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[Belle & Ariel]

As far as the drapes... No. They have tinted glass in the rooms.

Riptides are an issue anywhere on the east coast. It depends on the conditions. Most important... tethered body board for older kids... Young ones... pre-teens need an adult with them in addition to life vest. When my daughter was a young girl she got caught in undertow at Rehoboth Beach Delaware... I was watching her closely and realized as soon as she was struggling. You have to be alert and focused. If they are in the water, you need to be watching.

Thank you!

 

[goofy4tink]

We have not visited here yet, but it is only about 30 mins away.

http://www.manateecenter.com/

Thanks!! That looks like a fun trip!!!

I just want to thank everyone for the helpful info in this thread. We have a 6:00 AM flight tomorrow and should be in Vero by lunch time!

Have a wonderful time!!

I check in on Saturday.

Ack! I need to start doing my laundry so I can pack!!!!!

The day before we do!!! We should try to say hi at some point!!! Now get to that laundry. That's what I'm doing right now!!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

We have not visited here yet, but it is only about 30 mins away.

http://www.manateecenter.com/

I have been there, and it's a good nature center...worth the visit!

 

[dwelty]

Hi All,

Haven't been to Vero in a few years and thinking of doing an extended family trip there in Sept 2014. Has anyone had success in renting a beach cottage for September at the 7 month window?

Love Vero!!!

Thanks

Gail

We got a beach cottage for a week at the 6 month window for this October, so it it possible.

 

[goofy4tink]

I've asked this on transportation, but thought you all might have better knowledge. So.....fastest route from VB to BWVs? We head out on Wednesday morning, around 7:30-8. We will be flying into W Palm Beach and trying not to get too lost then. I'm just more concerned with getting to BWV as quickly as possible. Thanks.

 

[PammyK]

I've asked this on transportation, but thought you all might have better knowledge. So.....fastest route from VB to BWVs? We head out on Wednesday morning, around 7:30-8. We will be flying into W Palm Beach and trying not to get too lost then. I'm just more concerned with getting to BWV as quickly as possible. Thanks.

Hmmmm...this is tough because it is a weekday and you'll potentially be caught up in the morning commuter rush from the coast into Orlando.

Barring any crashes closing 95, I think you'll still be best taking 95N to 528W. From 528, you can either continue to I4 and head west on I4 to exit 67 for the BWV or you could take the exit for 417S to exit 6 (Epcot/International Drive). There will be slightly more expensive tolls if you take the 417, but depending on timing it could be worth it if traffic on 528 is heavy.

Another option would be heading south from the resort and taking 60 to the FL Turnpike to the I4 exit and then heading west on I4 to Exit 67. You could actually exit at the Osceola Parkway exit, however, that takes you through a fairly congested area of Kissimmee with several annoyingly long lights. I've not timed it, so I really don't know which is quicker but I tend to prefer highway driving to stop and go traffic with lights.

Personally, I tend to take the Turnpike from my place to Vero and 95/528 home. I'm not really sure why, maybe I like the fact that it seems to be closing the loop of my vacation as it were.

 

[goofy4tink]

Thanks so much...that helps.

 

[PammyK]

Just wanted to give a heads up to everyone that they are in the process of switching out the under-the-counter refrigerators in the Inn Rooms (they might also be doing this in the Studios, but I didn't ask specifically about that) and the new ones do NOT have a freezer. I was a little when I saw that because I used to keep a few bottles of water in the freezer to bring down to the beach and have nice cold water all day. I also liked to freeze blocks of ice for my cooler bag instead of using the small ice cubes that melt faster.

On the positive side, I do like the can slots in the door of the new fridge.

Overall, I'm not still about this, but I'm still not thrilled and I feel as if the person who selected the new fridges did not really think the decision through. I'm just glad I waited to go grocery shopping until after check-in so I didn't get anything that needed to be frozen.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Just wanted to give a heads up to everyone that they are in the process of switching out the under-the-counter refrigerators in the Inn Rooms (they might also be doing this in the Studios, but I didn't ask specifically about that) and the new ones do NOT have a freezer. I was a little when I saw that because I used to keep a few bottles of water in the freezer to bring down to the beach and have nice cold water all day. I also liked to freeze blocks of ice for my cooler bag instead of using the small ice cubes that melt faster.

On the positive side, I do like the can slots in the door of the new fridge.

Overall, I'm not still about this, but I'm still not thrilled and I feel as if the person who selected the new fridges did not really think the decision through. I'm just glad I waited to go grocery shopping until after check-in so I didn't get anything that needed to be frozen.

Not good news!

 

[PammyK]

Not good news!

Yeah, it is definitely not a change that I like. On the plus side, there is more space for refrigerated items. But no ice cream or other frozen foods in your room.

