Elite Retreat

Elite Retreat is a dog boarding and daycare kennel in Harbeson, DE, operating from 26750 Lewes Georgetown Hwy. Dogs board in private suites, and staff can give medication to guests who need it. The people who run it describe themselves as compassionate, experienced animal lovers, and the site reads that way: plain, local, and focused on the dogs. Weekday daycare and private-suite boarding cover most of what a local owner actually needs.

What they offer

• Traditional overnight boarding in private suites
• Dog daycare, seven days a week
• Medication administration during a stay
• Comfort items from home, such as a familiar bed or blanket
• Scheduled tours for owners who want to see the place first

Booking and what to bring

Reservations are made online through the Gingr app. Owners with questions can call 302-670-9315 or email Stay@eliteretreatde.com, and tours are arranged ahead of time rather than by walking in. Comfort items from home are welcome, which helps dogs that settle better with something familiar in the suite.

Hours and location

The kennel is open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Vaccinations are required, so records should be current before a dog arrives. Harbeson sits inland from the Delaware beach towns, which makes the location workable both for families heading to the coast and for people nearby who need daycare on a work day. Registration and more detail are on eliteretreatde.com, and Elite Retreat posts on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.