Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews of Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

3 out of 5
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 277 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 22 Feb 2024
Dear Matt,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we're thrilled to hear you had an excellent time staying with us! We can't wait to welcome you back again soon.

8/10 Good

Clarissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 4 Jan 2024
Dear Clarissa,Thank you for taking the time to share your rating with us! We're happy to see you overall had a great experience and look forward to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 4 Jan 2024
Dear Elaine,Thank you for the 5 stars! We're thrilled to see you had a fantastic time staying with us and can't wait to welcome you back soon!

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spiders and mold
We walked into a cabin that had spiders all over and a tub that had mold. We cleaned it the best we could and bought bug spray. We decided to clean it on our own since we heard when we were checking in the staffing was low. We had family staying in the lodge and did not want to ruin their stay because of our issues. We ended up leaving a day early since the spiders re-appeared. Discussed this with the front desk upon checking out. They gave me the general managers card to try to get a one day refund. I texted him, no response. I called him a few days later and he had every excuse of why the cabins were in that condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 2 Nov 2023
Dear Kevin,We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're sorry to hear your experience didn't meet your expectations. In the future even if our staffing is low, please know to never hesitate to contact the front desk if you're encountering any issues and we'll do everything we can to fix the problem, including any cleaning issues. We have a variety of lodging options, ranging from our luxury Lakeside Cottages to more rustic cabins where inevitably nature can creep in. We're always happy to discuss all our accommodation options to find one that fits your needs. While we are sorry that you decided to leave early, we did ensure you received a refund for the day you did not stay. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide you with the wonderful Ruttger's experience we're known for.

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Won't be back
We were not informed at reservation time that an Oktoberfest was scheduled at the resort the same time we were there. We were not warned the pool would be closed during the day. Vendors blocked access to check in. Patio door in unit was not clean. Coffee Maker in unit didn't work with coffee supplies. We had to go out for coffee and then purchase correct supplies. We could have had similar accomodations at a Country Inn for half the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Debbie,Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We sincerely apologize for any oversight in communicating about the Oktoberfest event and any changes that might make during your visit. We appreciate you bringing the coffee maker issue to our attention but please know in the future to notify our staff and we'll do everything we can to remedy the issue. Again, we're sorry your experience didn't meet your expectations and hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Gale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Gale,Thank you for the great rating! We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another memorable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Travelled with family
LOVE IT HERE!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 17 Oct 2023
Dear Kelley,We love that you love it here! Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and we can't wait to welcome you back.

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely cordial and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 17 Oct 2023
Dear Chuck,Thank you for your kind words! Our staff works hard to create a wonderful experience for our guests and so we're thrilled to hear that was your experience. We'll be sure to share your review with our staff and look forward to your next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 13 Oct 2023
Dear Jera,Thank you for the perfect rating! We're happy to see you enjoyed your stay with us and can't wait to welcome you back for another stay.

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is helpful, and I loved the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 13 Oct 2023
Dear Ali,Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear our staff made your stay more comfortable and enjoyable and we'll be sure to pass along your kind remarks. We always feel so lucky to be right on beautiful Bay Lake and are glad you were able to enjoy everything about it! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Amy,Thank you for the perfect rating! We're thrilled to see that you had a wonderful getaway with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes, it’s an old cabin, functional, and has a decent lake view but it’s over priced like everything else on the property. It’s shoulder season and we were part of a wedding party so we shouldn’t be paying what seemed like normal rates, especially when check-in was changed to 5:00pm and half the facilities were closed or had limited hours. The resort needs some upgrades to match their charges. Its dark, dirty windows, sidewalks are uneven, cracked, and not well lit. Staff was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 13 Oct 2023
Dear Anthony,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the lake view as well as the great service from our staff. We are sorry for any inconvenience with limited hours and appreciate our guests' patience and understanding as we continue upgrades on a number of ongoing projects throughout the resort. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the kind of great getaway we're known for.

