Vacation Rentals and Other Updates

As of June 15th:

1) The public may enter non-essential businesses and shops (with social distancing and other safety practices in place).

2) Outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted.

The beaches are fully open, and our business community and restaurants are resiliently adapting to the new regulations.

However, this does not mean the end of rental cancellations for upcoming summer weeks.

The reasons for cancellations vary:  job loss, health issues, concerns about occupying a stranger’s home, and/or the worry of sharing space with extended family after months of social distancing.  The decision is not made lightly.  As the rental time period approaches, families discuss and come to the conclusion that makes sense for their situation.

Rental property owners know that we will address each cancellation request on a case by case basis.

Thankfully, the strong demand for new reservations continues.  We are working everyday to re-book the open weeks so that both owners and tenants are satisfied.

As I said last month, it will be a bumpy summer!