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This thread is now closed. Here is link to the new 2011 VB Thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=39157259&posted=1#post39157259
This thread is a continuation of starbox's original thread of 2007.
****UPDATE**** Emily921 has provided an update with the 2010 rack rates... I have added a link to starbox's 2010 incredible 35+ day TR in the VB area (requested by madcocco).
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2475631
Please feel free to ask questions, answer questions, or pose questions to be added to the FAQ. Also feel free to post some fresh (or favorite) photos.
Here are the links to the past threads..
2009 - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1969415
2008 - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1713110
2007 - can't seem to find this thread... Anybody have it?
Anyone having any updates for the FAQ or anything to do with VB please post here or PM me.
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Roll Call.... 2010
FAQ's
Resort Document Scans
Restaurant Reviews and Recommendations
Average Temps
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=39157259&posted=1#post39157259
This thread is a continuation of starbox's original thread of 2007.
****UPDATE**** Emily921 has provided an update with the 2010 rack rates... I have added a link to starbox's 2010 incredible 35+ day TR in the VB area (requested by madcocco).
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2475631
Please feel free to ask questions, answer questions, or pose questions to be added to the FAQ. Also feel free to post some fresh (or favorite) photos.
Here are the links to the past threads..
2009 - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1969415
2008 - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1713110
2007 - can't seem to find this thread... Anybody have it?
Anyone having any updates for the FAQ or anything to do with VB please post here or PM me.
If you would like to add the Vero Beach Adoration Club Icon to your signature or as an avatar you can follow this link http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/arizonaborn/vdac_thumb.jpg This is a 100 x 100 pixel image.
Roll Call.... 2010
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01/07 - 01/09 Mom B
01/11 - 01/15 Pootle
01/22 - 01/25 CFedor1
01/25 - 01/29 iloveokw
02/07 - 02/13 rigsby25
02/13 - 02/17 deluauzons
02/14 - 02/19 lisareniff
02/14 - 02/19 Mahusky
03/04 - 03/06 Jump4Joy8390
03/22 - 03/26 jmchar1
03/24 - 03/28 SafariTigger
03/26 - 03/31 canals68
04/01 - 04/09 Belle and Rella's Dad
04/04 - 04/08 CFedor1
04/18 - 04/22 Stoneham92
04/23 - 04/27 hygienejean
04/24 - 04/27 avamadison
04/30 - 05/03 disney1474
05/01 - 05/06 PammyK
05/01 - 05/08 rockydek
05/02 - 05/06 theOCdisney
05/02 - 05/09 sssteele
05/03 - 05/06 MiaSRN62
05/05 - 05/07 tjshr
05/08 - 05/11 momoflizandains
05/09 - 05/15 sissy_42
05/09 - 05/19 dort (yes, 10 days)
05/12 - 05/17 IggyLans
05/23 - 05/29 cmctammyg
05/26 - 05/30 dis2cruise
05/28 - 06/06 madcocco
05/29 - 05/31 AlohaAnnie
06/01 - 06/05 DisneySJB
06-03 - 06/06 HsvTeacher
06/05 - 06/08 MinnieVanMom
06/08 - 06/12 Luvmyfam3
06/11 - 06/17 jknepfle
06/13 - 06/17 Good Ol Gal
06/13 - 06/18 mikeandkarla
06/14 - 06/18 IluvXU
06/20 - 06/25 ddiva
06/27 - 07/01 momx2
06/27 - 07/01 bobbiwoz
06/27 - 07/02 photobob
06/29 - 07/04 lts862
07/02 - 07/06 BillPA
07/03 - 07/10 Emily921
07/04 - 07/08 Credit Man
07/04 - 07/17 VBSunGoddess
