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Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Independence, OR
  • Springhill Cellars Winery
    12 min drive
  • Buena Vista House
    5 min drive
  • Albany Station
    20 min drive
  • Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    32 min drive

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About the area

Independence

Located in Independence, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Santiam River and Willamette River. .This vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Wings of Wonder and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Keesneck Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Linn County Expo Center - 25 min drive
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards - 27 min drive
  • Enchanted Forest Theme Park - 28 min drive
  • Salem Hospital - 32 min drive
  • Willamette University - 33 min drive

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kathryn

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Don R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cera J., Eugene, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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., Monmouth, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Lived Up To Its Billing
Excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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., Eagan, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Monmouth
Very nice and comfortable. Good shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and peaceful
Beautiful property. Everything you may need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., Ashland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

CC A.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Homey and Amenities Galore
This place truly felt like home; like I was staying at a relatives home who thought of everything I might need. Not only was there everything from seasonings to shampoos, but there was complimentary snacks, champagne, and even fresh eggs! I was tickled about the eggs, the fire, the cozy fur pelt to snuggle with, and the really fluffy comfy bedding. It was more than I expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

carrie h., Picayune, Ms USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Crown Jewel in a Bucolic setting.
Quiet and Quant! Beautiful inside and out. Free range eggs were a special treat. Plenty of room for 4 people. The pond outside was a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property and Space
Jaw-dropping views. Homey and beautiful space. Over and above thoughtful touches on kitchen supplies, toiletries and incredibly comfortable linens and pillows and blankets. We would love to come back, especially during bird migration!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aspen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!!!
My husband and I stayed for a week to celebrate our 20th anniversary. It was lovely. The place was clean, comfortable, and in a beautiful area. There were so many little touches that made it feel very welcoming. The only thing we’d change would be to add some sort of window covering for the front door.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023