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Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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CANTON, TX
  • Place, Yesterland Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, First Monday Trade Days
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Canton

Located in Canton, this bed & breakfast is a 5-minute drive from Yesterland Farm and 9 minutes from Old Mill Marketplace. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from First Monday Trade Days and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark.
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What's nearby

  • Yesterland Farm - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark - 6 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Old Mill Marketplace - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • East Texas Gators and Wildlife Park - 13 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Palace - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Los Hermanos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax

Welcome! We love hospitality and are excited to host you at ElKen Retreat in the small, quaint East TX town of Canton!You'll be treated to personalized touches throughout your stay and are sure to walk away with a happy heart because of your experience!

This space (suite 4) @ ElKen Retreat is a private room attached to our house. (We also offer 3 suites listed that are behind our home.) You will be treated to a wonderful King bed and a full sofa sleeper (added fee for more than 2 guests).

Jason is a Licensed Massage Therapist with his office on our property. Book your spa package during your stay! ($100/hour Added fee- pay after services; not available on Sundays)

Depending on the day and schedules, breakfast options include omelettes (made to order🎉) or egg casserole, homemade biscuits, bacon, gravy(normally served on Saturdays); french toast & sausage (normally served on Sundays); or muffins (normally served on weekdays). We serve breakfast in our dining room or on the back covered porch/pool deck area. If your stay is more than 3 days, we’ll chat about breakfast options on days 4+. We communicate before or during your stay to accommodate our guests as much as possible!

Pool and hot tub are just around the corner from your private room 😊 Hot tub is closed during the summer. Pool may also be seasonal. Hot tub is under a covered porch. Hot tub is for guests 18 and older only.

We do have a sweet dog- Sadie, our schnauzer and 2 cutie goldendoodle puppies, Hazel and Blair- who may greet you and “talk” occasionally..we quiet them as quickly as we can!!

When you arrive, you'll park on concrete or asphalt, walk through a lovely gate and enter into your own private retreat. Walk around the pool to your room. If weather permits, you can enjoy the pool and hot tub, along with a very large covered back porch with tables and chairs.

More about ElKen Retreat....
This space was started as a rental in October of 2018...because it was going well for us and our guests;), we have now expanded. In 2020, we completed a brand new addition to ElKen Retreat. Connected by the roof, but behind our home, we added 3 large bedrooms with 3 bathrooms (walk in showers) and a large gathering space with commercial kitchen and half bath. One bedroom has a Serta icomfort (so comfy) King bed and sofa sleeper. Two bedrooms have 4 twin beds (also comfy Serta icomfort beds with high end bedding!)... All rooms have extra space to add a roll in Serta cot for another person.

Retreat for the weekend: girls trip, Bible study, scrapbook, quilt, spa, leadership retreats, business retreats.
*Retreat pricing is available that would include:
*2 night minimum stay
*Tell us why you are coming and we'll accommodate (pricing can vary)! Spa can include infrared sauna, massage therapy by licensed massage therapist, hot tub, facials, aromatherapy, saltwater pool.
*Use of the Gathering Place - a great room with 3 large tv's, kitchen (rules apply), tables, chairs, relaxing environment, etc...we will accommodate your needs!


There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside the fence. Bench in the back by a tree :)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Oh yes! Family friendly. Great for all!

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Contact the owner. May allow parties/events(fee)
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

We’re absolutely glad that we decided to book this VRBO. So much better than a hotel ever could’ve been. The owners was super nice. The massage and breakfast was definitely an added touch to the stay. The room was really nice. I am normally very hesitant about holiness no matter where I stay, but I had absolutely no concerns with this venue. I would absolutely recommend someone to stay at Elkins retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay!

We first stayed here 5 years ago. Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most Amazing Trip!

The host were amazing and the hospitality was beyond measure! Beautiful room and very accommodating! Can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cool spot

Awesome spot with very friendly hosts. Attentive to detail and very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway!

5 stars isn’t enough stars to give Elken Retreat! All the special touches made this the perfect place to stay: Comfy-cozy room/ bed, hot tub after a long day of walking and shopping, a sweet treat each night, and the yummy breakfast each morning. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merrie C., Granbury, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

This was the best I’ve experienced period. The place was amazing. The bed was great and our suite had all we needed. The hosts are friendly and provided a beautiful experience. We woke up to the best French toast ever. Just overall a perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class stay with great hosts. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just lovely!!

