Title: The Ark Encounter Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Ark Encounter Retreat Vacation home in Walton with kitchen and furnished patio ![House, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View (The Ark Encounter Retreat) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114900000/114896200/114896194/13d83df1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114900000/114896200/114896194/2d8adf76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114900000/114896200/114896194/de81e8bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View (The Ark Encounter Retreat) | Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114900000/114896200/114896194/f2b64115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View (The Ark Encounter Retreat) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114900000/114896200/114896194/4a358fce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Ark Encounter Retreat provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Ark Encounter Retreat Vacation home in Walton with kitchen and furnished patio This smoke-free vacation home features free WiFi in public areas. The vacation home has 3 bedrooms and offers a private yard and a furnished patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces per unit) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Furnished patio - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### 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. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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Walton Branch Library and Walton Nature Trail are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ark Encounter Retreat Reviews