Vero Beach

[Disney.dad]

I just wanted to resurrect this thread to share an interesting data point. I've got 4 nights at VB booked for the week leading up to Easter next year in a 1 BR villa (192 points). Just before that, I have 4 nights booked at BWV in a BW view 1 BR villa (193 points). Last I checked, you couldn't get a cash rate from Disney for those dates at VB - simply no availability. But, now there is. The cash rate at VB would be $3,550. Compare that to the cash rate for the BWV stay, which uses 1 more point - $5,528. Pretty astounding difference. $3,550/192 points comes out to about $18.50/point, so I don't think it is a terrible use of points, but very easy to see why, combined with the high dues, owning VB does not make a lot of economic sense compared to WDW resorts.

It's sort of a shame because it seems like a lovely beach resort and I imagine our family will quite like it. But, hard to see how a resort like this will continue to be a part of the DVC portfolio post-2042.

We are staying Thursday night thru Sunday night (Monday morning) of Easter weekend in a Beach Cottage and you pretty much have to own there to get those which is the reason why we bought. (normal annual Easter beach cottages). We are staying in a 1 bedroom at Poly Tower theme view before coming to Vero.

 

[airjay75]

We are staying Thursday night thru Sunday night (Monday morning) of Easter weekend in a Beach Cottage and you pretty much have to own there to get those which is the reason why we bought. (normal annual Easter beach cottages). We are staying in a 1 bedroom at Poly Tower theme view before coming to Vero.

I could see how that could make a lot of sense. I imagine it is pretty hard to (if not impossible) to book those on cash. Maybe you could get lucky with a 7-month waitlist. They look pretty amazing! Maybe we’ll see you there - will be there Wednesday night through Saturday night.

 

[Budzooka]

We love Vero and have thought about buying so we can get in during peak season but have talked myself out of it. The sure are so high and it almost seems imminent it will go away in 2042. Shame because it’s a great resort.