i'm hard pressed to really call this place a resort. it more like a historically iconic hotel, on…read morethe beach, that has kept most of it's laid back, dive-y charm, then added 2 more modern buildings on the back side that don't reflect the beachy lifestyle look. we were in one of the original buildings, our room faced a parking lot which is shared with waldo's restaurant. parking can be difficult to find a spot near your room and they encourage you to park in the back lot and walk around to your rooms, which sucks when you're trying to unload or load your car when coming or going. many of the employees park in this tiny lot and tie up space for most of the day, seen a lot of restaurant patrons leave their cars in the lot overnight, without a dash pass identifying you as a hotel guest. our room was tiny & weirdly laid out....teeny tiny kitchen without a dishwasher, so i had to put all the dishes, glasses & silverware in the sink, boil water and rewash everything because i don't know who washed the dishes before us & what their hygiene habits are. only 1 tv in the living room, which you can't see from the "bedroom" which is actually a small room with sliding panel doors, THAT DON'T WORK, for privacy if needed. the linens, bed & pillows were all clean, soft and comfortable. the amount of broken closet doors, tiles, lamps is crazy. i get the whole dive charm that they want to display, but for pete's sake, at least get a handy man in there to fix all the broken crap. if you are a stickler for perfection & posh details, THIS PLACE IS NOT FOR YOU. if you can dig that lazy, laid back, dumpy divey charm, then come here. we never used the pool. the 1 pool was attached to the restaurant and all you can smell is cigarettes and listen to loud drunks & music, the other pool called "the quiet pool" was over by the newer buildings, never saw it. we don't come to the beach to swim in a pool. front desk people are so laid back & cool. this is the first time a hotel didn't ask for a credit card to be put on file for incidentals, they just said "we trust you". AND i was really surprised & chuckled at the fact that our room keys were actual metal keys & not key cards. they do push the "rustic charm" to the limit, but as long as i have a comfortable bed, a place to shower, sh*t & shave, i'm good, not on vacay to hang out in a hotel room all day, i'm there to experience the area. ***the only complaint i have is that this place considers itself a NON SMOKING RESORT, but puts ashtrays on all the tables outside of the rooms, so you're always walking through the stink of cigarettes someplace on the property

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.

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 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.

Quiet and Beautiful, Old Florida-Style Inn. Nice pool area with plenty of lounge chairs. The staff…read moreis friendly and very helpful. Close proximity to the beach and restaurants. Lots of shopping as well. I stayed here, to celebrate my 50th birthday, and it was wonderful!! Myself and (2) girlfriends from high school, had the best time staying here!! I will definitely be back

This a nice quaint little inn with very casual decor. I just love the small courtyard in the center…read moresurrounding the pool, lots of little nooks where you can sit and read or chat. The room was a little musty when we arrived but the weather was cool and dry, so we opened up the windows. It is showing its age, but you have to look past that and enjoy the privacy you have right next to Vero Beach.

We go camping here every Memorial Day with a group of friends. It really is a wonderful campground…read more Almost every site is waterfront and most have access to launch your kayaks directly. The prices are pretty reasonable, about $50 a site for water and electric with a firepit and table at each site. The view is beautiful and we almost always see dolphins and manatees swim by. We usually book our site a year in advance but they recently changed the policy that non-residents can only book 6 months out so we will probably have a little more trouble getting a site. There is not a lot of shade so it can pretty hot and the mosquitos and noseeuns can be very intense even during the day. I ran my thermocells almost non stop this trip. But the view makes it worth it. And no visit to longpoint is complete without a stop at the store at the entrance to get the super delicious fish dip. It's a little pricey but yummy!

We had a great time at Long point campground! The sites are spacious, and every one comes with a…read morefire pit, picnic bench, and power outlets which made it easy to relax and enjoy the outdoors (while still being able to charge our phones!) We reserved a site with water access. Our site easily fit two large tents, and the overall atmosphere was peaceful and quiet. The bathrooms were as clean as a campground bathroom can be, but the shower water pressure could definitely use some improvement. There's also a small store right at the entrance, which was handy for grabbing snacks or ice. Our only real issue was with the check-in process. We arrived after sunset and, despite waiting twice, there was no one in the front office. Since we'd already paid online, we decided to head to our site and set up. The next morning, we tried again, but still no one was around. Eventually, we flagged down a staff member who was not very welcoming and came off as rude when we asked to check in. Having someone available at the front office, especially after dark, would make the experience smoother for guests.

I went on this eco-boat cruise a couple of months ago and I absolutely LOVED it! I strongly…read morerecommend if you're in the area that you go check it out. GREAT price too! I was visiting my father in the Vero Beach area and we were looking for something fun to do one afternoon. We came across the River Explorer and decided we'd give it a try. We called and Cindy was very friendly and accommodated us at the last minute. We arrived at the dock and were very impressed with the pontoon boat...it was super clean and even had a bathroom!! I've been on a different eco-tour like this before and I was less than impressed. Captain Bill and Cindy greeted us and offered us refreshments....another nice bonus. We hopped aboard and set sail. The river is absolutely gorgeous and we were taking in all of the sights. Captain Bill did a nice job pointing out some wildlife that I never would have seen. He was funny and also knowledgeable about the wildlife and the Indian River area. Our first encounter was an Osprey that had just caught a fish and was flying from tree to tree with the fish in its talons. Very cool! Next up were the dolphins. We could see them in the distance and I got very excited. We were making our way towards them when Cindy spotted a manatee. We got to see the manatee up close and meanwhile, the dolphins were making their way towards us. Again...very cool! Another thing I liked was that Captain Bill was in no hurry to take us back at an exact time. The tour is 2 hours long (I think) but he wanted us to enjoy the wildlife experience. He made sure to check with everyone on the boat to make sure that no one HAD to be back on schedule for other plans. No one needed to go back, so we got extra time out on the water for free. Again...5 stars for the River Explorer. You should check it out! Next time I'm in the Vero area, I might do it again.

Amazing staff that were supportive of our parties needs. Extremely helpful and friendly. I would…read moredefinitely recommend them to everyone interested in taking this tour.

What a great experience we had! From our first hello with Captain John to our goodbye, it was a…read morewonderful ride. He was super friendly, professional & considerate to all passengers. He explained what we were seeing with sounding like he was reading a script. There were some little kids on the trip & he was super nice to them & their questions. I can't wait until our granddaughter comes down so we can take her on this beautiful ride! Thank you Captain John!

Mid October was a wonderful time to go - not too hot and abundant wildlife. All in all, it was a…read morewonderful experience. We'd taken a tour, previously, with our grandson, and he loved it.

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.