The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[rigsby25]

OK...next question! (Plus we need this thread bumped back up to page 1) Will they let us use the pool towels for the beach at Vero or should I plan to pack some of our own??? I always used to pack 1 each (smaller ones, not our biggest plushest ones) but now with all the luggage restrictions when you fly I'm re-thinking that idea!!

They have towels on the way down to the beach too. Not just at the pool.

 

[rigsby25]

This morning we were at Vero Beach, and now we are home in Chicago. I wish we could have stayed. This week was so wonderful with warm temperatures. We slept with the patio doors open, and I can't tell you how deeply and soundly we slept. We met a lot of nice people on this trip. Very friendly people. They were doing lots and lots of renovations to the hotel. Part of the first floor was blocked off for the last of the floor renovations. I think the 4th floor was having carpeting redone. They were doing lots of painting. On two occasions we had a knock on the door for work to be done. One was to put protectors on the corners of the newly painted rooms, and one was to replace the peep hole in the door.

 

[rdp007phd]

There is also the possibility to rent boats from Captian Hyrams to cruise down the inland waterway. There are some beautiful homes to look at.

 

[backyardponder]

While a very easy drive, I found it to be quite boring. We took 95 down to Vero Beach. There was alot of road construction, not too many places to pull over and eat. I would grab something to eat around the airport before leaving. Once off of 95, it is very residential.

For spring break we will be flying into Orlando the night before our VB stay. I'm thinking of taking 528 all the way to A1A and taking our time driving south on that. It will probably take a lot longer, but it looks like a pretty drive on the map.

 

[sweetinmaine]

For spring break we will be flying into Orlando the night before our VB stay. I'm thinking of taking 528 all the way to A1A and taking our time driving south on that. It will probably take a lot longer, but it looks like a pretty drive on the map.

We're going to be renting a car from the Dolphin resort and driving down to VB in March. I'm still torn as to which way is the better way to go down. Being from VT our roads are not as heavily traveled as those in FL. Should I take 192 down to I95 or head over to Rt 1 via 528? I don't want it to take forever to arrive...which reminds me, just how long does it take to get there?

 

[backyardponder]

We're going to be renting a car from the Dolphin resort and driving down to VB in March. I'm still torn as to which way is the better way to go down. Being from VT our roads are not as heavily traveled as those in FL. Should I take 192 down to I95 or head over to Rt 1 via 528? I don't want it to take forever to arrive...which reminds me, just how long does it take to get there?

I would take 192 and miss the traffic going through Orlando. My mapping program says it is 98 miles and estimates 2 hours. I think the 2 hour estimate is good.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

We're going to be renting a car from the Dolphin resort and driving down to VB in March. I'm still torn as to which way is the better way to go down. Being from VT our roads are not as heavily traveled as those in FL. Should I take 192 down to I95 or head over to Rt 1 via 528? I don't want it to take forever to arrive...which reminds me, just how long does it take to get there?

We just went down the bee line (beach line now I think its called)...is that 528? Then over to I95....this is the faster route. I did not think the traffic was bad at all last we went in August. I'll be going 10/11-10/16. Get on the roll call list!!!!

 

[fers31]

Well, you need to let Maria know your dates so she can add you to the roll call list at the beginning of this thread. Don't know how long you'll be there, but Poohgirl will be there, we arrive on the 3rd along with dort, and Maria on the 5th. Maybe we'll meet up.

Hey Rob, I PMd Maria to let her know the dates. We'll be down there from 5/2-5/6 then spending 4 days at AKV. It's myself (31), DW(30) DS(1.5). -Scott

 

[DisDaydreamer]

We are going to VB for the first time 8/18-8/21. We are so excited. My kids have never been to a beach where the water is warm. We live near Cape Cod so they are used to COLD water.

I just called last week and got a 2BR on points (for us) and a studio on cash discount (for friends). Should I request a particular building?

We are flying down so no way to bring beach toys/chairs. My boys love to boogie board - is there somewhere we can buy some near the resort? It appears the chair swap is full for our days.

Also we are traveling with another family who love to golf. Anyone have any recomendations for golf courses? Will it be way too hot in August to golf?

Last question (for now): what is the minimum age for the kayak tour? My DD will be 4, will she be allowed to come along with an adult? Can a 10 and 12 year old paddle their own kayak?

Thanks in advance,
Barbara

Hey Barbara, Welcome to the DISboards/DVCboards.

Yep the water will be like bath water. I've never been to Cape Cod so I don't know that the wave action is like. VB has calm days and ferocious days. There is a Walmart not too far from the resort that you can get chairs, umbrella, and boogie boards. You can probably get a couple chairs, umbrella, and a couple boogie boards for right around $100 plus the cab ride. Renting these for 3 or more days will cost more. If you go this route just scope out the beach on the afternoon of your final night and find a family that looks like they could use these things. Their reaction and happiness will be very gratifying.