10/10 Excellent

Stefany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 30 Sept 2023
Dear Stefany,Thank you for the 5 stars! We're thrilled to hear you had a great stay and so appreciate you recommending Ruttger's!

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 17 Oct 2023
Dear Tyler,Thank you for the 5-star rating and for recommending Ruttger's! We can't wait to welcome you back.

6/10 Okay

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Alot of fun amenities. Cabin very outdated. Our lock didn't work on our cabin..key and doorknob wouldnt open. Same with neighbors next cabin over from us. Requested towels didnt receive them until almost the next day. The resort ran out of lighter fluid for our charcoal grill that we had to pay to rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 30 Sept 2023
Dear Brett,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. While we're happy to hear you enjoyed all the amenities, we do sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you experienced and will be looking into how we can improve. We appreciate you bringing the lock to our attention and we will ensure that it is fixed. We hope to welcome you back soon for another visit, especially when more of our renovations around the resort are complete!

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I love the area, the location, and Bay Lake. The staff was very good. Our room, with its two levels was inconvenient for us as senior citizens. The bathroom sink stopper did not work. Some areas in the room and some I noticed in other areas of the resort were not cleaned, dusted, as well as they should have been. One should not see spider webs and their victims on lamps or around windows, especially in a place this expensive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Mark,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're happy to hear you love our corner of beautiful Bay Lake and that our staff made your stay an enjoyable one! We're sorry that your lodging wasn't the most convenient. For your next stay, we're happy to help you choose a lodging option that would work better for your needs as we have numerous options that are only one level. We appreciate your feedback, and while being tucked away in woods does inevitably mean some nature creeps in we will look into your concerns regarding how we can improve in that matter. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

8/10 Good

MIRANDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed over the labor day weekend in an upstairs golfcourse unit. I had read some mixed reviews, however I thought the unit was overall pretty good. It was clean, and there was a balcony. We called the front desk for extra in room amenities and they were brought to our room without any issues. We loved hanging out by the beach as it was a hot weekend. Lots of activities. The resort did a great job with the entertainment. They had a beach party and my kids had a lot of fun playing on the beach listening to the floating DJ. We had good service at the onsite dining options. The food was really good also. It was on the spendy side but overall it's comparable to most places anymore. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and we probably will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Miranda,Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us and for recommending Ruttger's. We're thrilled to hear your enjoyed your stay and that you made the most of all the amenities and activities we offer — with the weather it was definitely a great weekend to be out on the water! Thank you again for your kind words and we hope to welcome you back soon!

8/10 Good

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 30 Sept 2023
Dear Zach,Thank you for taking the time to leave a great rating. We're happy to hear you had a great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view from our screen porch, quiet and secluded even though the resort was full. Spacious, clean room and the staff were helpful and welcoming. Fun kids and family activities, live music and great food.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 6 Sept 2023
Dear Shawna,Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to know that you had a great stay with us and were able to have a quiet and relaxing vacation. We appreciate the kind words and will be sure to share your review with our staff to let them know what a fantastic job they're doing! We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Lawrence,Thank you for the 5 stars! We're glad you had a great time at Ruttger's and we hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Overall good time, kinda pricey for the quality
We had a nice trip overall. We stayed in the main lodge which could definitely use some updates. The closet carpet smelled pretty funky and the in wall AC appeared to have mold in it. Bed was comfy. Nice, hot shower. The outdoor pool & sidewalk around it were out of order, but it wasnt hot enough to swim outside anyway. Breakfast buffet had a good variety but wasn't that great, would not buy it again. The donuts were the best part of breakfast. All staff we came in contact were curtious and helpful. Had fun out on a free rental paddleboat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 6 Sept 2023
Dear Tiffany,Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that you had a nice vacation overall staying with us and that you were able to take advantage of many of our activities and amenities offered. We also appreciate your kind words about our staff — they work hard to create a wonderful experience for our guests and so we're thrilled to see that was reflected in your experience. We are sorry about that the accommodations didn't meet your expectations. We will be looking into the issues you mentioned but please know that during your stay to alert our front desk and we'll do our best to take care of any issue. If the breakfast buffet isn't for you, we would definitely recommend heading to Auntie M's for breakfast, they have great coffee and fantastic cinnamon rolls!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 29 Aug 2023
Thank you for the perfect rating and for recommending Ruttger's! We're happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back soon for another great vacation!

