on those cool Maine mornings. Yes,
you will have WiFi and flat screen TV.
I can envision curling up with a book,
as I hear the wind blowing and waves
crashing on the rocks. There are two
suites, each with a sitting room and
bath. One suite does have a couch
that pulls out, so you could sleep six
if necessary.
Guests will enjoy a delicious
breakfast and high tea in the
afternoon. If you want dinner
catered in, that can be arranged or
the innkeepers will take you in the
Inn’s launch into Boothbay.
Meet the Innkeepers
Barbara and Dan Aube reside
on Cuckolds Island during the
season in a small apartment
in its lighthouse. Both hold
Ariel View of The
Inn at Cuckolds
Lighthouse
Merchant Mariner Limited Masters
Licenses and American Red Cross
First Aid Certification. They love to
cook and entertain, so they make
ideal innkeepers to welcome guests
to the Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse.
Transportation:
(This is provided by the Inn.
See website for car, air and
train information)
Guests are transported to the
Inn by Coast Guard licensed
Captains aboard a restored Navy
motor whaleboat. The Inn at
Cuckolds Lighthouse is located on
a private island, one half-mile off
shore from Southport Island’s
Newagen Seaside Inn. The Newagen
Seaside Inn is a 6-hour drive from
New York, 3 hours from Boston, or
90 minutes from Portland.
By Yacht
There are five moorings at
Lighthouse. These will accommodate
those arriving by private yachts up
to 180 feet in length.
Things to do
Bathroom
Guests may wish to relax on their
own private island, but others may
want to explore. Your innkeepers can
take you into Boothbay.
Bedroom
This maritime village has harbor
cruises, lobster bakes, deep-sea
fishing, or sailing on a local schooner.
In addition, it features some of the
best sea kayaking, nature trails, golf,
and the Coastal Maine Botanical
Gardens. The Railway Village and
Antique Auto Museum is always
popular, as well as professional and
summer stock at the Opera House
and two playhouses.
Shoppers, you are not left out.
Boothbay is home to plenty of
boutiques, art galleries and specialty
stores that feature locally crafted
goods, fashions, books, and naturally,
nautical home décor.
What if you have more than six
people but want to use The Inn
at Cuckolds Lighthouse?
Because this will be such a great
gathering spot for corporate
meetings, family gatherings,
lobster-bakes, or just get-togethers
of friends or associates, I would
use the Newagen Seaside Inn for
the overflow.
today’s requirements. Then, make
a tax deductible contribution.
How come I’m featuring somewhere
I’ve not experienced myself?
As you know, Luxe Beat Magazine
prides itself on our journalists
having visited the destinations we
feature. It’s impossible to experience
something not yet open.
If you have a private helicopter
and want to use the helipad later
this year or early next year?
Check with Janet Reingold or Philip
Yasinski to see what the cost would
be to restore the helipad to meet
In my case, I lived in New England
for twenty-two years and made
many trips to nearby areas. In the
past five years, I’ve visited this area
of Maine at least five times. I know
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some of the individuals involved
in this project, as well as the quality
of materials that were used in
restoration. For example, to name
just one, Harbor Master Windows,
a division of Anderson, were donated
and used throughout. Another reason
is that I simply have always been
partial to lighthouses and I’m
delighted that one will be restored
and open to the public. Plus, I felt
our readers would like to be the first
to know about this exciting new
private escape. I would be very
interested in hearing your feedback
on this type of article.