The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[MiaSRN62]

Wow... these could have been from my camera. Very much the same shots I took this time. Except for that possessed bunny.

FL bunnies are a bit scarier than what we have up north here. I've seen this same type of "possessed" or mutant looking bunny at the WL. That's cool you tried to give them a gourmet meal of carrots Rob. Wonder why they didn't take them ?

Maria

 

[dort]

Nice pics Maria . I didn't take only a couple pics one morning out for a walk of the sun rise. I need to have my dd help me get them off my camera then I'll try to post a couple.

 

[mdurette]

what to do on a rainy day.

Hello all - just arrived this afternoon for our week here. I can see why you love the resort - nice, quaint, relaxing.

They are forcasting rain for the next few days.

Any suggestions for what to do off site when the rain comes in all day? We have a 3YO with us - so must be user friendly for her.

 

[conny264]

Just got back from 2 wonderful and hot weeks in Florida.I would like to say thanks to everybody on this thread for all the helpful info,specially Sorcerer Dad for his direction,the Turnoike worked great.2 hours 2 minutes from Pofq to vero(yes,I´m speeding-german autobahn).
We had a great OVIR,saw the shuttle start,had a very relaxing day on the beach with 2 Lounge Chairs and an Umbrella(didn´t move all day) and a nice tour with River Queen cruises in Sebastian and a nice Lunch at Capt.Hirams after that.All in all 2 and a half very relaxing days after the parks and we will certainly go there again.
Thanks again and lots of greetings from Germany
Conny

 

[starbox]

what to do on a rainy day.

Hello all - just arrived this afternoon for our week here. I can see why you love the resort - nice, quaint, relaxing.

They are forcasting rain for the next few days.

Any suggestions for what to do off site when the rain comes in all day? We have a 3YO with us - so must be user friendly for her.

For a 3 year old - there is a very good children's bookstore in Vero Beach. The resort also carries on with indoor activities like crafts and the unbirthday party. If the rain is not for the entire surrounding area, there's the Brevard zoo about 30 miles away.

 

[maureenann]

can't chat long.....have to check out soon. Want to run downstairs and get some breakfast too.

I just wanted to say that dh and I had dinner at Squid Lips last night in Sebastian. We enjoyed it very much. It's a VERY low key, shorts and flip flops kind of place. The food is yum though and the views are very cool. The restaurant is out on a dock and overlooks the Indian River. There is a marina there. It's an open air restaurant----they have ability to zip the windows closed in inclement weather. I'll post some pics later....I'm in a bit of a hurry today as I have to be at FL Tech by noon for my dd's apartment cleaning and then we have an appointment for room inspection by the college at 2 pm.

I never saw Rob or Deb yesterday.....not sure if I will today either (hope I didn't scare them off ! ) I was very happy we got to share some minutes together on Wed. Hope you both have a safe trip back home.....I'm headed to WDW for another few days. We sure did have beautiful weather here at VB


Maria

Kids ok at Squid Lips? Our son is 13...

 

[jknepfle]

Kids ok at Squid Lips? Our son is 13...

Absolutely. We were there last May, had kids 5, 3, and 6 months. No problem. It was delicious!

 

[cheezNE1]

Stuck in the room because of rain right now. Anyone know if there's a place that delivers pizza to the resort.

 

[dort]

Stuck in the room because of rain right now. Anyone know if there's a place that delivers pizza to the resort.

Orchid Pizza. 772-388-5151, pretty sure they will deliver to the lobby. Their pizza is good too, was just down there earlier in the month.

 

[mdurette]

Stuck in the room because of rain right now. Anyone know if there's a place that delivers pizza to the resort.

I'm right here with ya in the rain. We ordered from Orchid a couple of nights ago. They would deliver - but it was right outside our building so my husband took the 2 minute walk.

Just my opinion - my mushroom/onion pizza was tasteless - but my husbands hawiian was ok.

The front desk doesn't have any more menus.

 

[cheezNE1]

I'm right here with ya in the rain. We ordered from Orchid a couple of nights ago. They would deliver - but it was right outside our building so my husband took the 2 minute walk.

Just my opinion - my mushroom/onion pizza was tasteless - but my husbands hawiian was ok.

The front desk doesn't have any more menus.

I went and took a walk to orchid to see how far... not bad a walk at all. Now i'm debating to order it there or try shutter's pizzas.

 

[TLPL]

We just came back Wednesday night, laundry is done, and everything is unpacked. I'm now offically entering my VB/FL withdraw phase.........

 

[dort]

We just came back Wednesday night, laundry is done, and everything is unpacked. I'm now offically entering my VB/FL withdraw phase.........

I've been back over a week and I'm still going thru withdrawal

 

[hygienejean]

I have been back three weeks and had to add on a VB contract... We loved it there!

 

[Good Ol Gal]

we're going to be there June 19 -21 for our very first trip and I am getting excited!

We missed out on the lounge chair share; do they have chairs there? Are we just going to have to sit on towels the whole time?

We'll be driving from OH and staying at VWL the previous week.

 

[DVCconvert]

Good Ol Gal wrote:

We missed out on the lounge chair share; do they have chairs there? Are we just going to have to sit on towels the whole time?

We always get cushioned lounges with an umbrella on our beach days there - their great & will even set the stuff up for you and drag it back once you're done!



From post #2 in this thread:

What is availiable for rental at the resort?
There are a number of items availible for rental. Prices are as follows (DVC Member/Non-Member)
2 Chairs and Umbrella: 24.00/30.00
Umbrella: 10.00/12.00
Beach Chair: 7.00/9.00
Cushioned Lounge Chair: 9.00/12.00
2 Lounges and Umbrella: 28.00/36.00
Body Board: 9.00/12.00
Cabanas: 12.00/15.00
Bikes (hourly): 5.00/7.00
Bikes: 14.00/17.00
Tennis Racket: Complimentary/5.00
Miniature Golf Rental Equipment
Hourly: 1.00/2.00
Entire Stay: 5.00/7.00
Kayak (30 minutes): 20.00/25.00
Jet Ski (30 minutes): 55.00/60.00

HTH

 

[Good Ol Gal]

Good Ol Gal wrote:


We always get cushioned lounges with an umbrella on our beach days there - their great & will even set the stuff up for you and drag it back once you're done!

HTH

are those costs per day?

 

[DVCconvert]

are those costs per day?

Yes. And while I'd agree costs can add up, it's not the cheap plastic crap you'd get at MallWart -- nice hardwood stuff, plus none of the issues of having to lug anything anywhere. The costs are good for all day. You can leave your chairs and come back (just mention you're coming back to the attendent)

 

[photobob]

I was hoping to be...

 

[photobob]

post #1000!!