Stayed here for one night on a very beautiful spring day. The walk to the lighthouse was an easy one over wooden and dirt paths. The keeper was personable and informative regarding the reconstruction and history of the lighthouse. The breakfast was wonderful and prepared with local eggs, maple syrup, etc... The bedrooms are charming. There are two bedrooms on the second floor with access to the light up a steep flight of steps and a ladder. The beds are doubles so are a bit cozy for a couple. We brought our two kids (16 and 12) so we took both rooms. I would recommend you go with friends as you can hear everything that goes on in the house and all share the one downstairs bathroom. Our 12 year old slept on the army style cot which was okay for a kid, but not very comfortable. The lighthouse grounds are small and was crowded the day we were there. We had brought our own food to grill but waited until after dusk to cook when all the people left as the trail closed at sunset. There is no tv or internet so you spend the evening playing board games which was an enjoyable change. It is very peaceful in the morning before the masses begin to arrive. It seems to be quite a popular spot with the locals who seem to make it part of their daily routines. All in all an enjoyable respite for one night.

We had a truly magical stay over Christmas weekend. The lighthouse, built in the 1860's and renovated to it's former charming self in the 1980's, is a quaint, brick structure, furnished as it was in it's original time with antiques, coal burning stove, 1930's refrigerator, old gas stove/oven, claw-footed bathtub, etc...Upon arrival, be prepared for a 1/2 mile walk (with your belongings) to the lighthouse. We arrived just before high tide and Patrick met us part way down the path with rubber boots, a welcome sight as the tide was 1 foot higher than normal. We stayed in the West room, smaller then the East room but we felt is more welcoming with 2 windows facing the mountains of the Catskills and the other 2 looking south down the Hudson River. The bed was very comfortable and warm (heavy goose down comforter), but it was a double bed (no queen or king size beds in the 'olden days!).

The downstairs bathroom (shared) is a lesson in humility. Due to it's location (i.e. no city sewers), it utilizes a composting toilet. Thankfully, the compost is not directly under the toilet, but there is still somewhat of an odor and utilizing the spray wand to "flush" is definitely not something I would want to do in my everyday life. I found the odor to be contained with the toilet seat closed and the bathroom door shut. Water is provided from a sistern, and we found the water to be plentiful and hot. Electricity is provided by 1 very fragile line from the mainland, so blow dryers are not permitted.

We were able to barbecue outside on the gas grill (yes, barbecuing in December, "thanks" to global warming) and use the kitchen facilities (fully stocked) for cooking the rest of our dinner. We also were allowed to store our food in the refrigerator. We basically didn't wish to leave the island during our 2 day stay and being able to cook our own meals was just great.

Patrick's hospitality was just perfect. He is very pleasant, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Just the perfect inn (er....I mean lighthouse) keeper! And his breakfast's every morning were hearty and yummy! He was there when you needed him and "quietly disappeared" when you wished for private time.

We warmed up to the glowing coal stove in the living room after dinner, sipping a nice bottle of wine. Watched the sun come up over the Hudson from our bed. Watched the fog roll down the Hudson. Watched the Chickadee and his friend the Tufted Titmouse gobble up the seeds from the bird feeder. Watched the tides roll in and out. Picked out constellations in the clear, star-filled night sky. Drank more wine. Lot's of photographs. Read, talked, watched in silence. Drank more wine!

The lighthouse is 1.5 miles from downtown Saugerties and Patrick is full of recommendations as to places to eat and attractions to visit. Having visited the area many times we really just wanted to rest and relax.

We will definitely return, most likely in winter as it can be a little busy on the lighthouse island in the summer (the island is open to everyone). I would definitely recommend going with another couple so you can have the "whole place" to yourself. Our fellow guests were very nice, but I always have problems conversing first thing in the a.m. over breakfast with strangers.

Highly recommended, you will not be sorry!!

The event was a surprise. A pre 75th birthday gift from an aunt. All she said we were going to a B&B.
Now who would have imagined a B&B in a lighthouse. The walk was enjoyable through blooming wildflowers, the anticipation as to where we were going was and then coming to lighthouse was a surprise. The weather was with us and enjoying sitting on the deck during the day, watching the boats, birds, fisherpersons, talking with local visitors coming to enjoy the peaceful area. Dog walkers, swimmers, people from other states and from overseas. Sitting on the deck at night and eating my aunts planned supper, wine and chips. Hearing the trains from across the river and a then a comfortable bed. Allen, the B&B lighthouse keeper, made us a healthy appetizing breakfast. Truly enjoyed.

This was an experience everyone should have. The nature walk is abundent with wild flowers. The lighthouse itself is very well kept by the
lighthouse keeper as well as the housekeeper. The conversations with both are very interesting. The grounds are very special with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the view. There are tables for picnics and benches and chairs galore to sit and enjoy the views. Seeing many tugboats pushing barges, etc. especially at night was another treat.
Hearing and seeing the many trains coming from New York City was another treat. All in all, I can't say enough about the Saugerties
Lighthouse.
It was a very special time for me.
Anneliese