07/05 - 07/11 kritter
07/06 - 07/23 prov3v56
07/08 - 07/12 deej696
07/12 - 07/18 Robo-Daddy 3000
07/18 - 07/23 tikimimi
07/18 - 07/24 MnParrothead
07/20 - 07/25 twinprincesses
07/21 - 07/23 edk35
07/23 - 07/31 Bunless
07/23 - 07/31 js
07/27 - 08/03 denegate
07/28 - 08/01 nemo93
07/30 - 08/04 RedSonya
07/30 - 08/07 ddhoeg
08/02 - 08/07 2gr8DisneyKids
08/04 - 08/07 AnnaS
08/07 - 08/14 Mahusky
08/07 - 08/14 msaseifert
08/16 - 08/22 NH Disney Mom
08/17 - 08/22 PinkTink63
08/21 - 08/25 Bellasmama
08/22 - 08/29 Garnet1240
08/27 - 08/30 MajorWoody
09/11 - 09/11 dvc4life
09/20 - 09/23 sabrecmc
10/04 - 10/08 BCV2003
10/06 - 10/12 roysbrew
10/09 - 10/14 DisDaydreamer (DD-Rebecca & DSIL-Seth)
10/09 - 10/16 Hopefully
10/10 - 10/14 buick86
10/22 - 10/25 Tabetha
10/25 - 10/29 HETRICKL
11/06 - 11/07 podsnel
12/30 - 12/31 amystevekai&bumpFAQ's
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VERO BEACH FAQ (local golf links from DVCconvert added to bottom)
Contributors: starbox, MiaSRN62, mbhoxie, DisDaydreamer, Lisareniff,
DVCconvert, Sorcerer's Dad, floridaFam, nzdisneymom
Vero Beach map showing area attractions :
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?clien...,0.153294&z=13
How do I get to Vero Beach?
Do you have to be a DVC member to stay there?
No you do not. You can make a reservation through a travel agent or by
calling the resort.
What is rack rate for the resort?
2010 VB Rates (Provided by Emily921)
Value 1-1 to 2-11, 8-15 to 12-16
Regular 4-11 to 5-27
Summer 5-28 to 8-14
Peak 2-12 to 3-20
Holiday 3-21 to 4-10 & 12-17 to 12-31
Studio V $185, R $240, S $250 wkdy $265 wknd Juy 4,Peak $310 and Holiday $335.
Inn Std same as Studio
Inn Ocean View, V $205, R $295, S $300 wkdy $315 wknd, P $350, H $395.
1BR V $285, R $370, S $375 wkdy $390 wknd, P $460,
H $480.
2BR V $370, R $495, S $505 wkdy, $520 wknd, peak
$680 and H $720.
3 BR Beach Cottage - V $805, R $980, S $1000 wkdy
$1015 wknd, P $1100, H $1245
Tax is 11%. wkend included July 4th.
What is the difference between an Inn Room and a Studio?
With an Inn room you'll get 2 queen beds and it is about 360 sq ft. You also
will have a small frig, wet bar, and microwave. Select corner Inn rooms are
slightly larger and L-shaped. So as you enter the room through the door, you
see a narrow walk space and the kitchenette is right there. As you turn the corner,
you have the main space with the beds.
A studio is about 375 sq ft and also has a frig, wet bar and microwave. The
difference is you will get one queen bed and one double sleeper sofa. So if
only two people are staying in the room and sharing the bed, you can keep
the sofa closed and allows more floor space. The Vero Beach studio room is
the same shape as the OKW studio so the floor space is optimized in my opinion.
Studios (particularily ground and 2st floor), don't offer much of a view. There
is a lot of very lush tropical foilage surrounding the ground floor studio and
larger villas. Ocean View Inn rooms are a reservation option.
What does availiability typically look like?
Peak season at South Florida beaches is in the Spring, with March and April
(Spring Break) being the most popular. Summer is typically not as difficult to
reserve as Spring is. By calling at 7 months, you can likely get any week you
want. I've had luck getting summer time calling only a few months prior.
What is the beach like?
The beach is on the "wild" side, with lots of waves and a pretty sharp drop off.
Children should be closely supervised.
