Derek, I don’t know what they were teaching you at this 2 month DVC salesman class, but you made an A+!!! You could literally sell me anything! I’ve never been to either resort but been to Hilton Head many times. It’s literally the halfway point for us between our home and WDW! Great show!
For me, we have severe dietary needs, so exploring little shops and restaurants is really not an option for us, because there is no guarantee that my daughter can eat safely. We specifically choose Disney because of their allergy accommodations. We can't wait to visit Vero Beach and put my phone down!
I have not visited either but I booked a Vero Beach stay last summer for my son and they fell in love with the resort. They are going again in June. I cannot wait to visit!
So, my family became DVC Members at the end of 2021. Our Welcome Home stay was Aulani, which was 🔥👍🏽🙌🏻. Earlier this year, we were blessed to be able to experience Hilton Head (Jan) and Vero Beach (May)! They were BOTH awesome for all the reasons that everyone shared! SO HARD to choose! Great show! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Love this episode. We went to Wind and Waves the other night and it was fantastic! We had the monk fish and another special. We had the best food and service there. Yes, it’s far from many places, but thats why my husband and I live around here. lol I agree with you Derek, the original Squid Lips is fantastic. A local favorite hangout along with Hiram’s. Ocean Grill is the best! In December check out all of the festivals going on at the fairgrounds and in Sebastian if you want to get out of the resort. This weekend is the craft brew Hullabaloo, December 10th is the Centennial of Sebastian. They will have fireworks, parade, a craft area at Riverside Park, lots to do. Also on Saturday mornings during season downtown Vero they have an amazing farmers market with local fish, veggies, beef, jams ,salsa etc. If you want the best tomatoes go to Birdie Hogans stand. They also have the best grass fed beef to grill out, local from their farm! Wabasso Beach bites next to the vero resort, has the best sandwiches and wraps. Give them a try when you’re back! Also rent a boat from Hiram’s or Saltwater Sebastian and go out to the spoil islands on the Lagoon. Best times. We’re out most weekends fishing and letting the kids hang out on the islands not to mention there is on island with picnic tables, swing over the water etc. Welcome to our Home!😊
I’ve yet to visit Vero but I very much look forward to doing so. I absolutely love Hilton Head. I travel from the Midwest and enjoy making it part of a low country getaway. Fly into Charleston and stay there for a few days. Amtrak to Savannah for a few days. Uber up to Hilton Head for a few to finish off the trip. Fly back home out of the Hilton Head airport. Perfection.
We would stay at Vero Beach for 3-4 days before or after Disney World and it was great. Not too long to get bored but enough time to kick back and relax. I’ve never stayed at Hilton Head.
So two things just for an update haha I live in the HHI area. We just moved here about 6 months ago. Amy, Nectar on the Island unfortunately closed. However, there is a better location (IMO) in Bluffton about 20 minutes from HHI. Also, HHI has a Sea Turtle Patrol as well that does Turtle Talks and such. You can see the nests taped off on the beach pretty often :-)
We went to Vero for the first time this summer and are headed to Hilton Head next week for the first time so I can’t say which we prefer, but we did find the same things with Vero that you all mentioned. It’s great for a chill trip, particularly if you are in a villa and plan to cook or if you have a car and don’t mind driving to dinner. We do wish there were a few more food options closer but as long as you are going there knowing those things aren’t close, it’s a relaxing trip. Hopefully we find HH to be just as great but in a different way!
I have stayed at both HHI and Vero. I prefer HHI because the rooms are better and the local campus is fun. i have a love for a good shared beach "party" house. and we enjoyed walking across the little pedestrian bridge to all the restaurants. Also HH is a bikers paradise. Kids love the bike trails (very safe and not on the road) So many golfing options in HH area, too Vero has too many bugs for me, love bugs and no see'ems.
