We stayed in the original lodge. The rooms are a bit worn, but clean. The beds are some of the hardest I have ever slept on. They had about as much give as a box-spring. The water was sulfurous and barely potable. On the plus side, the staff were friendly and helpful, although the restaurant wait staff were very inexperienced.... more

In the tradition of old style resorts on a lake in northern Minnesota, this is a fun place. We had one of the more modern rooms overlooking the lake with a murphy bed and a loft and it was perfect for a family. Breakfast was the ubiquitous buffet breakfast, okay with weak dishwater coffee. We were here a couple of... more

Just returned from another outstanding stay at Ruttger's Birchmont Resort in Bemidji. Always a great experience for a very economical price. We have stayed twice in the historic lodge, which features classic hotel rooms. They are a bit small, in comparison to most hotel rooms, but there is still plenty of room and the price can't be beat. Rooms on... more

Ruttger's is a step back in time. Think clean, spacious cabins with screened porches and fire places with knotty pine walls facing a pretty Minnesota lake. Add an early twentieth century three story hotel, lodge and dining room and enclosed and outdoors swimming pools, and recent condo-like units still in the rustic motif. Add fourth generation owners who personally supervise... more

Just returned from 3 nights in Bemidji where we thoroughly enjoyed our one bedroom cabin at Ruttgers. It was right on the beach - so nice to sit in the living room with a book and have the fresh air waft into the cabin thru the screened porch. The place was very clean, the staff helpful and friendly and the... more

We stayed in July of 2006. We loved it. We had a cabin located about 10 feet from Lake Bemidji. We took advantage of all the resort had to offer. The kids were able to engage in an activity program that they have set up and we rented one of their pontoons for a trip down the Mississippi River. We... more

Actually, the affordability of the place made me a little nervous. The "you get what you pay for" kind of thing. Everything was great. The property is very well maintained. Lots of beautiful flowers and a nice lawn, both continually being watered and groomed. Nice beach and swim area. Fun kids program with a young director getting her degree in... more

We had reservations here for a snowmobiling getaway last winter. It was very cold when my husband & I arrived around 10:00, after driving over 5 hours. We looked forward to a good night's sleep. After hauling our suitcase & all of our snowmobile gear into our room, we looked around. The room was filthy. It looked as though whomever... more

We stayed for 1 evening in the Main Lodge at Ruttgers. The lodge has the feel of the original filming set of "Dirty Dancing" as well as the rest of the resort. We found everything to be clean, updated (enough) and all staff friendly. We had a small room with 1 king size bed and a small bathroom overlooking the... more