Rob describes it here:
"It is not a big beach, but it is never crowded so size, in this case, doesn't matter.
Vero beach is an ocean playground. The waves on most days are formiddable and
great for boogie or surf boarding.
The sand is brown and coarse, and gets hot in the summer. For me the hot sand is
a sensory awakening and I find myself thinking... "yes, I really am here... ouch,
damn that's hot... ow, ow, ow".
I love the ocean waves. VB receives the gulf stream flow so the water temps are
pretty steady for much of the year. I like to think that sharks don't like waves and
stay out further than I venture. I have never seen a shark at VB, but PamOKW
posted a story about a shark bite incident at VB in 2006. Thanks, Pam.
Jelly Fish? Hah.... VB has PORTUGESE MAN-O-WAR! Actually, I have been to
VB almost all the months from March to November and only once have I
encountered these slimey creatures of pain. Yes, I was stung. Not too bad though...
just felt like a thousand bee stings.
There is never a problem finding a spot to set up beach camp at VB.
One real nice thing about the beach is the proximity to the Pool bar & grill, and
your room. So If you have hankering for a Margarita or a hamburger, OR nature
is suddenly calling (#2, you can do #1 in the ocean), your remedy is very close by.
We typically will set up early in the morning and go back and forth between the
pool, the room, and the beach throughout the day.
The beach doesn't have much in the way of shelling, but it does have turtle nests."
Is there a lifeguard on duty?
There are lifeguards at the pool at peak times, but not on the beach.
Is there internet service at the resort?
Yes. They currently have Wireless in the lobby and sitting areas of the main
building. They also have a public access computer off of the lobby area.
Cost is $9.95/30 minutes.
What sort of activities does the resort offer? Is there a fee?
There are a number of planned recreational activities. Some have age-limits
and/or fees. These include (but are not limited to):
Fishing Fundamentals (age 7+): 30.00/35.00
Lagoon Adventure (age 7-17): fee ???
Kayak Adventure (age 8+):40.00/45.00
Pelican Island Bike Tour (age 12+) 8.00/10.00
Seaside Chefs (age 4+) fee?????
Unbirthday Parties (age 4-12): No fee
Campfire (all ages): No fee - Monday/Wed/Fri/Sat nights
SnorkelEars: 30.00/35.00
Turtle Troop Adventure 20.00/25.00
Discovery Scuba: 30.00/35.00
Cel Painting: 10.00/15.00
Faux Gyataku Craft: 7.00/10.00
Sand Casting: 3.00/5.00
Tennis Lessons
30 min: 27.00/30.00
60 min: 50.00/55.00
Garden and Museum Tour: 15.00/20.00
Beginning Birding (seasonal): 8.00/10.00
Surf School: 90.00/95.00
What is the temperature like?
Looking for a graphic to post here ! Stay tuned !
Is there a supervised kid's club?
There is a 3-hour 3DC Discovery Club for kids age 4-12 on Monday,
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Price is 35.00 per child for non-members
and 30.00 for DVC members. Dinner and supervised activities are included and
advance reservations are required.
What is availiable for rental at the resort?
There are a number of items availible for rental. Prices are as follows
(DVC Member/Non-Member)
2 Chairs and Umbrella: 24.00/30.00
Umbrella: 10.00/12.00
Beach Chair: 7.00/9.00
Cushioned Lounge Chair: 9.00/12.00
2 Lounges and Umbrella: 28.00/36.00
Body Board: 9.00/12.00
Cabanas: 12.00/15.00
Bikes (hourly): 5.00/7.00
Bikes: 14.00/17.00
Tennis Racket: Complimentary/5.00
Miniature Golf Rental Equipment
Hourly: 1.00/2.00
Entire Stay: 5.00/7.00
Kayak (30 minutes): 20.00/25.00
Jet Ski (30 minutes): 55.00/60.00
What dining options exist at the resort?