Absolutely loved this episode❤️Love all of your episodes….but today especially you made me want to pack my bags from the CT beach coast and head down with my family, hunker down and just disconnect from it all….We haven’t been to either resort but hope to do one in the near future…as always….Thank you guys❤️
we love our Vero points. Derek actually got us a buyer for our BC contract and are closing on that toward the end of Feb. We may just use that $$ to buy more Vero. For us, the 2042 expiration isn't an issue as we will both be in our 90's when that time comes along 😂
Even for a couple with several computer science degrees, the PHD in Disney necessary to figure out vacations is a bit much. We are planning Aulani and Hilton Head in 2025, but hoping the stop offs at Disney Land will give us our theme park fix 😊. Four resorts off our bucket list in 2025, Vero will have to wait. Thanks for the discussion.
Great fun conversation. 24 year member but have never been to either resort. I have always considered them to be that fallback location if WDW ever becomes “done.” However, I am not sure that will happen before 2042!😉
Been to both. No competition...hands down goes to Hilton Head. Resort nicer, more updated, have 2 options for bay side or beach side. Beaches 100% nicer at HH. Area amazing. Unfortunately I won't be going back to Vero.
I absolutely LOVE Vero Beach and the reality is that the maintenance is actually about the same as other DVC properties. Let me explain. 7 years ago for my 50th birthday, I wanted to rent a 3BR Villa for my Birthday Weekend, the 3rd weekend of May. I remember that It cost me about 150 points to stay from Friday to Sunday at that Beach Cottage. Today, maintenance works out to $2079.00 or just $1039.50 per night. TRY RENTING A SIMILAR BEACH HOUSE FOR THAT PRICE ANYWHERE!!! Conversely if you go with the spot that has the LOWEST maintenance, the Grand Floridian, it's 300 points or $1135.5 per night. You might say that it's about the same price, except that if you were buying a contract with that 3BR Villa in mind on that date, you would need a 150 point VB contract currently averaging $7800.00, vs the Grand @ 300 points is averaging nearly $50K. Since on average you need DOUBLE The points, you're going to end up paying about the same in maintenance. Another example is how sometimes I'll take my wife to VBR on Mother's day and stay for 4 or 5 days. An Inn Room works out to just 50 points for Sunday through Friday, where a similarly sized Studio at GF, Poly or even Riviera is about 17 pp night or about 85 points. So if you were buying a contract on those basis, with Vero you're buying a 50 point @ $3K, then $693 in 2024 maintenance ($138.60 per night) and at GF it's closer to an 80 point @ $14K then $605 in 2024 maintenance ($121 per night). If you're looking at the number of points you need to stay in certain sized rooms it works out the be about the same. With VBR you generally need a MUCH smaller contract AND the contract is WAY LESS per point, with GF you BOTH need a BIGGER contract for a similar stay PLUS the cost per point is MUCH more money. In the end though the maintenance with both is actually very similar.
Vero is our favorite for the view from an ocean view inn room. That said, last few times there, we didn’t walk on the beach much due to smelly seaweed just blanketing it, plus the beating it has taken from Mother Nature. The noseeums can put a damper on an evening stroll. Still, it’s a favorite place for us to go to chill after a WDW trip. We’ve done Hilton Head just once and it was off season (February). Other than Shelter Cove, we drove everywhere. Not bikers, not golfers, and felt that we struggled to find things to do in the off season besides eat. Loved the Hilton Head rooms and cast members. Now that Shadow and his handler are not there, the ambiance isn’t as special. Shame. Also wish they had a sit down restaurant like at Vero. If we have a few extra points laying around, you bet we’ll grab a few nights at Vero.
Anyone else look forward to these every Monday am?
I had no idea Jeff used to be a police officer. It tracks with his humor. From one Disney fan brother to another , thank you for your time in uniform.
Derek, I don’t know what they were teaching you at this 2 month DVC salesman class, but you made an A+!!! You could literally sell me anything! I’ve never been to either resort but been to Hilton Head many times. It’s literally the halfway point for us between our home and WDW! Great show!
Perfect timing for this episode! I just rented a few nights at VB for June!
For me, we have severe dietary needs, so exploring little shops and restaurants is really not an option for us, because there is no guarantee that my daughter can eat safely. We specifically choose Disney because of their allergy accommodations. We can't wait to visit Vero Beach and put my phone down!
