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A private island with lighthouse just for you
A lighthouse destination to fulfill your dreams Have you ever dreamed of your own private island to live on? Well, you may not be able to buy one, but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit one for a spectacular holiday getaway. The Lighthouse Island Istria in Croatia is what dreams are made of. Check this lighthouse in Croatia! Situated just outside the mainland, it takes only a couple of minutes to make it to shore. Feeling like you have entered into paradise, it is something that should be on everyone’s bucket list to explore. Historical lighthouse rental Built in 1833, the lighthouse ('svjetionik' in Croatian) is located only 2.5km from the shoreline town of Premantura. Located at the bottom of this spectacular lighthouse is an apartment where you can dream of leaving your world behind and being in your own private surroundings. At night, the sky is shocking, like a fireworks display full of stars you never knew existed. The sunrise and sunset are more than spectacular and give
9 Reasons why you should sleep in a lighthouse
9 Reasons why you should sleep in a lighthouse There’s a good chance that you have never thought about renting a lighthouse before. But now that you have come this far, we will give you nine very good reasons why it’s a brilliant idea to sleep in a lighthouse! 1. Lighthouses are located at great locations Simply because of their purpose, lighthouses are located at startling locations. Often they are built along rocky coastlines with shallow waters, with spectacular waves, resulting in water crashing in the rocks. Especially when the coastline is sticking out into the sea, causing dangerous situations for ships cruising by. Also, some lighthouses are simply built on self-made islands made out of rocks. Can you imagine a more amazing location to stay? 2. Lighthouses have amazing land- and water view A great location is one thing, but the opportunity to enjoy this scene from 20 meters or higher (the tallest lighthouse in the world is 133 meters high!) is an experience never to f
Save the Roter Sand Lighthouse
"Possibly the loneliest hotel in the world" Some lighthouses are just straightout iconic. One of these stunning buildings is the 'Roter Sand' lighthouse, a massive red and white tower that is located in pretty much the middle of the North-sea. It has been there for over a century and now you can help saving it for the future - simply by sleeping in this amazing lighthouse. The Roter Sand is located approximately 40 kilometers off the coast of Bremerhaven. The in 1885 completed lighthouse is nowadays not being used as lighthouse, but is still widely regarded as a German landmark, and also a visible sign for ships passing by. The tower, with a total height of 52,5 meters, was doing its job perfectly for years when in the 20s, the lighthouse lost a part of its relevance due to shifting sand banks in the region. After its inability to adapt to modern radar techniques, and the construction of another, modern lighthouse nearby, the lighthouse is now only used as a small visual beacon.
First global lighthouse rental platform
"We see a great future for lighthouse rentals" After the success of Bookahouseboat.com, we as Amsterdam based start-up Booka Rentals have launched our second rental platform: Bookalighthouse.com. Our goal is to connect lighthouse owners and managers around the world with travellers who are looking for a unique experience. “Lighthouses have been a symbol for discovery and at the same time a safe haven for centuries . We see it as a bright and shining follow-up of our first niche rental website”, says co-founder Juul Steyn. The idea behind Booka Rentals is that not only destination, but also accommodation is a very significant part of your holiday. For us as Dutch entrepreneurs, it is clear that the idea of unique vacation rentals deserves attention. Consequently, houseboats and lighthouses were properties that made a logical first step. With over 125 floating homes and houseboats, Bookahouseboat.com is by now the worlds leading platform when it comes to floating vacation rentals. Th