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Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary
Holiday home in Independence with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Willamette Valley Vineyards
- Place, Enchanted Forest Theme Park
- Place, Linn County Expo Center
- Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
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
Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Independence
Located in Independence, this holiday home is in a rural area. Independence Heritage Museum and Monmouth Amphitheater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Redgate Winery and Springhill Cellars Winery. Wings of Wonder and Inspriation Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Independence, OR
What's nearby
- Willamette Valley Vineyards - 27 min drive - 24.2 km
- Enchanted Forest Theme Park - 27 min drive - 24.6 km
- Linn County Expo Center - 29 min drive - 25.6 km
- Salem Riverfront Park - 39 min drive - 39.5 km
- Willamette University - 40 min drive - 40.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Love's Travel Stop - 22 min drive
- Ankeny Vineyard - 18 min drive
- 4 Spirits Distillery - 16 min drive
- Emerson Vineyards - 16 min drive
- Foodmart RestArea - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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.
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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