Vero Beach 2014 Information & Adoration Thread

[robhawk]

If we rent bikes... Is there a trail that goes around the pond across A1A. Didn't know if there was a good spot to ride besides the busy road?

 

[RRC]

We just discovered VB a couple of years ago. It is now one of our favorite places to visit. So much so, we bought in last summer. We will be there the week before Memorial Day. As someone else posted earlier, it does get busy that weekend.

 

[RSHEALAND]

If we rent bikes... Is there a trail that goes around the pond across A1A. Didn't know if there was a good spot to ride besides the busy road?

I dont think there is one around the lake, but there is a walk/bike path that it set back about 15 feet from the road along A1A

 

[RSHEALAND]

3/21-3/27 OVIR

Anyone know if they still serve the bucket of boiled shrimp at the pool window? Those were so good!

you have been added to roll call, enjoy your stay

 

[RSHEALAND]

 

[dizfan]

We will be there for a short stay 6/16-6/18 OVIR. First time staying at VB and love the daily pictures.

 

[iluveeyore]

Couple of questions for all you helpful people that have enjoyed visiting Vero before:
1. We are buying some groceries before we check in but will be there by lunch time so our room might not be ready - do they have a walkin cooler like OKW to store our cold items?
2. What is the current cost for renting chairs and umbrellas for the beach?
3. Do the rooms have blu ray players or just DVD players?
4. If we are there during turtle nesting (first week of August) does that affect the beach access?

Thanks all! So excited for my first visit to Vero!

 

[KPlanck]

Couple of questions for all you helpful people that have enjoyed visiting Vero before:
1. We are buying some groceries before we check in but will be there by lunch time so our room might not be ready - do they have a walkin cooler like OKW to store our cold items?
2. What is the current cost for renting chairs and umbrellas for the beach?
3. Do the rooms have blu ray players or just DVD players?
4. If we are there during turtle nesting (first week of August) does that affect the beach access?

Thanks all! So excited for my first visit to Vero!

I can answer #4 for you. No, not really. When it is turtle nesting the resort will ask you to keep your ocean front lights off (or room drapes closed) from sunset to sunrise, lights on will prevent the turtles from coming ashore. Very early in the morning - each day - the conservation team marks all nests with stakes and colored ribbon to prevent people from walking on top of the nests. So you can still enjoy the beach, you just cannot enjoy the beach on top of a tutle nest.

 

[RSHEALAND]

We will be there for a short stay 6/16-6/18 OVIR. First time staying at VB and love the daily pictures.

Got you added to roll call, enjoy your stay

 

[RSHEALAND]

 

[PammyK]

Couple of questions for all you helpful people that have enjoyed visiting Vero before:
1. We are buying some groceries before we check in but will be there by lunch time so our room might not be ready - do they have a walkin cooler like OKW to store our cold items?
2. What is the current cost for renting chairs and umbrellas for the beach?
3. Do the rooms have blu ray players or just DVD players?
4. If we are there during turtle nesting (first week of August) does that affect the beach access?

Thanks all! So excited for my first visit to Vero!

1. There is a cold storage area but I'm really not sure how large it is. But I've been pretty fortunate that I've never had to wait very long for a room so it hasn't really been an issue.
2. I want to say that in September the member price was $28 for the standard 2 lounge chairs and an umbrella set up
3. I've had blu ray players for all my most recent visits
4. You shouldn't have any problems with beach access during turtle nesting season.

Vero is awesome! I hope you love it there as much as I do.

 

[mmmagic7754]

Just want to say thanks RSHEALAND for doing a fantastic job with this thread The pics are fantastic and can't wait for our trip in May.

 

[RSHEALAND]

 

[kgeary]

Arriving at Vero Beach on February 14 with our 3 boys (5-3-1). Is anyone there same time? Anyone buying beach stuff they want to resell before they leave. Really can't wait especially with a hopefully redone pool just opening.

 

[KPlanck]

So, I asked this question on the dining forum and received no responses ... maybe here??? Does anyone have an opinion about the Saturday morning character breakfast at Shutters?

 

[robhawk]

So, I asked this question on the dining forum and received no responses ... maybe here??? Does anyone have an opinion about the Saturday morning character breakfast at Shutters?

We loved it 2 years ago! Nice character interaction. Good food!
We have ressies for when we go again in 2 weeks!
Donald & Goofy! Our 2 favorites!

 

[KPlanck]

We loved it 2 years ago! Nice character interaction. Good food!
We have ressies for when we go again in 2 weeks!
Donald & Goofy! Our 2 favorites!

robhawk, thanks for the response. We are there in June and I think that on this trip it may be on our "to-do" list while there. Did you have to make ADRs? Or is it easy to just walk in? We are a family of five.

Update: Okay, I called to make a ressie and went for the Pirate Character dinner on Monday night instead of the Saturday morning breakfast. I figure with two 19 year old boys, we are better trying to make a dinner reservation than a breakfast reservation.

 

[bobbiwoz]

So, I asked this question on the dining forum and received no responses ... maybe here??? Does anyone have an opinion about the Saturday morning character breakfast at Shutters?

We did it January 25! It was fun for us 2 empty nesters. Goofy spent lots of time with us. Food was good, all you care to eat, I took seconds on Mickey Waffles. We made our reservations the night before for an 8 AM sitting.

Bobbi

 

[robhawk]

robhawk, thanks for the response. We are there in June and I think that on this trip it may be on our "to-do" list while there. Did you have to make ADRs? Or is it easy to just walk in? We are a family of five.

Update: Okay, I called to make a ressie and went for the Pirate Character dinner on Monday night instead of the Saturday morning breakfast. I figure with two 19 year old boys, we are better trying to make a dinner reservation than a breakfast reservation.

We have not done the Pirate dinner! Sounds like fun!
We will have pirate night on DCL Dream before Vero!
Too much to do both? I know my 23 year old DD is all excited to see her fave..Goofy!

 

[KPlanck]

robhawk... DH and I decided that knowing our boys, the dinner was a better choice. We hit several character meals when we are on property at WDW, so just the dinner was enough. It happens that Goofy is one of the boys favorite characters so he is super excited now. It is great having an entire family that completely LOVES Disney!!