I visited in May when the ocean is calm on the West End and trade winds are active. A swim in the ocean is a 10 minute walk. Showers to rinse off are near the pool. Paths lead you to nearby beaches. The studio offers all the essentials in the kitchen, plus beach gear, a cooler and ice packs. I took the cooler to the beach often, and into town for grocery shopping. Most of the time it was quiet in the evening. The last two nights the upstairs person was super loud. Earplugs were essential. Nevertheless, it was a relaxing visit and I would definitely stay here again.