I have not visited either but I booked a Vero Beach stay last summer for my son and they fell in love with the resort. They are going again in June. I cannot wait to visit!
My home resort, Hilton Head. Hands down, best cast members in Disney.
So, my family became DVC Members at the end of 2021. Our Welcome Home stay was Aulani, which was 🔥👍🏽🙌🏻.
Earlier this year, we were blessed to be able to experience Hilton Head (Jan) and Vero Beach (May)! They were BOTH awesome for all the reasons that everyone shared! SO HARD to choose!
Great show! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Almost as effusive for Derek for Vero as BWV. That says a lot!
Love this episode. We went to Wind and Waves the other night and it was fantastic! We had the monk fish and another special. We had the best food and service there. Yes, it’s far from many places, but thats why my husband and I live around here. lol I agree with you Derek, the original Squid Lips is fantastic. A local favorite hangout along with Hiram’s. Ocean Grill is the best! In December check out all of the festivals going on at the fairgrounds and in Sebastian if you want to get out of the resort. This weekend is the craft brew Hullabaloo, December 10th is the Centennial of Sebastian. They will have fireworks, parade, a craft area at Riverside Park, lots to do. Also on Saturday mornings during season downtown Vero they have an amazing farmers market with local fish, veggies, beef, jams ,salsa etc. If you want the best tomatoes go to Birdie Hogans stand. They also have the best grass fed beef to grill out, local from their farm! Wabasso Beach bites next to the vero resort, has the best sandwiches and wraps. Give them a try when you’re back! Also rent a boat from Hiram’s or Saltwater Sebastian and go out to the spoil islands on the Lagoon. Best times. We’re out most weekends fishing and letting the kids hang out on the islands not to mention there is on island with picnic tables, swing over the water etc. Welcome to our Home!😊
I’ve yet to visit Vero but I very much look forward to doing so. I absolutely love Hilton Head. I travel from the Midwest and enjoy making it part of a low country getaway. Fly into Charleston and stay there for a few days. Amtrak to Savannah for a few days. Uber up to Hilton Head for a few to finish off the trip. Fly back home out of the Hilton Head airport. Perfection.
We would stay at Vero Beach for 3-4 days before or after Disney World and it was great. Not too long to get bored but enough time to kick back and relax. I’ve never stayed at Hilton Head.
So two things just for an update haha I live in the HHI area. We just moved here about 6 months ago. Amy, Nectar on the Island unfortunately closed. However, there is a better location (IMO) in Bluffton about 20 minutes from HHI. Also, HHI has a Sea Turtle Patrol as well that does Turtle Talks and such. You can see the nests taped off on the beach pretty often :-)
My family is excited for our first stay at Disney’s Hilton Head this summer ! Now I am thinking Vero for summer 2026 😊 Thanks for a great episode !
We went to Vero for the first time this summer and are headed to Hilton Head next week for the first time so I can’t say which we prefer, but we did find the same things with Vero that you all mentioned. It’s great for a chill trip, particularly if you are in a villa and plan to cook or if you have a car and don’t mind driving to dinner. We do wish there were a few more food options closer but as long as you are going there knowing those things aren’t close, it’s a relaxing trip. Hopefully we find HH to be just as great but in a different way!
Never knew Jeff was a cop. As a fellow retired NYPD Police Officer, thank you!
I have stayed at both HHI and Vero. I prefer HHI because the rooms are better and the local campus is fun. i have a love for a good shared beach "party" house. and we enjoyed walking across the little pedestrian bridge to all the restaurants. Also HH is a bikers paradise. Kids love the bike trails (very safe and not on the road) So many golfing options in HH area, too
Vero has too many bugs for me, love bugs and no see'ems.
Absolutely loved this episode❤️Love all of your episodes….but today especially you made me want to pack my bags from the CT beach coast and head down with my family, hunker down and just disconnect from it all….We haven’t been to either resort but hope to do one in the near future…as always….Thank you guys❤️
Hilton Head is amazing. The whole island is great. But more than anything the cast members are incredible.
