Salty Dog 2016

Salty Dog 2016, our annual leisure event in Dewey Beach, DE is now little more than a week away!

Jim and Lori Smith will be going down this Friday, the 23rd and staying through the following weekend. We hope everyone has their reservations in by now. They might be booked and at this time, any vacancies will be at the regular rack rate. To have received our negotiated rates, reservations had to be made 30 days in advance.

The Golden Jubilee Event (Golden Retrievers) is on the same weekend. We have never crossed paths with them, so let’s be as respectful and courteous, as with other guests.

Don’t forget to bring with you or pick up, at town hall upon arrival, a Dewey Beach Dog Tag. All the cool dogs wear them.

A few semi-organized activities include:

  • Group Dinner at Dewey Beer Co. (within walking distance) on Thursday night
  • Get together at Andy & Kathy’s rental house (same place as last year) on Friday night. Additional information to come from them
  • Beach Bonfire (working out details) on Saturday night (wish Lanterns now fall under the same umbrella as fireworks, and are illegal)

This is a laid back and relaxed event. Eat, drink, socialize, and enjoy the company of dogs on the beach!

The current weather report for Wednesday Sept. 28 – 77 degrees, Full Sun.

  • The date has been confirmed with Atlantic Oceanside. Sept. 28 – Oct. 2.
  • Rate breakdown was $59 for weekdays, Fri and Sat are $89 each.
  • You must stay two nights to receive these rates.
  • Rates were in effect until 30 days prior to check in (August 28); that time has passed.
  • The pool should be open; it usually closes the first Monday in October.
  • Deposit Policy: Require a deposit to confirm/guarantee a reservation. This deposit is equal to first nights rate plus tax. They accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover.
  • Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your reservation you may call or email at least 7 days prior to arrival date to notify them. They will promptly refund your deposit less a $20.00 plus tax service charge. If you cancel within 7 days of your arrival date for any reason, you will forfeit your entire deposit.
  • Early departure: Refunds are not offered for early departure. Weather, other than hurricanes is not a reason for refunds.
  • The pet policy now states: maximum of 4 dogs per room.
  • Parking Meters in effect: Dewey Beach – thru Sept. 15, Rehoboth Beach – thru Sept. 18.
  • Dogs older than 3 months must be licensed with town of Dewey Beach: Lifetime-$35.00, 8 day-$10, weekend (Fri. thru Sun.)-$5.00.

Sept. 28 – Oct.2 is a very busy weekend in and around the town of Dewey Beach.

Other events:

  • Elvis Fest
  • Dewey goes Pink 5K for breast cancer
  • Fall Sidewalk Sales
  • Golden Jubilee (Golden Retrievers)

Motel management recommends making reservations in March.

The motel is making several renovations which they expect to be completed in June.

  • Subway’s lease expired and was not renewed; they are gone.
  • The office will be relocated in the space formally held by the Subway restaurant.
  • They will be offering a coffee bar and breakfast items on daily basis.
  • The new office location will have space for coffee, breakfast, meetings, and socializing.
  • The roof above Subway will be an elevated extension of the veranda and will include a gazebo.

Additional information on this event can be found here.