Perched atop nearly 100 metre cliffs overlooking Devil's Cove, the Long Point Lighthouse was constructed in 1876 and made of brick encased inside of concrete. The beveled corners of the brick tower give it an octagonal shape near the top instead of a fully rectangular one.

Due to the severe weather often experienced at Long Point, the keepers dwelling is connected to the main tower by means of a 25 foot covered passageway which protected the keepers from the elements. Another, much longer covered passageway which is 200 feet in length, connects the keepers dwelling to the fog alarm building. 

The original light was removed in the 1950s, and the station was soon converted to diesel generator power, and then commercial power in the coming years. After Twillingate island was connected to the mainland by a causeway in the 1970s, tourist traffic increased exponentially, and today Long Point Lighthouse serves as a major tourist destination, with the keepers dwelling now housing a museum and gift shop.

The light is still active, and the station is also one of the few remaining in the province with an active keeper. However, their duties are less intensive in modern times.