Maine's Lighthouse Inns and Bed and Breakfasts
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Goose
Rocks Lighthouse in North Haven, Maine
For those who desire a more extended lighthouse
experience than a visit to one of our Open House days,
Goose Rocks can accommodate up to 6 guests for an
all-day or overnight visit as a token of appreciation to
those who support our mission of lighthouse
preservation. Donations to Beacon Preservation fund 100%
of its expensive restoration and upkeep, encouraging us
to make Goose Rocks available to those whose financial
support provide the foundation for lighthouse survival.
Such dedication to lighthouse preservation is often
accompanied by a strong desire to experience a real
“slice of lighthouse life” with a prolonged visit,
offering visitors a chance to absorb the beauty of the
Fox Islands as the Goose Rocks lighthouse keepers did
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Cuckolds Lighthouse in Southport, Maine
Enjoy your
vacation retreat in an historic, renovated 1892 Maine
Lighthouse. Reserve a suite at this luxury Inn or
splurge and reserve the entire Private Island. The
Cuckolds Lighthouse is a destination for adventure and
pampered luxury, perfect for romantic couples and family
gatherings. This offshore lighthouse affords active
relaxation and authentic experiences perfect for artists
and anglers, poets and photographers, nature lovers,
mariners, and lighthouse enthusiasts. Complete
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Whitehead Light Station located in
Rockland, Maine
Whitehead Light Station was commissioned by President Thomas
Jefferson in 1803. It was the seventh lighthouse
commissioned in the United States and has been in continuous
operation ever since. In 1891 the original rubble stone
keeper’s dwelling was razed and the current two-family
dwelling for the keeper and assistant was built on the old
foundation. In 1895 a second assistant keeper was added to
the crew. A single-family house for the Head Keeper was
built in 1900. The light was automated in 1982 and both
keeper’s dwellings were boarded up and abandoned. The lovely
Head Keeper's House was torn down in the mid-1980s, and
outcry over its demise, along with that of a few other
lovely keeper’s houses along the Maine Coast, gave rise to
the Maine Lights Program.
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Robinson Point
Lighthouse & the Keeper's House Inn
Robinson Point Lighthouse Station and the Keeper's House
Inn is located on the remote island of Isle Au Haut,
sits atop rugged ledges overlooking the Atlantic,
surrounded by dense spruce forests and island panoramas.
Built by the U.S. Lighthouse Board in 1907 and now on
the National Register of Historic Places, the restored
lighthouse station is a living museum where guests can
take a step back in time to experience the beauty and
solitude of another era.
The journey that brings you to the Keeper's House Inn is
an adventure in itself. The scenic, circuitous 36-mile
drive down the Blue Hill peninsula from Route 1 to the
fishing village of Stonington can be slow, so allow
enough time to enjoy galleries, villages and vistas
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Little
River Lighthouse - Maine
When the Coast Guard automated and then abandoned
the Little River Lighthouse Station in 1972, the
tower and keeper's house began to fall into a sad
state. In 1993, the government offered the
lighthouse to the small community of Cutler, who was
forced to decline for lack of funds for the
necessary repairs. It wasn't until 2000 that the
lighthouse was declared excess property by the Coast
Guard. At that time, the American Lighthouse
Foundation applied for ownership of the lighthouses.
Since then, their chapter - the Friends of Little
River Lighthouse - has relighted the tower and
restored the old keeper's house. The lighthouse
station, once one of Maine's Ten Most Endangered
Historic Properties, is now a beautiful example of
preservation. Complete
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Pemaquid Point Lighthouse - Maine
This lovely property sits proudly on the cliffs of
Pemaquid Point, keeping vigil over passing ships
since the early 1800s. Today, vacationers have an
opportunity to spend a week in this charming 2nd
floor apartment in what many consider to be the most
dramatic setting in Maine. All new furnishings were
installed this spring, just in time to welcome our
summer visitors. The single bedroom is furnished
with two twins, with a double sleep sofa in the
living area. The deep front porch is the envy of the
area, with the most breathtaking views enjoyed from
the comfort of your rocking chair. Proceeds from
this rental will be used for the ongoing maintenance
and restoration of this treasured locale... made
even more famous since its selection as the site for
the Maine State Quarter. Complete
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