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! There’s so much to do and it’s an easy location. Loved the history of the place, the amenities and the activities! Staff was also pretty responsive overall. Special shout out to two young men who worked Bingo and the Marina-they were awesome! There were, however, a number of things that were run down or out of order. The sauna, the outdoor pool, our tv in our room, a cabinet in the room, the walkway along the beach. If things were tiptop it would be perfect-tons of character and charm and also really nice- not new and modern but fixed up and cared for. Could be an end of summer issue. But overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 29 Aug 2023
Dear Robin,Thank you for the wonderful review and we're thrilled to hear you really enjoyed your stay! We'll be sure to share your review with our staff to let them know what a great job they're doing. (They certainly make our Bingo event so much fun!) We appreciate our guests patience as we're in the middle of several renovations and project throughout the resort. Our crew is working hard to continue improvements throughout the resort and we can't wait to welcome you back soon to enjoy the new upgrades!

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I liked that the resort provided all sorts of activities, even ones I'd never heard of. I did not like that it's 9-hole golf course and outdoor swimming pool were closed for repairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 29 Aug 2023
Dear Dorothy,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're happy to hear you were able to take advantage of all the activities we offer at Ruttger's! (It sounds like you may have tried out our new Gaga or 9 Square games!) Yes, we are in the midst of renovations on Alec's 9 course and we assure you it'll be worth the wait! It's going to be a beautiful course once complete. We're glad you overall enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you back soon.

4/10 Poor

Destiny

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, but horrible cabin
This was my first time staying at Rugger's. I was extremely disappointed in the maintenance of the cabin that I was put in. The bathroom was falling apart. When i showed, the water backed up to midcalf. It felt like I was in a very rustic, worn down cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 29 Aug 2023
Dear Destiny,Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry that the cabin you stayed in didn't meet your expectations. Please know in the future if there's any issue to alert our front desk and we'll do everything we can to fix the problem. We do have a variety of cabins at the resort that can offer either a more rustic experience all the way to a luxury experience with our new Lakeside Cottages. Before your next stay we'd be happy to talk with more about which cabin might be an even better fit!

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff. Great service. Place is in need of some upgrades, but theyve already begun the work. Some more evening/late night dining options would be nice. Very affordable though. I would definitely come back. Beautiful area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 29 Aug 2023
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for the great review! Our staff works hard to create a wonderful experience for our guests and so we're thrilled to hear that was reflected in your experience. You are correct, renovations are underway and we're excited to unveil the new changes once all our projects are complete. Thank you again for your kind words and we can't wait to welcome you back again!