VB offers more dining options than most Disney resorts: Shutters is a
casual table service restaurant featuring American cuisine, fresh seafood,
and a wood-brick oven. Character dining is offered Saturday morning,
reservations are suggested. The Green Cabin Room offers specialty
drinks, a light lunch and appetizer menu, and both indoor and outdoor
dining areas. There is nightly entertainment. Sonya's is open select
evening and features signature dining with steaks and seafood. Brunch
is availiable on Sunday. Bleacher's offers pool-side counter service with
hot dogs, hamburgers, subs, and salads. Alcoholic speciality beverages
are also offered. There is also the option of Inn Room Private Dining,
including the option to pre-order breakfast with a selected delivery time.
Prices seem to be on par with all Disney resorts in terms of CS,TS and
Signature Dining experiences. The Disney Dining Experience card (DDE)
is accepted at VB.
Please Note: The DDP is NOT accepted at VB.
Menus: Shutters:http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menu_vero1.htm
http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menu_vero2.htm
http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menu_vero3.htm
http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menu_vero8.htm
Does the resort do anything special for holidays?
4th of July is pretty cool. For a while, there were fireworks in Orchid just
North of the resort. They were fantastic. There are also fireworks in
Sebastian which you can watch from A1A.
VB throws a pool-party on New Year's Eve complete with party hats,
noise-makers, live DJ, and guest appearances by the likes of Goofy,
Chip, and Dale. There are family activities, dancing, and the night
ends with the "Pool Drop" where at the stroke of midnight, everyone
who wants to, jumps into the pool.
The resort always does something for most holidays. We really enjoy
Halloween at the resort. They have costume contests, pumpkin carving
contests, trick or treating, etc.
What are my dining/grocery options outside of the resort?
Orchid Island Pizzeria right next to DVBR on the corner of A1A and 510.
They serve a thin crust style pizzia with choice of lots of toppings, pasta
dinners, and hot and cold subs. They will also deliver to the lobby of the
resort. 772-388-5151
There is commercial strip in Vero Beach about 11 miles/20 min away.
Includes just about everything you can think of - Super Walmart, Sams Club,
Home Depot, Lowes, Best Buy, Circuit City, Sears, - complete mall. Plenty
of places to spend money! The outlet malls are a few more miles past that
out to the west.
There is also a Super Walmart in Sebastian approx 9 miles to the north,
along with some smaller strip malls - Publix etc. Sebastian is a smaller city,
home of Pelican Island, Capt Hirams restaurant and bar (think tables in the sand),
Squid Lips restaurant. -
DINING OPTIONS IN THE VB AREA :
Lobster Shanty in Vero Beach ( http://www.verobeachlobstershanty.com/ )
Mamma Mia's: http://www.mamamiaskitchen.net/
Mr. Manatee's in Vero Beach ( http://www.planetvero.com/mrmanatees.htm )
also, I believe this is the main website for Mr Manatee's :
( http://www.mrmanatees.com/ )
Capt Hiram's for lunch in Sebastian http://www.hirams.com/
http://www.riversidecafe.com/ (Riverside Cafe)
Ozzie's Crabhouse
6060 US Hwy. 1 South
Grant, FL 32949
(321) 724-0009 -----> what I read was "go for the food...not the decor".
So I'm assuming this place is very casual ? But the food is supposed to be great.
Waldo's at the Driftwood
3150 Ocean Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963-1954
Phone: 772-231-0550
Fax: 772-234-1981
Website: http://www.thedriftwoodresort.com/rest.html
http://www.bellanapoli-verobeach.com/
TOOJAYS : http://www.toojays.com/locationsnew/...onlist_tc.html
Ay Jalisco Inc
1909 20th St, Vero Beach, FL
Tel: (772) 978-0661 (good Mexican food)
Outback Steakhouse
1475 Us Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL
Tel: (772) 567-5222
Patio Restaurant
1103 Miracle Mile, Vero Beach, FL
Tel: (772) 567-7215
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PIZZA :
Orchid Island Pizzeria right next to DVBR on the corner of A1A and 510.
