The Lighthouse Inn, a family-run waterfront fixture in West Dennis, has been sold, closing the book on 88 years of Stone family ownership that spanned three generations. The oceanfront resort, long a seasonal anchor on Nantucket Sound with its cottages, waterfront restaurant and privately maintained lighthouse, is set to open its next season under new management after a transaction local coverage pegged at roughly $16.5 million.
Sale Ends Family Ownership
According to the Boston Business Journal, the Lighthouse Inn changed hands in a deal valued at about $16.5 million on Feb. 12, 2026. That reporting notes the sale formally ends three generations of Stone family stewardship that began in the late 1930s. The change in ownership means the resort will mark its upcoming 88th tourist season with someone new holding the keys.
Property, Season And Address
The resort's official website describes the grounds as "situated on nine secluded oceanfront acres" with a private sandy beach, heated pool, tennis courts and an on-site restaurant, and lists the address as 1 Lighthouse Inn Road in West Dennis, according to the Lighthouse Inn. The same site says the property plans to welcome guests for its 88th season beginning May 22, 2026. That mix of amenities helps explain why the inn has held steady as a draw for families, weddings and summer visitors year after year.
Brokerage Notice And Property Makeup
The brokerage that handled the transaction issued an announcement describing the compound as containing 68 guest rooms across 26 buildings and occupying more than seven acres, with Mark Boudreau, Esq., representing the seller. The notice offers a concise commercial snapshot of the asset and confirms the scale of the deal. The brokerage's announcement quickly made the rounds among local outlets and community boards, underscoring how closely Cape residents track high-profile waterfront properties, according to Carey Commercial Inc.
What Comes Next
The Stones' connection to the site dates back to the late 1930s, when Everett and Gladys Stone converted the former keeper's house and surrounding grounds into a guest operation. The inn's history page traces that family timeline across multiple generations, according to the Lighthouse Inn. After word of the sale surfaced, local message boards and community threads began circulating the brokerage notice, with readers sharing the news and trading speculation in discussion chains, including a Cape Cod forum on Tripadvisor. At the time the Boston Business Journal reported the sale, no detailed public plan from the buyer describing major operational changes had been released.
