Lighthouse Keeper Job For Rent
By Sue Clark on May 22, 2008 in Lighthouse Keeper Jobs 
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Tawas Point Lighthouse Needs Keepers
Well, technically it’s not a job. It would be considered a working vacation, I guess. But for only $275 a week, you can stay in the renovated upstairs of the former lightkeeper’s house at Tawas Point, Michigan. The Tawas Point State Park is looking for people willing and able to work in the lighthouse, for one or two weeks at a time. Tawas Point is located in the Northeastern portion of the state, on Tawas Bay, which is off Lake Huron. This lighthouse beam used to be visible to your editor (that’s me) on a clear night from the opposite side of Saginaw Bay.
Duties and Responsibilities
All persons who stay at the lighthouse must be at least eighteen years of age, and the renovated upstairs has room to sleep three people. The accomodations include two bedrooms, a modern kitchen and bath. Duties of the guest lightkeepers will include:
- greeting guests
- providing information about the history of the lighthouse
- helping in the gift shop
- taking care of the various artifacts located in the lighthouse museum
Training will be provided at the site when you arrive.
With Views Like This…
Saginaw Bay arguably has the most dramatic sunsets in the world, and this is the view you’ll have after your day’s duties are done. The water is warm, and the white sand beach is the best in the world. Tawas Point is often referred to as the Cape Cod of the midwest. For more information, or to receive an application to participate in the Tawas Point Lighthouse Keeper Program, contact the Tawas Point Lighthouse Museum Store at (989) 362-5658 or the Tawas Point State Park at (989) 362-5041.
Photo Credits: Tawas Point Lighthouse and Sunset by Jetfxer. Some rights reserved.
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5 Comment(s)
By Kristin Renaker on May 3, 2009 | Reply
I am actually writing to you about my mom. Her dream job is to do exactly what you are wanting. She doesn’t want to own or keep a lighthouse year round, but she does want to keep while the real owners go on vacations or what have you. She absolutely loves lighthouses and anytime we go anywhere near water she has to see if there is a lighthouse to see. I was hoping to find out more so I could surprise her with info for Mother’s Day. If you could email me back before then I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much, Kristin
By Sue Clark on May 3, 2009 | Reply
Hello Kristin.
I have nothing to do with the Keeper’s program at any of these lights. I just post about them when I hear of them. The information you want can best be gotten by calling the number in the story. I am not affiliated in any way with Tawas Point Lighthouse or the state park system in Michigan.
By Shirley Stahl on Jun 11, 2010 | Reply
Looking to become a lighthouse keeper for the 2010 season in Michigan. Where do I begin to apply.Love the water, love light houses, have a lighthouse in my yard, and a bedroom all done in lighthouse background and furnishings
By debra perrault on Jan 21, 2011 | Reply
was wondering if you have any openings of becoming a light house keeper.
sounds like a dream job.
debra perrault
By Freelabor on Aug 30, 2011 | Reply
Free Labor! Genius! LOL Good luck!