We have stayed at the Driftwood many times, and there are parts of it that I love. But when does…read morethe property go from being "rustic, "charming," "iconic," "old Florida," to rundown, dilapidated, grungy? This place needs some love. Not too mention new mattresses and plumbing.

This is the spot to stay on the beach if you want to stay at a historical hotel…read more I loved the bar and the menu. The hotel had low and high prices depending on what section you stayed at. I prefer looking over the ocean put of course this is triple the amount Im willing to pay. The prices range from the low 170 to way up there. This hotel is centrally located to where all the action of the beach is . Parking is secure and good.

We booked a last minute trip at the islander with some friends and I wanted to take the time to…read moresing its praises. Check in with Ramon was easy breezy! The rooms were clean, cozy and comfortable. They had a Saturday evening happy hour where we were served prosecco and morning coffee with delicious muffins. The staff, Jeff and Ramon, were courteous and attentive. Looking forward to our next visit.

This quiet beach side hotel has the perfect setup for a getaway with friends. It's close to the…read morebeach and lots of great food options.

We had a lovely first floor room by the pool. Room was clean and well maintained by pleasant staff…read more Pool was warm and clean Surrounded by beautiful foliage. A tropical retreat Also has a resident kitty who was an adorable poolside distraction. Truly a beautiful break from cold northeast winter. Would stay again in a heartbeat

This place is what you would expect to see in booking a hotel in Florida. It appears that every…read moreopen space is filled with topical plants, giving it a lush topical appeal. Check in was flawless. I was shown to my room and given a brief tour of the grounds (which includes a pool and a restaurant). The staff was polite and pleasant. Although it's not beach front, it's a short walk across the road to the beach. Parking is included at no additional cost. My room was equipped with a queen size bed, a couple of dining room type chairs, TV, mini frig, microwave, and a large bathroom. Everything was clean, functional and comfortable. An improvement on the room would have been an easy chair for reading and relaxing. Overall, the stay was quiet and enjoyable.

Consists of a number of units located in three separate clusters ranging from studios to two…read morebedrooms. All units feature complete kitchens. Rooms are clean with plenty of towels and soaps including kitchen and beach/pool towels? This comes in handy as the resort has a nice size pool and jacuzzi and is located right on the beach. The staff is friendly, courteous and helpful with suggesting places of interest around the area. There is a restaurant located on the premises with outside seating which serves a decent fair according to my partner, I never ate there. If you are in a bottom floor unit there may be an issue with noise from the outdoor crowd. We never experienced a problem on the second floor falling asleep to the sound of the surf from the beach. Vero Beach is a small quiet community with lovely tree covered lanes perfect for that morning jog before breakfast. There are a number of restaurants, coffee shops for that morning latte and stores if shopping is your thing.

DO NOT STAY HERE UNLESS YOU WANT CHARGES ADDED TO YOUR DEBIT CARD AFTER YOU LEAVE!!…read more If I could give zero stars I would! After we got home, we noticed they had taken over $800 out of our bank account. Our daughter's room had cockroaches two years in a row. They had to bring in someone to spray which was a disruption. Then there was a plumbing issue so they had to stay out of their room for an extended period of time. We were not able to check in at the time posted due to them still "cleaning" it. Our room had five pairs of shoes under the bed from previous people, and was not clean. The staff took pictures of our belongings that were sitting outside our patio door, stating our tent was not folded up properly and the pictures would be sent to their manager. This place has gone down hill and is managed very poorly! Do not waste your time or money.

What a hidden gem -- a true escape for mind, body, and soul. The perfect balance of wilderness and…read morerefinement.

Had a home there a few years ago. It was a great weekend place for the family. Had golf carts for…read morethe kids and horses. The association rules were good and friendly. Today I was thinking about buying another home there and in speaking to several people the rules and regulations are horrible and restricts full enjoyment. Several owners have told me this not knowing I may be interested in buying. It appears the board of directors are not user friendly for family and kids. It is a shame because it was a great weekend place that appears to have become a full time homestead with all new rules and regulations.

