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Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

3.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Courtyard
Fireplace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
$144
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

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25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN, 56444
  • Place, The Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Paul Bunyan Land
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Lodge)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Loft (Lodge)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Upper King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Lower King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Villa (Bay Lake, Lower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room (North Bay Lower)

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Five Pines Lower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Five Pines Upper Queen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Lodge)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room (North Bay Upper)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Loft, Multiple Beds (Lodge, King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon 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

Room, 1 Bedroom (Four Plex)

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

Room, Multiple Beds (Four-Plex King Split)

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

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed (Studio West)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin (Open Bedroom East)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms (East)

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, Lakeside (600)

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, Lakeside (601)

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

Cottage, Lakeside (602)

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

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Cottage, Lakeside (603)

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

Cottage, Lakeside (611)

  • 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

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (West)

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

Cottage, 1 Bedroom (West)

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

Room, 2 Bedrooms (A-Frame)

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

Suite, 3 Bedrooms (BLV)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

Suite (BLV Uppers)

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

Room (BLV Lower & Upper)

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

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed (Studio East)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite (North Bay)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 (East)

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

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

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

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds (Five Pines, Queen)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (East)

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

Room, Multiple Beds (BLV Lower and Upper King)

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

Room, Multiple Beds (BLV Lower and upper Queen)

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

Loft (Lodge Full)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, Lakeside

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

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About this property

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

3-star Deerwood resort with in-room kitchens
Spend the day relaxing at the beach, practicing 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 hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star resort have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. 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 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 select days.
In addition to a full-service spa, Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort features a golf course and a marina. Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This beach resort also offers an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and spa services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort is a smoke-free property.

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.

Property amenities

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 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
  • High chair
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • 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 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 within 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to October 22
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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. 161 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 347 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

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mykelti

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Ruttgers! There are definitely a few things they could do as easy upkeep— like a lot of the buildings need a good pressure wash and paint, but it’s been great to see the improvements over the years! And the restaurants at the resort are high priced for the “vibe” (flys everywhere because they leave the doors wide open) and service isn’t the best, but the food is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dated

Our unit was dated and carpet dirty. There are newer options for more money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time! The property and lake were gorgeous, the staff was exceedingly helpful and friendly. They had fantastic amenities! The condo was nice, very spacious, but a little run down. The screens were damaged, so the mosquitos came in at night, and I would recommend additional plates, silverware and perhaps salt/pepper in the units with full kitchens. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmalita

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, New Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay, my kids loved all the lake toys and the entire resort was welcoming and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family had the best time on the water toys, specifically the paddle boards!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dale

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We needed to move rooms because my 90 yr old mother was unable to go up and down the 16 stairs to our room. The person at the desk commented that we made our reservation online and unsure they could find us another room. She said there was an option but it was much more expensive. I had no choice. We got to the next room and found that it only had one bed vs the two that I had originally booked. It did have a very uncomfortable hide-a-way bed. We were in the area for a funeral so had no choice but to keep our stay. The bottom of the refrigerator was filled with water which I had to clean up. Phones were out, internet problems. Light bulbs missing. Cable box missing so tv did not work in bedroom. Remote for fireplace missing. All in all, not a place that I would stay at again. Ruttger’s used to be a great place to stay on Bay Lake. No longer. It is dated, rundown, and overpriced for the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Coon Rapids

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scene from the room. The beds were comfortable, everything was clean, and they brought new supplies in a short amount of time when we asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looking forward to seeing the results of the redevelopment.
Things to do
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Pool Closed

When we arrived we found out the pool and hot tub were under construction. This would have been great to know before we booked.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location. beautiful out doors. Bay Lake, golf course
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a bummer pool was closed did not know it until we check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taunya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were alot of fun and the place had a lot of history.. very memorable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very quiet space

I just wanted a little alone time. It was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven Arnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Curious

Just a winter break
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked staying there. The room was nice. I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025