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Charmer Galore Town Center / Runabout Resort Amenities

Family-friendly vacation home in Grand Haven

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Grand Haven, MI
  • Place, Grand Haven Musical Fountain
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Haven Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand River Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Grand Haven

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Hot Spot Charters and Tri-Cities Historical Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Tri-Cities Historical Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Haven Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Star Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Don Luis Mexican Grill & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Paisley Pig - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charmer Galore Town Center / Runabout Resort Amenities

This 1800sq. ft. 1920's historic home in Grand Haven boasts personalized and tasteful décor with a complete remodel in 2017and updated interior in 2021 . This is an amenity-rich environment with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and sleeps 8 comfortably, but, can accommodate 10.

The layout of the 2-story house is as follows. On the main floor, there is a king bed in the master bedroom. The second bedroom on the main floor houses a single / pull out couch bed. Also on the main floor is the spacious living room with a large flat screen TV and plenty of comfortable seating. There is free WIFI. Despite being a historic home, this home boasts an open concept design for today's living. Situated between the living room and kitchen is a gracious dining room with seating for up to 12. The completely renovated full bath is conveniently situated for both bedrooms to share. And don't forget the huge covered front porch with outdoor seating enabling you to enjoy all that this quiet neighborhood has to offer.

Best of all, on the main floor, overlooking the back yard is the newly designed kitchen, completely remodeled in 2017, with new appliances, granite counters, eating bar and beautiful lighting and décor. For your convenience, washer and dryer are available in the basement. The large, level, back yard has a brand new patio, furnished with beautiful patio furniture and café lighting, a fire pit with seating for 10, gas grill, space for dining and sunning in lounge chairs, and a huge grassy yard for outdoor games and kids antics. We can't wait for you to start making your own memories!

And that's just the main level. Up a beautiful staircase are two huge bedrooms, and a completely renovated 3/4 bath with walk-in shower and large double vanity. The first second floor bedroom boasts 2 double/full size beds and the second room, with access to the sun deck, has both 1 queen and 1 twin bed. A third "Bonus room" off the bathroom offers a full/ double size futon.
There is ample off street parking for three cars in the driveway and more on the quiet street.

Please see the amenities we provide:
To streamline your packing, we’d like you to know about all the amenities that are provided to make your stay pleasant. We ask you to be gentle with the items and replenish consumables if convenient, as this will benefit our next guest. We look forward to your arrival! Britta Poort, Owner

Beach Items
• Umbrella
• Beach towels
• Sand chairs
• Rolling cooler bag
• Wide assortment of sand toys
• Collapsible wagon for carting it all to the beach…

Kitchen Items
• Staples such as sugar, oil & vinegar, salt, pepper & assorted spices
Coffee & creamer, Tea and Hot Chocolate.
Graham crackers, marshmallows & chocolate bars for Smores
• Wide assortment of pots, pans, baking dishes and tableware
• Small appliances such as mixer, blender, toaster, microwave, Keurig and a drip coffee maker.
• Full-sized stove, oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Freezer with automatic ice maker
• Assorted glassware including wine, juice, iced beverages in both glass and Plexiglas for outside use
• Paper towels, napkins, dish soap and detergent for the dishwasher
• Towels, dish-rags, pot-holders

Bedrooms
• Hangers and other closet conveniences
• Linens & and cozy seasonal blankets
• Abundant pillows

Bathroom and Laundry Supplies
• Toilet paper, Kleenex
• Hair dryer
• Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths
• Bathmats
• Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash in a re-fillable dispenser
• Full-sized washer and dryer with detergent/dryer sheets
• Iron and table top ironing board

Entertainment
• You Tube TV / On-Demand / Roku with flat screen HD-TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• 4 adult sized bikes, 3 kid sized bikes, 3 kids scooters.

