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Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Fireplace
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Ballroom
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $187
$174 nightly
$187 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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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
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Lodge) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds (Lodge)

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

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

Family Loft (Lodge)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Upper King)

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

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

Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Lower King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa (Bay Lake, Lower)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa (Bay Lake, Lower)

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 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)

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (North Bay Upper)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Loft, Multiple Beds (Lodge, King) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft, Multiple Beds (Lodge, King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Bedroom (Four Plex)

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

Room, Multiple Beds (Four-Plex King Split)

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

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed (Studio West)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (West)

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

Cottage, 1 Bedroom (West)

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

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Room, 2 Bedrooms (A-Frame) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Bedrooms (A-Frame)

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (BLV Uppers)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (BLV Uppers)

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

View all photos for Room (BLV Lower & Upper)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (BLV Lower & Upper)

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Suite, Multiple Beds (Five Pines, King)

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

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Five Pines, Queen)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Multiple Beds (Five Pines, Queen)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (East)

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

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (BLV Lower and Upper King)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (BLV Lower and Upper King)

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

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (BLV Lower and upper Queen)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (BLV Lower and upper Queen)

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

View all photos for Loft (Lodge Full)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft (Lodge Full)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Deerwood

Located in Deerwood, Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort is within a 15-minute drive of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and Crosby Memorial Park. .This beach resort is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Mille Lacs Lake and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Paul Bunyan Land.
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What's nearby

  • The Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bay Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 18 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 42 min drive - 33.0 miles
  • Gull Lake - 46 min drive - 35.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Joint - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Deerstand Restaurant and Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lonesome Pine Restaurant and Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coach's Corner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪American Legion - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 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 an outdoor tennis court 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 Bay Lake Salon and Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 162 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at White Oak Grill, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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

  • 27-hole golf course
  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • Canoeing
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Pedal boat
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sail boat
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Wedding services

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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Swedish massages

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • 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

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
  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • In-room coffee
  • Lending library access
  • Pool access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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. 168 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 355 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old school "Great Outdoors" vibes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent resort. Great food. Pool area was very rustic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, clean, great heating. Nice setup. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kraig

Had a very enjoyable stay at Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort Would definity stay again for sure Next year will be longer stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Moss

Nice place would stay again !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quintessential lake vacation. Pools were very nice. Billy- from the beach cabana answered all our questions and had great stories. Beach and docks are accessible and fun. Too windy to use one of the various boats available. Breakfast in the restaurant was tasty with friendly servers. Room in the lodge was basic but nice. Great for families or a get away.
Up for sunrise
Beach and dock
Nightcrawlers!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Room was clean and staff was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff; nice cabin-feel to the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it and will definitely be back next summer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looking forward to seeing the results of the redevelopment.
Things to do
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite place! The staff and accommodations are outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is helpful, and I loved the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruttgers is an amazing family resort. It's one of our favorite vacation spots.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022