As far as which buildings to request... 12 or 15. When you get there you want to specifically request either the north leg of 12 or the south leg of 15. That is the best choices for views. If you want to be close or have a view of the pool choose bldg 14, and again upon arrival specify north leg of 14. Arrival requests are iffy... If they are booked up solid then have have probably already allocated rooms, but if they are not and you arrive early you can many times get to make these types of requests. It never hurts to ask no matter what.

I don't golf, so can't help you there.

I believe Lisareniff has done the kayak trip and hopefully she will see your post and be able to help in that area. She also has a map that shows how far things like Walmart are from the resort.

 

[rigsby25]

Don't remember anyone talking about Bobby's, here's their website my DH found today.

www.boppysbeachmarket.com

Sounds like they are under new management. We usually make our way there while we are at VB. They are right down by Orchid Pizza.

Wow I am so thankful for this information. We've seen Boppy's but it didn't look like anything from the outside. We'll have to go in next time.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Wow I am so thankful for this information. We've seen Boppy's but it didn't look like anything from the outside. We'll have to go in next time.

We went in MANY years ago and weren't too impressed. Just not the cleanest of places. We''ll have to take new look in May. I know it was shut down for a while with hurricane damage. Maybe the new management has things cleaned up. Sure would be a convenient alternative for some meals.

Maybe someone can do a little price comparison between them and Bleachers for meals, and IGP store for other items.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

We went in MANY years ago and weren't too impressed. Just not the cleanest of places. We''ll have to take new look in May. I know it was shut down for a while with hurricane damage. Maybe the new management has things cleaned up. Sure would be a convenient alternative for some meals.

Maybe someone can do a little price comparison between them and Bleachers for meals, and IGP store for other items.

Yes, that says it all. I would not eat any food there...we were there last August, so if its under new management, I hope it was after that! Please, like Rob says, stick to Bleachers and the supermarkets!!

 

[TiffanyW1]

We just booked our first trip to Vero Beach Got an Ocean View Inn room for 8/16-8/21.
We had wanted a 1BR (or even a 2BR), but the only openings in August were Friday & Saturday nights for those

 

[fers31]

Sorry to bother you guys, but we have a OVIR. Is there a best building for these? Also, is it better to be on a higher or lower floor? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I've got Tiffany and fers added.

Sorry to bother you guys, but we have a OVIR. Is there a best building for these? Also, is it better to be on a higher or lower floor? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

You're not bothering us at all fers. There is only one bldg for the INN rooms. It's only the studios and villas that are scattered in different bldgs. You'll see from this map, that the Inn is one central bldg and I would think floors 3 and 4 would have better views.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/VeroBeachMap.pdf

 

[conny264]

Hi everyone.
My sister ansd I will be in Vero beach in May for 3 nights.
First time.
I ´d like to take a moment and thank all of you for this great and informative thread.It was a big help for us.
I do have one question and hope somebody is able to answer it.
if we rent an umbrella and maybe chairs for a dayat the beach will we be able to go back to the rooor get something to eat and later return to them?
We are from Germany and on the beaches here we don´t have rent service so I´m not quiet sure how this works.
Thanks in advance
Conny

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Sorry to bother you guys, but we have a OVIR. Is there a best building for these? Also, is it better to be on a higher or lower floor? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

As Maria said the all the Inn rooms are in the main Inn building. However, there are some other considerations. Ocean view can be units that are located on the ends of the building and have an off to the side view. The south end of the building is over the pool and can be noisy (IMO). As far as to which floor... the higher, the better the view. However, during busy times waiting for the elevator can be frustrating so if you stay on the second floor you can use the lobby staircase when the elevators are in use.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Hi everyone.
My sister ansd I will be in Vero beach in May for 3 nights.
First time.
I ´d like to take a moment and thank all of you for this great and informative thread.It was a big help for us.
I do have one question and hope somebody is able to answer it.
if we rent an umbrella and maybe chairs for a dayat the beach will we be able to go back to the rooor get something to eat and later return to them?
We are from Germany and on the beaches here we don´t have rent service so I´m not quiet sure how this works.
Thanks in advance
Conny

No problem. They are yours for the whole day. We bring our own and leave them at the beach all the time too. No problems with theft or anything.

 

[conny264]

Thank you,we can´t wait to get there and have some sun.
Take care
Conny

 

[TLPL]

Hey, can anyone tell me about pin trading in VB? it's my new addiction and I want to know if I can trade pins there. Do the CM wear pins on them like in WDW? Do they have a pin cork board? Pin trade time scheduled? Please help! thanks!