Driftwood Inn and Restaurant, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Driftwood Inn and Restaurant is a historic hotel and dining establishment in Vero Beach, Florida, positioned directly on the shoreline. The buildings employ vernacular architecture with local materials such as wood and natural stone, giving the property a rustic, beach-like appearance.
The site began in 1935 as a private beach house called the Breezeway built by Waldo Sexton and quickly became a small resort hotel. In 1947, Waldo's Restaurant opened to provide guests with dining nearby, while the property expanded across decades with apartments and shops.
The name Driftwood reflects the connection to materials washed ashore by the ocean, central to coastal life. The property displays its founder's passion for collecting artifacts and over 250 bells of different sizes that greet visitors around the buildings.
The property sits on Ocean Drive with direct beach access and water views from the rooms. Visitors can stay overnight or by the week and use the restaurant, which serves meals both poolside and overlooking the ocean.
Waldo Sexton collected objects during his travels and displayed them around the property, including a notable collection of over 250 bells of different sizes. Some timber used in construction came from a barn building Sexton salvaged after a hurricane destroyed it.
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