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Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront resort with 2 restaurants

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Exterior detail
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, prenatal massages, facials
Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Lake Upper)
Room (North Bay Upper) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN, 56444
  • The Lakes
    1 min walk
  • Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf
    8 min drive
  • Farm Island Lake
    16 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    30 min drive

Room options

Suite (BLV Uppers)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 3 Bedrooms (BLV)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed (Studio East)

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (BLV Lower & Upper)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Cabin, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (East)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite (North Bay)

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Cabin, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bedroom East)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cottage, Lakeside (603)

Cottage, Lakeside (603)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 King Beds, 3 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Cottage, Lakeside (602)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Double Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 4 King Beds

Cottage, Lakeside (612)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 King Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 3 Double Beds

Cottage, Lakeside (611)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Double Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 4 King Beds

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (West)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms (A-Frame)

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 1 Bedroom (West)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Bedroom West)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds (Five Pines, King)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds (Five Pines, Queen)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room (North Bay Upper)

Room (North Bay Upper)

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Lake, Upper Queen)

Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Lake, Upper Queen)

Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Lake, Upper Queen)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed (Studio West)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Five Pines Upper Queen)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Five Pines Upper Queen)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds (Four-Plex King Split)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Open Bedroom East)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin (Open Bedroom East)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Lake Upper)

Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Lake Upper)

Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Lake Upper)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Cottage, Lakeside (600)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, Lakeside (600)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Double Beds, 4 King Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms (East)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Lodge)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Loft, Multiple Beds (Lodge, King)

Loft, Multiple Beds (Lodge, King)

Loft, Multiple Beds (Lodge, King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cottage, Lakeside (601)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, Lakeside (601)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Double Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 4 King Beds

View all photos for Villa (Bay Lake, Lower)

Villa (Bay Lake, Lower)

Villa (Bay Lake, Lower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (East)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Five Pines Lower)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Five Pines Lower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room (North Bay Lower)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (North Bay Lower)

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom (Four Plex)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Twin Room (Four-Plex Full/Twin)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Loft (Lodge)

Family Loft (Lodge)

Family Loft (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Lower King)

Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Lower King)

Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Lower King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Upper King)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Upper King)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cottage, Lakeside

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 King Beds, 3 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Room, Multiple Beds (BLV Lower and upper Queen)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Lodge)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Lodge)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Multiple Beds (BLV Lower and Upper King)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Loft (Lodge Full)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the area

Deerwood

On the beach.You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and 12 miles (20 km) of Crosby Memorial Park. Mille Lacs Lake and Paul Bunyan Land are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Lakes - 1 min walk
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 17 min drive
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 19 min drive
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 28 min drive
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lonesome Pine Restaurant and Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Joint - Tavern & Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bear Pine Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Auntie M's Kaffeehaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zig's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Family-friendly beachfront resort with 2 restaurants
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and a marina. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Deerwood resort is smoke free.

  • 162 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, The Fine Line Spa & Salon at Ruttger's. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Highchair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boating
  • Canoe available
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Pedal boating
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sailboat available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 19 to May 1:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beach
  • Children's club
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 25.00 per day; may vary based on unit size
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open June 01 and close October 22.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bay Lake Lodge
Ruttgers Bay
Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge Hotel
Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge Hotel Deerwood
Ruttgers Bay Lodge
Ruttgers Lodge
Ruttgers Bay Lake Hotel
Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge
Ruttger's Bay Resort Deerwood
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Resort
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Deerwood
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Resort Deerwood

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 310 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 310 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 310 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 310 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 310 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry Allen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIRANDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 4th time at Ruttgers. We had a great time! We had a wonderful suite with a patio, jetted tub, kitchen and an upstairs room with a balcony. There were also fireplaces in the unit which would be great for a stay in the fall. We ate lunch on the golfcourse and the food was good. Service was ok there. Later we dined on the deck and listened to live music. Good service. My son loved the swimming beach, and we also used the indoor pool and hotub. The resort has a classic feel, with really everything you need right there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Asked for a lake view loft which there were empty room that we could see. We got the road view. We look forward to trying one of the new cabins which were not quite ready. Love Bay Lake and the location of this resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff. Great food and service! It was very unfortunate that the pool was closed as it was one of the reasons I booked the resort. My teenage son and his friend loved the golf course and range! Beautiful surroundings! For the price, I would have appreciated a daily cleaning of the room, sheets and towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people. Leandra was great at the front desk and Allison was an awesome server.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Travelled with group
The property has not been updated in 15 years. The bathrooms are tiny when we were there the pool was not even open and this was July The resort did not let us know about this ahead of time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DUSTIN

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time here! The staff was excellent every where we went, our room was clean and quiet with a beautiful view of the 9 hole course. There was also everything we needed within walking distance! We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, nice staff and clean grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my first time booking with hotels.com, and I was so happy with the ease of everything from check in to check out. The staff at Ruttgers was friendly and the Friday night seafood boil was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan, Waseca

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was our first visit to Rutgers. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was really outdated and not what I expected for the price. At around $175 a night it was way over priced. The beds were clean and the set up was nice. The bathroom was tiny and in poor condition. Vents were full of spider webs and wallpaper was peeling off the walls. There were large black ants and spiders in and around the bathroom area. The room spelled moldy but staff said that was just the property and it will be better when they rebuild next year. There are entry doors all around the main property that aren't locked so that felt unsafe at times. The pool was fun and the location was great. We loved all the little shops on the property and they have a lot of family activities and are right on the lake. Overall we had a good trip and would stay again, maybe once they rebuild.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steven A

Travelled with family
First Time
Off season stay at resort, not many staff there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Clarissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spiders and mold
We walked into a cabin that had spiders all over and a tub that had mold. We cleaned it the best we could and bought bug spray. We decided to clean it on our own since we heard when we were checking in the staffing was low. We had family staying in the lodge and did not want to ruin their stay because of our issues. We ended up leaving a day early since the spiders re-appeared. Discussed this with the front desk upon checking out. They gave me the general managers card to try to get a one day refund. I texted him, no response. I called him a few days later and he had every excuse of why the cabins were in that condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Won't be back
We were not informed at reservation time that an Oktoberfest was scheduled at the resort the same time we were there. We were not warned the pool would be closed during the day. Vendors blocked access to check in. Patio door in unit was not clean. Coffee Maker in unit didn't work with coffee supplies. We had to go out for coffee and then purchase correct supplies. We could have had similar accomodations at a Country Inn for half the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023