My wife and I stayed a few nights at the lighthouse. They have opened the tender’s quarters for overnight stays. It’s affiliated with restaurant “Never Mind” which sits adjacent to the property.
The Good
-The people that run this property are just so kind and accommodating. The entire staff never stopped smiling and always tried to get whatever we requested. They really looked like they enjoyed what they were doing. A different level of service.
-The area is visually breathtaking. The ocean, the beaches, the walking trails. All were very pleasant.
-The neighboring town St Francis had everything you could need and even had some shopping venues.
-The kitchen facilities allowed for cooking, storing food, and all the cooking / food prep supplied if you choose to eat in.
-The restaurant food was tasty and well thought thru. Breakfast and dinner all had dishes that were unique with a mix for different palates.
The questionable
-Staying at the lighthouse is questionable for the different seasons. All of the windows are the original windows from 1910. About the best job they do is keep the driving rain out. No central air. No central heat. They did have a space heater, that luckily we didn’t need.
-Don’t drink the water out of the tap.
-the condition of the facility I would call rustic with partially restored conditions. Due to the interior and my knowledge of construction practices, including historic restorations, the paint peeling of the walls and mold growing in various rooms, it made me a little nervous. This condition is not disclosed in their publication , but as of the date we were there, it existed. Paint throughout the early 1900s had lead and asbestos. Everyday paint chips and dust was on everything. Luggage, towels, and dishes.
Conclusion
I would stay a night for the experience, but not a...
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