Magnificent stay! A shot of my old South Florida home-state nostalgia of the 50s and 60s with some…read moremodern updates, comforts and conveniences. This exquisitely refurbished property, along with its manicured landscape, draped in Palm Trees and local well maintained natural flora, and its tranquility well keeps the aura, prestige and Art Deco-ish persona and spirit of the era and the location. The cottage was fabulous. The accommodations are superbly comfortable (the bed was super comfortable) and pleasant with full kitchen - and tools of a full kitchen trade (i.e., coffee maker, silverware, plates - and they offer creamer, coffee, sweetener, and then some... who does that?), a full bath (albeit small by today's standards - not a complaint mind you - leaving more room for comfort and convenience), clean, colorful and beautifully appointed throughout, nice and quiet, and the living area with plenty of room to lounge out and relax after a long day of leisure! The folks here have done a brilliant and thoughtful job of renovation and accommodation! You get your own little patio table and chairs, a small cascading water feature... and a Grill if wish the hassle - not me! Also the property offers its own sandy beach rendezvous area, a nice long dock to stroll, fish in and/or for docking your boat, the place also offers grills, and canoes and kayaks too. They state in their intro "enjoy the old Florida lifestyle" and they're absolutely right and on target. This fabulous hideaway on the Indian River (the intracoastal to the Atlantic) is a marvelous retreat locale for anyone, especially if you're a beach bum or lounger. Peaceful, tranquil and relaxing. Luckily, my daughter lives nearby, so from now on when we visit the family, we have a new place to stay. We fully recommend anyone to stay at the relaxing, leisurely and fabulous Island View Cottages in the exquisitely beautiful Florida Town of Sebastian! It's superb!

Well, cabin fever has set in and my wife and I needed to GET OUT!!! Only problem, was this whole…read moreCOVID 19 thing. So what to do? Last May, there was an article in the Herald talking about IVC in Sebastian FL, right on the Indian River. It sounded too good to be true and when I looked closer online, there were nothing but 5 star reviews! This immediately set off alarms like buying on Amazon and you look at the reviews, all 5 stars, yet all on the same date and within the same hour! Hmmm, but when checking out IVC, these appeared legit! So I got on the phone and spoke with Beth. She was very cordial and explained how careful they all were and each Cottage (while sharing neighboring walls), had their own A/C unit and separate entrance. There were sanitized with Ozone/UV light and sealed with no entry for days before your arrival. Each cottage is different (there are 12), but for us the 7 units that are pet friendly was one of best conveniences. As a dog owner, one knows that a pet can and will have an odor (no matter how hard one tries). But with the Ozone/UV cleaning, the smells are eliminated as well as COVID free, talk about win-win! The cottages vary from single rooms with kitchenette, to multi-rooms with sun porches. They all have either a full or mini fridge and microwave. Best part, you can park right outside your unit and unload, no steps or elevators to deal with! We made reservations and prayed that no Tropical Storm would ruin our Labor Day Weekend at IVC. I can't describe them all, but do check out their website, it is a perfect overview. They are small rustic cottages so keep that in mind. Upon arrival we were met by Tim and Beth, our hosts (from PA), why do I say that? Well there is just something about folks from PA, they just good people (of course I'm one too, so maybe I just recognized a good background when I see it). Tim and Beth both remained at a respectable 10 feet away (yes, it was hard not to shake hands, but sadly our new normal). They gave us the "lay of the land" and informed us that the cancelled July 4th Fireworks were rescheduled to this evening and we had prime seating on the dock! NICE! Our unit (4), was at the end, which normally I would be concern due to road noise (found out later that there were railroad tracks further west, but hardly heard the train at all), the A/C unit which needs to run constantly to keep it cool in the 90+ temps outside, masks any road and train noise. We had a dog bed and doggie towels, along with two small bowls, awaiting for our pup and best of all no old pet smells!!! Even our dog couldn't smell another dog! We unloaded the car (we always bring too much), which required leaving the door open for a long period. This left the unit warm and we were concerned that the small A/C wouldn't cool it off, but a few hours later it was good. We ordered dinner (was hoping for delivery, but the locals don't have that perfected yet, so we did pickup). Food can be a challenge during the age of COVID, but Sebastion has (as of this writing) less than 300 cases, so they don't worry too much about all that. The restaurants, while practicing safety with masks and distancing, don't do much in takeout and delivery. But the food was good and the staff was so nice and friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back and enjoy eating in just for the atmosphere. After diner it was Fireworks time and the show didn't disappoint! Tim and Beth were there too and offered a free beverage to enjoy the show. It did rain at the end, but it was a quick retreat back to our cottage. Next day I got up early, they had local ground coffee in our unit and a pot was brewed. Time for a walk to the dock with coffee and the pup. Ended up sitting there for two hours, just enjoying the river and birds. Dolphins even came by to say hello. A trip to the nearby Inlet (which also had limited entrance due to COVID) was a great way to spend the day. Could have also stayed and borrow a canoe or kayak and paddle out to the barrier island (no charge), but maybe next time. Next day was a nice walk to the local Riverview Park (just up the road). Folks were friendly and respectful of distance. What a wonderful walk with the dog and such a beautiful setting. We had to leave the next day, but not before thanking our hosts Tim and Beth. They were so warm and friendly, it made the trip feel more like visiting family, thanks so much. WE SHALL RETURN!!!

