The Flat | a Wanderlust Abodes property

Central Lake, Michigan
$229 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

eclectic flat | Knowles Creek view

2 bedrooms | sleeps 4 | laundry | kitchenette fire by the creek | 4 miles to Torch Lake



The Space:

The Flat is a 394-square foot 2-bedroom unit. It has been updated from floor to ceiling; the cozy space has been thoughtfully appointed. The Flat has thoughtful & varied amenities. In-Room Air Conditioning, Professional Hair Dryer, Boutique Bath Products, Robes, Incredible Linens, Complimentary Wireless Internet, Clothing Steamer, Fan, In-Room Heaters & more available upon request.



Bedroom #1 has a queen bed with a small sitting area, which includes a table for 2 & lounge chair. Bedroom #2 has a queen bed. The kitchenette is equipped with a Breville toaster oven, microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker & grinder. The Flat has its own washer & dryer. A powerful portable air conditioning unit is provided for your comfort. The bathroom has a tiled shower & double vanity.



Guests of The Flat may enjoy the creekside fire pit & our garden area—which includes seating, a hammock nestled between large trees & a charcoal grill.



Guest Access:

There is free parking on the property. Boat & snowmobile trailers can be accommodated.



Public access to Intermediate Lake—which connects to the Upper Chain of Lakes— is 1 block away. Torch Lake is 4 miles from The Flat.



Guests 12+ are welcome.



The Neighborhood:

The Flat is located on Main Street in downtown Central Lake, a quiet & quintessential Northern Michigan town. Central Lake rests on the shores of Intermediate Lake; public access is only a block away. Spend your days exploring all Northern MI has to offer—Central Lake is truly central & a great home base for day trips to popular destinations like Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Mackinac Island, Fishtown, the wineries of Old Mission & Leelanau Peninsulas, Charlevoix, Boyne, Petoskey, & Bellaire.



Enjoy easy walkable access to some of our Central Lake favorites like Mammoth Distillery, Fudgees, & Bachmann's Store. Our local grocery store, Merrie's Market, is also less than a 5-minute walk.



Fishing, kayaking, SUP, biking & boating are all popular with guests. For local rentals, try Paddles & Pedals or Dewitt Marine.



Other Things to Note:

Our head mouser, Leo the black cat lives on the property & may try to sneak in, but he is not allowed ;-) You are more than welcome to feed him a can of tuna if you'd like.



There is an EV charger 2 blocks from The Flat, at Merrie's Market.



Interaction with Guests:

We do have a Property Manager close by in case of emergency, but guest of The Flat should not expect someone on-site.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 394 Sq Ft (37 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator (mini) Toaster Oven
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Xiaohe

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    Great place to stay.

  • Jessica H.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Place was nice and clean, beds were very comfortable, we had a short stay but enjoyed the little time we were there. Easy check-in and check-out. Head Mouser Leo was super sweet and friendly.

  • Sara S.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2023

    Stayed Sep 2, 2023

    Stayed overnight for a wedding at the Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix. Hosts had wonderful communication and very accommodating.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$229+
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