East Brother Light Station, a short jaunt from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in the Bay Area, is on the hunt for new keepers, tasked not only with the stewardship of a piece of California history but also with the operation of a quaint five-room bed-and-breakfast, SFGate reports.

The role, which has just become vacant, is far from a leisurely retreat, requiring a duo capable of balancing the multifaceted rigors of hospitality with the isolation of island life. One partner must possess a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential NMC boat operator’s license to ferry guests, and culinary prowess is necessary. The job also entails cooking for guests, housekeeping, leading tours, and coordinating the efforts of volunteers. Through these tasks, the keepers play an integral part in safeguarding the legacy of the land and maintaining a pulse in its historical heart.

Previous stewards, Dre and Charity Elmore are set to leave their posts in March 2025 after "two years of extraordinary service," with the news of the vacancy relayed by Richmond Mayor Tom Butt, who recalled Charity's jump from farmhouse to the lighthouse and Dre's maritime tenure on New York's Erie Canal, as per a press release quoted by KRON4. The incoming keepers can expect to begin their tenure in April 2025.

The compensation, which may not match the Bay Area's inflated standards, hinges on the inn's success. However, over the past two years, the average take-home for the couple has been around $140,000. That amount has been "trending upward," as per the nonprofit managing the light station, cited by KRON4. They also offer health insurance and living accommodations on the island to sweeten the deal; however, as a heads up for potential applicants, the site comes with its own set of quirks, including the lack of wired phone or internet service and limited water pressure that means showers are a less frequent luxury than on the mainland.