Hi, just got back from 5 days at Vero.
Weather was awesome, from 70 - 80 each day.
Ocean was cool at 68 degrees, but both kids enjoyed boogie boarding. We hit the beach every day.
The ramp to the beach was open and repairs had been made at the bottom. At low tide the beach was fairly wide, but at high tide water was washing up under the walkway. The beach was beautiful, and the Florida sun allowed us to stay there every day even when there was a breeze.
The resort was crowded as we arrived the Sunday after Christmas and stayed through Friday. I would guess 90-100% of capacity.
The pool was very busy, though the late afternoon was less hectic.
Our studio in building 12 was clean, looked freshly painted, well equipped and all was in working order. It was tight with 2 adults and 18 and 15 year old boys. One teen slept on an inflatable mattress.
We played 9 holes of golf at Barefoot Bay, just off Route 1. This is a par 3/4 course in a senior community. Rates are very reasonable, just make it clear when you call that you are not a resident of the community. It was $20 for 18 holes ($15 for 9 holes), pull carts were $1. An electric cart was $7.42 per person for 9 holes (Didn't check for 18). If you are looking for a good course for beginners or for the whole family, the number is in the yellow pages in the rooms at Vero under golf courses. Keep in mind that you will probably be the only folks there under 55! We didn't care! Everyone was very friendly.
Also received the room rates for Vero for 2003. These are the "rack rates" and I'm sure discounts are probably available.
During the holiday season, the rates are: studio $300; one bedroom $430 and two bedroom, $640. The beach cottage goes for $1105. Rates are lower in peak, summer and value seasons, but you are still way ahead using points. Our 5 day stay would have run $1,230 (the last two days were value season). Instead it cost 78 points, not too shabby!
The New Year's party was the only "less than Disney quality" event. It was a DJ at poolside, lots of karoake, very cool air when the sun went down and it ended 15 minutes early in a rain shower. Poorly planned and executed, not much fun. But, it didn't dampen a wonderful vacation.
Weather was awesome, from 70 - 80 each day.
Ocean was cool at 68 degrees, but both kids enjoyed boogie boarding. We hit the beach every day.
The ramp to the beach was open and repairs had been made at the bottom. At low tide the beach was fairly wide, but at high tide water was washing up under the walkway. The beach was beautiful, and the Florida sun allowed us to stay there every day even when there was a breeze.
The resort was crowded as we arrived the Sunday after Christmas and stayed through Friday. I would guess 90-100% of capacity.
The pool was very busy, though the late afternoon was less hectic.
Our studio in building 12 was clean, looked freshly painted, well equipped and all was in working order. It was tight with 2 adults and 18 and 15 year old boys. One teen slept on an inflatable mattress.
We played 9 holes of golf at Barefoot Bay, just off Route 1. This is a par 3/4 course in a senior community. Rates are very reasonable, just make it clear when you call that you are not a resident of the community. It was $20 for 18 holes ($15 for 9 holes), pull carts were $1. An electric cart was $7.42 per person for 9 holes (Didn't check for 18). If you are looking for a good course for beginners or for the whole family, the number is in the yellow pages in the rooms at Vero under golf courses. Keep in mind that you will probably be the only folks there under 55! We didn't care! Everyone was very friendly.
Also received the room rates for Vero for 2003. These are the "rack rates" and I'm sure discounts are probably available.
During the holiday season, the rates are: studio $300; one bedroom $430 and two bedroom, $640. The beach cottage goes for $1105. Rates are lower in peak, summer and value seasons, but you are still way ahead using points. Our 5 day stay would have run $1,230 (the last two days were value season). Instead it cost 78 points, not too shabby!
The New Year's party was the only "less than Disney quality" event. It was a DJ at poolside, lots of karoake, very cool air when the sun went down and it ended 15 minutes early in a rain shower. Poorly planned and executed, not much fun. But, it didn't dampen a wonderful vacation.
Had a feeling things wern't going to go too well for the NYE party. Visited for lunch the week before and they still wern't really sure what they were going to do.
Got a ton of rain that night ended up staying indoors
Did you venture into the Green Cabin Room for NYE?
