The place is absolutely beautiful. There is access to the water just outside of the balcony with small stairs. While this was no fault of the host, my purse was stolen from the balcony while we enjoyed the sunset from the rocks one night. So, keep in mind the balcony is not actually private. It is shared with the apartment next door and can be accessed by anyone. The apartment is a bit complicated to get to and there is no nearby parking so renting a parking space is a must.