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Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary

Holiday home in Independence with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area
Livingroom includes 55" smart TV and gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • 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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

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.
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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

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

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

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house! Everything we needed was there, it was very clean, nice and quiet area and the animals and views were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property and very nice location. Relaxing and quiet. Kitchen was very well stocked with cooking items. Great coffee selections.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic get away. The house was very clean and well stocked with everything we could need. I love the location and we identified so many different birds in the area. And the wild turkeys visited everyday. The host did a great job with every little detail. It was quiet and peaceful and a true retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations. Appreciated the many extra touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect which we could stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in the country. Lacked for nothing and close to good food and wineries. Great place to take a walk and get close to nature. The cottage shows close attention to every detail. I wish our stay was longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, comfortable house. Extremely well stocked. Fun to hangout on deck and watch birds. Great location for exploring wine country.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Yearly Anniversary Stay.

A wonderful place to hide from city holiday ruckus. The wildlife around the property thinks so too.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place. The attention to detail was amazing. The kitchen was so well appointed with condiments in the frig and staples in the pantry. There was a wonderful selection of keurig pods avaiable with syrups to add to your cup. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom had lush towels and plenty of them! The claw foot bathtub was wonderful. The lighting throughout the house was well appointed. The grounds were amazing - lots of places to explore. Will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The host was so welcoming and friendly. It was our first time renting an electric car so we didn’t know about different plugs. When her plug didn’t work, she went the extra mile and found a friend willing to let us use their charger. All of the little touches, like fresh eggs from her chickens & bubble bath, made the stay even more special. Plus the views from the deck were incredible! She also had a binder full of information about the region! We would stay here when we visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home filled with thoughtful touches . Perfect for people wanting country seclusion
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora T.

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

Tennant family weekend

Great property. Peaceful and quiet. Lots of wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had a great time at this place. Very clean. We saw turkeys and little babies and we also had a nest outside our front door with some baby birds in it. It's accessible to downtown Independence, which is very cute. Little town and you can go many places from here that are not too far. It was very relaxing and quiet. We will hopefully be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis O.

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

Nice

Nice place for a weekend business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erinn Y.

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

Lacy B.

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

Beautiful little 2 bedroom home.

Everything was accurate for the listing and the door code was provided in advance. There were many small amenities including coffee/tea, bath items (including bubble bath for the large tub), games/puzzles, and even farm fresh eggs in the fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will be back no question & added to my list of “Happy Places”. Not enough characters describe the awesomeness of The Anderson House. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Break from city life

It was great to spend a few quite days in the country while visiting family in the area. I hadn't slept so well in a long time. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Absolutely STUNNING!!!!!

Where do I start!!!! Planning our first trip to Oregon and this property immediately stood out. Needless to say on arrival day my family and I were overwhelmed with the beautiful property! Talk about GORGEOUS and so Peaceful! On the inside of this beautiful gem, not only was it inviting, spotless, organized and the most comfortable house we have ever been in on vacation!! My own home does not even look this good!!! My family and I were in heaven and hated to leave. Did I mention the beds and bedding were by far the best EVER! Talk about being on clouds! We can’t wait to book again next summer!!! My only regret about this property, was not booking a longer stay…..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra N.

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

Enchanted Cottage

Aesthetically we stepped back into a simpler, nostalgic time while enjoying all the benefits of today’s convenience updates. The hosts thought of everything to make our stay, comfy -in a luxurious way Bottles of fragrant bubble bath to enhance a nice soak in the claw foot tub (with a view of their pond ) is just one example. Two fun personalized touches were the farm fresh eggs we found in the frig and birthday napkins stocked in the lovely coffee bar area to celebrate my husbands special day. Clean, Classy, Cozy Country Retreat could summarize what we enjoyed this week at Anderson House in Indrpendence….definitely a 5 Star stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Attention to detail is amazing

Lovely grounds, great crafstman bungalow, all kinds of ducks and geese around. Sound of frogs at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

It is a sanctuary, inside and out!!

This place is perfect! The owners have astounding attention to details. Cozy beds with nice linens awaited us after a day exploring the area! Amazing coffee bar greeted us each morning (and sometimes in the afternoon)! Enjoyed sitting on the back deck to watch the many birds living on the sanctuary. They even provided binoculars and books to help identify the many different birds around. Kitchen was set up with everything we needed to make our dinners at night. Stayed here a few years ago when we dropped our daughter off at OSU, stay again for a visit and this trip was to attend her graduation. Hoping something in the future will bring us back this way again. BEST place we have ever stayed!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markus H.

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

Dawn C.

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

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn

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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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