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Historic Selkirk Lighthouse - BOTH Floors

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Marina
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Pulaski, NY
  • Place, Salmon River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, State University of New York-Oswego
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Fair Haven Beach State Park
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Selkirk Lighthouse - BOTH Floors

Relax and unwind at this iconic, one-of-a-kind getaway. The historic Selkirk Lighthouse, built in 1838 at the mouth of the Salmon River, offers stunning views overlooking the water. As one of only two remaining “birdcage” light towers in the entire United States, it’s a rare treasure—and a climb to the top is exclusively available to our overnight guests.

We look forward to hosting you and sharing fascinating stories and local lore about the famous Selkirk Light and Port Ontario!

The first floor accommodates up to four guests and features a full kitchen, a newly renovated bathroom with a shower, a dining area, a living room with a pull-out double sofa bed, and a bedroom with a double bed.

The second floor also sleeps up to four guests and includes two double beds in the main room, a secondary room with a couch, TV, mini-fridge, and K-Cup coffee maker, plus a newly renovated full bathroom with a shower.

Additional amenities include central air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a picnic table, fire pit, and grill—perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed

Prior approval req'd for celebratory gatherings

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Pets

No pets allowed

Our 3 cottages permit pets with prior approval

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking is allowed in the lighthouse

Important information

You need to know

Property # 581703vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Prior approval req'd for celebratory gatherings
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Pulaski

Located in Pulaski, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Ontario State Historic Site and Richardson-Bates House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Elms Golf Course and Wright's Landing Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Pulaski, NY

What's nearby

  • Salmon River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Selkirk Shores State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Southwick Beach State Park - 30 min drive - 38.0 km
  • State University of New York-Oswego - 35 min drive - 43.3 km
  • Fair Haven Beach State Park - 56 min drive - 64.8 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪11 North Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪LD's on the River - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Selkirk Lighthouse - BOTH Floors pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Selkirk Lighthouse - BOTH Floors?

As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Selkirk Lighthouse - BOTH Floors on 10 Aug, 2026 start from S$631, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Selkirk Lighthouse - BOTH Floors?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Selkirk Lighthouse - BOTH Floors?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Selkirk Lighthouse - BOTH Floors?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Selkirk Lighthouse - BOTH Floors located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Ontario and Salmon River. Selkirk Shores State Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a fishing trip. Convenient location, close to several river access points. Very clean property and well taken care of. Nice quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming historic place and wonderful hosts

Booked 2 years in advance for total solar eclipse and even with some clouds the experience was thrilling. We love the history and that this gem is being maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Lighthouse Stay

We loved our stay at the Salmon River Lighthouse! Very roomy and accommodating. Property managers made sure we had everything we needed. Very nice, quiet location yet close to many activities in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fishing trip

It was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1st lighthouse stay

Very comfortable and as we expected. Built in the 1800’s it was in very good condition communication was great! Overall very satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay in Historic Lighthouse

This was our first experience in this area giving Salmon fishing a go. Beyond the experience fishing, we could not have done better staying at the Salmon River Lighthouse. Abe and Kathy were excellent hosts. Everything we needed was available. The kitchen was well stocked, beds comfortable and everything was spotless. The historic lighthouse is super cool. Abe gave us a tour to the top before we departed and gave us a lot of detailed information about the home. The stay at the lighthouse is also conveniently located, especially for us as fisherman. We were able to get to the Pine Grove and Almar launches on our two days of fishing. This is key when its 5am and you need to get to your charter or fish with your guide if doing so. Plus — there are guides and charters at the marina on the lighthouse property. You really cannot miss here. You will have a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time.Enjoyed Mary!!

Great place great for the boat.Abe & Kathy are top shelf.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lighthouse

We enjoyed the private beach. We wish the lighthouse tower was open as part of the historical setting of the property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2021
Jeff, thanks for your review and comments. We are not permitted to leave the tower wide open and accessible at any time due to insurance liability restrictions. It is a bit of a challenging climb to the very top and leaving it open would create the possibility of unsupervised injury, which would be unforgivable and irresponsible on our part. We would have been more than happy to escort your group to the top, as we have done with hundreds of guests, if you had only requested that while you were here. Sorry this miscommunication resulted in less than a 5-star review from you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Salmon Fishing - Lighthouse 2020

Abe and his wife were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Fishing Trip

We had a great family vacation at the Lighthouse. Our boys had fun fishing off the dock and playing at the near by beach. We did a fishing charter one day and caught some HUGE lake trout. Great trip and we hope to be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lighthouse vacation

The property was great! It was very unique & charming! We have never stayed in a lighthouse before. Everything was clean & comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped & had everything that we needed. The beach & the lake were beautiful! we went to the beach every day! The owners were helpful with any questions that we had. Great time, wonderful trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lighthouse watchers

Great experience. Stayed at the lighthouse for a trip down memory lane to Henderson Harbor. The lighthouse made it an unusual place to stay. The Salmon were jumping. Everyone I told about the experience of staying in the lighthouse thought it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for lake and river access.