Also, small though it was, the freezer in the room refrigerator meant that you didn't need to constantly run to the ice machine on the 4th floor because you could use your own ice cube trays or get some ice from the machine and store it in the room fridge. Now guests will be making many more trips to the ice machine than we did in the past.

 

[dreamlinda]

Now guests will be making many more trips to the ice machine than we did in the past.

Very good point!! Sure would be nice if they added another machine on another floor.

 

[laughinplace199]

Just got back from 3 nights at Vero followed by 2 nights at WDW (BLT). Had a great time at both places!

I'd be happy to answer any questions if I can.

I've asked this on transportation, but thought you all might have better knowledge. So.....fastest route from VB to BWVs? We head out on Wednesday morning, around 7:30-8. We will be flying into W Palm Beach and trying not to get too lost then. I'm just more concerned with getting to BWV as quickly as possible. Thanks.

We drove to WDW on Friday morning. We left the resort at 7:00 AM and took 95 to 528 to 417. There was very little traffic. We got to AK parking lot around 9:00.

 

[goofy4tink]

We're here now. Loving it a lot. There were a lot of families here yesterday but many have left as of this afternoon. We did get that funny configured room on the corner. Has that long entry hall area. Also got that enclosed balcony....not so great. But we do look out on the water, just not from our balcony.
Had a great time at the outlet mall.
Heading to the Pirate dinner at Shutters tonight..last one until late Nov. ate at Sonya's last night. Loved the space but the rib eye I had was huge and too oaky. Ate at Shutters this morning....that was pretty incredible.
Unfortunately, I trusted the room ready text system. Checked in around 1:00 and room wasn't ready. So went to the Green cabin Room for lunch, which was nice. Then sat and waited for an hour or so...was now about 3:45. Dh went and asked if the room was ready yet. 'Oh yes sir, it's been ready for 2 hrs and your bags are already in the room'! So we wasted a bit of time. Otherwise things are terrific and we love it here.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We're here now. Loving it a lot. There were a lot of families here yesterday but many have left as of this afternoon. We did get that funny configured room on the corner. Has that long entry hall area. Also got that enclosed balcony....not so great. But we do look out on the water, just not from our balcony.
Had a great time at the outlet mall.
Heading to the Pirate dinner at Shutters tonight..last one until late Nov. ate at Sonya's last night. Loved the space but the rib eye I had was huge and too oaky. Ate at Shutters this morning....that was pretty incredible.
Unfortunately, I trusted the room ready text system. Checked in around 1:00 and room wasn't ready. So went to the Green cabin Room for lunch, which was nice. Then sat and waited for an hour or so...was now about 3:45. Dh went and asked if the room was ready yet. 'Oh yes sir, it's been ready for 2 hrs and your bags are already in the room'! So we wasted a bit of time. Otherwise things are terrific and we love it here.

Is it the room with a king bed?

 

[goofy4tink]

Is it the room with a king bed?

Nope, two beds. Dh keeps saying this room is the biggest waste of space he's ever seen.

 

[princessK30]

Is it the room with a king bed?

We had the corner room with the king bed and LOVED it! We thought it was huge! (Although have nothing to compare it to bc it was our first trip). Only down side was the balcony being closed instead of rails so you had to stand to see. 4th floor of inn building

 

[goofy4tink]

We had the corner room with the king bed and LOVED it! We thought it was huge! (Although have nothing to compare it to bc it was our first trip). Only down side was the balcony being closed instead of rails so you had to stand to see. 4th floor of inn building

Same here. We're on the second floor, the balcony faces north, and is enclosed, but you can see the ocean. 2229.

 

[tofubeast]

goofy4tink--
If you get a chance, can you ask them what the resort has planned for Thanksiving. Any of the restaurants having a nice buffet?

Thanks! Hope you have a nice stay!

 

[okw2012]

Just back from a week at Vero Beach, we loved it!

Our room was spotless, the whole resort was in great shape, housekeeping seemed better than at OKW (less dust, certainly).

The kids loved the activities, and in particular their harmonica lesson and archery. Turtle troop was not appreciated that much by my children, but by that point we'd already seen turtles twice on the beach. Made a great video of one of the hatchlings release, should put it on youtube. The pirate dinner was a lot of fun!

We were in building 14 quite close to the pool, 1st floor. Too close to the AC units, so was a bit noisy but very convenient. Next time will ask for top floor.

We went to Typhoon Lagoon for the last day, had a blast! M

We flew out of MLB instead of MCO. Not a ton of flights per day but very close to VB.

 

[vakamalua]

Haven't been to VB since late 90s. We're planning to spend a Saturday night in early November at VB before driving on Sunday morning to Miami for a DCL Magic cruise.

Does anyone know about how long that drive might take, any possible road problems on route?

Also, considering spending two nights (instead of one), would there be anything to do in early November other than walk/sit on the beach? Pool heated?

Thanks.