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$355

Lighthouse on Island in San Francisco Bay

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Price:
$355
BR/BA:
5 BR, 4 BA
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Description:

House, 5 beds, four bathrooms (sleeps 10) east brother lighthouse, or more accurately a light station, is a beautifully restored california victorian lighthouse bed and breakfast inn perched atop an island in the strait that separates san francisco and san pablo bays.
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Located 30 minutes from downtown san francisco, ca, the lighthouse bed and breakfast is close enough for a weekend jaunt or as a unique complement to your san francisco/northern california visit. Once on the island, visitors take in the stunning views of the san francisco skyline, mount tamalpais, and the marin coastline. East brother light station has been an active lighthouse for more than 133 yrs. The inn began operations over 26yrs ago as a means of earning money for upkeep of the restored lighthouse and facilities. The lighthouse offers the rare combination of both a alighthouse bed & breakfasta and an aisland b&b,a and is a unique california destination. Though only a ten-minute boat ride to the island, the lighthouse inn seems to be a world away from the lights of the nearby cities. Guests of east brother light station have a direct impact upon its preservation. Funds earned by the inn, through its non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation, pay for ongoing restoration and maintenance costs of the buildings and equipment of the island. Access: visiting east brother island is an adventuresome outdoor experience. Accessing the island requires the physical stamina and strength to climb from a bobbing boat up a vertical ladder four to 12 ft in height, depending on tides. Boat: travel to the island takes about ten minutes. The coast guard rated capacity of the boat is six passengers. All required safety gear is maintained on board. Infrequently, the weather may be too rough to allow safe crossing, requiring cancellations on very short notice. If this occurs, you will receive a full refund. Pick-up and check-out time: for overnightguests, pickup time is 4:00 p.m promptly at point san pablo yacht harbor. Checkout and return to the mainland is by 11:00 a.m. Activities: there is plenty of reading material, including an illustrated history of the restoration project. Guests may wish to bring a camera with a telephoto lens or binoculars to observe the wildlife in the surrounding waters and on west brother island. Guests who wish to fish should bring their own licenses, gear, and bait. Dinner, bed, and breakfast: dinner, bed & breakfast accommodations are available thursday through sunday nights. All meals are taken together by all guests. Dinner, with choice of wine, and breakfast are served in the dedicated dining area area. Hors daoeuvres and champagne are served upon arrival in the upstairs sitting area. Bedrooms in the main house are furnished with queen-size beds and period furnishings. Awalteras quarters rooma is located in the fog signal building, less than 100ft from the lighthouse building, features a full-sized bed and a nautical motif. All rooms have bay views. The keepers provide a tour of the island, including history, restoration effort, and, when functioning, a demonstration of the old diaphone fog horns. Day use: day use is available on saturday, only during the summer months and depending on other scheduled events. This use includes boat transportation and a guided tour, for those who want to enjoy the islandas pleasures. Visitors must make reservations in advance and should bring all required supplies for picnics, fishing, or other activities. No food or beverage service is available on the island for day use activities. Day use visitors have access to the lighthouse only during the tour. For groups of one to 6 persons, the rate is $20 per person. Day use visitors are picked up at the galley cafe (currently closed) at approx 11:15 am and returned to the harbor at approx 3:30 pm. Please visit the day use page for info and to make reservations. Lunches: lunches are available only to guests staying 2 or more nights or by prior arrangement. Special events: special events, such as weddings and corporate retreats are available on inquiry. Boats: it is not practical for guests to moor boats at the islandas dock. Those who wish to come in their own boat may arrange to leave their boat at nearby point san pablo yacht harbor, where they will be picked up and returned in east brotheras boat. Clothing: even during the warm summer months, it is possible that wind-driven swells will spray water on the boatas occupants, so it is advised that all passengers wear appropriate outdoor clothing. Sturdy shoes should be worn for climbing the ladder; sandals are not appropriate. Dress is casual, and luggage should be kept to a min. Children: children are welcome for day-use activities only and must be under the supervision of parents at all times. Parents with small children are encouraged to bring or plan activities for the 4-1/2 hour stay. Min age of overnight guests is eighteen years unless special arrangements are made. Pets: weare sorry, but pets are not allowed. Water and showers: water is in extremely short supply; showers are available only for guests staying more than 1 night. There is always plenty of bottled drinking water available for all guests. Why is water in short supply? The only fresh water available on the island is collected in a cistern. Officially a cistern is defined as: a receptacle for holding water or other liquid, especially a tank for catching and storing rainwater. The cistern itself is located underneath the concrete surface between the lighthouse and the fog signal building. What you will see of the cistern is a large white dome which actually covers the opening of the cistern. Keywords: historic landmark lighthouse complex on island in san francisco bay
Property Type:
Vacation Rentals
Amenities:
Fireplace, Internet Access, Patio/Deck
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