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Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with indoor pool

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

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
  • Place, The Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪54 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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

About the neighborhood

Deerwood

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and Crosby Memorial Park. This 162-room, 3-star resort has a golf course, a marina, and a full-service spa.
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What's nearby

  • The Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bay Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 21 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 54 min drive - 32.8 miles
  • Gull Lake - 58 min drive - 42.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Deerstand Restaurant and Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lonesome Pine Restaurant and Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Joint - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪White Oak Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coach's Corner - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Family-friendly beachfront location with indoor pool
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort features a golf course, a marina, and a full-service spa. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide a safe deposit box at the front desk. Other amenities at this beach resort include an indoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and free WiFi in public areas.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include kitchens, 5 bathrooms, and refrigerators. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.0 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 5 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from June 01 to October 22.
  • Reservations need to made in advance for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort?

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort?

This resort is located in Deerwood, just steps from Bay Lake and The Lakes, and within a short walk of Malkerson Island. You'll also find Loon Lake and Bird Island within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the resort. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort?

The Fine Line Spa & Salon at Ruttger's is the resort's spa and services include deep-tissue massages, mani/pedis, and facials. The spa is not open daily but only on select days.

Does Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort include a casino at the property?

No, Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort?

Yes, this resort has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 until October 22.

Is Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort good for couples?

This beachfront resort offers many amenities for couples such as an indoor pool and 2 bars with some guestrooms featuring fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort?

No, this resort doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort has 2 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Will Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort though service animals are welcome.

Does Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort have connecting rooms?

No, this resort doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort?

The closest major airport to Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort is Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional), which is 19.5 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort?

No, at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.