Staying at a Lighthouse: America's Romantic and Historic Lighthouse Inns [Paperback]

John Grant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2005

Information provided in each profile includes history of the lighthouse and the area, background of the present-day keepers, and a description of the accommodations and the guest experience, plus all pertinent practical details--addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, directions, seasons of operation, rates, and more.

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Staying at a Lighthouse takes you on a guided tour of more than two dozen towers that welcome you to spend the night. Inside you'll find brief histories of the lights and their surrounding areas, descriptions of the accommodations and what you can expect, directions, seasons of operation, rates, and more. From romantic bed-and-breakfast inns to rustic and remote towers to keepers' quarters well-suited for families and groups, these unique overnight havens provide some of the most sought-after lodgings in the country. A handful even allow guests to perform various keeper's duties-raising the flag, recording the weather, and other odd jobs-to help maintain the properties. All provide spectacular scenery, historic surroundings, and a rare opportunity to experience the serenity and simplicity of a keeper's life.

About the Author

John Grant is the president and executive producer of Driftwood Productions Inc. He created and produced the popular PBS series Legendary Lighthouses, the PBS special Staying at a Lighthouse, and many other programs for cable and public television. This is his fourth book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 91 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 2nd edition (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762736968
• ISBN-13: 978-0762736966
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,444,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a gift, August 5, 2006

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Paula Hahn "Paula, mother of 2" (Arkadelphia, AR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Staying at a Lighthouse: America's Romantic and Historic Lighthouse Inns (Paperback)

I got this for a gift for my mom, with whom I share a long history of travels both on and to the sea including some terrific lighthouses on the North Carolina coast. Her health and age plus my role as mommy do not allow us to do much travelling anymore, so this gift was meant to be of special significance, standing in for those dream trips we always say we are going to take someday even though we both know that day may never come. She just loved this book, especially the beautiful photographs. Neither one of us had ever heard of lighthouses that were now available for tourist lodging. Now we are planning that next trip in earnest because we have something concrete to look at along with helpful info and contact details. We still may never get to go, but our fantasizing has become more fun and exciting. For that gift to both of us, I am deeply grateful.