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Hillsboro Recreational Cottages

Mailing Address:  U.S. Coast Guard MWR Cottages
                            Hillsboro MWR Office
                            907B Hillsboro Mile
                            Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062

Season of Operation:  Year-round

Description:  The Recreational Cottages at Hillsboro are historical, rustic, beach cottages, located on the Coast Guard Light Station Hillsboro Inlet.  There is beach access to the Atlantic ocean and to the inlet.

Facilities: 3 Cottages are available.

Activities:  General beach activities including bicycling, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing (license may be required).  There is no boat ramp or docking available at the Recreational Cottages at Hillsboro.

Recreation Equipment Available:  None

General Information: .  The Recreational Cottages at Hillsboro are turn of the century cottages that were the occupied by the U.S. Coast Guard Light Keepers up until the full automation of the Hillsboro Light House.  There are three cottages remaining on the property.  Each cottage is fully furnished, including kitchen appliances, utensils and supplies (not including food).

      Cottage 1:  A three bedroom, two bath cottage.  The cottage has two queen size beds, and three twin beds.

      Cottage 2:  A three bedroom, two bath cottage.  The cottage has two queen size beds, and three twin beds.

      Cottage 3:  A one bedroom, two bath cottage, with a single queen size bed and one pullout couch.

Reservations:  Reservations may be made via telephone or email and will be considered in the order in which they were received.  To make a reservation by phone call 954-781-1817.  To make a reservation by email, email HillsboroInlet@uscg.mil.  Please note the the reservation office is open only between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.  Normally, reservations will be confirmed during these hours.  Contact for current prices.

Check-In:  1600

Check-Out: 1100

Driving Instructions: From I-95, take the Atlantic Blvd exit and head east.  Make a left on A1A.  Proceed north on AIA for approx 4 miles until you pass over the Hillsboro Inlet Bridge.  Once over the bridge, make an immediate right and proceed to the security gate.  The Lodge Host’s office is located in the small building next to the flag pole.

Note:  Access to the Hillsboro Light Station and Cottages is via a private easement.  For access to the facility, you must be a registered guest.  Drop-in or day use of the facility is not permitted.  To request a tour of the facility, please contact the Cottage Manager at the number above with ample notice that you may receive confirmation at least 48 hours in advance.  To honor the privacy of our guests, tours are not normally conducted if guests are staying in the Cottages.

Picture: Hillsboro Recreational Cottage
Hillsboro Recreational Cottage
Picture: Hillsboro Recreational Cottage
Hillsboro Recreational Cottage
Picture: Hillsboro Recreational Cottage
Hillsboro Recreational Cottage
Last Modified 7/17/2008