When I booked our room, using or DVC points, I wasn't sure what the view would be....when we checked in, this was very quick since I did it on the DVC website, they already had my packet together with room keys, etc.... We jotted just 2 floors up, opened the door, and I squealed with delight! We had a full on view of the Atlantic ocean...GORGEOUS! I could have stayed in our exquisitely clean room all day and sat on the huge patio! Plenty of things for kids and adults to do! We were there only 3 days, had stayed at my Dad's in Boca so we just thought we would try this out on our way home! So the next time we go, and there will be a next time, we will stay longer and probably will go in Spring or Summer, as it was pretty chilly then, so not much swimming was done! We had a studio room and had plenty of amenities! We went down to the Wal Mart Supercenter and got some breakfast and lunch items, we saved a bundle doing this! we had dinner each night at Sonya's. That left little to be desired, but not bad for the most part! I cannot wait to go back!

This was our fourth visit and it will now be an annual event. When you place Disney service with a beautiful resort on the Atlantic how can you go wrong? Wabasso/Vero is one of the most beautiful parts of Florida. Very quite with low traffic. But if you need anything you have two towns within 10 minutes that have it all and more. It has to be as I'm not the biggest Florida fan. The resort comes with the usual smiling faces and Disney service. And the people. You get mostly DVC members. Nice people. people like you! Grounds are manicured nicely. As is the entire area surrounding the resort. Beach is as good as it gets. Swimming,surfing,shells,long walks, you get it all. The onsite restaurant needs some work but the both Sebastian and Vero Beach are loaded with great restaurants. We played golf at Sandridge only 8 minutes away. two very nice 18 hole courses and reasonably priced at $53. Our stay lasted 5 nights but I could have stayed longer. A great vacation for all ages!

I vacationed at Disney's Vero Beach resort with an adult friend for a four-night stay at the end of January. The hotel is a bit north of the main Vero Beach area; however, there is a Publix grocery store within five minutes drive from the resort so it is easy to stock up on any breakfast or lunch items you may need. I do agree with previous reviewers, thou, who note that it is about fifteen minutes to the more commercial shopping-restaurant district of Vero Beach. It did not have the remote feeling other reviewers alluded to, though it was pleasantly close to two nature preserves and a significant turtle nesting area. We checked in a few minutes prior to the standard 4:00 check-in time; our room was ready upon arrival. We had asked for an ocean view, and stayed in a traditional room in the inn. Our room was very clean, spacious, and had a nice view of the ocean/beach and a great view of the pool. The view from our balcony looked just like the Disney website! Note that the balconies are solid rather than slatted, and are a bit higher than seems typical-- I assume this is due to hurricane construction regulations. The hotel maintains a low profile, and much of the parking is underground, keeping cars cooler and resulting in less asphalt around the property.. The lobby, hallways, etc were all clean and well-lit; I did not have the impressions at all that the hotel was dated or not well-cared for. Since we checked in on a Thursday, we had made a reservation for the seafood buffet the hotel offers on Thursday nights. It was really good! And seemed to be a very good value for the price. Service was friendly, the buffet was continually well-stocked, and a non-alcoholic beverage was also included in the price. A note about beverages: this resort does use the Disney reusable mugs and also offers complimentary coffee in the lobby each morning. Friday morning I went on a bike/hike offered by the hotel to the Pelican Island nature preserve, the first official wildlife refuge in the United States. Mary Ann, our guide, was friendly and knowledgable. The tour lasted approx 2- 2 1/2 house and, at $10 for DVC members, I felt it was a very good value. Friday evening my companion and I attended a live musical theatre show at the performing arts center in central Vero Beach. Obviously this community supports the arts and live theatre! It was an excellent production (the play was the Full Monty), and this event was a nice addition to our long weekend getaway. After the play we headed back to the resort to enjoy a drink and live entertainment at the Green Room lounge.The weather, though nice the entire time, really warmed up enough by Sat and Sun to spend the afternoons at the pool. The pool was nice, and the slide, which looks like a large sandcastle, was surprisingly fun even to adults. The top of the slide also offered a lovely view of the resort and the ocean. The resort offers a dj and games throughout the afternoon; though family friendly, I felt it was also comfortable for two adults to enjoy. On Saturday night we ventured into Vero again and had dinner at Cobalt, in an upscale, trendy Plympton hotel/condo. Though sporting "special occasion pricing", at least for this reviewer, the meal was a delicious treat; service was excellent-- attentive yet lowkey, and along with our assigned server,the manager and chef did introduce themselves to us and checked in on our dining experience. On Sunday morning, my companion and I tried the hotel's all-you-can eat brunch. Once again, this was an excellent family-friendly brunch at a reasonable price. Highlights of the brunch included an omelet station, Mickey-shaped Bavarian waffles, excellent crepes, and eggs benedict. Also included in the brunch price is a glass of champagne, a mimosa, or a bloody Mary. The Rock City Garden Center provided a nice shopping diversion for us, as did the Hale citrus and gift shop. Check-out on Monday morning was smooth. Overall, for families looking for a relaxing alternative to the Disney parks (approx 1 1/2 hours away) or addition to a park vacation, or for adults looking for a lowkey getaway, I would recommend this resort as a solid option. It is my understanding from speaking to staff that the hotel is very busy during all school breaks and in the summer and can be quite hot in the summer, so plan accordingly.

we were there staying in a 1 bedroom condo. The kitchen unit was supplied pretty well. I was surprised to see the number of older adults there and not just young families. The only thing I wish they would have is more socials for adults. The food was good and surprisingly reasonable especially by the pool.