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Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary

Holiday home in Independence with kitchen and patio

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

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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen

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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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

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

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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

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).

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

3 September 2025

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

Jason A.

5 October 2025

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

Dawn L.

10 July 2025

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

Virginia

13 August 2025

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

Erinn Y.

2 March 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

Travis O.

20 April 2025

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Nice

Nice place for a weekend business trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

20 January 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

10/10 Excellent

Cathie D.

10 September 2025

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

Nikki S.

12 June 2025

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

Stephanie S.

29 August 2025

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

ryan s.

13 September 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

Cindy S.

21 June 2025

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

Debra N.

27 June 2025

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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

donna b.

17 July 2023

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Fabulous serenity 12 out of 10

Great quiet and scenic location. The home was much more than expected from pictures/descriptions. Lots of extra touches made our stay wonderful! Great beds, claw foot soaking tub made our time luxurious. Kitchen was well equipped and stocked which was appreciated. Would stay again if in area😊

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loren T.

20 February 2022

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A night away

I came to stay here with my daughter and her grampy. It is located in the perfect spot for kids to really get some good nature time. And she loved the entire house especially the tub.the home is very well stocked for your stay. The host was very responsive and accommodated us for an early check-in. We would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

20 August 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

Jennifer B.

13 June 2023

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

Perfection. Highly Recommend.

Everything about our stay was perfect. The property was easy to find, a seamless check-in and the home is exactly as mentioned, even better, as everything is well organized, labeled, and beyond inviting. Great communication and received quick assistance on unexpected matters. The house is so charming and the property is breathtaking. We can not wait to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

18 June 2023

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Great place to stay when graduating

Me and my family are from California and stayed here so that I could graduate from OSU with my masters. Really enjoyed the peacefulness of the house and loved that it was a bird sanctuary. especially since I just graduated with a fisheries and wildlife degree! Perfect coincidence

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

19 February 2022

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

So relaxing!

This property is stunning, if you like outdoors, country and just peace of mind, then you'll love this place. We are already coming up with a time to go back! Everything you need was provided plus more! I could just go on about how much I loved this place. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay out of the city. We will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

30 November 2023

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4th Stay

Kathryn and Dee have made us feel so special each time we've come. We even had a coyote welcome us our first night on this trip. To having the lights on, the beautiful flowers and card, to the wonderful throws to snuggle under while watching the wildlfe and weather with the fireplace going. Hubby has enjoyed the coffee bar so much. We've already booked our 5th stay for next summer. Sincerly, D & M.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

10 February 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

Andrew S.

26 March 2024

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

Peaceful Cabin

I was in town to visit my brother and his family, so I didn’t spend much time onsite to maximize all the amenities; however, this was the best stocked places I have ever stayed. The host had coffee, tea, hot chocolate and all the extras to make the best hot beverage. She also had a cabinet with non-perishables available in case needed. There were eggs from their chickens available in the fridge. They had games, birdwatching guides, and lots of local recommendations for your visit. Very cozy place with lots of touches to make your time here relaxing. Outdoor seating was available. Would recommend for anyone seeking a peaceful spot to unwind.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT G.

25 June 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

G D.

10 May 2023

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Great Get-Away From Hustle-Bustle Busyness

Everything was just as pictured and presented! Relaxing, comfortable space. Plenty of equipment to fix gourmet meals, with many staple ingredients available right in the cupboards. Easy space in which to work on meal prep and connect with family lounging on comfy sofa, watching movies. Nice gas fireplace that warmed up the whole place right away. Claw foot tub: perfect for soaking in Epson salt while reading my favorite book and sipping wine. Bright and welcoming home away from home. Love the small-town shops that are only about 10 minutes away. The furnishings and extras make this home a wonderful place to relax and revitalize. Plan to make repeat stays during different seasons.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Char G.

21 October 2025

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

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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10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Maureen M.

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Jason A.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Yearly Anniversary Stay.

Dawn L.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Virginia

10/10 Excellent

Erinn Y.

Super cute relaxing getaway!

Erinn Y.

10/10 Excellent

Travis O.

Nice

Travis O.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Amazing and quiet escape

Timothy S.

10/10 Excellent

Cathie D.

Cathie D.

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Nikki S.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Stephanie S.

10/10 Excellent

ryan s.

Relaxing place to call home base.

ryan s.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.