Staying at a Lighthouse

They're "sexy," "exhilarating," "romantic," "incredible"--not just phallic symbols by the sandy seashore. Vacationers seeking a unique holiday experience are breathing new life into vintage coastal lighthouses, scrabbling over rock and dale to bed and then breakfast at these old, rustic and isolated getaways. From The Keeper's House Inn in Maine (where a stay includes a gourmet breakfast and a dinner in the lighthouse tower), to the East Brother Light Station B&B, a fully restored Victorian lighthouse that sits in the middle of an island in the San Francisco Bay (not to be confused with the B&B Alcatraz for those staying a bit longer), this charming program reveals the history of these wonderful old beacons, interviews keepers and happy vacationers, and peeks into many of the rooms and living quarters. While no pricing information is given, a little phone research and/or Internet surfing should turn up current information, while this nicely filmed overview will definitely put prospective lighthouse B&B'ers in the mood. Highly recommended. Aud: P. (N. Plympton)