8/10 Good

keith, Indialantic

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 6 Sept 2023
Dear Keith,Thank you for the kind rating. We're happy to see you overall enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to Ruttger's soon!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came to Ruttger's for a quick 3 night family getaway with my wife and 14y/o son. Stayed in one of the Villa's which was very clean and modern. Had a view of the lake off the upstairs deck which was great! The grounds were all well kept up with plenty of walking paths. There is a ton to do here with activities here for all ages from pickleball to bingo, live music, boutique shopping and more! Indoor and outdoor pools were both great and go past 8 feet. The swimming beach was well kept and there are tons of large floaties in the lake to climb on. The marina has a large number of vehicles to rent, some free and some with a fee. Free pontoon rides are offered in the mornings and evenings for guests. We did a Friday night cruise and our driver was great. He and all of the staff here are very friendly and helpful. The food was also amazing. Ruby's Dining offered a seafood boil one night and prime rib the next. All very tasty. There's a coffee and ice-cream shop that we frequented quite often. The on site bar also has good food offerings with a massive outdoor deck, though I wish they served food past 9pm. That's my only complaint from our time there - a limited menu should be served until 11. Our request to order a pizza was denied at 8:58. Other than that, I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 17 Aug 2023
Dear Daniel,Thank you for the wonderful review and for recommending Ruttger's! We're thrilled to hear you had a great stay with us and that all the activities we offer kept the whole family entertained – from pickleball to live music, we always aim to offer something for everyone to enjoy. We'll be sure to pass along your positive comments to our staff to let them know to keep up the great work! We truly hope to have the honor of welcoming you and your family back soon for another unforgettable getaway.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You need other breakfast options. $25 is expensive - $15 for a kid who has a donut and bacon! The little coffee shop ran out of pastries and yogurt by nine. Our lodge room was fine but felt damp and outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 15 Aug 2023
Dear Anonymous,Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that your experience could have been better and appreciate your feedback. Auntie M's is a great alternative for breakfast if you'd rather not do the buffet option at Ruby's. Know that it's an uncommon instance that Auntie M's runs out of pastries, it must have been a particularly busy morning! As we make continued improvements around the resort, including lodging, we will certainly use your feedback on ways we can make the guest experience even more enjoyable! We hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brill was a very nice young man who worked in the marina. He was super helpful and pleasant to be around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 15 Aug 2023
Dear Brian,Thank you for your kind words! It makes our day to hear that Bill was able to make your experience such an enjoyable one and that he could help you with everything you needed. We'll be sure to share your review with him to let him know to keep up the great work! We can't wait to welcome you back soon.

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fun Resort
We were in the North Bay and this lodging needs updating! Old couch, blinds, toilet seat, screen doors and crack in the ceiling. The resort itself is beautiful with many great activities. Nice outdoor pool, beach and indoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 15 Aug 2023
Dear Pamela,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear you had a great time in the pools, at the beach, and all around! As for the lodging, thank you for your feedback. We are in the process of making updates and renovations all throughout the resort, including our lodging and appreciate our guests' patience as we work on improvements. We're glad you overall enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Ruttger's! We go ever summer. Its a nice relaxing getaway before school starts up. Having the option of swimming in an indoor or outdoor pool as well as in the lake is great! Food is delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 10 Aug 2023
Dear Caitlin,It was such a pleasure to read your review! Thank you so much for the kind words. We're delighted to hear that we're able to be your relaxing getaway before it's back to busyness with school. We're so glad you were able to take advantage of all our amenities and we can wait to welcome you back!

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 10 Aug 2023
Dear Yana,Thank you for your great review! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent stay at Ruttger's and we can't wait to welcome you back soon!

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 6 Aug 2023
Dear Scott,Thank you for the great rating! We're happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon.

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 1 Aug 2023
Dear Jason,Thank you for the great review. We're glad to hear you had a good stay and hope to welcome you back soon!

6/10 Okay

Dayba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was really a beautiful property on the outside. And I hear that there is some remodeling going on due to new owners. Not sure if that's true cause I never seen such a thing going on while we were there. For the amount we paid for our room. I was very sad by how dirty it was. I do not even mind how outdated it was. It was just the lack of cleanliness and small things that could make these little rustic cabins seem more welcoming, we had peeling ceilings, ripped up carpeting and a stained couch. The hot tub area was very dirty its covered by a salarium of windows that were full of bugs and debris and to me these are easy things to keep on. We had their breakfast buffet which was tasty but not for $60 w/drinks I was in love with the little shops and adored the coffee/ice cream shop we went there twice a day. Staff was very friendly as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 2 Aug 2023
Dear Dayba,Thank you for your review and for your honest feedback. We're happy to hear that our staff were friendly and made your stay enjoyable. You are correct that we are working on remodeling projects and renovations throughout the resort and appreciate our guests' understanding as we work on upgrades. We are sorry if your experience didn't meet expectations. Thank you again for taking the time to bring these concerns to our attention and we'll use your feedback to make us better and know which areas we can improve. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future.

