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The Zoe Report Readers' Choice Awards: Best Lighthouse Stays
Maritime magic.

History, coastal beauty, and a touch of maritime magic converge for this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards nominees for Best Lighthouse Stays. From Big Bay Point Lighthouse B&B in Michigan to Cove Point Lighthouse in Lusby, Maryland, these properties invite guests to experience storied landmarks in an entirely new way. From sweeping waterfront views to atmospheric accommodations rich with character, each offers an unforgettable escape.
Voting for this contest has concluded. The top 10 vote-getters will be announced on this page on 17 September 2026 at noon ET. Thank you to all of these fantastic brands and, of course, the TZR community for your participation!
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Big Bay Point Lighthouse B&B
Big Bay, MI
Cove Point Lighthouse
Lusby, MD
East Brother Light Station
San Francisco Bay, CA
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Yachats, OR
Le Phare de l'Île Verte
Green Island, QC
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
Pemaquid Point, ME
Phare du Pot à l'Eau-de-Vie
Rivière-du-Loup, QC
Point Arena Lighthouse
Mendocino, CA
Point Cabrillo Lightstation
Mendocino, CA
Point No Point Lighthouse
Hansville, WA
Point Robinson Lightstation
Vashon Island, WA
Saugerties Lighthouse
Saugerties, NY
Sitka Lighthouse
Sitka, AK
West Point Lighthouse Inn
Prince Edward Island, CA
Wings Neck Lighthouse
Pocasset, MA
Photos Courtesy of Big Bay Point Lighthouse B&B/Cove Point Lighthouse/East Brother Light Station/Heceta Head Lighthouse/Phare du Pot à l'Eau-de-Vie/Point Arena Lighthouse/Shutterstock/Sitka Lighthouse/West Point Lighthouse Inn