Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Deerwood, MN

Project Overview

2023 Update:

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort has sold again in 2023, this time is Odyssey Resorts.  SVN | Northco was hired as the seller's representative in this transaction, and remains an investor in the project.  Numerous updates were made since the property was last sold, including a redesign of Alec's 9-hole golf course (opening in 2023), numerous restaurant remodels, the addition of pickleball courts, a new docking system, and more.  You can read more in the press release here.

2020 Transaction:

SVN | Northco was hired as the seller’s representative for the sale of the historic Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort in Deerwood, MN, which is less than a 2 hour drive from Minneapolis (“Ruttger’s”). Prior to the sale, Ruttger’s had been operated by the same family for 122 years and 4 generations.

Ruttger’s is situated on 450 acres and consists of the historic main lodge, numerous accommodations:

  • Capacity to sleep over 500 guests
  • Two golf courses (a championship 18 hole course, Jack’s 18, and a 9 hole resort-style course)
  • Four restaurants and bars, and a wide variety of resort amenities.
  • $50+ million of renovations and development are planned, including a mix of cabins, townhomes, and condos.

Project Summary

Property Type:
Resort
Description:
Historic Resort • Fourth Generation Family-Owned
Address:
25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd
Deerwood, MN 56444
Year:
2023
Role:
Sold
Invested
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