Our family of 3 has stayed at Ruttgers 4 times. Even though we own a cabin in beautiful Northern Minnesota, we still love to treat ourselves to Ruttgers amazing hospitality. The entire resort staff turns the "Minnesota Nice” stigma upside down! They clearly enjoy working at the resort and ensure that their guests are having the best vacation possible. Similar... More

My parents stay here twice a year for a month at a time, so I've spent quite a lot of time at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge. The rooms are very cozy and decorated with warmth. The staff is "Minnesota nice," and they treat all their guests with kindness and generosity. Everyone from the registration desk to the housekeepers is wonderful... More

We visited Ruttgers at the end of September. Staff members were very helpful and accommodating. The guys went golfing, which they thoroughly enjoyed. The kids went swimming and played shuffle board. We stayed at Battle Point because our family dog traveled with us. We also wanted a full kitchen. The resort was beautiful, variety of activities for all ages and... More

Our family visits Rutgers every year and it is always the highlight of the year. the food is always incredible and the staff has always been friendly to us. Thats why we keep coming back! We always go on labor day weekend and they always have lots of fun activities to do like bingo with rootbeer floats and family feud.... More

We spent the weekend at this resort in October, for their big Octoberfest festivities. Everything was great. We had a nice room (4 plex) with 1 bedroom, bathroom, living room, overlooking the lake.. really beautiful. We were just steps away from the main lodge which was beautiful. Very old, rustic, etc. We played some golf.. really nice course and easy... More

We (my husband and I and our children) recently stayed at Ruttgers while my husband was at a conference. We stayed in the hotel portion of the resort in the lodge. The walls were so paper thin that you could here a normal conversation from inside your room all the way down the hall. We had to keep our children... More

Stayed with my 11 year old daughter, mom and a few siblings. We stayed in a beautiful townhome....downside was that it wasn't on the lake. Nice little spa situated in a small cottage on the property. Called and was able to get a same day appointment for a manicure. A fantastic clothing shop, with some good sale prices. Fished off... More

Once gain we enjoyed our stay at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge over the Labor Day weekend. It has been a regular Labor Day getaway for our family for many years now. We stayed again in the Battle Creeks town houses. Our 3 bedroom unit was spacious, comfortable with nice log style furnishings. It is quiet and easy walking distance or... More

My husband and I have spent several long week-ends at Ruttgers. We usally are there for an extended Memorial Day week-end, or an extended Labor Day week-end. We are golfers, and we generally purchase a package that includes golf with cart, every day, and breakfast and dinner. Four days is never enough, and we are always sad to leave. We... More