Sun Daze wrote:I paid $250 per month to keep my camper there. Not sure what the spots right at the docks went for I was told the most expensive was $350 but will not swear by that. I do know this for a fact, some lots were going to be $1500 per month. I counted over 25 RVs (permanent) and when I was there a few weeks ago, there was 2. Also, when I went to stay in my camper, I didn't have to pay dockage fees, nor did anyone who rented a motel room or cabin. Now they do charge. I understand the need to be profitable as I am a business owner too, but the way they are doing it, it don't like.
I see it this way about the permanent campers, 25x250=6250. That covers quite a bit of overhead and they aren't getting that income and are trying to offset it via HUGE price increases. I spend a lot of time down at KB, but doubt I will be spending the kind of money I used to spend at the marina anymore. There is only one gal there that I have seen, that was there when Jerry had the marina.
I've stayed in the Hatch and was never impressed with the lack of personal interaction at the Hag, so I tried to use the other marinas there that were more personable and cordial. I think the owner (never met him/her) of the Hag, so I don't have an axe to grind with them, need to rethink a few things about what they're doing at KBM. What works at the Hag in Hatch, doesn't necessarily work at KBM. I used to be able to pull up to the lift, and they knew who I was.. I ran a tab all weekend and paid the bill when we left. Now, they want my CC# on file before I could do that the last time I was there. Sorry, I'm not giving ANYONE my CC info for them to keep a hard copy of. Another thing, coffee used to be free, they just had a contribution jar and I always put some cash in it, now everyone pays. To me, some of the things the new people are doing just doesn't coincide with the small town atmosphere that draws me to KB.
I seriously hope the powers that be at the Hag read this stuff and take it to heart and make some changes. If not, there are other places to get bait, ice, beer or whatever I may need.
This was the point to my earlier rant....I would show up, be it for a weekend or a week...never leave Keaton Beach...Donna would always tally up my bill at the end of the trip and it was a done deal....I always enjoyed meeting the people on the porch of the Marina and the many faces, new and old, hanging around the campground....from that to empty rooms and camping spots just seems as an odd way to conduct a profitable business......every empty room or camping spot leads to increased prices for everything else....I was there 2 1/2 days and I spoke to one guy that was staying with a small group in the upstairs cottage, and they were leaving early....yes boats were using the lift, but the motel and cottage parking lot was empty, no campers seen , no boats at the dock.......but the grass between the back of the Marina and the canal sure looked good(my attempt at finding a positive)...
As far as the peeps at Sea Hag reading this stuff....I dont think it really matters, I tried to steer them over this way just to show them that it wasnt just one persons opinion......but since they get to look out across empty parking and camping spots now, I'm pretty sure they know something isnt just quite right, and they havent been able to put their finger on it juuuuuust yet