FOUNDING FAMILY PRE-BOOKING IS NOW OPEN
Celebrate Our Grand Opening with Exclusive Pre-Booking Rates
The doors aren’t open just yet—but you can be among the first to stay. Pre-book a 2-, 3-, or 5-night Founding Family Stay Package now to lock in special introductory pricing and exclusive perks reserved for our earliest guests.
2-Night Stay
Founding Weekend Escape
$350 (Save $150!)
Purchase now to lock in $150 in Founding Family savings on a future two-night stay, plus exclusive perks reserved for our earliest supporters. Perfect for a weekend getaway with someone you love.
3-Night Stay
Sunset Getaway
$550 (Save $200!)
Reserve a future three-night stay at Founding Family pricing and enjoy a little more time to slow down, reconnect, and experience everything The Happy Place has to offer.
5-Night Stay
Sunset Getaway
$1000 (Save $250)
Reserve your future five-night stay now and enjoy our best Founding Family pricing, an exclusive Happy Place Beach Gift Basket, and five unforgettable nights to slow down, reconnect, and make yourself at home. Become part of the legacy of The Happy Place from the very beginning.
ABOUT THE HAPPY PLACE
Slow down and escape to Lewes
The Happy Place at Sunset is a playful, nine-room inn overlooking Rehoboth Bay. Set inside a restored 1960s fisherman’s motel, it brings together retro coastal character, thoughtful design, and outdoor spaces made for slowing down.
You can head into Lewes, hit the beach, or spend the day exploring. You can also stay put, pour another cup of coffee, and watch the bay for a while.
Founding Family Pre-Booking FAQs
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Our Founding Family Stay Packages are a special way to pre-book your first getaway at The Happy Place before we officially open our doors. You’ll purchase a 2-, 3-, or 5-night stay at our exclusive pre-opening rate, then choose your actual travel dates once reservations open to our Founding Family.
Think of it as getting your Happy Place getaway on the books early—with a few special perks for believing in us from the very beginning.
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Besides locking in special pre-opening pricing for your future Happy Place getaway, purchasing a pre-booking gift certificate automatically makes you part of our Founding Family—for life.
That means you’ll always be one of the people who can say, “I knew them when.” As a Founding Family member, you’ll receive early access to booking before the general public, plus first dibs on special events, gatherings, sneak peeks, offers, and little surprises we dream up along the way.
Most of all, you’ll be part of the community helping us bring The Happy Place at Sunset to life from the very beginning—and we hope being Founding Family will feel a little like having a Happy Place of your own to come back to, year after year.
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When you purchase a Founding Family Stay Package, you’ll receive a gift certificate confirming the package you purchased and the number of nights included. You don’t need to choose your dates or room just yet.
Before reservations open to the general public, we’ll contact our Founding Family first with instructions for choosing your dates, selecting your room, and booking your stay.
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Nope! That’s part of the beauty of pre-booking. Purchase your package now and choose your actual stay dates later, once our reservation calendar opens.
Founding Family guests will get early access to availability before booking opens to the general public, giving you first dibs on dates and rooms.
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No blackout dates! Your Founding Family package can be used for available dates throughout our booking calendar.
As a small nine-room inn, popular weekends, holidays, and peak summer dates may fill quickly, so reservations are always subject to availability. The good news? Our Founding Family will be among the first invited to book.
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We’re working hard to bring The Happy Place at Sunset to life, and we’ll keep our Founding Family updated every step of the way.
As we get closer to opening, you’ll be among the first to receive our official opening dates, behind-the-scenes updates, and early access to reservations.
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Restoring an old inn sometimes comes with a few surprises. If our opening timeline shifts, don’t worry—your Founding Family package remains yours to use once we begin welcoming guests.
We’ll keep you updated along the way so you always know what’s happening at your Happy Place.
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Our room images are design renderings created to help you imagine what we’re bringing to life—and we’re working hard to make the real thing just as fun.
The colors, themes, signature design moments, and overall feel you see in the mockups reflect our vision for each room, but some furniture, artwork, finishes, layouts, and little details may evolve as we complete the restoration.
Think of the renderings as a sneak peek of what’s to come. Each of our nine rooms is being thoughtfully designed with its own personality, playful nods to old-school Rehoboth beach fun, and plenty of Happy Place character. We can’t wait for you to see how they come to life!
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Yes, based on availability! Each of our nine rooms has its own personality, with playful nods to classic Rehoboth beach fun and spaces designed for families, couples, and friends.
Founding Family guests will receive early booking access, giving you the opportunity to explore our rooms and choose your favorite before reservations open to everyone else.
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Yes! There are no blackout dates for Founding Family packages, and you may request any available dates—including weekends and summer stays.
Because we have just nine rooms, our most popular dates will be first come, first served. Your Founding Family early booking access gives you a head start.
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Absolutely! A Happy Place getaway makes a pretty great gift.
You can purchase a package for someone you love and give them the gift certificate to use toward their future stay. We’ll provide everything they need to redeem it once reservations open.
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It means you’re part of our story from the very beginning—and once you’re Founding Family, you’re Founding Family for life.
Our Founding Family is the special community of guests who supported and believed in The Happy Place before we officially opened our doors. Along with early booking access, you’ll be among the first to hear about special events, gatherings, offers, sneak peeks, and little surprises as The Happy Place grows.
We want you to always be able to say, “I knew them when.”
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Yes—we’re dreaming up special opportunities just for our Founding Family!
Think sneak peeks, opening celebrations, special gatherings, and little surprises created for the people who were with us from the start. Some events may have limited capacity, but our Founding Family will always be among the first to hear about special invitations and opportunities.
And remember: Founding Family isn’t just for opening year. You’re part of the family for life.
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Your package includes the number of nights listed in the Founding Family offer you purchase, along with any special perks specifically included with that package.
Your purchase confirmation and gift certificate will clearly show what’s included, so you’ll have everything you need when it’s time to book your Happy Place getaway.
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Absolutely, if we have availability. You can redeem your Founding Family package and add additional nights at the applicable rate when you book.
Because sometimes a little creek time turns into, “Can we stay one more night?”
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We’d love to hear from you. The Happy Place is a small, independently owned inn and gathering place being lovingly brought to life by real people—David & Athena—and we’re happy to answer questions about our Founding Family offers or your future stay.
We’re so glad you found us, and we can’t wait to welcome you to your Happy Place.