Vero Beach 2012 thread closed... see 2013

[BWV Dreamin]

I just have to say something to all of you VBR fans. I now understand your love for this resort. I was at WDW for a conference this past week, and Friday after the conference I decided to drive down to get a feel for the place. All I can say is WOW. Photos do not do it justice. this resort is beautiful and classy. I liked it so much in fact that I booked 3 days in Early October for my family to enjoy it. I have now seen every DVC resort (except Aulani) and stayed in most of them. from what I saw, I would put Vero near the top of the list in regards to Resort quality and amenities. Being from Southern California it reminds me greatly of the Hotel Del Coronado. different architecture, but same feel.

We went for 3 days over the Columbus day weekend into the beginning of the week and there were very few people on the beach!!! It was heavenly! Weather was perfect. No crowds around the town. Water calm. We did see a couple of sharks so do keep a look out. They eventually moved on. We can't wait to get back. The ocean view inn room is to die for!

 

[Catira]

We went for 3 days over the Columbus day weekend into the beginning of the week and there were very few people on the beach!!! It was heavenly! Weather was perfect. No crowds around the town. Water calm. We did see a couple of sharks so do keep a look out. They eventually moved on. We can't wait to get back. The ocean view inn room is to die for!

Where did you see the sharks? Right there at Disneys Vero Beach? We arrive next week and love to spend time in the beach. Not sure I will venture very deep then.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Where did you see the sharks? Right there at Disneys Vero Beach? We arrive next week and love to spend time in the beach. Not sure I will venture very deep then.

I believe there is a lifeguard at the state beach just north of the resort. Yes there could be shark sightings. Being in shallow water isn't fail safe. I would stay near the lifeguard station just because they are looking.

 

[dawne98]

can someone tell me if they have BBQ grills, and about the campfire and do they do movies by the pool?

 

[tillerrw]

We visited DVB April 26-30 and I've just finished editing some pictures of the resort and the VB area. You can browse them at the link below. I'll be adding more pictures as I finish editing them.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rogertiller/sets/72157630012366892/

 

[tillerrw]

can someone tell me if they have BBQ grills, and about the campfire and do they do movies by the pool?

They still do the campfire but I'm not sure about a movie. They didn't show a movie by the pool while we were there in April as far as I know.

 

[scootert]

There is a grill near the campfire site -- on the north side of building 12. I think there are still grills across the road, but I would think they wouldn't be very convenient.

 

[PammyK]

can someone tell me if they have BBQ grills, and about the campfire and do they do movies by the pool?

I believe grills are available at the lakeside pavillion on the west side of A1A.

The campfire sing-a-long takes place several nights a week and is seriously silly but the kids in attendance seemed to enjoy it and it helps them work off some energy before bedtime. If the weather isn't cooperating, they move it to the back porch and use marshmallow creme instead of toasted marshmallows to make the s'mores.

I just got back yesterday (I hated packing up the car to come home) and they did have an outdoor movie scheduled on Tuesday evening (I think it was Tuesday), but it was on the lawn rather than by the pool. Check your Playful Pasttimes for details.

For those discussing sharks, I didn't see any sharks although there were some schooling baitfish toward the end of the week. There was, however, plenty of turtle activity. As of Friday morning there were already over 320 confirmed nesting sites with almost the same number of false crawls. If this pace continues, it will be a record year!

 

[cayennews]

Thank you for the water park information. Disappointing that they are so far away. One more day and we'll be there, water parks or not!

 

[tb1972]

can someone tell me if they have BBQ grills, and about the campfire and do they do movies by the pool?

I'm at VB now and love it!

I'll post more later, but I wanted to let you know there is a movie on the lawn. Our weekly schedule is Tues night showing The Princess and the Frog at 8:30.

Yesterday my kids participated in tile painting ($7 fee) and shark tooth necklace making ($10). They enjoyed both activities.

 

[dawne98]

Thank you all for the info
I just wish we would be able to stay until Tuesday but school and work lol we'll be up on Sept Friday to Monday.....

 

[Traveler14]

We were there at the end of April and had the best luck at Round Island Park. It's probably 15-20 minutes south of the resort and a nice little place.

We were told to go to the inlet in/near Sebastian but had no luck there.

We just returned from VB. We saw four manatee at Round Island Park (May 30th), including a young manatee about 2-3 ft long playing with two older manatee.

 

[Traveler14]

Once of the great things about living here is that I have lots of flexibility in what I pack. I'm gonna bring a bunch of DVDs, some trashy romance novels and a bottle of coconut rum. That should combat any stormy weather issues we encounter next week.

I believe that we meet on the beach on your last morning. The weather wasn't too bad that day until 4-ish. Don't know if you decided to stay or just head home.

I miss those morning walks on the beach!! The turtle crawls were absolutely amazing! We heard that 4 (YES FOUR!!) Loggerhead turtles were seen nesting on the first Turtle Walk Friday night. Wish our room key had been drawn - would have been amazing to see.

 

[PammyK]

I believe that we meet on the beach on your last morning. The weather wasn't too bad that day until 4-ish. Don't know if you decided to stay or just head home.

I miss those morning walks on the beach!! The turtle crawls were absolutely amazing! We heard that 4 (YES FOUR!!) Loggerhead turtles were seen nesting on the first Turtle Walk Friday night. Wish our room key had been drawn - would have been amazing to see.

That was me. I ended up staying on the beach until about 3:30 before showering and heading home around 4. I hit the rain as soon as I got on 95 and it was pretty miserable for a little while.

Wow, 4 loggerhead sightings on Friday night? That is awesome. I hope the trend continues all season long!

By the way, does anyone else think it would be nice if they would install hooks by the actual shower stalls in the ladies room by the pool? And maybe widen the shower curtains by an inch or two? I spent more time trying to arrange my towel so it wouldn't be soaked when I finished than I actually spent showering!

 

[bobbiwoz]

We just returned from VB. We saw four manatee at Round Island Park (May 30th), including a young manatee about 2-3 ft long playing with two older manatee.

Thanks for the information. Visiting that park is now on our list to do when we're there in a week and a half!

 

[flipflopmom]

Headed down in 15 days for 3 nights post WDW. Getting excited! Since we booked a little late, we are in a non-Ocean View studio. Other than being self-explanatory, I'm not sure exactly where these are. Is there anything I should request? Thanks for all the info on the thread!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Headed down in 15 days for 3 nights post WDW. Getting excited! Since we booked a little late, we are in a non-Ocean View studio. Other than being self-explanatory, I'm not sure exactly where these are. Is there anything I should request? Thanks for all the info on the thread!

Request the 3rd floor in building 12 or 15. You still have a chance of seeing the ocean

 

[bobbiwoz]

Does anyone know if the Hale's store on Route 1 is opened now? I love their OJ!

 

[dreamlinda]

Does anyone know if the Hale's store on Route 1 is opened now? I love their OJ!

Over Memorial Day they were still closed.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Over Memorial Day they were still closed.

A few years ago they were opened in the summer, but now it seems they only are opened in the winter. Thanks.

I'll get the OJ again in January!