CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS: ARRIVAL TIME to MARINA: 2:00PM (All guests are offered complimentary boat launch service for your arrival and departure from the Lighthouse, therefore your arrival time for 2pm must be exact for your launch service.)
CHECK-IN: 2pmCHECK-OUT: 12 noon
YOU WILL RECEIVE A WELCOME TEXT the morning of your stay to confirm your arrival!
Please plan your travel timing to arrive AT 2pm, at Borden Light Marina, 1 Ferry St. Fall River, MA for your launch service to our Lighthouse. Approximately 10-15 minutes before your arrival to marina, please call or text your Keeper as it's important we coordinate meeting you at parking gate to get you parked/unloaded for check-in : - MONDAY thru FRIDAY arrivals: Asst. Light Keeper Paul - 1-774-309-1629 - SATURDAY or SUNDAY arrivals: Light Keeper Kevin - 1-401-595-5777 (Our Keeper schedules may vary, and if so you will be notified morning of your arrival)
TRAVEL: It is easiest to type into your GPS search for BORDEN LIGHT MARINA or 1 Ferry St. - Fall River, MA. Please note: Once you turn onto Ferry St. follow ALL THE WAY TO END, straight into the Marina side of the property. The Tipsy Seagull waterfront bar will be in front of you. Follow driveway left, along the waterfront approx. 150 ft. to the chain-link parking gate. (There is a large tan granite stone with a key fob post just left of the gate.) Please pull over to the right side of the gate and we will greet you there, remote you through the gate and direct you where to park. (Please be cautious as the area can be very active with marina operations)
We will assist with your bags down to the launch boat for the 5 minute ride out to the Light. Once on board, you will be required to sign the insurance waiver and offered either a basic 30 min. walk-through orientation on the safety, operation and precautions while on the Light, OR you can choose a full history tour of the Light (approx. 1 hour) and then left to enjoy this one-of-a-kind, memorable experience as Light Keepers for the evening!
NEXT DAY: We will then return to fetch you at 12 NOON next day for check-out. (when you'll wished you had booked 2 nights!)
Please note: We are NOT a typical hotel or B&B like operation where you are free to arrive or depart whenever you wish- the Lighthouse is our privately-owned home that we proudly share with the public for your incredible Light Keeper experience and enjoyment. Therefore, we must coordinate your free boat transport to/from the Light , so we ask that you plan your travel accordingly to adhere to the STRICT check-in/out times listed above. (If an earlier CHECK-OUT time is needed, please let your Keeper know on arrival)
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS: After your stay, you must then travel home safely and, repeatedly tell all your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone else you encounter along your journey of life how wonderful a time you experienced as Light Keepers and how badly they need to follow in your historic footsteps by visiting www.bordenflats.com to book their own incredible Light Keeper's stay! (LOL!)
We so look forward to having you as our honorary Light Keepers, and thank you for your support, as all proceeds from your stay are critical towards keeping the "Light" restored, preserved and open for many future "Keepers" to enjoy!
Wishing you safe travels to us and beyond! Kevin M. Ferias Light Keeper/Owner [email protected]
PASSPORT STAMP INFORMATION:
The United States Lighthouse Society offers lighthouse lovers the ability to track and map which lighthouses they have traveled to see. Our official Borden Flats stamp is available by yur Keeper on board the Light, OR if just visiting the area to view the Light, a stamp is also available at the Borden Light Marina office from May 1st - Nov 1st. The office is open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Please avoid calling their office, as they are offering this service free as a favor to us and the lighthouse community.