Cleanliness. The light house is great and it is quite an adventure to visit and stay overnight. However, if you are a clean freak do not go here. I think there is dust from the day the lighthouse was built! Otherwise, the island is great. The rooms are fun and historic. The house has great period pieces and bits of... More

I got my boyfriend an overnight on the main floor at the lighthouse for Christmas – we ended up going in March, and we had such a wonderful time. The island is gorgeous. We really enjoyed walking around the beach and exploring. Had it been a little cooler we definitely would have spent more time outside, but that didn't hinder... More

Our Lighthouse hosts were welcoming and knowledgeable about the history of the island and the lighthouse. If you are looking for ultra-plush accommodations or require lots of scheduled activities, you will be disappointed. If however you are looking for a spectacular setting, authentic period lodging (depending on your selection, you may be using an outhouse) and great family time, this... More

Because we visited in mid-March, there was no ferry. We were picked up by Chris, the caretaker, tour-guide and light-house guru. The trip was magical from the moment my kids stepped into the boat and strapped on their life vests. We had a beautiful view of the harbor as we approached the island and the views just kept on improving!... More

My boyfriend rented the main floor of the lighthouse for us to stay to celebrate my birthday. It was the most fun I had in years- serendipitously we had the whole Island to ourselves! The director, Dave was kind enough to give us a tour and explain the history of the lighthouse and the Island. Then we set off to... More

we stayed one night at the rose island and it was spectacular. i brought my wife on a surprise for her birthday. the inside of the lighthouse was charming. the views of the bay and newport terrific. the care taken is wonderful. i hope there is continued funding to clean up the rest of the island

We love staying at lighthouses. They are peaceful and beautiful places and Rose Island is in an especially beautiful location. The room of the original lighthouse keeper is there and it's a wonderful way to step back into a simpler time. You arrive and get picked up by a ferry and if you want to do a longer stay you... More

I have wanted to stay on Rose Island since first learning about it 10 years ago, and we finally got the chance to stay there last week. We stayed in the upstairs apartment, and we were the only ones staying on the island for the night! The apartment was so homey, cozy, and comfortable. We loved exploring the island, walking... More

My husband and I recently stayed at the lighthouse for a night during our stay in Newport. If you love beautiful scenery, peace and quiet, and rustic charm you will really enjoy it. We wrote in the keepers log, explored the island, took tons of pictures. It was lovely and romantic. In warm weather it would be a blast for... More