I really like the architecture of this house. There are two balconies which run the length house and overlook the patio, and these have floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors. Your view is of the Pacific Ocean, that's all, so I hope you don't mind too much. Entering the property, you will open the gates which swing outward. The driveway is a bit long and on an incline. You will swing your car around to face the side of the house, and you may be greeted by one or two crabs who like to hang out in the rocks near the front door (under the exterior stairs). They will be terrified of you, so if you want a photo of them, have your camera ready. They tend to peek out in the evening (you probably won't see them during the day). The door under/just beyond the exterior stairs will lead you to almost like a breezeway area. There are two bedrooms on this first floor, one bathroom, and a laundry/utility room. This utility room has a washtub and the washing machine (which is new and does a great job). There is one hamper that I found (in the upstairs bedroom closet), and you will need this to transfer your clothes to the dryer, which is in the next county. Just kidding. You do need to walk about 30 seconds to get to the dryer. Exit the laundry room and you will see the front door on your right and a second, matching door on your left. Go through that door, and you will see a clothes line in an area of the house that most resembles a narrow courtyard. Walk to the end of this courtyard and turn right. You will then see a really nice outdoor dining area and the pool (very clean and nice) on your left. The dryer is located in a funny little room with a rather short door with a padlock near the pool which is essentially like a basement, except it's above ground. You'll see. Anyhow, the dryer works wonderfully as well - I had no issues doing laundry. You may see some wonderful dragonflies flitting around the trees above the pool - I saw an amazing red dragonfly, but he or she was too swift for me to be able to take a photo. I also saw a small monkey in one of the trees in the front yard. Speaking of monkeys - you will hear howler monkeys, and they may wake you up about 5:15-5:30am each morning. This is the wonderful thing about Costa Rica - how can you really complain about waking up just after dawn when you were woken up by howler monkeys? I have less than 100 characters left. OK - the ceiling fans are wired opposite, so that "4" is slow and "1" is fast.