Vero Beach - Background:
Vero Beach is in Southeast Florida on the "Treasure Coast" (so named because of treasure found from numerous shipwrecks.) The Treasure Coast today has beautiful beaches, surfing, coral reef in some areas, and revived downtowns.
Disney's Vero Beach Resort -- 71 acres on a barrier island, with inn, villas and beachfront cottages-- is in the style of "Old Florida" grand beach hotels.
The property operates as an upscale hotel and is also part of Disney's timeshare Vacation Club.
Disney's Vero Beach is, by the way, about two hours drive SE from Orlando, and quite a few guests arrive for R&R away from the theme parks. Meanwhile, driving time north from Miami is 3 hours; nearest airport is Melbourne, and an airport shuttle serves the property.
Features at Disney's Vero Beach Resort:
No surprise, Disney's Vero Beach is great for families. Below are some of the features families will like:
beautiful beach
kayaks and boogie boards for rent, hobie cats, other watersports; surf school
chairs and umbrellas for rent
large lagoon-style pool has a 163-foot water slide
Pirate Ship wet-deck
miniature golf
stargazing by telescope
Disney character breakfasts
bike rentals; birding; campfires and singalongsTips about Disney's Vero Beach:
kids under 18 stay free in room with parents
daily paper keeps you informed about activities
one and two-bedroom rooms have washer, dryer, kitchen
even inn rooms have minifridge and microwave
you can buy a refillable mug for drinks
check for an unlimited mini-golf rate
sea turtles lay eggs on this beach
Keep in mind about Disney's Vero Beach Resort:
you'll have to take a short drive if you want to eat off-property. (Nearest town is Vero Beach.)
Beach Cottage villas have 3 bedrooms and can sleep a large family, but may be hard to book especially if you're not a Vacation Club member
this is a low-key place, focussed on the beach; don't expect the razzle-dazzle of Disney World
expect to pay extra for beach chairs etc.
no-see-ums! Bring bug repellants
Find out more about Disney's Vero Beach:
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort sites for updates!
