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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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CANTON, TX
  • Place, Yesterland Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Mill Marketplace
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, First Monday Trade Days
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Canton

In Canton .Stay at this Canton B&B and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Yesterland Farm and 6 miles (10 km) of Old Mill Marketplace. First Monday Trade Days and Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Yesterland Farm - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Old Mill Marketplace - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • First Monday Trade Days - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Lake Fork - 56 min drive - 32.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Palace - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬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!


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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
  • Water park

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

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
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

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

  • No pets 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Contact the owner. May allow parties/events(fee) For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax to the airport?

This bed & breakfast is 34.3 mi (38-min drive) away from the Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax on Oct 5, 2025 start from $182.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax offer free breakfast?

Yes, this bed & breakfast offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax have a pool?

This bed & breakfast features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax have a spa?

This bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Best Getaway in East TX! ElKen Retreat:Spa,Pool,Hot tub,Massage,Breakfast,Relax to downtown Canton?

This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi away from Wentworth.