8/10 Good

Miguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff but the installations are decrepit
Staff members were absolutely amazing! Friendly, helpful and super nice. It is the first time we stay here and I was surprised in what terrible shape the installations are. Decks have not been stained in years, wood is rotting in the doors, walls, the indoor pool is absolutely disgusting and has not seen a repair since 1980. The entire electric power failed in our cabin, it seems that the owners of the resort will run it to the ground as the place is in a pretty rough shape. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 1 Aug 2023
Dear Miguel,Thank you for sharing your experience. We're thrilled to hear that our staff were amazing and were helpful and friendly during your stay. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to let our staff know to keep up the great job! We are sorry, however, if your experience staying with us didn't meet your expectations. With Ruttger's under new management we're excited for the continued renovations and upgrades to restore the resort where needed for our guests to fully enjoy. We will also be looking into the power failure as well to ensure that any issues are addressed. Once we've completed our renovations we hope you'll give us another chance in the future.

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lake very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 1 Aug 2023
Dear Claire,Thank you for sharing your review with us. It's hard to beat those views over beautiful Bay Lake! We hope to welcome you back soon!

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 25 Jul 2023
Dear Angela,Thank you for the great rating. We're glad to see you enjoyed your stay at Ruttger's and look forward to your next visit.

6/10 Okay

Sonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The pool and beach area are very small. Room was nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 25 Jul 2023
Dear Sonya,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your accommodations and overall had a good experience staying with us. We hope to welcome you back soon.

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We rented a lakeside cabin and were very surprised by the poor condition of it, walkways, rental items, pool areas, and many other facilities at Rutgers. For $385/night $1500 total, we would expect much better than a unit with a rattling refrigerator, tiny pullout beds, literally the WORST mattresses ever in any stay we have ever had, air conditioning that did work, but was pressed right up against the bed, so one person froze in order to cool the others down, foam in the hot tub, no place to rinse feet, so sand was everywhere from the beach to the pool. So many boards are broken and have nails sticking up that the trip hazards are everywhere. It’s a mix between $ spent on flowers everywhere and yet none spent on what matters. And little things like maybe more than one garbage bag, or some paper towels, a napkin or anything more than just one roll of TP in the room for 4 paying adults. But no, they give you less than the cheapest of cheap motels for $385/night. Bare minimum. Very disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 25 Jul 2023
Dear Mark,Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We're sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. Each of our lodging options offer different amenities, providing a unique experience depending on which accommodations you choose. For instance, our Lakeside Cabins are more rustic compared to our newly built Luxury Cottages. Please also know that if you need anything else during your stay like extra paper towels, contact our front desk and they'll be happy to address any issues. Again, we appreciate your feedback and take your concerns seriously as we continue renovations and improvements around the resort.

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Golf course is in POOR condition, rented a room in the Five Pines complex and was put across the street in the North Bay over looking the service garage. Main dining had one server, many others clearing dishes but could help serve apparently so we waiting and waited.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 25 Jul 2023
Dear Kathleen,Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are sorry to hear that your experience staying with us could have been better. We appreciate our guests' understanding as we're in the process of a number of improvements throughout the resort, including our golf courses; our crew is working hard to ensure they're in excellent condition. We also looked into your concern on moving rooms. While we don't have a record of the move under your name and none of our North Bay Golf Condos overlook a service garage we are sorry if there was any inconvenience in your lodging. If you'd like to discuss anything further, our staff would be happy to answer your concerns with a phone call.

