The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[deej696]

Hi! I just got off the phone with the concierge at VB, I was booking tee times (at Sandridge- Dunes course one day and Lakes course the other) and asked about Indian River- which alot of you have recommended on here. Just to update you, it is supposed to FINALLY reopen in mid-October. Too late for us, but hopefully in time for some of you.

We are only there for the weekend, so are staying at the resort for the most part since we are looking to relax..... We're eating at Shutters one night and Sonya's the other, as well as going to the character breakfast on Sat morning. Only 10 days to go!!!

Thanks for the update. I was going to take my sticks on our trip a few weeks back cause I had heard good things about I.R. from a friend, and was kinda bummed when I saw they were under renovation. We will be back next summer as usual, so I'll be looking forward to getting a round in....

 

[gouodux]

This may be last minute, but we will be staying in one of the 3bd cottages in about 10 days. We are sooo excited. Does anyone know if there is a "preferred" cottage that we should ask for?

 

[wdwiala]

At Vero right now sitting next to my very sunburned husband! I told him that he was looking a little red and that he should get under the umbrella. He said he would be just fine........ not!

We bought a metal basket/net with a long handle to catch and pick up large seashells with. The lady at Walmart called it a "Florida Basket". I would call it a sand scoop. We did see another couple on the beach with one today.

We leave Monday morning (Sept. 28th) if anyone would like to have and use it after we go. Otherwise, we will have to leave it for the trash. We also have 2 pool noodles if someone wants them. Just PM me over the next couple of days if you are interested.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

At Vero right now sitting next to my very sunburned husband! I told him that he was looking a little red and that he should get under the umbrella. He said he would be just fine........ not!

We bought a metal basket/net with a long handle to catch and pick up large seashells with. The lady at Walmart called it a "Florida Basket". I would call it a sand scoop. We did see another couple on the beach with one today.

We leave Monday morning (Sept. 28th) if anyone would like to have and use it after we go. Otherwise, we will have to leave it for the trash. We also have 2 pool noodles if someone wants them. Just PM me over the next couple of days if you are interested.

I would love to use it! I am coming down on October 11. Can you label it with my name and keep it with the chair swap stuff? PM me and I will tell you how to go about that! Thanks!!!

 

[wdwiala]

Pm'd you

I would love to use it! I am coming down on October 11. Can you label it with my name and keep it with the chair swap stuff? PM me and I will tell you how to go about that! Thanks!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

This may be last minute, but we will be staying in one of the 3bd cottages in about 10 days. We are sooo excited. Does anyone know if there is a "preferred" cottage that we should ask for?

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

I think it pretty much depends on how close to the main Inn you'd want to be ? Otherwise I think they're all pretty much the same. The closest will be 1250 and 1450. 1575 seemed the furthest out and 1150 seemed the most quiet back there tucked in the corner. If anyone else can think of any pros or cons to choosing any of these, maybe they can add something. Have an awesome time---don't think you'd be disappointed in any of these !

The Hatchling Cottage # 1150:

Forgot name (#1450) :

The Loggerhead Cottage # 1250 :

The Hawksbill Cottage # 1550 :

The Green Turtle Cottage # 1475 :

The Olive Ridley Cottage # 1575 :

Maria

 

[photobob]

Bump!

 

[funhouse8]

I have never been to Vero. We are heading down next week

Can anyone tell me if the waves are similar to Jones Beach on Long Island or is the surf rougher?

Thanks.

Jones Beach is a lot rougher then when we were at Vero last summer.

 

[nappingbeauty]

Maria, what lovely photos!

 

[floridafam]

For anyone visting Vero you must go to Frosting cupcakes on Cardinal drive in Vero. Their cupcakes are wonderful and it's a cute little place to go to when you are in Vero shopping or eating or just getting away from the resort for a while.

www.eatfrostingcupcakes.com

We live in Sebastian and heard about this place and we are hooked.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

For anyone visting Vero you must go to Frosting cupcakes on Cardinal drive in Vero. Their cupcakes are wonderful and it's a cute little place to go to when you are in Vero shopping or eating or just getting away from the resort for a while.

www.eatfrostingcupcakes.com

We live in Sebastian and heard about this place and we are hooked.

