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Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Independence, OR
  • Place, Wings of Wonder
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Keesneck Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Santiam River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪30 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

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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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

Property # 2630329vb
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 attractions include Wings of Wonder and Inspriation Garden. Peavy Arboretum and Pfaff Park 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

  • Wings of Wonder - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Keesneck Lake - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Santiam River - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Western Oregon University - 17 min drive - 21.2 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
  • ‪Arby's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Emerson Vineyards - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the 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. 94 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property. Great location among the orchard fields. Terrific little craftsman style property. All the kitchen appliances and utensils you need. Communication with owner was fantastic.
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyson S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and great home! We had a great time during our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My son and I had a wonderful stay over the Thanksgiving holiday. The house was perfect and the property helped us both have a relaxing time!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2025
We are delighted that you were able to relax and enjoy Thanksgiving.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was wonderful as always. The kitchen was stocked with gadgets I never knew I needed. The wildlife was in abundance with geese, turkeys, ducks and a last minute appearance by a deer. Sixth time staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2025
First time I've seen the deer in the front yard. They are usually in the driveway or around the ponds.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was equipped with everything you could think of. Possibly could use a coffee pot but we were fine with Keurig. The bedding/blankets were over the top. All very soft and clean. Easy departure requirements. Perfect setting too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus M.

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

Great retreat in the countryside

The house was immaculate and well stocked. The farm fresh eggs were a nice treat. And the surrounding farmlands were peacefully quiet. I had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were above all expectations!! Lovely surroundings and accommodations! It was a work trip and I shared this with the entire corporation! No more hotels! My only suggestion is for a larger or additional rug in the bath. Wildlife was audible and visible! Wild turkeys, beavers, frogs and elk bugles in the night
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2025
We are delighted you enjoyed the house/property and wildlife. We hope to have you back on your next trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik J.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Char G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable country home. The Host has thought of everything & we will definitely be back!!The views are stunning & the binoculars, along with the birding books gift visitors hours of entertainment. Oh! And all the games to.play!!Thank you for allowing visitors to enjoy & share your property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2025
We look forward to your next stay with us. Spring (April-May) is when the goslings hatch.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory N.

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

Perfect

Well stocked, comfortable and great view. Loved staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely home had everything from coffee to Q-Tips! There was nothing that we needed that they didn’t have! I loved the layout of the home and the peaceful surroundings! We knew it was somewhat remote so we took food with us to cook. While we didn’t see many birds due to the rain, we did see some wild turkeys in the blackberry field, We visited some nearby wineries set among gorgeous rolling hills. We hope to return again!
On the grounds of the property
Wild turkeys snacking on blackberries
The hills were covered with beautiful vineyards
Floral gardens at a nearby vineyard
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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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