Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge

3.0 star property

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One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage #6, 2 queen beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Main Lodge Birchmont Suite (No Pet) | Lake view
Main Lodge Birchmont Suite (No Pet) | Balcony
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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7598 Bemidji Rd NE, Bemidji, MN, 56601
  • Place, Lake Bemidji State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bemidji Town and Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Cedar Lodge Lakeview Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cedar Lodge Kitchenette Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cedar Lodge Whirlpool Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cedar Lodge Loft Kitchenette Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Room Cottage #8, 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Lakeview Cottage

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Lakeview Cottage, 1 Queen and 2 Twins

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Three Bedroom Cottage #1, 5 beds

  • Partial lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Economy Cabin with Kitchen

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Cabin #39 with Kitchen

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Three Bedroom Cabin with Kitchen

  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Four Bedroom Economy Cabin with Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Four Bedroom Cabin with Kitchen

  • Lake view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Cabin #24 with Kitchen

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Cottage #11, 1 queen and 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Room Cottage #5, 1 queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Three Bedroom Cottage 4 beds

  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main Lodge Lakeside Room 2 Queens (No Pet)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main Lodge Lakeside Room 1 King (No Pet)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main Lodge Lakeside King Suite (No Pet)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main Lodge Birchmont Suite (No Pet)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Room Cottage #3, 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Cottage #16, 1 king bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Cottage #17, 1 king bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Cottage #18, 1 king bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Cottage #19, 1 king bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Cottage #20, 1 king bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Cottage #21, 1 king bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Cottage #22, 1 king bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage #6, 2 queen beds

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage #7, 2 queen beds

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Cottage #10, 1 queen and 2 twin beds

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Cottage #12, 1 queen and 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Cottage #23, 1 queen and 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Three Bedroom Cottage #2, 5 beds

  • Partial lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Economy Cabin #30 with Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge

At Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge, hit the beach, relax by an indoor pool, or spend the day at a marina.
Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge offers 58 accommodations with free toiletries. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

A marina and complimentary bicycles are featured at the lodge. An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Bemidji Town and Country Club. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at Lakeside Dining
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, locker space and a conference centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the restaurant
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Bemidji Town and Country Club and a few minutes from Lake Bemidji State Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge offers its guests a marina, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness centre, a sauna, and barbecue grills are also featured at Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bemidji lodge.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Lakeside Dining – This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
The Cove – This bar serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lakeside Dining
  • The Cove

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Pedal boat
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Snowmobiling

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge Bemidji

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Ruttger`s Birchmont Hotel Bemidji

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Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 720 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very great place to stay great view.Great food great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and delicious food in the dining room along with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Binky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here; the staff and everyone were very nice and friendly. The lodge is in a great location. Has a nice-sized gym and pool. The rooms are very cozy, clean, and modern. The food is great. The Cove was a lot of fun and gave a great opportunity to meet some locals. I will stay again often.
Beautiful view from my lake side room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great experience and great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved restaurant & bar on property Loved lake access!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Large rooms. I thing I noticed was the showers were VERY quiet! Nice for when you get up early but don't want to wake anyone else.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was beautiful and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere large rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderfully clean room. Staff is the best, very kind from the front desk, to the line cooks back in the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and the accommodations were a great fot for hat we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked the cabin feel of this property and I loved the lake view from the rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Our room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and location are both very amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful midweek stay and plan to return soon. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul and Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a good time on our one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at the resort. A lot of the rooms are outdated but waking up next to the lake, makes up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Pretty view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean old building and the noise from the room above us woke us up😩
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how close the lodge and cabins are to the water. Views were beautiful! Plenty of docks to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

marki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place folks very friendly people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Charles

Nice place. Great sunrise view. Only reason for g
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025