Very cool place to stay while visiting Pulaski.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A must SEA

We spent one night in the Lighthouse and were sorry we couldn’t spend more. It was a unique experience. The accommodations are high quality, comfortable and very cozy, but the chance to stay in an historic site is a real seller. Combined with the view of the mouth of the Salmon River and Lake Ontario, the boats of all sizes coming and going, and the sunset (and sunrise), we will return. Pulaski has very inviting spots for dining (e.g., we loved Anne’s Diner which is near the Lighthouse). The owners are terrific. Thank you, Abe and Cathy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
We are very happy your visit with us was memorable and worth a return in the future. Every day we are blessed to enjoy all of the things that made your stay with us special and we never tire of spending every day here along the Salmon River. We look forward to hosting you again in the future and thank you for deciding to be our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience.

We had a lovely time at this historic lighthouse. The views were wonderful, the rooms comfortable and welcoming. Our hosts were accommodating and helpful. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Beautiful!

Lighthouse is Beautiful!.. Very Nice experience, will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lars H.

Place to find peace

Having toured the N-E of the US this was the place where we (a family of 5) could find peace. One of the few places that have ever received a 5 star rating from my side. Abe was so kind to arrange a fishing trip. Reeling in a 17 pound salmon is something special.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Kristen M.

A charming time machine

What a unique experience! It was hot but amazed the window air conditioners really cooled down the entire place. Clean and tidy. All the amenities - just be prepared to bring staples if you cook. Foil, cling wrap, spices, oil, basket coffee filters, paper towels, etc. but there's plenty of containers for leftovers! Conveniently located to fishing and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

excellent service

Great location, we had a family reunion. No bugs. The grandkids loved the swimming. The beach across the river was great, the sand and water was very clean. The owners were very helpful, and let us use a boat for free to get to the beach every day. We even took the babies to the beach! This lighthouse is at the end of the road, so there was limited road traffic. We even took a trip upstairs to the lighthouse tower, which the kids loved. Great experience in New York and Canada.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ted P.

Lighthouse Adventure

Fantastic lighthouse experience!! My wife and I are lighthouse enthusists and we thoroughly enjoyed the historic lighthouse. The kids and the two young grandkids enjoyed it also and were thrilled by the visits to the beach across the Salmon River. A perfect getaway for a family with three generations. This is the perfect romantic getway for the lighthouse or history buff. The owner's extra service was outstanding and the very hard work to recently restore the property was evident.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

A perfect bachelor party

Knowing our best pal was stressed from a year+ of wedding planning, we surprised him and brought him up to the Salmon River Lighthouse for a few days of R&R. What a perfect place! We had the whole marina to ourselves in which we spent a magnificent sunset out on the water. The house itself is recently renovated with new appliances and a grill that satisfied voracious appetites built up from days spent hiking along Lake Ontario up to the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Thousand Islands (with a fair share of ice cream and wine tastings along the way). Ample sleeping space and room to spread out the stack of board games we brought along. Abe was an absolute delight to work with; we are so appreciative of his hospitality and good heart. We will absolutely return!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

BEYOND RELAXING

We recently spent 2 days at the Salmon River Lighthouse which proved to be one of the most relaxing couple of days we have had in some time. The Lighthouse is beautiful and was appreciated for its history. The surroundings are serene and the marina is literally only several arm lengths away. The owner and managers went out of their way to make themselves available for any questions and requests we had. If your looking for a vacation spot with a lot of hustle and bustle then this spot is not for you. But if your ready to get away and forget about the everyday frustrations, then this remarkable property is waiting for you. I hope to visit again soon. It was everything I was looking for in one package. Do yourself a favor and visit this property just once and you'll be hooked.............
Archival

10/10 Excellent

FG M.

Week at the light

Spent a great week at the lighthouse. The house was built in the 1830's and has near era correct interior decorating, creaking stairs, and stone walls. Well supplied kitchen. Wake up and look out at the canal and fishing boats. Rent the small powerboat for the week and motor over to the private beach. The beach was perfect with beautiful sunsets, clean soft sand, and only ever had a few other families on it for 1/2 mile. Excellent location for local excursions to famous forts, battlefields, Boldt castle, and the antique boat museum. very nice supermarket about 10 min away. Go carts, mini golf, and plenty of ice cream houses. The owner was very accommodating and really made us feel at home. Well worth the trip.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gigi C.

80th Birthday Celebration

What a great weekend celebration! We found everything to be perfect. The accommodations were spacious, comfortable and clean. The owners were friendly, attentive and always available before and during for any questions we had. Our group ranged in age from 8 months to 80 years old, but we found that everyone was thrilled with property. There was something for everyone to enjoy. The beach was beautiful. I had forgotten how incredible Lake Ontario is. Great for fishing, boating, swimming, sunsets and just relaxing. I will definitely keep this property in mind for future rentals. How often can you say you have stayed in a historic lighthouse?!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Wonderful, unique family vacation!

We had a wonderful family getaway in a one-of-a-kind setting. How many chances do you get to stay in a real, historic lighthouse? Plenty of room for relaxing (two living areas so kids can play upstairs while adults relax downstairs or two couples can have private time), comfortable beds, a very well-stocked kitchen and gas grill - and you can watch a beautiful sunset every night just outside your door. The owners were incredibly welcoming and responsive, making sure we had everything we needed. The lighthouse was spotless when we arrived. It's a beautiful location, private and quiet, yet close to fishing, boating, golf, and a short drive to the Fingers Lakes. It would work well for a family or for several couples to get away. Highly recommended!

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