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Step 1
Use the links in Resources to find lighthouses that interest you, and are within reach of your travel plans.
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Step 2
Pay attention to the details. Some accommodations are in the lighthouse proper, while others are in buildings on the lighthouse grounds, or in a campground. There's even a youth hostel at one.
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Step 3
Consider travel issues. Access may be by car, or for island properties, by boat. Accommodations may be *very* rustic at times.
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Step 4
Get familiar with a few examples. The Selkirk Lighthouse in NY puts you right in the middle of the action: "There is an original hand-crafted wooden spiral staircase in the original red ochre leading from the third floor through the tower leading to the wooden-decked old-style birdcage lantern room and railed exterior walkway." At the Isle de Haut Lighthouse in Maine, arrival is by mailboat, and you'll leave the modern world behind: "the Keeper' s House survives without telephones, electric lines, or auto traffic. Evening lighting is provided by the glow of gaslight, kerosene lanterns and the subtle rose-colored pulse of the light tower."
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Step 5
Of course, you may prefer just a visit. The Resources section will give you all the details you'll need.
Comments
lovelights said
on 8/6/2009 Stopped by to check out one of your articles, post a comment, rate it, and click on an ad for ya. ;) By the way....nice article. I recommended you.
beechbrad said
on 8/16/2008 Try a peak at www.fagers.com and stay in a lighthouse replica with a beautiful view of the bay and award wining dining.
SeventhSibling said
on 5/17/2008 I never considered staying overnight at a lighthouse. Sounds romantic (thinking about "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.") Thanks for the vacation idea!
dsarokin said
on 4/15/2008 Look at it this way, welch. If something horrible comes along, at least you'll have plenty of LIGHT ;-}