#lighthouses

#lighthouses

My father, Andrew Coates, who has died aged 86, had a professional life in three acts: as a technical illustrator in the aviation sector, as a technical adviser to lighthouse keepers and as a teacher. Andrew had been born completely deaf, and so each of those work paths had their challenges. But perhaps his greatest achievements were outside the workplace.

Some of the most unique and charming stays across the US are Airbnbs inside of real lighthouses, each with its own blend of history, character, and sweeping views.

"All my holidays were spent...going to the lighthouse - it was my favourite place. They held a magnetic attraction, offering a haven of security, but also adventure."