Vero Beach 2014 Information & Adoration Thread

[Suellen]

We are visiting for the first time in a couple weeks. July 10th I think... or maybe they 9th. Either way we will be there for the first time with our 7 and 9 year old.

Suggestions of best activities for them?

TIA!

 

[TinkTatoo]

Could anyone recommend a golf course near Vero, DS has just started playing and I though it would be fun to book a round for him and DH. As he's fairly new to golf a par 3 course would be easier but any course that offers club rentals would do. Thanks

 

[ddiva]

Checked out of 2416 today. We had a relaxing time, as usual. The noseeums are relentless. Bring some bug spray if you're visiting soon.

 

[stick30]

Checked out of 2416 today. We had a relaxing time, as usual. The noseeums are relentless. Bring some bug spray if you're visiting soon.

What bug spray would you recommend?

 

[bobvb22]

Off deep woods works. Just wear something there. The no see umms at night are rough there.

 

[missycj96]

Hi - can anyone tell me what activities there are for kids in the evening? do they do evening movies at vero? Also, how about the kids nights (we were at hilton head 2 summers ago and there were kids night out programs for a fee a few nights per week and also a pirate party one evening.) with so many kids there I was wondering what the kids do after dinner? I guess if the weather cooperates we could do some night swimming.

 

[PammyK]

Hi - can anyone tell me what activities there are for kids in the evening? do they do evening movies at vero? Also, how about the kids nights (we were at hilton head 2 summers ago and there were kids night out programs for a fee a few nights per week and also a pirate party one evening.) with so many kids there I was wondering what the kids do after dinner? I guess if the weather cooperates we could do some night swimming.

How about going to bed? Seriously, most kids seem to crash pretty early after being at the beach and pool all day. Plus, the super awesome recreation team does a darn good job of wearing them out during the day, lol.

Since I don't travel with kids, my memory is hazy but there is also:

• Turtle Talk every Tuesday evening during nesting season (not sure if they do this out of season as my visits typically occur during nesting season)
• Campfire Sing-a-long with s'mores 4 nights a week
• Star gazing activity on select nights
• Disney Discovery Club for ages 4-12 a few evenings a week

Other options include:

• Borrowing a movie and having a family movie night in your room/villa
• Borrowing a board game and having a family game night together in your room/villa
• Going to the Sand Bar at Captain Hirams to enjoy food, drinks, and some live music. They usually get pretty decent bands/musicians and it has always seemed pretty family friendly out there.

 

[KPlanck]

Have a favor to ask of anyone currently at the resort or going very soon... We just returned last week from a beautiful 7 day stay and I forgot to take a picture of something. In the hallway to the Spa there is a multi-paneled wall art. If my memory serves me right, the wall art is dark brown and off white. I loved it when I saw it and would like to look for it (or very similar) to purchase. Can someone take a picture and post it here for me please? Huge thank you in advance!

 

[Disneypapa]

Had a wonderful stay for 4 nights in a 2 BR lock-off in June. Nice pool and beach area. Enjoyed meals at Shutters (on site restaurant), Riverside Cafe and Ozzie's Crabhosue. Staff is to be commended for their handling of 2-3 hour power outage one evening. Battery powered laterns were provided at no cost.

 

[bbn1122]

Had a wonderful stay for 4 nights in a 2 BR lock-off in June. Nice pool and beach area. Enjoyed meals at Shutters (on site restaurant), Riverside Cafe and Ozzie's Crabhosue. Staff is to be commended for their handling of 2-3 hour power outage one evening. Battery powered laterns were provided at no cost.

Thanks for sharing....we will be in a 2 bedroom lock off in August for 4 nights. It is our first stay at VB. How was the beach, were there many turtle nest?....
Did you rent chairs and umbrellas and do they have Jetskis rentals off the beach?....kayaks?....boogie boards?

Did you go to the grocery store? If so, where....thanks

 

[mazoo77]

Thanks for sharing....we will be in a 2 bedroom lock off in August for 4 nights. It is our first stay at VB. How was the beach, were there many turtle nest?....
Did you rent chairs and umbrellas and do they have Jetskis rentals off the beach?....kayaks?....boogie boards?

Did you go to the grocery store? If so, where....thanks

The beach is great and not extremely crowded, typically lots of nests when we go in June/July. We do the beach earlier in the day and spend the afternoon at the pool. You can rent chairs/umbrellas, ocean kayaks, jetskis and boogie boards at the beach, I think the rental prices are on the front page of this thread. We have always purchased our boogie boards from Publix along with a chair or two and then passed it on to someone when leaving. There is a Publix on the drive to Vero that we pass right by. I am not familiar with the exact location but others on here may have more details.

