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Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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

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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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Willamette River. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Santiam River and a few minutes from Willamette River
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

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

Safety features

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Paradise on Private 15 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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
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
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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
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

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

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

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

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

Cathy T.

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

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