Outdoor Amenities
• Generous Fire Pit with comfortable seating for 10
• Outdoor furniture including 8 folding, reclining and 8 Patio chairs throughout the property
• Outdoor dining table
• Gas grill includes gas and utensils
• Nice grassy yard for outdoor play.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Downtown Charmer Amenities Galore Runabout Resort Grand Haven
Downtown Charmer Amenities Galore Runabout Resort
Downtown Charmer Amenities Galore Runabout Grand Haven
Downtown Charmer Amenities Galore Runabout
Charmer Amenities Galore Runa
Downtown Charmer Amenities Galore / Runabout Resort Grand Haven

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Grand Haven is within a 10-minute walk of Grand Haven Musical Fountain, Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, and Hot Spot Charters. You'll also find Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl and Tri-Cities Historical Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Charmer Galore Town Center / Runabout Resort Amenities?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Charmer Galore Town Center / Runabout Resort Amenities?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County), which is 8.8 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Charmer Galore Town Center / Runabout Resort Amenities?

Yes, every accommodation at Charmer Galore Town Center / Runabout Resort Amenities comes with a balcony.

Charmer Galore Town Center / Runabout Resort Amenities Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed everything about our stay. Runabout is well stocked and clean; Britta is the best host; we love this place so much we keep coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location. Really nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect rental for our family's week long beach trip. The house was very clean. We enjoyed having the back patio and yard. It is conveniently located to walk into the main town area or the farmer's market. Short drive to the beach. The owner met us and gave us a walk through of the property upon arrival and gave some tips on which beaches to visit and their parking situation, which was very helpful for us. The umbrella was missing from the shed, so we let the owner know and on the second day of our stay the owner dropped off a brand new one for us to have for the week. The only thing of note is if you're looking to stay anywhere in this neighborhood, there is a train track running through the backyard and throughout this area. The train only came through 3-4 times while we were home, but twice it was around 8:15-8:30 in the morning and woke up the remaining people who were sleeping in our house. We would stay here again on a future trip because of how clean and well kept the house is, the responsiveness of the owner, and convenience of location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun

It is a great property with awesome amenities! Definitely recommend to anyone looking to check out Grand Haven!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gayle n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation week May family fun!

Amazing stay at this home. It is stocked full of all things you can need or want. Our host thought of everything. The bikes, yard games and fire pit set us up for connection and laughter! The host is fabulous and near by if anything is needed. We loved our time at this vrbo and would recommend it for sure. It’s a great walk to local coffee shop and restaurants. We even walked to the beach for sunsets!!!! We love Grand Haven
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

We booked our stay to visit the Tulip Festival in Holland. Family traveled from the east side of MI and the Northwest part of IN. We had a great time. Britta is an amazong hostess. The home is beautiful! She made sure we knew where everything was located. She had clear instructions of how to operate everything in the home. She even left all the necessary ingredients so we could make smores by the fire. We will definitely stay at the Runabout Resort again if we are in the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F., Columbia, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVED our stay at Runabout Resort!!

The whole process of renting with Britta was a breeze. Great communication and Runabout Resort was absolutley perfect. We have rented in Grand Haven numerous times, everyone in my family agreed this is our favorite place. Such a lovely cottage, slept great, spacious porch and back yard. My Grand Daughter loved taking her nap in the "Secret Room". My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand Haven Runabout

This property was amazing. It was super clean and had all the amenities that we needed. It was great to have enough towels for all the guests. That isn't always the case! There was a beautiful firepit with plenty of wood. The shed was packed with bikes and other fun things to use if you wanted. The front porch was fantastic. It was close to shopping and the lake front. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a relaxed comfortable stay

The host is super welcoming and this is a very comfortable, well stocked vacation home. Great beds, clean and soft linens, all you need in the organized and stocked with essentials kitchen. Beach carts, towels, chairs, close to town. It was super! everything you need in
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good size for a group near downtown

There was enough space for a big group to stay together near downtown. A couple of the bedrooms are a little tight and quirky, but it worked for sleeping. The two double beds actually felt larger than doubles and the pillows were very comfortable. Plenty of towels were provided for everyone to shower and the toilet paper was very well stocked as well. The kitchen, dining room and living room had nice flow for us all to eat together or lounge around watching TV. We especially liked the big front porch and screen door for having coffee and relaxing outside. The back yard is nice too, but we mostly used the front porch so that we could still talk to our friends inside. The neighborhood is pretty quiet and even though there's a train track near the house, I never heard it come by. The house is a short walk to bars and restaurants downtown, though you'd probably want to drive to the beach with little kids. Checking in and out was easy and the host was easy to contact if needed. We had a great stay for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house to rent in Grand Haven

