a historic stay
OVERNIGHT RESERVATIONS
Experience a truly unique stay on Rose Island.
Nestled in a historic and serene setting off Newport, RI, our property offers an opportunity to connect with the past while enjoying an enriching, one-of-a-kind getaway. This 18-acre island paradise boasts many charming qualities, but one of its finest is the peaceful solitude found along our beaches and in our gardens.
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH A BOOKING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REVIEW OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
The above link will be made active for the public on Tuesday, February 4. The booking link will be send to members directly via their email address ahead of member opening on Tuesday, January 7 or when a new membership is activated. Become a member.
BOOKING POLICY
We require a 2-night minimum stay for all island accommodations, but 1-night bookings become available 60 days in advance (on a rolling basis).
Gap Nights:
If there’s a gap between 2-night stays, those nights automatically become available for booking. We encourage you to check back often or closer to the 60-day mark for 1-night availability.
Please Note:
We do not make exceptions to the 2-night minimum prior to the 60-day window, but we’re happy to accommodate shorter stays when the opportunity arises. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you!
OUR UNITS
Lighthouse museum
1st floor
For those looking for rooms with history and character, our first-floor Curt Bunting and Wanton Chase Museum rooms are available to rent as a package for up to four guests. These rooms are in the first floor lighthouse museum showcasing many interesting historical photos and memorabilia and the common areas are open to the public from 10 AM – 4 PM each day. The rooms offer magnificent water views – Curt Bunting offers views of the northern part of the island and the Newport Bridge, while the Wanton Chase room shows views of the East Passage and Jamestown.
Rates start at $365 in season for 2 ppl (max 4). 20% off in April & October. Members always receive 15% off total booking fee.
Equipped with a small kitchen pantry
Lighthouse keeper’s apt.
2nd floor
Located on the second floor of the Rose Island Lighthouse, the Keeper’s Apartment is the most spacious accommodation on the island. It offers spectacular panoramic views of the Narragansett Bay and the Newport Bridge. The apartment features a queen size bed, dresser, and a love seat in the bedroom, a full size pull out sofa in the living room and a round table with four chairs in the dining room. It accommodates up to four guests comfortably and with the adjacent bunk room, an additional two children may be accommodated.
Rates start at $560 in season for 4 ppl (max 6). 20% off in April & October. **Members always receive 15% off total booking fee.
Fully private, with full kitchen and bathroom
foghorn room
This room sits on a rock outcropping in front of the Rose Island Lighthouse where it housed the engine that powered the Foghorn which was used to help ships navigate in the fog. The Foghorn is now gone so guests can enjoy the peace and quiet this room offers. A staircase allows guests to climb up or down from this secluded hideaway. Sitting on a cliff with panoramic views of Narragansett Bay, this charming 1912 building features a queen size bed, a small dining table and a working wood stove.
Rates start at $285 in season for max 2 ppl. 20% off in April & October. Members always receive 15% off total booking fee.
There is no electricity in this accommodation.
fort hamilton barracks
Step back in time and stay in our historic Fort Hamilton Barracks room. Fort Hamilton is a first system US fort built by the government in 1798 as a barracks for soldiers. Just steps away from the curtain wall of the old fort and beach front, the fortified barracks room features newly restored windows and mahogany doors that open to a small patio, lawn area and Adirondack chairs. Sleep in the restored bomb-proof barracks room but in the comfort of a queen-size bed instead of a bunk. This room is suitable for up to four guests with two sleeping cots available to accommodate children or young adults.
Rates start at $225 in season for max 2 ppl. 20% off in October. Members always receive 15% off total booking fee.
There is no electricity in this accommodation.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Interested in gifting someone with a unique experience at an incredible destination in Newport, RI? Gift certificates redeemable for overnight stays are available and never expire.
VISIT OUR AMAZING LOCATION
The historic light station, with its fully restored 1870 keeper’s lighthouse, is nestled on Narragansett Bay, just minutes by ferry from the coast of Newport, Rhode Island. Our Captain of the boat, and our launch service the Rose, will meet you at the boat ramp in Fort Adams, take you and your guests on a 15-minute boat ride to this one-of-a-kind paradise – a place where Rose Island Lighthouse memories are waiting to be treasured.