We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this unit. This is a wonderful unit and faces the ocean. The resort property is beautiful! The Terranea resort hotel rooms (vs. the Casita we stayed in) are closer to the pool which can get quite busy on the weekends and lively (noisy); this unit (the Eastside Casitas) is close enough to the pools but in a quieter location. It's nice to have a quiet balcony to get away from the hustle and bustle. Staying here is similar to staying in the resort hotel rooms (access to all the amenities/activities), but definitely more room and more privacy in the Casita vs. regular hotel. We made meal reservations when we booked the unit to ensure we would have the times/dates we wanted (the resort can get very busy). The same goes for spa reservations (I've been to this spa on a previous stay - it is great!). I really appreciated being able to self park right next to the unit - this made it very convenient for luggage, etc. and you don't have to wait for the valet whenever you are going off property. One other tip is to be sure to review your charges on the TV the day before you check out and resolve any discrepancies you see early. It is better to check out of the unit via the TV screen so you don't have to go to the hotel's front desk and stand in line. The owner provides great instructions and details in a letter once your booking is made - this is very helpful too. We plan to be back. Thanks Beth for the hospitality.