Originally Posted By DouglasDubh Any body been? What's it like? I am thinking of heading there for a weekend in January. It costs the same number of points to get a Oceanview Deluxe Inn Room as a Standard Studio; which is the better deal?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I wish vbdad still came here as he stays at Vero Beah often (the reason for his screen name). I looked in to staying there once and like most DVC Studios, they offer a more "apartment like" feel than the Inn. The cottages are very close to the beach, but I believe they are all three-bedroom units and very expensive Personally, I would choose the Inn Ocean View, especially if you could get a room on the 4th floor. Here is a link to a pdf showing the layout of the resort: <a href="http://www.mouseowners.com/VeroBeachMap.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.mouseowners.com/Ver...hMap.pdf</a>
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh Thanks. I always thought vb stood for volleyball - didn't his kids play that?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Thanks. I always thought vb stood for volleyball - didn't his kids play that?>> Yes, his daughter does, but the "vbdad" existed before that started. His original purchase with DVC had Vero Beach as his home resort. He still combines almost any trip to WDW with a trip to Vero Beach. He's a friend of mine on Facebook and I told him of your question via Facebook mail. He doesn't hang out here much anymore (as most moderate conservatives don't) but I expect once he sees the message he will respond.
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh I went ahead and booked an oceanview room today. I will post a review in late January.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>Thanks. I always thought vb stood for volleyball - didn't his kids play that?<< I thought that too! You learn something new every day...
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh On Saturday, Jan 12th, my wife and I left WDW and headed to Vero Beach for two nights. My initial impressions were very good. I liked that, because it is a smaller resort, there aren’t several valets waiting as you pull up, as there are at the Grand California and some of the other resorts. The check in was painless – no line, the cast member was very friendly and gave lots of information and suggestions. We were in a room in the main building, so we were directed to the underground parking. There were plenty of luggage carts near the elevator to pack our luggage upstairs – no need to wait for a bell man and give him a tip. The room was nice, not quite as big as DVC studio, but bigger than a lot of hotel rooms. Had a fridge, a coffee maker, even a toaster. A small balcony with an ocean view. Found out that DVC has complimentary laundry rooms for those staying in studios (we have always stayed in one or two bedroom units before). Shutters was nice, grounds well kept. Good pool and slide. Lots of activities for younger kids. Cons – wireless internet was spotty, as well cell phone service. Not sure there is enough for older kids to stay active for more than a few days. Unless you really like the beach or eating or dining in a beach town, can’t really recommend this resort. Probably could have gotten the same effect by staying at the Beach Club Villas, and taken the day off from going to the parks and relaxing in the room and by the pool.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Unless you really like the beach or eating or dining in a beach town, can’t really recommend this resort. >> I never understood the location choice. Vero Beach just isn't a huge tourist draw. It would have been better off being further south or on the gulf coast by Naples. It is a small hotel - only 211 rooms I think and I don't think they made the most of the oceanfront - much too wedded to the architectural style that was being pastiched (the Northeastern seaboard hotels of the 1900s). It is pleasant enough though. I prefer the even smaller Hilton Head Island property I think.
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh Hilton Head is nice because you can use it for a base to explore Savannah and even Charleston, as well as do the beach and resort stuff.
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh Hilton Head is nice because you can use it for a base to explore Savannah and even Charleston, as well as do the beach and resort stuff.