I have been trying to decide between the 2. Thank you for this show we are going to Vero
Haven’t been to Vero but been to HH 5 times. We are not ‘sit on the beach for hours’ people so HH offers so much more to do.
we love our Vero points. Derek actually got us a buyer for our BC contract and are closing on that toward the end of Feb. We may just use that $$ to buy more Vero. For us, the 2042 expiration isn't an issue as we will both be in our 90's when that time comes along 😂
Even for a couple with several computer science degrees, the PHD in Disney necessary to figure out vacations is a bit much. We are planning Aulani and Hilton Head in 2025, but hoping the stop offs at Disney Land will give us our theme park fix 😊. Four resorts off our bucket list in 2025, Vero will have to wait. Thanks for the discussion.
I haven’t stayed at either. But now that I live in FL, I really want to try Vero maybe a long weekend etc
Great fun conversation. 24 year member but have never been to either resort. I have always considered them to be that fallback location if WDW ever becomes “done.” However, I am not sure that will happen before 2042!😉
My original home resort was Vero before upgrading to Old Key West.
Been to both. No competition...hands down goes to Hilton Head. Resort nicer, more updated, have 2 options for bay side or beach side. Beaches 100% nicer at HH. Area amazing. Unfortunately I won't be going back to Vero.
I absolutely LOVE Vero Beach and the reality is that the maintenance is actually about the same as other DVC properties. Let me explain. 7 years ago for my 50th birthday, I wanted to rent a 3BR Villa for my Birthday Weekend, the 3rd weekend of May. I remember that It cost me about 150 points to stay from Friday to Sunday at that Beach Cottage. Today, maintenance works out to $2079.00 or just $1039.50 per night. TRY RENTING A SIMILAR BEACH HOUSE FOR THAT PRICE ANYWHERE!!! Conversely if you go with the spot that has the LOWEST maintenance, the Grand Floridian, it's 300 points or $1135.5 per night. You might say that it's about the same price, except that if you were buying a contract with that 3BR Villa in mind on that date, you would need a 150 point VB contract currently averaging $7800.00, vs the Grand @ 300 points is averaging nearly $50K. Since on average you need DOUBLE The points, you're going to end up paying about the same in maintenance. Another example is how sometimes I'll take my wife to VBR on Mother's day and stay for 4 or 5 days. An Inn Room works out to just 50 points for Sunday through Friday, where a similarly sized Studio at GF, Poly or even Riviera is about 17 pp night or about 85 points. So if you were buying a contract on those basis, with Vero you're buying a 50 point @ $3K, then $693 in 2024 maintenance ($138.60 per night) and at GF it's closer to an 80 point @ $14K then $605 in 2024 maintenance ($121 per night). If you're looking at the number of points you need to stay in certain sized rooms it works out the be about the same. With VBR you generally need a MUCH smaller contract AND the contract is WAY LESS per point, with GF you BOTH need a BIGGER contract for a similar stay PLUS the cost per point is MUCH more money. In the end though the maintenance with both is actually very similar.
For vero you drive 20 minutes north and you’re in Melbourne beach. You don’t have to drive an hour
Vero is our favorite for the view from an ocean view inn room. That said, last few times there, we didn’t walk on the beach much due to smelly seaweed just blanketing it, plus the beating it has taken from Mother Nature. The noseeums can put a damper on an evening stroll. Still, it’s a favorite place for us to go to chill after a WDW trip. We’ve done Hilton Head just once and it was off season (February). Other than Shelter Cove, we drove everywhere. Not bikers, not golfers, and felt that we struggled to find things to do in the off season besides eat. Loved the Hilton Head rooms and cast members. Now that Shadow and his handler are not there, the ambiance isn’t as special. Shame. Also wish they had a sit down restaurant like at Vero. If we have a few extra points laying around, you bet we’ll grab a few nights at Vero.
There are rocking chairs in common area verandas at AK lodge
Easy vero beach Hilton head rooms smell
How many days at VB is recommended. We love the beach.
Easily Hilton head… way to many biting bugs in vero