Property Description Discover a rare opportunity to own a classic northern Minnesota resort along the shores of Ruth Lake in Emily, MN. Ruth Lake Resort offers the perfect blend of nostalgia, comfort, and modern convenience, with 8 seasonal cabins set along 300 feet of level, sandy shoreline. The resort is thoughtfully designed to create an inviting guest experience and easy operation for owners. A year-round 3-bed, 2-bath ownerâs home provides comfortable on-site living. The detached garage includes a linen & cleaning storage area, 2nd office space, and additional storage upstairs. The well-maintained grounds offer guests a childrenâs playhouse, swing set, fish cleaning house, paddle boards & kayaks, along with two docks for easy lake access and boating. This turnkey property provides an excellent opportunity to continue a successful seasonal resort business, create a private family compound, or explore short-term rental options. The resort has a long-standing reputation for cleanliness, care, and hospitality- every cabin and the entire property are meticulously maintained. Donât miss this chance to own a piece of Minnesotaâs lake country heritage. Ruth Lake Resort â where family memories are made.
Details
Contract Information
Exclusions: Dock in front of Cabin 1 is privately owned.
Status: Closed
Off Market Date: 2026-02-18
Current Price: 1350000
Closed Date: 2026-03-13
Sales Close Price: 1350000
Contingency: None
ListPrice: 1500000
List Date: 2025-10-30
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
General Property Information
Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: Yes
Other Parking Spaces: 10
Owner Occupied: Yes
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 302
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1950
Yearly/Seasonal: Seasonal
Zoning: Business/Commercial, Shoreline
Foundation Size: 624
Garage Stalls: 2
Lake/Waterfront Name: Ruth
For Sale or Lease: For Sale
Acres: 2.08
Lot Dimensions: 282x302x212x315
Assessment Pending: Unknown
Location Tax and Other Information
Postal City: Emily
County: Crow Wing
State: MN
Zip Code: 56447
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Ruth Lake Shores
Additional Parcels Information
Property ID #2: 21270530
Property ID #3: 21270531,21270532,21270533,21270534
Assessments
Assessment Installment: 349.78
Tax With Assessments: 7898
Basement
Foundation Dimensions: 26x24
Building Information
Building Finished SqFt: 1224
Building SqFt: 1848
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet
Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 0-4
Lake Details
Lake Acres: 599
Lake Depth: 39
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Lock Box Type
Lock Box Source: GLAR
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: No
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Dimensions: 38x26
Garage Square Feet: 988
Public Survey Info
Range#: 26
Section#: 27
Township#: 138
Sale Options
Sale Includes: Building, Business Assets, Business, Inventory
Unit 1
No. of 1 Bedroom Units: 3
Unit 2
No. of 2 Bedroom Units: 4
Unit 3
No. of 3 Bedroom Units: 2
Unit Details
Total Units: 9
Property Features
Accessible: None
Air Conditioning: Central Air; Window Unit(s)
Amenities Shared: Beach; Dock
CMU Style: Resort
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Current Use: Resort
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Level
Exterior: Log Siding
Financing Terms: Cash
Foundation: Concrete Block
Fuel: Electric; Propane
Heating: Forced Air
Lake Details: Sand
Loan Terms: Cash; Conventional
Lock Box Type: SentriLock
On Site Utilities: Electric Common; Heating Common