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: Â 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. Â The decision is not made lightly. Â 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. Â 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!
Saturday Night at the Shore
By the time I arrived home from work yesterday, our block was filled with people and cars.
The properties are now occupied by either weekly tenants, or summer home owners and their extended family.
It’s not your imagination- the island is definitely busier than typical for mid-June!
One new observation last night: Â with the current restrictions in place, there’s no where for anyone to go.
Every outdoor space was in use- Â families playing corn hole on the sidewalk, small groups hanging out on their patio, and dinner/drinks on the sundeck.
Because it’s a “school night” for those of us who work weekends, I often joke “Don’t they know it’s 9pm?” Â as I close up the house for an early bedtime 😉
I guess THAT’S why it’s so quiet when we are up and out for our early morning beach walk!!