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Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

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ABOUT US The Ruttger family opened the resort in 1898 and gained a reputation for friendly service in a beautiful setting. Five generations later, they are still here treating every guest just like family. We are confident that once you visit Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge you will agree we are one of the best resorts in Minnesota! Welcome to the lake. Check back soon for more on the Ruttger’s Family History. 

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25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN, 56444, United States

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Jay Haugen 
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7 years ago

Neat value in the area. Clean, comfortable rooms. On point service. Food options are plenty and all tremendous. We brought our 5 year old and dog, and had plenty of recreation options. In fact, by 9pm we were so tired from the fun we just hung out by the fireplace and watched tv on the flat screen while looking out to the Bay Lake fisherman coming in to dock. 

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Scott Thompson 
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Susan Kreitz 
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Paul J Lacamera 
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7 years ago

It is very people friendly. I love to eat in Ruby's Dining Room. The food is delicious and the views of Bay Lake are delightful. 

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Dona Lund 
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7 years ago
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Mary Tamte Wildes 
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7 years ago

The staff is very friendly and helpful. I can't say enough about the food and the atmosphere. I would go back tomorrow. � 

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Jennifer S Leonard 
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7 years ago

Ruttger's has the nicest, most thoughtful staff and owner. I stayed there for a couple of nights by myself. They made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. We had a small snowstorm so they sent their staff home and closed the dining room. They brought me dinner, fruit & dessert and utensils plus extra coffee and milk so I had something to eat that night and the next morning. My place was very nice with a wonderful fireplace, big bathroom and shower and lots of towels. It was a perfect place to work for a half d... read more

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Mary Miller 
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7 years ago

I have been going to the Oktoberfest since 1996. Introduced to Rutgers Oktoberfest when I went to perform with the Bavarian Club Enzian. I haven't missed an Oktoberfest since. I go up for my Oktoberfest fix now, the entertainment, the Concord Singers and the Narren from New Ulm. Alpensterne, with Jim Strehlke and missing Bruce Bradley, now great accordion playing wth Eric Ray. Love the Harvest Buffet, on Friday nite and the German Buffet on Sat nite. The desserts are never ending and the brunch, you will never will hung... read more

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Kristy Davis 
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7 years ago

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