Our historic Inn, located only minutes from the lively Weirs Beach area, Meredith and the Gunstock ski area, was attentively built in 1939 by shipbuilder Byron Hedblom, who brought the Mount Washington cruise ship to Lake Winnipesaukee.

Mr. Hedblom's fascination with boats and the sea was carried forward when three working lighthouses were placed on the property. The welcoming glow from the 15-foot-high lighthouses will guide you home each night along with the 60-foot-high mast used as a flagpole. Each guest room is named after a famous New England lighthouse in keeping with this tradition. The care and attention that went into building these remarkable structures is reflected today in the care and attention you will receive as our guests

Our five cozy guest rooms, each with private bath and fireplace, sit on five acres of grassy fields and forest on a colorful, tree-lined country road that provides a quiet lodging one block from beautiful Winnipesaukee, the centerpiece for fun in central New Hampshire, and close to all of the Lakes Region activities. Click here for more detail on activities and attractions. Taking advantage of our linger longer plan, the inn also can be used as a central base for days trips to the White Mountains 40 minutes away or the seacoast and Maine, 75 minutes away. Or take advantage of our romantic getaway package. Or book the entire inn at a discounted rate, perfect for a gathering of friends or family, biking and hiking groups, scrapbookers and knitters-quilters, or wedding groups.

The sumptuous country breakfast features fresh-baked pastries and breads, a mini buffet of cold cereal, yogurt, fresh cut fruit and juice, coffee and tea, and an individual hot entree such as an egg souffle, baked french toast topped with sauteed fruit or ginger blueberry pancakes. Complimentary afternoon tea includes Pat's nationally acclaimed chocolate chip oatmeal cookies served in the Great Room.

As your attentive hosts, Pat and Mike are ready to advise you in your travels around the area or help you choose one of the many good restaurants 5-15 minutes away, or add any other special individual touches to make your visit memorable.

We now have Cottages!

We now offer comfortable and newly renovated one- and two-bedroom cottages five minutes from the inn on Paugus Bay at Weirs Beach that sleep four to seven people. They are perfect for families with children and family gatherings. Each has kitchen facilities with coffee maker, toaster, refrigerator, stove and microwave; air conditioning; deck with gas grill and picnic table; cable tv, and a gas fireplace. Linens and towels are provided. The cottages are a few steps away from an in-ground swimming pool and a private beach with picnic tables, and only minutes away from all the activities in the Lakes Region. Docking also is available with reservations needed for overnight docking.

Daily, weekly and partial week rentals are available from early May to late October with discounted prices available during May and October. Click here to see pictures and more details.

Lighthouse Inn Receives 2009 Best of Laconia Award for Bed and Breakfasts from the U.S. Commerce Association.