Stayed at the main hotel on the Capt Hirams compound several times, but today I reserved a deluxe…read moreroom at Exuma Cay over looking the Indian River and directly across from the Sandbar restaurant & bar. Paid a bit over the normal price for a king size room but well worth it. Very clean beachy theme room with great water pressure, digital safe, mini fridge, big screen TV on the wall with a firm bed and a complimentary Keurig for morning coffee. Very hard to find a true 4 star room at a river front place but here it is. Parking was in front of my room so easy to unpack and the balcony had two wooden chairs and a table to relax and view the river. Be aware that if you goto sleep before 11pm you will hear the live band from the Sandbar loud and clear but during weekdays they end at 9pm.

Woke up this morning and decided to drive with my hubby to Sebastian and stay at Exuma Cay on the…read moreIndian River. Such a chill location with parking in front of my door and Captain Hiram's resort across the road. The room was very clean and calming beach house decor with a giant tv in the wall. The price was very good for the area but no continental breakfast inclu

We drive a 45 ft Prevost and in error booked a nearby campground but the site was in the grass with…read moreruts and was uneven. We could not stay. It was 539pm when we found out. We called the campground and unbelievably, they answered that late. Sandy agreed to stay there until we got there. Mike met us on his golf cart and toured us to 3 sites and let us pick. He then used his 30 years of mad trucking skills to get us into a tight site at dusk. He was awesome. We were in before it was completely dark. Full hookups including cable. Lovely neighbors. Pet friendly. We asked to stay 3 nights and they were able to work some magic to avoid having us move. What a stress reliever! The next morning they had a pet parade - all the dogs dressed to the nines! Fun! Thank you Sandy and Mike For taking the stress out of our last minute issue - right down to nothing!! You guys rock! We didn't use the heated pool but looked inviting (-and verified it was in fact warm!) Peeked at the activity center and laundromat- both looked good! Mexican restaurant walking distance. - for brunch or lunch.

We were here for a week in November, 2021. We have family and friends in the area and didn't spend…read moremuch time at the park, rather we were off visiting. Easy access to the beaches and good fishing areas nearby (not on-site). Site was adequate, level, decent size. Wifi wasn't great. Bathrooms were clean, nice laundry area with big washers and dryers.