House is perfect. We enjoyed 2 weeks here. Loved the outdoor space in front and back. Quiet neighborhood and an easy walk to downtown. Have already booked for next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

We stayed for a week at the RunAbout resort and loved our stay! House was charming, comfortable and clean! Back yard and fire pit were perfect for our family gathering. Location was perfect! Walkable to “downtown strip!” The bikes of all sizes and bike trailer made it so easy to ride to the beach! We loved riding the boardwalk to the pier and playground. The house was well stocked and cozy! Best rental home we have ever stayed in and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

This home is very clean and well stocked. Easy to find and to check in and out. Front porch and back yard offer great space to hang out. 3 large bedrooms plus two other possible sleeping areas. (one with a fold out twin love seat and the other with a futon, either option intended for child or small person) We easily walked to the Riverwalk area. Based on other reviews, we thought we would be within an easy walking distance of the state park.... should have been more careful reading posting as it says 3 minute drive. We felt 1.5 miles was too far for walking each way with chairs, etc . :( Overall it was a great trip, great house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Spot

Loved the property!! Great location! Very clean and well maintained. Loved the porch!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Wedding Weekend

Spent the weekend in Beach Haven for a family wedding and the home was perfect. Great location (5 blocks from water) and a beautiful home. The space was exactly as listed and had everything we needed. Enjoyed breakfast on the front porch and evening smores by the fire pit. Communication with Britta was easy and timely. Will definitely be back the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a Great Stay

We had a great stay here! The house was very clean, extremely well appointed and was in a great location for Grand Haven activities (downtown and beach). We loved that everyone in our group (7 of us) were able to have a bed to themself. Check in and check out were also very easy. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute

We had a fantastic stay! The house was beautifully decorated and had a lot of bonus amenities. We loved being able to walk to downtown from the property. Britta and Mike are so friendly! Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Grand Haven Family Vacation

Our annual vacation at the Runabout Resort was excellent as usual despite mediocre weather and a second year of chilly Lake Michigan Temperatures. Britta ensured everything was in order at the resort and all of our needs & expectations were exceeded. Looking forward to next year's stay already!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best Place!

We love staying here and visiting Grand Haven! Britta is a breeze to work with and the house is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

The house was adorable, clean as can be, and well equipped with everything we needed for a great week. Beds were comfortable, and plenty of bath towels and beach towels were provided for our large group. The owners have gone above and beyond in creating a perfect beach getaway home in Grand Haven!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Big Horn, Wyoming, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun.

Great house with every amenity & a helpful host. We enjoyed the in-town location & the opportunity to walk to shops, restaurants & the beach & pier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand Haven Vacation

Runabout Resort is a fabulous property, within walking distance to Grand Haven shopping, restaurants, the boardwalk and pier. We love to read on the cute front porch, and enjoy the backyard space grilling, eating outside, and throwing beanbags for corn hole. We enjoy taking a bike ride to the Farmer’s Market and riding along the channel. There is plenty of bedroom space and a large dining table. The house is well equipped with all you might need. We love the hosts and plan to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Runabout Resort is a Relaxing Gem!

Runabout Resort is a gorgeous home in a prime location of Grand Haven. Short walk to shops, eateries, boardwalk, beach and lighthouse.Home has everything needed for a relaxing getaway. Britta, the host, is welcoming and gracious and has put her personal touch in providing all the amenities. Large backyard with great patio and fire pit, perfect for dining outside or playing games. Runabout Resort is the perfect place to stay for relaxation, fun, comfort, good times and great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way

We enjoyed this home in every way. The home had everything we needed from good beds, well appointed bathrooms and kitchen to a wonderful front porch and backyard that was well used and enjoyed by everyone in our group. The factor that put this property into our very top rating however, was the location. It was wonderful to be able to walk to the historic downtown, the boardwalk and the fountain. The town was a great location with plenty to enjoy. We would all love to return for another visit. Thanks for creating such a lovely vacation rental. One of the best I've ever stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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