The apartment was clean and a short walk to the beach. They provided a snorkel which we used to swim at the beach nearby and happened to see some stunning sea turtles! This was a highlight of our trip. The apartment is on the first floor, so you don't have to worry about lugging your belongings up three flights of stairs, but it also means you don't have a view of the nearby ocean. Overall, a very nice place to stay because it is close to a stunning beach and Paia is a wonderful town to explore.