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Here is a unique, by no means a run-of-the-mill story about how some retirees are attempting to own a vacation home in the middle of the waters. As the opening quote in the attached article indicates, this is definitely not for the weak-hearted. But sounds interesting none the less.

The U S Coast Guard that owns most of the lighthouses doesn’t need them anymore as the GPS (Global Positioning Satellites) and signal-buoys powered by solar cells have rendered most of the 300 Coast Guard lighthouses obsolete. So the government is auctioning off these lighthouses (some of them for as little as $30,000) and some adventurous retirees are snapping them up and turning them into vacation homes with some additional spending.  Check this out.

This story raises the question, How do you know if it is a good option for you? The answer would be, it depends on your idea of a vacation. Affordability or low price is definitely one of the criteria, but cannot be the sole criteria. I would first ask myself what is it that I want in my vacation home? Once I have defined my criteria for my ideal (or good) vacation home, then I can evaluate the available options and see if there is a good fit. For example if say, access to good medical facilities or vacation resorts defines a good vacation for you, then this option may not be for you. However, if ocean and adventure are your requirements for a good vacation and you are healthy then this may be a good fit. So it all depends on your idea/criteria for a good vacation.