Hi Floridafam....nice to hear from a local!! I'll be down on Oct. 11, so I'll try and check it out!! Ok, give us a good tip for a restaraunt....nothing better than to hear it from the ones who live there!!!

 

[jimmyc0000]

Hi all,
We want to go to Vero Beach from spending some time at WDW, but have a few questions.
1) The resort is a vacation club resort can we just make reservations or do you have to buy points from someone ?
2) If you have to buy points how would you go about this and what is a fair price ?
3) If you can make reservations are there any discounts to look for ?
4) Can we book directly at the hotel, WDW reservations or go thru a 3rd party ?
were really excited to go so any info would be great.
Thanks,
jimmy and Allie

 

[Snurk71]

Hi all,
We want to go to Vero Beach from spending some time at WDW, but have a few questions.
1) The resort is a vacation club resort can we just make reservations or do you have to buy points from someone ?
2) If you have to buy points how would you go about this and what is a fair price ?
3) If you can make reservations are there any discounts to look for ?
4) Can we book directly at the hotel, WDW reservations or go thru a 3rd party ?
were really excited to go so any info would be great.
Thanks,
jimmy and Allie

We had our first stay at Vero last Nov when we weren't DVC, so I can answer a few of these.

1) You can just make a regular hotel reservation
2) Whole separate issue. I would just do a regular reservation for my first time, especially if you can get a decent rate.
3) We just got lucky with a decent rate - can't remember if it was through CRO or Expedia (might have been Expedia).
4) CRO or 3rd party is fine - whichever you can get a better rate from.

As I said, we had never stayed at a DVC resort before Vero (still our only stay at a DVC resort - until BLT in 2 weeks). We really liked it there - very calm and we were spoiled with the 1BR villa conveniences.

 

[roysbrew]

BWV Dreamin we are headed down on the night of the 14th. I noticed you leave on the 16th. If you have any things you are throwing out, noodles, etc. we'd love to have them. We've got 4 kids age 7 and 17 months. (2 sets of twins) The less we have to bring or buy would be great. I will pay it forward when we leave if anyone is headed down.

We are there from the 14th - 20th.

I'd love a restaurant tip from a local as well. Also has any one ever tried Abbott's frozen custard in Vero Beach? What are other good bakeries and ice cream places besides Carvel?

I also posted a long while back with no replies about using the babysitting service at the hotel. It's our 15 year anniversary and we'd love to go out once by ourselves (maybe to Oriente since there have been such good reviews) Any thoughts?

Finally we're in a 1 bdrm and not as concerned about the view as being close to the pool and restaurants. Based on what I've read I was going to request building 14 ? Does that sound good? What Floor? and should I add North side is that closest to the pool? Is it noisy close to the pool?

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Finally we're in a 1 bdrm and not as concerned about the view as being close to the pool and restaurants. Based on what I've read I was going to request building 14 ? Does that sound good? What Floor? and should I add North side is that closest to the pool? Is it noisy close to the pool?

Building 14 is right next to the pool. Preferably on the north leg. The building has elevators so what floor doesn't really make much difference. It is noisier in this location, but the guards leave at 8pm and so does most of the noise.

Here is a diagram (by Lisareniff) that shows the layout of the villa building. They are "U" shaped and the bottom of the U faces the ocean. Blue units are dedicated 2bdrm, purple are studios, and pink are 1 bdrm units.

Have a great time.


Hi friends... Been away for a while

 

[vbarry]

Here is hoping my waitlist comes through for Vero over Spring Break. This place looks beautiful!

 

[backyardponder]

Here is hoping my waitlist comes through for Vero over Spring Break. This place looks beautiful!

 

[dort]

Hi friends... Been away for a while [/quote]

Hi Rob!!
Heading down to VB again on the 18th - a little B'day present for me and one last shot of warm weather before the nasty stuff sets in up here.
Any tips for me .

 

[dort]

Hi friends... Been away for a while [/quote]

Hi Rob!!
Heading down to VB again on the 18th - a little B'day present for me and one last shot of warm weather before the nasty stuff sets in up here.
Any tips for me .

 

[roysbrew]

Thanks DisDaydreamer I'll be sure to ask for building 14 North side. Surely the pool can't be any louder than my kids.

I'll trade more noise for less walking any day!