We'll be in VB at the same time 8/26-9/2. We now always travel the AutoTrain from VA and pack our own chairs, table, umbrella, etc. in our car. It is definitely cheaper to purchase these items if you are going to be there 3 days or more. In the past at the end of our stay I would scope out a needy person(s), maybe couple sitting on a blanket under the boardwalk for shade, and just go up to them and say ""we're leaving our vacation now and can't take our umbrella or chairs... would you like to have them?" The response is always gratifying. I would look forward to that moment. Last year I overheard a DS & DD asking dad to rent a body board to ride the waves and I could tell dad was struggling with the thought of the cost. My board (I'm a wave riding nut) had a few years on it and I was planning in the back of my head to get a new one so went over to them and did the above... You would have thought by their looks of disbelief and joy that they had just won the lottery. I just told them to pass it on to someone when they leave. What a great feeling. Vero Beach is our very favorite place to go. Hope you have a great visit... maybe we'll all run in to each other. Rob & Mary Beth