They serve a thin crust style pizzia with choice of lots of toppings, pasta
dinners, and hot and cold subs. They will also deliver to the lobby of the
resort. 772-388-5151
http://www.orchidislandpizzeria.com/
Nino's Italian Restaurant
1006 Easter Lily Ln
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 231-9311
http://www.verobeachbusinessdirector...uments/118.pdf
Note : Does NOT deliver to VB
Payment options
No credit cards accepted
All checks
Business hours
Sundays: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mondays: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesdays: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesdays: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fridays: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Giorgio's New York Pizzeria
955 17th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 778-3800
NOTE : Does NOT deliver to VB
Payment options
Visa
Mastercard
No checks accepted
Business hours
Mondays: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fridays: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
http://www.verobeachbusinessdirector...uments/107.pdf
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Ocean Grill :
http://www.ocean-grill.com/index.php...WebPageID=7227 (Ocean Grill)
Boardwalk Cafe & Ice Cream CO 4079 Ocean Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 234-9570
Apples Bakery & Ice Cream Parlor486 21st St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-5877
Squid Lips Grill : http://www.squidlipsgrill.com/
MoBay Grill in the Publix Plaza near Wal-Mart (Sebastian). A small
Jamaican inspired restaurant. http://www.mo-baygrill.com/
Tangos Restaurant---good for steak :
http://www.realpagessites.com/tangos...ant/page5.html
And not a steakhouse....but another cool sounding restaurant I'd like
to add to the list :
http://www.rjgators.com/
also some mentioned on this link :
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1764324
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Where Can I Get A Massage?
Massages are availiable on-site, but there are a few full-service
spas in the area:
Studio Gabriel Full Service Salon and Spa
772 -234-8105
http://www.studiogabriel.com/services.asp
Yulin's Day Spa:
http://yulinsdayspa.com/index.php?ac...WebPageID=5761
What is there to do in the surrounding area?
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge http://www.fws.gov/pelicanisland/
Sebastion Inlet State Park http://www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet/
Port Canaveral (where the Magic & Wonder dock)
http://www.portcanaveral.org/cruising/ships.php#disney
Kennedy Space Center http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (a part of KSC)
http://www.fws.gov/merrittisland/
The Manateer Observation Center http://www.manateecenter.com/
Mckee Bonatinical Gardens (really cool) http://www.mckeegarden.org/
Another place to check out..especially with Pirates of the Caribbean being
so popular. It's maybe 15 minutes from the Vero Beach resort. Here's some more info :
http://www.atocha1622.com/mclarty.htm:
Mc Clarty Treasure Museum
13180 Highway A1a
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 589-2147
Paleo Discoveries (paleodiscoveries.com).Fossil Hunting.
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What are NoSeeUms and how do I deter them?
No-See-Ums are tiny insects, closely related to the mosquito, officially
called Biting Midges. They only fly in temperatures over 70 degress, so
they are more of a problem during summer months. They are most active
during sunrise/sunset, so it is recommended that you keep your patio
doors closed during these times. Common insect repellants (DEET) do
not deter No-See-Ums. The best way to avoid them is to wear long
pants/sleeves at sunrise and sunset. Products such as Cutter Advanced
and Cactus Juice have been recommended by many VB veterans.
How can I see sea turtles?
Sea turtle nesting and hatching season runs May-October. Most of the turtle
nesting takes place from June-August, and hatchlings emerge about 60 days
after the nest is made. There are a number of night-time walks organized that
allow small numbers of the public to view the nesting phase, but the hatchling
phase is far too dangerous to view and there are no legal public walks to
view hatchlings. If you would like to see a hatchling, there are morning
"Turtle Troops" at the resort three times a week where the naturalist takes
you to look at the nests. Once hatchlings begin emerging, it is not uncommon
for there to be hatchlings that did not make it left behind, and you may get a
chance to see one of those.
