Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary

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Livingroom includes 55" smart TV and gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Dryer

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Independence, OR

Linn County Expo Center
‪25 min drive‬
Willamette Valley Vineyards
‪27 min drive‬
Salem Riverfront Park
‪33 min drive‬
Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Craftsman cottage is on a private 15 acre wetland providing excellent views of a wide range of birds and other wildlife. French doors open to a deck and huge yard that meets the wetland and walking path around the ponds. Less than 2 miles from the house, enjoy kayaking and walking the Luckiamute Landing Trails at the confluence of the Luckiamute, Santiam and Willamette rivers. Relaxed open design, vaulted ceilings, queen beds, wifi, smart tv with Netflix, full kitchen and coffee bar.

Property manager

Kathryn

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours: 10PM - 10AM

The dock and area in front of the main house is private and not available to use.

No shoes in the house

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Independence

Located in Independence, this vacation home is in a rural area. Independence Heritage Museum and Monmouth Amphitheater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wings of Wonder and Inspriation Garden. Peavy Arboretum and Pfaff Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Independence, OR

What's nearby

Linn County Expo Center - 25 min drive - 21.3 km
Willamette Valley Vineyards - 27 min drive - 22.1 km
Enchanted Forest Theme Park - 28 min drive - 25.2 km
Salem Riverfront Park - 33 min drive - 31.2 km
Willamette University - 33 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

Albany Station - 20 min drive
Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ankeny Vineyard - ‬18 min drive
‪4 Spirits Distillery - ‬16 min drive
‪Emerson Vineyards - ‬16 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬22 min drive
‪Rogue Farms Micro Hopyard - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Willamette River and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Wings of Wonder. Santiam River and Keesneck Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erinn Y.

Mar 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute relaxing getaway!

The house was exactly as listed, very clean and quiet. Every little detail was thought of-it was the perfect relaxing stay for our family. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Feb 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful cottage

Our stay was exactly what we needed - a peaceful getaway not far from shopping and activities. It was a wonderful experience in a beautiful home. Kitchen had more than most - Keurig, slow cooker, Instant Pot, even an immersion blender, and was thoughtfully stocked with all coffee supplies including sugar, creamer, and coffee syrups, oatmeal, and plenty of spices and other cooking staples. Bathroom had all necessities, including plenty of towels, toilet paper, hair dryer and first aid supplies. The huge soaking tub was a much appreciated bonus. It snowed while we were there but we stayed warm inside due to individual thermostats in both bedrooms, bathroom, and kitchen, as well as a gas fireplace in the living room. Lots of windows allowed the light to shine through. I loved it and appreciated the thoughtful touches that made us feel welcome.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Jan 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and quiet escape

Loved staying here! It was peaceful and quiet, exactly what we needed to escape for a few days. Beautiful property, and very well equipped kitchen!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

margaret s.

Jan 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stairs hard no hand railing to go up stairs

The stairs were difficult going up steep no hand railing. Oven burner on right would not stay in took 2 hours to do breakfast. The residence was very nice and clean but very far out from stores and I didn’t plan well so didn’t get enough stuff otherwise cute

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea C.

Dec 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Don R.

Dec 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cera J.

Nov 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, clean, and well stocked!

We loved our stay. I’ve been in a ton of short term rentals and this was the best stocked one ever! Anything you can think of, they had. It was very clean and cozy, the grounds and views were stunning. Just a little caution if you are sensitive to noises while sleeping, the heaters click all night long. Unfortunately, we didn’t sleep well between that and the rock hard beds. The memory foam topper only does so much. We are both hurting and tired after our stay, but overall, it was a great experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Nov 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Still Awesome

5th time staying at this gem. Wildlife in abundance. There must have been a dozen wild turkeys wandering around the property. Blue Heron, Canada Geese, woodpeckers and more. Oh, flannel sheets, so comfy.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roderick J.

Nov 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lived Up To Its Billing

Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

Oct 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

We loved all the special touches (the coffee syrups, condiments, spices, etc)! It was very clean, cozy & welcoming. We wish we had more time to spend watching the birds, walking the property! enjoying

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

Sep 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect everything!!!

This property was the perfect place for a quiet, peaceful and comfortable visit. It had EVERYTHING to make a stay perfect! The beds were so comfortable, the space was so clean and cozy.. we could not ask for more! We loved being able to step out onto the deck and hear the birds (or view with the provided binoculars). I hope to have a reason to come back to this area, I would stay here every time!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus H.

Sep 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House in a wonderful location

The house is absolutely perfect and in a wonderful and very quiet spot. We really loved it there. We were there for three nights and would come back any time if ever in the area. The house was equipped with everything, beds are great and porch wonderful with a great view.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan s.

Sep 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing place to call home base.

Instead of staying in Salem, we found this awesome rental just out of town. It is among rolling hills of farmland. House was clean and impressively updated.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Sep 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thrilled With Our Stay!

