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Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

3.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Courtyard
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Golf
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN, 56444
  • The Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bay Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Paul Bunyan Land
    ‪19 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) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, Lakeside (603)

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

Cottage, Lakeside (602)

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

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (West)

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

Room, 2 Bedrooms (A-Frame)

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 Single 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) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (North Bay Upper)

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

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Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Lake, Upper Queen) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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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

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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) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Cottage, Lakeside (600) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Cottage, Lakeside (600)

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

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms (East)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 Single 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) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft, Multiple Beds (Lodge, King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single 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 Single Beds and 4 King Beds

View all photos for Villa (Bay Lake, Lower)

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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 Single 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

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Room (North Bay Lower) | In-room dining

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 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Loft (Lodge) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Loft (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Lower King) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Lower King)

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

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Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Upper King) | Terrace/patio

Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Upper King)

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

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Cottage, Lakeside | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Cottage, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 King Beds, 3 Double Beds and 3 Single 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) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Single Futon

About this property

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Family-friendly beachfront location with indoor pool
Spend the day relaxing at the beach, practising your swing on Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort's golf course or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 3-star resort has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

Guests can play rounds at the 27-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina. An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 selected days.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Lakes. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • For dining with golf course views, stop by White Oak Grill, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to facials, hot stone massages or manicures and pedicures at The Fine Line Spa & Salon at Ruttger's
  • Amenities include newspapers, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, 2 outdoor tennis courts and golf lessons
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 14 minutes by car from Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and 15 minutes from Crosby Memorial Park
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/cafΘ. 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.

White Oak Grill – Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • White Oak Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 27-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • Canoeing
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Paddleboard
  • Pedal boat
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sail boat
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Highchair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • 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

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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 19 October to 1 May:
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150.0 per stay
  • Resort fee: 8 per cent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • In-room coffee
  • Lending library access
  • Pool access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 June and close on 22 October.
  • 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. 151 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 323 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

6/10 Okay

Krist

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
King size bed was actually 2 twin mattress’s pushed together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 4th visit to Ruttgers. We stayed in a room in the Five Pines. Very basic. I liked the other rooms better. I think they are slowly upgrading the place. No hair dryer as it states or I would of brought my own.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very cozy stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Resort looks a bit tired. It was Octoberfest weekend so very busy. Main dining room options were limited with Octoberfest. Breakfast buffet was not inviting. We dined all meals elsewhere. Was charged an extra fee above reservation quote. Expedia credited me back that fee. Some of the accommodations there look to be very nice but more than we were looking to spend. Our 2-queen room was very standard. No maid service. Had to find someone to request extra towels but still paid over $600 for the 2 nights. Surrounding property is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very dated decor and lights. The shower head has about a two inch around spray of water, more like pellets. Pressure was fine, just a very small old shower head.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property needs updating, including the bathroom shower to justify the daily rate. No mention of resort fees during booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Plymouth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in very good condition, staff was friendly and helpful. Will plan another stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Kids loved the resort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Moss, Marshfield

Travelled with family
Nice place would stay again !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nichole

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience ever
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaytlyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the service!! Breakfast could be more affordable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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