We stayed for 3 nights in early March in a one bedroom. The weather was unusually cold so we could not use the pool, and the ocean...
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We stayed for 3 nights in early March in a one bedroom. The weather was unusually cold so
we could not use the pool, and the ocean temperature was in the 60's. It was our first time
back to Vero Beach since 2005. Overall, it is still a nice facility but we were disappointed
that our room's ocean view was completely blocked by other buildings and vegetation. The
furniture was also somewhat shabby and in need of renovation. There was a sticky
substance covering the kitchen table chairs and countertops, which housekeeping cleaned
up after we complained. The biggest and most incomprehensible problem was the lack of
internet access. There is no access from the rooms; there is wireless access in the lobby
but it is hard to find a table for your laptop, let alone a place with a nearby electrical
outlet. Many guests sit on chairs in the lobby and work, and all complained about this
shortcoming. The staff was apologetic and told us that they are currently installing wi-fi
throughout the resort.
We tried the restaurant only once. The food and service were good, but the prices were
very high. So we often traveled 8-10 miles to restaurants in downtown Vero or Sebastian.
There are a lot of restaurants on the mainland, but it is inconvenient to have to drive 20
minutes to find a place to eat.
Another problem is that the resort's management and DVC top management seem oblivious
to the fact that many of their members are not traveling with kids and are no longer
interested in Mickey Mouse and other Disney World folklore. When we purchased the points
15 years ago we had small children who liked that sort of thing. But that was then and this
is now. These days, we get tired of looking at images of Mickey, Goofy and the gang. And
we look for a resort with kid-free quiet zones and adult-oriented amenities, i.e. a good
gym, a lap pool, etc. And of course, convenient internet access.