Two Lighthouse Bed & Breakfasts in the Upper Peninsula

Depending on where your source there are about 12-15 lighthouses in the entire country that double as a bed and breakfast. Two are in the Upper Peninsula.

Having two of these right in the Upper Peninsula is incredible. Of course these re fresh water lighthouses, where as most of the other lighthouse bed and breakfasts are on the ocean in the states of Oregon, California, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine.

Big Bay Point Lighthouse

Photo by Moweber

The Big Bay Point Lighthouse is located about 27 miles NW of Marquette in the town of Big Bay (for those of you not from the Upper Peninsula). We probably can’t describe the lighthouse any better than what’s already on their website…

High atop a cliff jutting into the clear, deep waters of Lake Superior, the Big Bay Point Lighthouse beckons adults in search of a secluded retreat from modern life. This unique bed-and-breakfast inn is one of the few surviving resident lighthouses in the country and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For over a century, mariners have relied on Big Bay Point’s light to guide them along this remote and rocky stretch of Michigan coastline. Although automated in 1941, the romance and lore of the site are undimmed.

Sit before the fire in the living room, and recount the lighthouses you have seen and plan to see. Hike, bike, Ski, or snowshoe along the shore, or on the many trails in the area. Experience the deep solitude and unspoiled beauty of nature at the lighthouse inn.

Sounds like paradise.

Here are some other things to take note of…

• 14 rooms
• 7 guest rooms
• Library
• Sauna
• 40 acres of woods with trails
• Climb to lighthouse lantern
• Incredible Lake Superior views
• Lots of wildlife
• Spa packages
• Open year round

The Big Bay Point Lighthouse was also featured on Travel Channel’s website as the 3rd best lighthouse lodging in the country.

For more information and bookings check out the Big Bay Point Lighthouse website.

Sand Hills Lighthouse

Photo by Hatchski

The Sand Hills Lighthouse Inn is located eight miles outside of Ahmeek. Even to a number of Yoopers the town of Ahmeek is unknown. For a better reference the lighthouse is about 25 miles NE of Houghton.

Step back in time and discover Michigan’s best kept secret. Newly renovated as a bed and breakfast on the magnificent Keweenaw Peninsula, Sand Hills Lighthouse Inn now welcomes you to a memorable experience. Furnished in Victorian charm, this historic building summons you with an original lens and nautical lighthouse artifacts, as well as many antiques, oil paintings and photographs.

Here are some other things to take note of…

• Built in 1917
• Views of the sunrise and sunset
• 8 guest rooms
• Nearby Isle Royale ferry service
• Nearby Keweenaw Star boat excursions
• Recreation room with billiards and more
• Open year round

For more information and bookings check out the Sand Hills Lighthouse website.

If you would like to continue your lighthouse bed & breakfast tour Michigan is home to a third lighthouse B&B in Au Gres at the Charity Island Lighthouse.