We are so glad we chose this property for the week we were in Albany for our daughter’s wedding! The hostess is thoughtful and accommodating. It was VERY clean. The house is well maintained with quality updates. It is nicely furnished and well appointed with cozy additions like blankets on the couch, battery operated candles and a gas fireplace stove. Everything was labeled for ease of use—light switches, remote controls, etc.. Lots of games and some books stored in an accessible and tidy way. The expectation of us as guests was clearly presented and appreciated. We were surprised and thankful for all of the bed pillows and bedding available. Plenty of bath towels and convenient extras like shampoo, body wash, etc., Q-tips, make-up remover towelettes, and mouthwash. There were snacks provided that came in very handy more than once during our busy days. We loved the location—close to town but felt secluded. Our girls loved walking around the pond and the wild blackberries were ripe, plentiful, and tasted amazing. We were familiar with the area since we lived in Albany previously, but for those who have not, there was an abundance of information to peruse about all there is to see and do, as well as dining options nearby. My mother has stayed at several vacation rentals and she was highly impressed with this one and commented that it FAR surpassed her previous experiences. In summary, we really loved staying at this property and it exceeded our expectations.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie P M.

Aug 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A rural delight!

Wonderfully updated home away from the hustle of the city. Great area for hiking, biking and paddling. Kitchen, bathroom, porch, and propane grill were all first rate. Comfortable beds, washer and dryer, and a great soaking tub. The longer we stayed, the more fun things we found to do!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh F.

Aug 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent getaway!!

My husband, newborn and I had an excellent stay here! Every little detail was thought of and available. Strongly recommend staying here if you need a few days to get away from it all. Absolutely beautiful and peaceful!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Aug 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home and even better ❤️

This was our 2nd stay, and it was just as wonderful as the first. The attention to details is outstanding. Amazing good nights sleep in the comfy beds and morning coffee on the deck with the birds was such a joy! They even provide binoculars to enjoy the view! Was able to cook meals with everything at our finger tips! Nice to have such a comfortable place to come back to after a day to exploring Oregon, including Canon Beach!! Will come back for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Aug 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Loved this property, everything inside the house was immaculate but homey. We also enjoyed the deck and the bbq and the views and sounds of wildlife made our stay very relaxing. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

todd h.

Aug 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Monmouth

Very nice and comfortable. Good shower.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Jul 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Wonderful Stay

This rental gets better each time we visit, and it was great to start with. So many birds and other creatures. A hidden gem in the middle of farm country.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik J.

Jul 4, 2024

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Great place!

Great large and well appointed place! Pleasure to stay and enjoy the regions wine and go see US Olympic Trials.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT G.

Jun 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate

This is a roomy, perfectly appointed house that feels independent from the nearby house. Appliances, controls, Internet were all flawless. We have a toddler so I needed to elevate some things he could reach for. We did need to protect him from getting his head stick between mattress and window sill which was easy to do with the extra pillows. It is situated in orchards and overlooks a several-acre wetland with plenty of birds. There was a turkey gang when we arrived but I never spotted those again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

janell c.

Jun 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect and peaceful

Beautiful property. Everything you may need.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

May 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

This home is charming, clean and inviting, spacious enough for my family of four and yet cozy! The home is well equipped to make our stay comfortable . French doors offer great viewing of the lovely 15 acres. We love watching the geese and the variety of birds that make the pond their home. This is definitely one of our favorite VRBO’s and we hope to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Apr 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

We cannot say enough about our stay. We came for a weekend of college baseball and bird watching and both were a total success. The house is beautiful, clean and exactly as shown online. The attention to detail and little extras (coffee syrups, snacks, binoculars, makeup pad removers) really put this above most other rentals we have stayed at. It is located on the most beautiful wildlife preserve with a deck overlooking a lake filled with wildlife. We saw baby geese, bald eagles trying to catch breakfast, wild turkeys, coyotes, deer, and so much more. We cannot wait to be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn

We are a mother-daughter team who love traveling, camping, hiking, gardening and bird watching. Dee is a long-time residence of the area since relocating for love from Vancouver, Canada in the early 1950’s. Kathryn and her husband moved into the Anderson dairy farm almost 30-years ago. Over the years, Kathryn and her husband have been reclaiming the land back into the original wetlands from a soggy hay field. They planted trees and dug the ponds then waited while nature did the rest. Soon after the ponds were done, birds, frogs, fish, beaver, otter and other wildlife moved in. We love to watch the wide variety of activity on the 15 acres and look forward to sharing the experience with you.

Why they chose this property

We are centrally located 10-30 minutes from Salem, Albany, Corvallis, Independence and Monmouth and minutes from several hiking and kayaking/boating activities in a secluded area where you can relax and unwind from your daily activity.

The 900 sq. ft. Craftsman house is on a private 15 acre wetland providing excellent views of a wide range of birds and other wildlife. French doors open to a deck and huge yard that meets the wetland and walking path around the ponds. Less than 2 miles from the house, enjoy kayaking and walking the Luckiamute Landing Trails at the confluence of the Luckiamute, Santiam and Willamette rivers. Relaxed open design, vaulted ceilings, queen beds, Wi-Fi, smart tv with Netflix, HBO, Disney+, full kitchen and coffee bar.

What makes this property unique

The view from the deck and back yard provide closeup bird and wildlife viewing opportunities not found most places. In the spring, you can watch proud Canada Geese parents out with their Goslings feeding in the lawn and swimming in the pond. The evening brings out hundreds of Swallow's feeding over the pond. At night you will hear Coyotes howling and see owls silently hunting for their dinner.

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