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A swimming pool with a basketball hoop, surrounded by trees and a wooden building.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a door.
A small, empty walk-in closet with shelves and a hanging rod.
An outdoor patio with two metal-framed chairs and a small table, set against a brick wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $250
$238 nightly
$250 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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CANTON, TX
  • Place, Yesterland Farm
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Mill Marketplace
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Canton

With a stay at this bed & breakfast in Canton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of First Monday Trade Days and Yesterland Farm. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Old Mill Marketplace and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark.
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What's nearby

  • Yesterland Farm - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark - 6 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Old Mill Marketplace - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • First Monday Trade Days - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Texas Rose Horse Park - 22 min drive - 24.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Palace - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Los Hermanos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chen's Buffet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Native Son Family Restaurant - ‬9 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
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No lifeguard on duty. Please swim at your own risk. Pool/hot tub closes at 10:00pm. Hot tub closed during summer.
Checking out: please strip sheets off beds and put on floor leaving mattress covers on beds. Other bedding can stay on bed. Thx!
There may be other guests, and we live on property, so...please keep all noise levels down. Only registered ElKen guests are allowed on the property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

Events allowed
Contact the owner. May allow parties/events(fee)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside the fence. Bench in the back by a tree :)

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 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

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

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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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We had a very nice stay. The room was clean, comfortable, and cozy. It was also quiet, just how we like it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Awesome Stay!

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

10/10 Excellent

Twylia S.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarret K.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melaney

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garrett H.

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Super cool spot

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class stay with great hosts. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Merrie C.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lillie R.

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My husband and I chose Elken Retreat for our COVID19 delayed 25th anniversary getaway! We loved it!

Our stay was peaceful, relaxing, and refreshing. The owner's are very friendly and gifted at little touches that made us feel truly welcomed. They seem to think of everything. The property is definitely a cozy retreat from it all. Loved sitting out by the firepit and the fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. We shall return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janson O.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kai V.

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It got pretty dark there...

We went to Texas for the eclipse 2024 and had a wonderful time at the retreat. Jennifer was super nice and even provided us with two pairs of eclipse glasses, as well as with delicious snacks in the morning. We watched the eclipse together with her and other guests. We got lucky with the cloud coverage and had an amazing time. Our room was at the back of the retreat. It was super cozy and extra quiet. We would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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Romantic getaway before picking our daughter from camp

We had a fantastic stay. We were picking up our daughter from Sky Ranch and booked the Elken Retreat the night before we picked her up for a quick romantic getaway and to be closer to camp for pick-up. The room was beautifully decorated and the bed was very comfortable. Jason and Jennifer put many personal touches into our stay. We had a welcome sign, a “happy pick up daughter day” sign at breakfast, and chocolates on our pillows at night. We had a nice soak in the hot tub while listening to music on the patio at night and a delicious breakfast in the morning-the homemade biscuits were our favorite! This was a perfect quick romantic getaway for us and we can’t wait to get back! Thank you Jason and Jennifer for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raquel E.

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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