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Visitors frequently praise the resort's beautiful views, clean and well-maintained accommodations like cabins and glamping tents, and the variety of outdoor activities available. However, a recurring complaint is the misleading information and lack of clear signage regarding swimming access, with some guests finding amenities unavailable or closed upon arrival, especially early in the season.

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1583 Spring Bay Rd, Spring Bay, IL 61611, USA
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(309) 570-1111
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Website
sankotylakesretreat.com

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About this place Sankoty Lakes Resort - Cabins & RVs - Wedding Venue

Sankoty Lakes Resort provides a welcoming retreat for LGBTQ+ travelers visiting the Peoria area, with a range of accommodation options including cabins and RV sites. Located in Spring Bay, the resort combines outdoor hospitality with event hosting capabilities, making it suitable for both leisure getaways and special occasions. Whether you're planning a romantic weekend, a group gathering, or looking to celebrate with loved ones, the property offers flexible lodging choices in a scenic setting. As an LGBTQ+-identified venue in Central Illinois, this resort represents inclusive hospitality in a region where such welcoming spaces are valuable. The combination of cabin rentals and RV hookups means you can choose the level of comfort and autonomy that suits your trip, from fully-equipped lodging to the flexibility of bringing your own vehicle. The wedding venue aspect indicates the property is equipped for hosting celebrations and events, which many LGBTQ+ travelers specifically seek out when planning meaningful gatherings with community and family. For visitors to the Peoria area, the resort offers a nature-oriented alternative to typical urban hotels, with easy access to the property's lakeside setting. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with a group, you'll find practical information and booking details on their website. Consider reaching out directly to confirm specific amenities, seasonal availability, and any current offerings that align with your travel dates and needs.

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Anthony Platt
Anthony Platt Jun 2026

Bit misleading on where you can swim, could use better signage on grounds. Cabins were updated and clean though.

Natalia Kara
Natalia Kara Jun 2026

We had an amazing family time there🙏🙏😍 Our site tent number was very clean inside,well maintained,everything what you need is there . Beautiful view to the little pond,our kids were playing there and catching and releasing little fishes. You can swim there,rent a boat and fish. Very relaxing and with no pressure armosphere. The owner was very kind and responsive to all the questions we had in a timely manner 🙏 It was a special gift for a father day,and my husband loves this place 🙏we will be back 🙏thank you!!!

Kale
Kale May 2026

Amazing place, lots to do and it is a great outdoor experience, the glamping tents were in great condition with a fireplace in the back which made for a good night after we ate at the restraunt on site. definitely recommend people try this place out!😁

Tiffney Hampton
Tiffney Hampton May 2026
Joe Dardis
Joe Dardis May 2026

Editing my review after they mysteriously charged us for "add-on's" with no explanation and multiple attempts at calling them to figure it out have been answered with "we'll call you back" This is a cool place. They just opened back up for the year, so seemed like they were still learning and training new staff, but I really like the concept they have. Cabins are simple but nice and make for a great “glamping” experience. The fire pit, pond and patio seating behind each one are really nice. The restaurant was really nice and the Indian food we had was delicious. We were only here for a day, but my 2 year old and dog enjoyed exploring the various areas.

Cassie Gaines
Cassie Gaines May 2026

This place is nowhere near ready to be open yet. Total disappointment for Memorial Day weekend. We drove 2 hours with our kids expecting to enjoy the amenities, only to end up having to drive an additional 45mins to another place to swim during the day. The beach area was completely closed, and there were no swimming amenities available at all. The water looked gross and poorly maintained. On top of that, the property feels like a major construction zone with a lot of visible neglect everywhere you look. The glamping tents themselves were nice, but the layout made it really difficult to get over to our friends staying on the RV side. For a holiday weekend, this experience was a huge letdown. We will not be returning.

Wyatt Tracy
Wyatt Tracy May 2026

If I could give this place a zero I wish I could! On May 1st 2026, my wife and I attempted to stay at this resort while on our way back from vacation. We stayed for 1 hour and left because this place is not how it was pictured and represented. This are glorified tents and it was going to be a cold night, it was going to get down to 40 degrees. The heat would not turn on in any of the rooms at all it would only blow cold air and the “windows” were unable to be fully closed due to the sides being pulled so tight allowing bugs to get in.The inside of the tent was dirty, there were crumbs left on the floor & on the counter top, the garbages still had leftover food in them. The bathroom had poop on the toilet seat no hand soap, the bathroom garbage had a used female pad still sitting in the garbage. The shower was constantly dripping with it fully being “off”. While attempting to sleep all I could hear was the traffic constantly going up and down the main road. There was no way my wife and I were going to stay in a dirty tent with no working heat with windows letting bugs and the cold in with a poopy toilet seat. My first warning should have been when I called the resort it rang the whole time and then someone from the same area code called me back, I also never received a confirmation email from the resort I had to reach back out to confirm which the same thing happened where the phone rang almost to voicemail and then someone called from the some area code. I have attempted multiple times to reach out in an attempt to receive a refund and I was told upon a very early check out the the manager would reach out after telling a working all of the faults and how dirty it was. I still to this date have not received any sort of contact from anyone at the resort and they still charged me the full amount of $238.

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Last updated on 21 August 2026

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