Treasure Coast Travelers Book East Coast Lighthouse Stays for Dramatic Escapes

Treasure Coast residents looking to trade flat coastal Florida for a dramatic seaside escape may want to consider booking a night — or a week — inside a working lighthouse along the East Coast, with prices ranging from $550 a night to more than $5,500 for a full week.

Several historic lighthouses from Connecticut to South Carolina now offer overnight accommodations, each with distinct character and price points. In Old Saybrook, Connecticut, the Lighthouse Suite at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina runs $939 to $1,200 a night during peak season. It features a fireplace, kitchenette, and balcony overlooking the marina where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. On the more rustic end, the 19th-century Saugerties Lighthouse on the Hudson River in New York rents for $550 a night — no air conditioning, no television, and a composting toilet — but includes a hearty breakfast and sweeping river views.

In Newport, Rhode Island, the Rose Island Lighthouse starts at $585 a night in season, with a 20 percent discount in April and October. A two-night minimum is required, and boat transport to the 18-acre island is included. Maryland's Cove Point Lighthouse on Chesapeake Bay lists a seven-day full-house rental at $5,592 through Airbnb. At the premium end, a two-night "stay & play" package at the private Haig Point Lighthouse on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, runs $2,320 for two guests and includes golf, ferry transport, and access to resort amenities.

For Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River County residents accustomed to the flat horizon of the Treasure Coast, the properties offer a sharp contrast — cliffs, bay views, and working lantern rooms — at a range of budgets. The closest options in Connecticut and New York are accessible by a direct flight from Vero Beach Regional Airport or Palm Beach International Airport followed by a short drive.

Travelers interested in the Rose Island or Saugerties properties should note that both book quickly in summer months and have limited availability.

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