My furies and I stayed for First Monday. Our room was so adorable! Bed was super comfy and room was stocked with everything you need. Jason and Jennifer are the sweetest! They brought hot cookies to the pool and s’mores at night! Make sure you ask to pet their precious golden doodles and have Jason share some jokes. Breakfast is also superb! Hope I can visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Twylia S., McAlester, Oklahoma USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The hosts were amazing. Lots of special touches and great local recommendations.

The property was amazing! Planning another visit soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melaney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Everything you need to just get away for a couple of days and so clean! Property owners are excellent host and wonderful homemade muffins waiting for you in the mornings!! Beds were so comfortable and just the perfect size for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarret K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing atmosphere!

Amazing people, massage, breakfast, and an overall experience! We felt very comfortable and enjoyed our stay very much and will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raquel E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Over the rainbow...

I absolutely loved everything about this property, my suite #5 was better than I imagined. Jennifer & Jason are the kindest people ever! Breakfast both mornings (prepared by Jason) was delicious especially the French Toast (my fav) and the coffee. I'm still laughing and sharing Jason's jokes. Their property is magical. Visit with the Turkeys, hens and other birds. It was fun finding & collecting feathers. I found angel wings in the tall tree. I visited several places that weekend. I recommend them all. The Forge Bar & Grill, Edom Log Cabin restaurant and a further drive out was Speakeasy Coffeehouse in Quitman. I was there to enjoy a friend's live music at some of these places but I found so much more joy in East TX and the ELKen Retreat was a huge part of that. Thank you! Love you guys!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Enjoyed our stay. Jennifer and Jason were great hosts. They recommended some great restaurants and sites to see. Enjoyed the surrounding things to see and do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Experience

We stayed there for a quick honeymoon and it was a very pleasant experience. The property managers were amazing! They went out of their way to make sure we had a great weekend! The property itself was very clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely perfect!!!

Super hosts is such an understatement! Jennifer and Jason were amazing from the time I booked our reservation. The property was so nice. The room was very clean and so comfy. So nice to come back to after long days of shopping. Will definitely be our first choice of places to stay when we go back to Canton.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
host family all very nice, sonic style ice, pool and hot tub, delicious weekend breakfast, s'mores
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Anniversary!

We really enjoyed our stay. I was very clean, decorated very cute and cozy, and a great atmosphere in the outdoor are. We live local but needed a great place to celebrate us. This was the place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay M., Greenwood

Liked: Cleanliness

My wife's 50th Bday. 🎉

Thank you Jason and Jennifer for being wonderful hosts for our trip to Canton. I can't say enough how thoughtful all the little notes and extras were. Y'all truly made us feel welcomed and we can't wait to come back. I would give ElKen 6 out of 5 stars if Vrbo would let me. Thanks again and see ya soon.😍 -Jay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janson O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jason and Jennifer are the best property rental guests you could ever have!

Stayed two nights, showed up a little late Friday night and had a lil hard time finding room since we parked in wrong spot - but Jennifer responded right away - and after walking around a bit found it! Hot tub is great - breakfast and massages were a huge plus. Even homemade cookies randomly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay

If you want a quiet place to relax with the most comfortable bed, Elken Retreat is the place to stay. Jennifer and Jason truly care about their guests and want you to have a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back again. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection. Amenities and available activities A . Breakfast amazing. I want to live there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend

Jason & Jennifer were such great hosts. The attention to detail in the room, the delicious breakfast (still dreaming about that French toast), and the overall hospitality were excellent. I am planning another trip for summer and we can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

marissa m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Our experience was amazing ! The hospitality is unreal the host Jennifer and Jason really do a great job with making you feel at home. Breakfast was phenomenal and the place was beautiful ! Definitely made our one year anniversary feel very special.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Healing weekend

This was a fantastic property. The owners provided 5 star service an accommodation. Exactly what my children and I were looking for! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina J.

Liked: Cleanliness

The retreat you didn't know you needed!

The hosts were great and the room and amenities were more than other places. Snacks, reading material, and other provided items provided comfort and invited relaxation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021