4/10 Poor

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Management has obviously decided to give up on property upkeep. A very tired property. A/C in the unit didn’t work. Food was disappointing. Staff was not very helpful. Host in main restaurant was very controlling and unfriendly. Used to be a great place to visit but not any more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 25 Jul 2023
Dear Gary,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your stay with us didn't meet your expectations. As we transition under new management we appreciate our guests' patience and understanding as we assess improvement projects and continue renovations all throughout the resort. We do apologize if the A/C unit wasn't working properly. Please know to contact the front desk immediately and we'll work to fix any issues you have. Again we're sorry if your experience could have been better and we hope you'll give us another chance in the future.

10/10 Excellent

E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is very special. I hope it will be able to retain its charm with the new ownership.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 21 Jul 2023
Dear E.Thank you for the taking the time to share your review with us. It's also very important to us to keep what makes Ruttger's so special while continuing to make much needed renovations and upgrades to improve guest experience. We can't wait to welcome you back soon to enjoy everything you love about Ruttger's!

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We went down to an event on the beach I think it was aqua adventure and they were helping other little kids they did not include ours. The floats in the water are way too far out and hard to get on them. Our pull out bed was obviously never cleaned as there was chips all over it and dirt. Our fridge in our room didn’t work the best. We checked out a day early before 11 and was not given a refund for the next day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 18 Jul 2023
Dear Jennifer,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry if it didn't meet your expectations and that it could have been better. For each of our activities, including our Aqua Adventure, kids must register in advance so our staff know who is showing up and can provide the right amount of equipment and staffing. And for our floats, they must be at a certain distance and depth for our guests to enjoy them safely. We do apologize for the issues with your pull out bed and fridge. Please know in the future to contact the front desk and we'll take care of any problems immediately. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll give us another chance in the future. If you'd like to discuss anything further don't hesitate to reach out.

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort right on Bay Lake. We stayed in an upper villa and the room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was in need of some repairs and updates but overall it was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 14 Jul 2023
Dear Ingrid,Thank you for the great review. We're glad to hear you overall enjoyed your stay in the Bay Lake Villas! We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into account as we continue renovations and updates around the resort. We hope to welcome you back soon!

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
overpriced food...property is in need of massive updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 14 Jul 2023
Dear John,Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for sharing your feedback. We are currently in the process of exciting renovations and improvements around the resort! We certainly appreciate our guests' patience and apologize for any inconvenience until we finish up the projects. We hope to welcome you back to enjoy the new upgrades when complete!

8/10 Good

Viveca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fun weekend with family
The area of the resort and lake were very nice. Staff was extremely helpful and so friendly. Our room which was in older motel style building needs a definite update and refurbish. However, bed was very comfortable and it was nice to sit out on screened porch in the morning. The shower/bath combo needs bars to get in and out for older persons such as ourselves. No effort to recycle water bottles/cans, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 14 Jul 2023
Dear Viveca,Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for your kind words about our staff. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments! We're glad to hear you had a great stay and as we continue improvements around the resort we appreciate your feedback on ways we could make our guests' experience even better. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We had a great weekend! Bedroom had been redone. Really comfortable king bed. Terrible pull out sofa with a very thin, very old mattress. Not totally clean, but it is a cabin so it is what it is. Plenty of great food options and the inflatables on the beach were a hit with my niece. All together very pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 5 Jul 2023
Dear Erin,Thank you for sharing your experience and for the great review! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful weekend with us and were able to take advantage of our new beach inflatables. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
over all condition of grounds was not good. The outdoor pool was dirty and not usable. many of the buildings needed painting. Windows over indoor pool were dirty and not cleaned for years. The food prices were outrageous. The sign in workers were not trained well and it took too long to check in. SOME of the wait staff were unfriendly and rude. I would never stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 5 Jul 2023
Dear Jon,We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and for your honest feedback. We are in the middle of exciting renovations all throughout the resort and appreciate our guests' patience and understanding until we complete the upgrades. As work on renovations we will certainly take into consideration your feedback on areas we can improve upon. We sincerely apologize if your experience checking in and with some of our staff didn't meet your expectations. Know that it is an uncommon instance and we will look into your concerns. Thank you again and we hope you'll give us a second chance once our new renovations are complete.