Overnight Stays

You can make a reservation by using our secure online booking system. Reservations for the following calendar year open in early December annually.

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Age Restrictions

Children under the age five years old cannot stay overnight on the island due to safety and liability reasons.

Use of Candles, Fireworks & Firearms

The use of candles, oil lamps or fireworks on our historic property is strictly prohibited. Firearms are also prohibited - please leave them safe and secure on your own property.

Pet Policy

We regret that we cannot accommodate your pets to stay overnight on the island, except for whole island rentals after bird nesting season ends on August 14 annually. Please call the office for more information and special instructions.

Fire Pit

To protect the wildlife refuge and bird nesting habitat, RILF limits campfires to the fire pit located on the beach along the pathway from the dock. Guests are welcome to bring their own firewood to use in the fire pit. Please use safety precautions when using the fire pit.

Outdoor Bathrooms and Shower

There are two bathroom facilities on the grounds and an outdoor shower with a solar heated water bags for guests staying in the Museum First Floor, Foghorn Building, and Barracks rooms.

Water Transportation – Rose Island Lighthouse Launch Service

Rose our motor launch takes overnight guests at 12 PM for a 12-minute ride to the island. The launch usually departs from the North Alofsin pier at Fort Adams in Newport but please check your reservation email to make sure you have the most up to info for your trip.

*If overnight guests are unable to make the 12:00 pm departure, they may be able to take the Jamestown – Newport ferry at their own expense, which runs regular service in season from 10 AM – 4 PM. Please visit their website for more information. 

Check Out Process

Check out is at 10:00 am. Please make the bed with fresh linens (provided) and leave the room as it was when you checked in. Take all your trash, used linens and recyclables to the boat when you leave. If you do not follow these procedures, guests may be subject to a cleaning charge and not be invited back. 

Sharing the Island w/ Visitors

The lighthouse museum is open from 10am – 4pm during the season to daily visitors. Visitors are invited to explore the First Floor Museum and peek into the Foghorn Cottage. If staying in those rooms, please keep your bed made, door open, accommodation tidy and valuables tucked away between 10 and 4 daily.

Amenities: In-Room and Around the Island

In the Lighthouse:

Museum First Floor: coffee maker, microwave oven, hot plate, small refrigerator and bathroom (no indoor shower – see outdoor shower info below).

The Keeper’s Apartment has a private, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with indoor shower and hot water.

Foghorn Building:

There is no electricity or attached bathroom facility, guests must use the outdoor toilet facility. A small functioning wood stove is available for use. Make sure to bring your own bundle of firewood. It must be small logs. Full sized logs will not fit. 

Barracks Room:

There is no heat, electricity or bathroom facility in the barracks; however, there is an outdoor toilet within short walking distance from your room.

Guests staying in the Foghorn Room and Barracks Room may be able to charge any important devices in our generator shed.

We provide the following to all overnight guests: Bed linens, pillows, bath towels, paper towels and cleaning supplies, pots & pans for cooking (Keeper’s Apartment & Museum First Floor rooms only), and propane & tools for the outdoor grills. All guests are required to bring their own food, as there is none available on the island, as well as coolers and ice.

There are three gas powered grills guests can use during your stay. Cooking utensils are available.

We advise guests to bring dinner paper products to help with water conservation. There are dishes / drinkware / silverware provided for the guests staying in the Keeper’s Apartment and Museum First Floor ONLY. We have a carry in carry out trash policy.

Cancellation Policies

The Rose Island Lighthouse is an exclusive property where each reservation is both important and special. We have only a few rooms, therefore we cannot absorb cancellation costs, and require full payment at the time of your booking. ALL DEPOSITS ON ENTIRE PROPERTY BOOKINGS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

IF YOU CANCEL:

If you cancel at least 30 days PRIOR to check-in, you will receive a full refund LESS a $75 cancellation fee.

If you cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, you will receive a 50% refund.

If you cancel WITHIN 14 days before you check-in, your payment is NON-REFUNDABLE.

We encourage you to secure travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances such as illness, etc.

IF WE CANCEL:

From time to time, weather conditions preclude us from safely transporting our guests to the island. Our island manager may choose to cancel departures due to unsafe conditions on the water or the island at any time. If we have to cancel your reservation, you are entitled to a full refund. Alternatively, we can look to move your reservation until another time that works for you in that same calendar year. If there is not suitable availability within that calendar year, a full refund will be provided to you.