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LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Sept 1st thru Sept 4th, 2023
Labor Day is generally thought of as the end of summer -- the last hurrah. School often starts the week after Labor Day. So how did we end up with this end-of-summer holiday?
Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement as a day of tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength and prosperity of the United States of America.
Historians aren’t one hundred percent sure who originally came up with the idea of Labor Day.
Some believe that Peter J. McGuire -- who was co-founder of the American Federation of Labor and served as general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners -- first suggested a holiday to honor American workers. Other research suggests that machinist Matthew Maguire came up with the idea while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. (Maguire also served as secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Patterson, NJ.) With similar surnames and active involvement in labor unions, it’s easy to see how some confusion could arise.
In any case, the holiday was first celebrated on Tuesday, September 5th, 1882 in New York City with a demonstration and a picnic. The second Labor Day followed on the same date in 1883. By 1884, the Central Labor Union shifted the day to the first Monday in September -- as the idea had originally been proposed. New York set the example for a “workingman’s holiday” and urged organizations in other cities to take up the date. 1885 saw Labor Day celebrated in many industrial areas around the United States.
Government recognition of the holiday came in 1885 and 1886, when municipal ordinances relating to Labor Day were passed. States moved to secure Labor Day legislation; the first state to officially recognize Labor Day was Oregon in 1887. That same year, four more states -- Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York -- made Labor Day official through legislation. By the end of the 1880s, Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had official Labor Day legislation on the books.
By 1894, twenty-three states had adopted the holiday. Congress officially adopted Labor Day for Washington, DC and the U.S. territories that same year.
Originally, Labor Day was intended to exhibit the strength of the trade and labor organizations -- through parades, festivals, demonstrations, speeches, and more. So this year, don’t just think of it as summer’s last fling… think of Labor Day as a celebration of the people who work hard to make this country great.
Important Note: The rental properties we represent are all privately owned & maintained, and therefore, reflect the taste of each individual owner. We strongly urge you to personally inspect the rental property of your choice to be sure that it meets your expectations & requirements before making a legally binding commitment.
How soon do I have to reserve my rental?
It is best to try to book your vacation rental before President's Weekend if you want beachfront or a very particular unit. You will still pretty much have your choice but by the time spring comes, the properties are not as plentiful.
Can I make a reservation without coming to see it?
It is best if you actually view the property as we cannot be responsible if you do not like it when you arrive. However, if you feel confident that the pictures you see online are satisfactory, then you can book it by Reserving Online, by e-mail , calling us (609) 522.4999 or sending a fax (866) 571.9766.
If I do come down, where are you located?
We are located at 1701 New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood. We are open daily 9-5 Monday through Friday and on the Weekends from 9-4. Showings of rental properties bust be pre-arranged so please call us at 609.522.4999 to schedule an appointment.
How do I go about making a reservation?
To reserve a property we will need a non-refundable deposit on a major Credit Card. Of that amount $65 represents a processing fee with the remaining amount of your charge being applied to your rental amount upon receipt of your lease agreement and second deposit. To draft the lease we will need your name, address and phone number .Once we receive all the necessary information we will draft the lease and e-mail it to you for your review and signature. You will keep a copy for your own records and return the signed lease to us with a 50% deposit. The final deposit and security deposit, if required, are due two weeks BEFORE your arrival. Your entire transaction can be placed on a major credit card but your security deposit must be paid by check, certified check, money order, traveler's check or cash.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check in times is 2:00 PM & check-out is usually 10:00 AM. When you check out, make sure you do not leave your vehicle(s) in any parking area of the rental or you could be subject to being towed.
When I arrive, what do I need to bring with me?
You will need any additional monetary deposits, sheets and towels, beach chairs, food including staples (sugar, salt, paper products, dish detergent etc.). Each unit is unique and we try to put as much information as possible in our written leases. Some units provide beach tags but not all. No keys shall be released to you unless your account is paid in full.
Can friends visit while we are renting?
Yes, friends and family can visit but you are restricted to the number of persons that occupy the property specified in your lease. If you exceed that number, you will be in violation of the lease. The lease will be terminated immediately with no monies being returned to you.
If I pay a security deposit, do I get it back the day I leave?
State law requires your security deposit be returned within 30 days of your departure. We typically return the deposit within two weeks of your check-out date unless the property was not left in the same clean condition as you received it or if there were any damages.
What happens if I make a reservation, and then I have to or want to cancel it?
Island Realty Group does NOT hold your deposit money. All deposits are sent to the owner with the copies of the lease. It is up to the owner to retain or release the deposit when notified of a cancellation. If he is agreeable to release it, he reserves the right to hold your deposit until he has received the deposit from another tenant. If you must cancel your reservation, notify us immediately in writing. We will then place the property on our active rental list.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to call us at any time at 609.522.4999. We are here to help you.
