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Rural Retreat Center with 10 full bedrooms

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retreat center as seen from main parking lot at night
Lobby
lobby area
the layout for rooms 3-10
sleeping area in our handicap rooms ( rooms 1 and 2)

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
10 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 28

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Princeton, IL
  • Place, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Bureau County Fairgrounds
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Margaret's Center for Family Health
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

1

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

2

2 Double Beds

3

1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

4

1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

5

3 Double Beds

6

3 Double Beds

7

3 Double Beds

8

3 Double Beds

9

3 Double Beds

10

3 Double Beds

10 bathrooms

1

Toilet · Shower only

2

Toilet · Shower only

3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

8

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

9

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

10

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rural Retreat Center with 10 full bedrooms

Located at Pilgrim Park, the retreat center has a full ten bedrooms each with two beds and a full sized bathroom. Attached to the bedroom wing is our large meeting space with an attached chapel. Both spaces can be setup with tables and chairs or with lobby style furniture, depending on the needs of the renter. The lower level of the center has a kitchenette with two refrigerators, sink, toaster oven, microwave and plenty of tables and chairs.

Pilgrim Park Camp and Conference Center sits on a 150 acre plot and is just 15 minutes off of interstate 80 in a secluded and wooded valley. We encourage all our customers to take time to walk our paths and trail, enjoy fishing in our creek or pond, or just relax on one of our decks and enjoy the peace and quiet. The park is just 25 minutes from Starved Rock State Park and 5 minutes from the Hennepin Canal State Parkway, both of which provide great opportunities for easy outings.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest must respect other groups staying on the park's property and to not utilize those areas that they have not rented
Guests are expected to accurately report the number they will have staying prior to thier arrival
Guests Will be charged an addional cleaning fee if the spaces are left in a poor state upon departure.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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 and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Princeton

Located in Princeton, this aparthotel is in a rural area and near a water park. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial and Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matthiessen State Park and Illinois & Michigan Canal. Traveling with kids? Consider Bureau County Fairgrounds and Dickinson House. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Princeton, IL

What's nearby

  • St. Margaret's Hospital - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Soldiers and Sailors Memorial - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Bureau County Fairgrounds - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • St. Margaret's Center for Family Health - 18 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 33 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Princeton Station - 18 min drive
  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Feed Store and Watering Hole - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Spratt’s Tap - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Underground Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hollywood & Vine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tony’s Butt Shack - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rural Retreat Center with 10 full bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rural Retreat Center with 10 full bedrooms?

As of Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural Retreat Center with 10 full bedrooms on Mar 15, 2026 start from $1,350, including 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.

Is Rural Retreat Center with 10 full bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural Retreat Center with 10 full bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Retreat Center with 10 full bedrooms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural Retreat Center with 10 full bedrooms located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly aparthotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, Bureau County Fairgrounds, and St. Margaret's Hospital. Spring Creek Golf Course and St. Margaret's Center for Family Health are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jane a.

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

Wonderful location for our friend group reunion

This is the second year we have stayed here for our friends reunion, and we will be booking again for next summer. It is perfect for a large group, and the pool was so great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane a.

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

Wonderful!

We had a fantastic time at this property! So much room for the kids to run around, great pool, beautiful creek/river to walk around, attentive hosts. Our group is already planning to come back next summer for our next friends reunion!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque W.

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

Excellent!

Pilgrim’s Park was the perfect spot for our large family to stay for a wedding at Hornbaker’s barn. Matt and Mitch were awesome hosts. We hosted a dinner, a lunch and a pool party and then the extended family for a breakfast, all catered by their team. It was comfortable and spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

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

BBQ Weekend

The stay was terrific. We had a group of about 20 adults for a BBQ weekend and had been looking for a space that could hold that size group for years. With the amount of beds plus each bedroom having a bathroom/shower we couldn’t have asked for more. Matt, the host, was on hand immediately with anything we needed and was extremely helpful. We look forward to booking this place again for our annual trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Family reunion at the retreat center.

We loved the facility itself, which has plenty of space for 7 kids to play in. They enjoyed the pool a lot, and fishing in the pond. Matt gave 5 of them archery lessons, which they thought was "super neat."
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

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

review

great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

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

Perfect for large family reunion!

We stayed at the property with our extended family of 42 people, the property was perfect for a large family gathering and we even had extra room! We loved that each family had our own room/bathroom but plenty of shared space to eat meals, play games and socialize. We had the property to ourselves the 3 nights we were there, internet is spotty but it was nice to unplug and enjoy the trails, creeks, pool, fishing, archery and bonfires. We didn't have enough time to enjoy all of the activities available but it was one of the best family reunions we had! We found 2 restaurants that delivered to the property and had dinners catered from there as well as picked up a couple of meals in town and heated up premade dishes there (there was not a full kitchen available but enough to cook as much as you'd like. We it made it easier and decided to order in most meals and not to cook!). Matt and the other staff were very helpful and responsive while we were there, they refilled coolers with ice everyday and took trash out for us. We are hoping we can come back again next year :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Family Reunion

This property is better than described. Great for a family reunion with lots of people. The bedrooms are basic but had en-suite bathrooms which was a big plus for a large family gathering. Lots of space in the shared indoor areas and lots to do in the outdoor areas. The hosts were very responsive and friendly. Despite listing the portion of the property we rented as not having a stove, there was a stove on site for use which was great given we prepared all of our own meals. The pool was a big hit with the kids as was the great outdoors around the site. Would definitely rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Family Christmas in July

Pictures don't do it justice. It was perfect for our large family of 22, ages from 4 - 74. We would go back, if the opportunity presents itself again. Matt and Mitch were great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ABHILASH M.

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

Love the place

I had a God time with my family here.

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Martinkus

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What makes this property unique

During the summer months all renters at this property will have access to our in ground pool. Exclusive access to the pool can be rented for an additional fee.
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