My daughters and husband use the ocean kayaks every time we visit. They go out 100 yards or so off the beach with the kayak and on a good day, you can see the turtles swimming around.

There is also a kayak trip offered at the resort a couple days per wk. This is a nice trip if you have the opportunity to take it. It's about 3-4 hours on the river/lagoon and well worth the cost. It's listed on the weekly activities you get at check in.

Have a great trip!

 

[RSHEALAND]

 

[bbn1122]

The beach is great and not extremely crowded, typically lots of nests when we go in June/July. We do the beach earlier in the day and spend the afternoon at the pool. You can rent chairs/umbrellas, ocean kayaks, jetskis and boogie boards at the beach, I think the rental prices are on the front page of this thread. We have always purchased our boogie boards from Publix along with a chair or two and then passed it on to someone when leaving. There is a Publix on the drive to Vero that we pass right by. I am not familiar with the exact location but others on here may have more details.

My daughters and husband use the ocean kayaks every time we visit. They go out 100 yards or so off the beach with the kayak and on a good day, you can see the turtles swimming around.

There is also a kayak trip offered at the resort a couple days per wk. This is a nice trip if you have the opportunity to take it. It's about 3-4 hours on the river/lagoon and well worth the cost. It's listed on the weekly activities you get at check in.

Have a great trip!

Thanks for the info.....we can not wait. I am going with DH and 3 sons (20, 16, and 14).....looking for some activities and a lot of relaxation.....we are on the go all year long! So the beach should be great!

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Checking in on Tuesday!! Is there a place where I can find a current listing of what movies are showing nightly? We really enjoyed that when we went 3 years ago. Thanks!

 

[Ulysses]

I still have another night on my stay, but I'm already jones'ing to book another stay here. Vero Beach is a truly magical little gem of a resort.

We did the turtle walk last night, and it was probably one of the most special events I've witnessed. We came upon a loggerhead sea turtle laying her nest, then on the way back, a massively sized endangered green sea turtle (which, unfortunately, there is no permit to watch at night) came on the beach and reportedly laid a nest, too. We saw the big girl booking it up the dune, and I couldn't believe it.

So anyone checking in for the first time, or if you haven't done it before, sign up for the turtle walk at night!

Also, the food here is outstanding. We haven't had a single thing to eat or drink that we weren't happy with, and I love how cozy and warm everything is here. The prices on rentals and everything else are also very reasonable.

I was always happy that DW and I owned at this resort, but now, I'm proud of that.

 

[jgdsoarin]

Just got home from our second stay at Vero, and can't say enough good things about this resort. Even though we had a couple of days of wind with the tropical storm moving through last week! it was a fantastic vacation!! The staff is amazing, the location is beautiful, and the activities are so much fun! We brought along extended family this time and everyone agreed that it was one of the best trips ever! The older kids did the kayak tour and loved it...now all the adults want to go! The younger kids did crafts and the unbirthday party, along with mini golf and hours at the water play area. We had a huge family dinner at Pirate Night--tons of fun with Donald and Goofy!
Our extended family had never been to any Disney resort and I asked at the front desk to see if they would give the kids first time visit buttons. Well, they not only did that, but also left personalized cards and more in the room for them. I was so impressed!!
We can't wait to go back!!!

 

[hardingk]

We check in a week from Wednesday! Can't wait after reading these great reviews!! Is the unbirthday party for kids? Do you need to sign up ahead of time? Is there a fee? Thank you!

 

[MrsH42608]

I recently made a reservation for a few nights in November. I am hoping to visit before and/or after a cruise. When I made the reservation, I did it quickly and just made it for two adults, but we will have our children with us. Is it really necessary to include the kids on the reservation? I can call or email member services, but just wondering if I have to add them. Will we run into any problems if they are not on the reservation?

I think everyone who will be in the room should be on the reservation. You will only run into a problem if you bring more people than are allowed in the room type you're booked to stay in. If it were me I would just call and add them to save time when you get there.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We check in a week from Wednesday! Can't wait after reading these great reviews!! Is the unbirthday party for kids? Do you need to sign up ahead of time? Is there a fee? Thank you!

No fee, yes for kids. You sign up... at Ebb & Flo's!

 

[hardingk]

No fee, yes for kids. You sign up... at Ebb & Flo's!

Thanks! Is it held everyday?