Tired of staying in cookie-cutter hotels when you travel? Looking for
something a little bit more unique than a standard beach vacation
rental? Visitors to Rhode Island now have the option to stay at the Rose
Island Lighthouse when visiting the scenic Narragansett Bay.
This working lighthouse was built in 1869 and sits just outside the
town of Newport. Guests can choose to stay overnight in the keeper’s
quarters on the first floor, or become an actual keeper of the
lighthouse for a week and stay on the second floor quarters.
Although you’d most likely be visiting Newport or Narragansett Bay on
vacation, if you stay at the lighthouse as a keeper, you’ll be expected
to work! Duties include raising and lowering the flag each day,
listening to marine weather reports, greeting visitors to the lighthouse
museum and even learning how to operate the wind-powered electric
system.
After a brief orientation by by the full-time lighthouse staff,
you’ll pretty much be given the reigns to act as official lighthouse
keeper for the week of your stay.
Keeper duties only take a few hours a day though, and the rest of the
time is left for visitors to explore the bay area. Newport is known for
its laid-back lifestyle and water-centric activities. Charter a
sailboat, take a stroll along the coast to view the opulent mansions
ever-present in this area, tour a winery, visit art galleries or relax
at a spa for the day.
Just make sure that you get back to the lighthouse in time to finish up your daily duties!
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