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Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

3.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Courtyard
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Fireplace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN, 56444
  • The Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bay Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Paul Bunyan Land
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (BLV Uppers)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 3 Bedrooms (BLV)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed (Studio East)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (BLV Lower & Upper)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Cabin, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (East)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite (North Bay)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Cabin, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bedroom East)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cottage, Lakeside (603)

Cottage, Lakeside (603)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 King Beds, 3 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Cottage, Lakeside (602)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Double Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 4 King Beds

Cottage, Lakeside (612)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 King Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 3 Double Beds

Cottage, Lakeside (611)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Double Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 4 King Beds

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (West)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms (A-Frame)

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 1 Bedroom (West)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Bedroom West)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds (Five Pines, King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds (Five Pines, Queen)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room (North Bay Upper)

Room (North Bay Upper)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Lake, Upper Queen)

Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Lake, Upper Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed (Studio West)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Five Pines Upper Queen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds (Four-Plex King Split)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Open Bedroom East)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin (Open Bedroom East)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Lake Upper)

Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Lake Upper)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Cottage, Lakeside (600)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, Lakeside (600)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Double Beds, 4 King Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms (East)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Lodge)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Lodge)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft, Multiple Beds (Lodge, King)

Loft, Multiple Beds (Lodge, King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cottage, Lakeside (601)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, Lakeside (601)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Double Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 4 King Beds

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Villa (Bay Lake, Lower)

Villa (Bay Lake, Lower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (East)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Five Pines Lower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (North Bay Lower)

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom (Four Plex)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Twin Room (Four-Plex Full/Twin)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Loft (Lodge)

Family Loft (Lodge)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Lower King)

Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Lower King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Upper King)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Upper King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cottage, Lakeside

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 King Beds, 3 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Room, Multiple Beds (BLV Lower and upper Queen)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Lodge)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Lodge)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Multiple Beds (BLV Lower and Upper King)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Loft (Lodge Full)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the area

Deerwood

Located in Deerwood, Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort is within a 15-minute drive of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and Crosby Memorial Park. .This beach resort is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Mille Lacs Lake and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Paul Bunyan Land.
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What's nearby

  • The Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bay Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 21 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 24 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Joint - Tavern & Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lonesome Pine Restaurant and Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • White Oak Grill
  • ‪Coach's Corner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zig's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Family-friendly beachfront location with indoor pool
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star resort have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 27-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina. An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, The Fine Line Spa & Salon at Ruttger's. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 162 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite to eat at White Oak Grill, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
White Oak Grill - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • White Oak Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 27-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • Canoeing
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Paddleboard
  • Pedal boat
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sail boat
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Highchair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 19 to May 1:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beach
  • Children's club
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 25.00 per day; may vary based on unit size
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to October 22
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bay Lake Lodge
Ruttgers Bay
Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge Hotel
Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge Hotel Deerwood
Ruttgers Bay Lodge
Ruttgers Lodge
Ruttgers Bay Lake Hotel
Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge
Ruttger's Bay Resort Deerwood
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Resort
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Deerwood
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Resort Deerwood

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 340 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

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a bummer pool was closed did not know it until we check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taunya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were alot of fun and the place had a lot of history.. very memorable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very quiet space

I just wanted a little alone time. It was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven Arnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Curious

Just a winter break
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked staying there. The room was nice. I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winter stay

The resort is very nice. Our stay was during winter. Our room was clean, very comfortable and quiet. Would love to come back in the summer. Looks like a fun place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Krist

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
King size bed was actually 2 twin mattress’s pushed together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 4th visit to Ruttgers. We stayed in a room in the Five Pines. Very basic. I liked the other rooms better. I think they are slowly upgrading the place. No hair dryer as it states or I would of brought my own.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very cozy stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Resort looks a bit tired. It was Octoberfest weekend so very busy. Main dining room options were limited with Octoberfest. Breakfast buffet was not inviting. We dined all meals elsewhere. Was charged an extra fee above reservation quote. Expedia credited me back that fee. Some of the accommodations there look to be very nice but more than we were looking to spend. Our 2-queen room was very standard. No maid service. Had to find someone to request extra towels but still paid over $600 for the 2 nights. Surrounding property is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very dated decor and lights. The shower head has about a two inch around spray of water, more like pellets. Pressure was fine, just a very small old shower head.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property needs updating, including the bathroom shower to justify the daily rate. No mention of resort fees during booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Plymouth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in very good condition, staff was friendly and helpful. Will plan another stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Kids loved the resort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024