago
This review is from a stay in late June. I stayed the night before I had a flight out of DTW. Matt offered to let me leave my RV in his yard and offered to drive me to the airport but I declined. My flight back was very late so I knew I’d just want to get in it and go to sleep and not have to get a ride back to the house first. The offer was appreciated though! I did get to look at their vintage RV. Wow what a rig! My rig is only 21’ so getting in to the narrow driveway and then backing in to the back lot wasn’t an issue for me. Thanks for being a part of BW!
RaynaBowdre
6 months ago
I got there in the evening and left early. They were very accommodating
Bearwhitness
6 months ago
Although we didnt see much of them, Matt and his wife were very nice, accommodating and easy going. Aside from the ridiculous amount of mosquitos out day and night!!..it was a great spot for us to sleep at night while checking out the city. About 25ish mins to downtown. Some noise from airplanes flying overhead or the odd loud vehicle on the road, neither of which bothered us at all. Nice big yard next to the long driveway where we parked.
yojonjon
7 months ago
A nice spot in Matt’s barn parking lot. Area was flat and gravel. Find the place was a breeze once I saw the red/green reflectors. There was an easy turn-around if you miss it from the north. Matt greeted me once I arrived and advised on local attractions. Thanks a bunch!
