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Aiding ships to safety since 1909, the Point Cabrillo Light Station is located along the coastline just north of Mendocino. The California state park that encompasses the historic lighthouse also boasts several restored buildings, including two lightkeeper’s houses that you can stay overnight in! If you’ve ever wondered what the lightkeeper life is like, then you’ll definitely want to give it a chance. Read on to learn all about what an overnight getaway at this historic lightkeeper’s house entails.

Boasting 300 acres of undeveloped coastal bluffs and prairie, the Point Cabrillo Light Station makes for a fascinating place to visit. The original 1909 Light Station is filled with history, and you can even spend the night in it!
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In addition to the lighthouse, the park boasts three restored Lightkeeper homes. One of them serves as a period museum of what a lightkeeper's house looked like in the 1930s. The other two are available to rent as vacation homes.
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The Assistant Lightkeeper's House is the smaller of the two vacation homes. Boasting three bedrooms, a modern kitchen, two bathrooms, and a laundry room, you'll have everything you need to feel right at home.
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The Head Lightkeeper's House is just slightly larger with four bedrooms. Chock full of vintage charm, you'll especially love relaxing on the watch porch which has 90 pane windows. Cozy and intimate, the porch is perfect for gazing out at the ocean.
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With Point Cabrillo right outside your front door, you'll find that there's plenty to explore during your seaside getaway. Hiking trails in the area make it easy to get around and wander through the coastal habitats. The area is rich with wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled!
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Of course, the working Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is just a short stroll away. The main floor of the lighthouse is open to the public every day from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. year round.
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It's certainly not every day you get the chance to sleep at a century-old light station. For a dreamy coastal getaway unlike any other, consider spending the night in one of these historic Lightkeeper's houses! For more information, visit the Point Cabrillo Light Station website.
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What do you think? Would you be up for spending the night in this old lightkeeper’s house? It would definitely make for a unique experience, that’s for sure. Let us know in the comments below!

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13800 Point Cabrillo Dr, Mendocino, CA 95460, USA