If you are at Vero during nesting, there are various places to arrange for a
turtle walk. First, the resort offers a turtle walk lottery on Wednesdays and
Thursdays. Guests can place their room keys in a lottery at 10am, and enough
keys are drawn to fill 20 slots on the tour. There is no charge, but space is very
limited and the walk takes place on the beach @ the resort where there is about
a 50% chance that you will see a turtle.
On Tuesdays, the Caribbean Conservation Corporation hosts a free turtle walk
through Sebastian Inlet State Park. (321-985-4852) You must reserve a spot
ahead of time, and a total of 20 people are allowed on the beach. This takes
place in the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, a few miles down from
Disney's Vero Beach Resort and has a 80% success rate for finding and viewing turtles.
The Caribbean Conservation Corporation also sponsors an "Adopt-A-Turtle"
program on Monday nights. There is a charge for this (I believe it is 20$ plus
10$ for each additional person in the group). This also takes place in the
Archie Carr Refuge and you must make reservations. Contact number is 1-800-678-7853.
I personally recommend one of the CCC walks, since you can make
reservations ahead of time and have a much higher chance of seeing a turtle nesting.
What sort of other ameneties are offered at Vero Beach?
Anchors A Weigh Fitness Center, Rub Dub's Massage, Blinker's Arcade,
Nightly Live Music in the Green cabin Room, Hair Beading and Hair Wraps,
Valet, Video Rentals, BBQ Grills, Steamer's Sauna
Why are Vero Beach points cheaper than other resorts on the resale market?
Should I just buy there to save money?
The most expensive annual dues make VB one of the most expenive locations to
own over the long term. Mbhoxie breaks it down here:
"VB points tend to be cheaper for a number of reasons...
1. Dues are higher there than any other resort... Partially due to the remote
location, and partially due to the fact that the place has been smacked by two
hurricanes and is heavily insured.
2. To some, the resort is in a fairly remote location, not known traditionally
known as a resort/timeshare area.. You have to either drive or rent a car to
get there. The surrounding towns have some activities but its not setup as a
tourist area... Some people buy in with the expectaton of being entertained
like they are at the parks... Not going to happen.
Bottom line.. NEVER buy points at a place that you don't intend to stay at...
Bad business, and it will be stressful."
What's the address/phone number for the resort?
Disney's Vero Beach Resort (a DVC resort)
9250 Island Grove Ter
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 234-2000
Links to local Golfing
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ero+beach+golf
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ero+beach+golf
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ero+beach+golf
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ero+beach+golf
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ero+beach+golf
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ero+beach+golf
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ero+beach+golfResort Document Scans
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The Undertow Cafe[/URL] in downtown Vero (probably 20 minutes from DVC VB).
This is a Key West ambiance kind of place. When you walk in, you get the impression that it started out as a bar and expanded to table service...and that's probably the way it was. You know you can get a good burger, and you wonder if their buffalo wings are any good.
But when you get the menu, you are pleasantly surprised. Yes, you can get wings (Szechuan Chicken Wings)...but their menu is really quite nice. (Thai Lobster bisque, Marle's Damn Good Jambalaya, Escargo Saute' to start) And, not for nothin', about 60 beers on the beer list.
And the food is GOOD! The service is casual and friendly, but it is excellent. While you're eating, you almost want to pinch yourself and ask, "Am I really eating [B][I]this[/I][/B]...here???"
When we went on a Saturday night, they had live music (blues, 70's, reggae, and a little Jimmy Buffet thrown in) and the local band was really quite good. JB wouuld have loved it!
Undertow is very much a local place. On Saturday night there were 2-3 groups with a dozen or more in the party -- obviously extended family and/or close friends. With that many locals, you know it's good, but it's not exclusionary or snooty -- very friendly place.
I'm actually wishing I could jump in the car and run up there for dinner as I type!Average Temps
Yeh, just wing it baby.... Hope all is wonderful 
Stop it.
Can't wait for four days of sun and relaxation!
