The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[delaneyc52]

Just got back! Wonderful time in Vero!!! Stayed in a one bedroom 1416 -- first floor corner of Building 14 and we loved it. Short walk to beach and pool! Anyway...here are some pictures so you can see what the beach is like now after all the bad storms.

This is the new beach graffiti wall!!

Couldn't help but to make a "pirate Mickey"

This picture of my DH will give you perspective as to the deep cut out one must get down to get to the beach..

There was another approach on the other side which was not quite as steep.

All that being said, the public access just a short bit on the north side of the resort had better access to the beach. The other public accesses even further north got better and better. It just seemed that Disney's Vero and a few condo villages to the south took the brunt of the beach deterioration.

We had some killer storms for a few days, but then the weather was just fine. Oh ... and no bugs!!! Honestly ... we were in a first floor villa and zero bugs. Except the rug that looked a bit dingy...the villa was spotless. Service was great. Only one bad comment -- the Green Cabin (Shutters) served the most horrid tiny flat burger ... almost to the fashion of White Castle and the sweet potato chips were actually soggy. Too many other places to enjoy (Captain Hirams; Mulligan's; etc.) than to spend good money there....sad because the ambiance is just so nice.

 

[DVC Jen]

Holy smokes! That is quite a drop off.

 

[delaneyc52]

Holy smokes! That is quite a drop off.

Don't be! Seriously, there is a more balanced incline on the north side of the resort! An awful lot of people were able to manage their way to the beach.

 

[Hopefully]

Holy smokes! That is quite a drop off.

Not as bad as when we were there last October!!!

 

[backyardponder]

Updated Roll Call:

9/5 – 9/9 Tennesotans
9/6 – 9/10 Fonzy13
9/6 – 9/12 Peddler
9/7 – 9/14 delaneyc52
9/9 – 9/11 amblackmon
9/15 – 9/19 keliblue
9/18 – 9/22 goofy4mykids
9/22 – 9/23 dawne98
9/22 – 9/24 EeyoreJMH
9/23 – 9/27 Joyciemc
9/28 - ??? alldiz
10/3 – 10/6 cemeb4dk
10/4 – 10/9 kimkreis
10/5 – 10/9 LittleBoPeep
10/14 – 10/16 ChrisMouse
10/16 – 10/22 treehugnmama
10/19 – 10/22 CruznLexi
10/21 – 10/27 hopefully
10/25 – 10-31 Leanne1977
10/27 – 10/29 gortman65
10/30 – 11/2 Muushka
11/3 – 11/6 wyodan
12/23 – 12/28 conciergekelly
12/24 – 12/30 Pattiwig
12/29 – 1-3 pit303

2012
1/15 – 1/21 bobbiwoz
2/12 – 2/15 auntsue
2/16 – 2/19 backyardponder
2/17 – 2/25 robhawk
3/9 – 3/16 tink1969
3/12 – 3/17 2gr8DisneyKids
3/18 – 3/20 TiszBear
3/18 – 3/23 BernW
4/1 – 4/5 job09
4/3 – 4/5 starbox
4/10 – 4/19 iloveokw
6/15 – 6/17 bobbiwoz
6/20 – 6/24 wigdoutdismom

 

[floridafam]

I saw the first love bugs of the seaon today.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I saw the first love bugs of the seaon today.

We have this crazy influx of Dragon flies. They're everywhere. Just hoping they like to eat Stink Bugs. Also hoping they can't really sew your lips together.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I saw the first love bugs of the seaon today.

I will even take the love bugs...can't wait to be back next month!!!!

 

[CruznLexi]

4 weeks till we are there!

 

[Hopefully]

4 weeks till we are there!

28 days until we arrive !!!!!

 

[chepic]

Just booked a girls weekend there.....11/10-11/14. Can't wait!!!

che

 

[goofy4mykids]

Just got back from a WONDERFUL STAY and while we were their they fixed the big drop off on the beach. I have mobility issues and was able to walk down to the water after the repair

 

[delaneyc52]

Just got back from a WONDERFUL STAY and while we were their they fixed the big drop off on the beach. I have mobility issues and was able to walk down to the water after the repair

Have any pictures to share??

 

[MiaSRN62]

I am missing Vero Beach ! Just sayin' !

 

[kimkreis]

I have a studio booked for me and DS 12 and DD 9 for 4 -9 Oct. I keep having this feelign that I should call and try to get an inn room instead. I don't need ocean view.

Do you think it is possible I could get the switch, and do you think I should switch?

Thanks for any input. I am looking to just relax and let the kids relax as much as they cna also.

 

[DVCconvert]

I have a studio booked for me and DS 12 and DD 9 for 4 -9 Oct. I keep having this feelign that I should call and try to get an inn room instead. I don't need ocean view.

Do you think it is possible I could get the switch, and do you think I should switch?

Thanks for any input. I am looking to just relax and let the kids relax as much as they cna also.

It maybe possible, but you'll just have to call to find out.
Personally, I'd go with the OVIR - easy location for everything AND a for sure view of water.

Best of luck! You can't go wrong with either really!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I have a studio booked for me and DS 12 and DD 9 for 4 -9 Oct. I keep having this feelign that I should call and try to get an inn room instead. I don't need ocean view.

Do you think it is possible I could get the switch, and do you think I should switch?

Thanks for any input. I am looking to just relax and let the kids relax as much as they cna also.

What you gain with either type of inn room is that you will have 2 queen beds. If you want a sofa to sit on to watch TV, keep the studio, if not, go with what you can in an inn room. Since the studio is the same price as an OVIR, that's what I would try for, since the other points would go into holding since you are close to the reservation.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I am missing Vero Beach ! Just sayin' !

Me too!

 

[mic_KY_mouses]

Just got back from a WONDERFUL STAY and while we were their they fixed the big drop off on the beach. I have mobility issues and was able to walk down to the water after the repair

Thanks for the update. We will be there Oct 3-7 and were worried about my mom who has mobility issues. So good to know!

 

[backyardponder]

Updated Rollcall:

9/5 – 9/9 Tennesotans
9/6 – 9/10 Fonzy13
9/6 – 9/12 Peddler
9/7 – 9/14 delaneyc52
9/9 – 9/11 amblackmon
9/15 – 9/19 keliblue
9/18 – 9/22 goofy4mykids
9/22 – 9/23 dawne98
9/22 – 9/24 EeyoreJMH
9/23 – 9/27 Joyciemc
9/28 - ??? alldiz
10/3 – 10/6 cemeb4dk
10/3 – 10-7 mic_KY_mouses
10/4 – 10/9 kimkreis
10/5 – 10/9 LittleBoPeep
10/14 – 10/16 ChrisMouse
10/16 – 10/22 treehugnmama
10/19 – 10/22 CruznLexi
10/21 – 10/27 hopefully
10/25 – 10-31 Leanne1977
10/27 – 10/29 gortman65
10/30 – 11/2 Muushka
11/3 – 11/6 wyodan
11/10 – 11/14 chepic
12/23 – 12/28 conciergekelly
12/24 – 12/30 Pattiwig
12/29 – 1-3 pit303

2012
1/15 – 1/21 bobbiwoz
2/12 – 2/15 auntsue
2/16 – 2/19 backyardponder
2/17 – 2/25 robhawk
3/9 – 3/16 tink1969
3/12 – 3/17 2gr8DisneyKids
3/18 – 3/20 TiszBear
3/18 – 3/23 BernW
4/1 – 4/5 job09
4/3 – 4/5 starbox
4/10 – 4/19 iloveokw
6/15 – 6/17 bobbiwoz
6/20 – 6/24 wigdoutdismom