My husband is a pool person and I am a beach person, and we were both incredibly happy with our stay. The view is exactly what is shown in the pictures, the balcony is almost the same size as the room and you can see both the sunrise and sunset. I was surprised by how large the bathroom was, the water pressure was great, and the two shower heads (one rainfall, one massaging) were just an added water feature.The bed was very comfortable, and there was plenty of storage space in the room. The kitchen is nothing fancy, but we didn't need much. If you plan to cook there is both a Food Lion and a Fresh Market just up the road. There is also the New York Butcher Shop within walking distance, which offers prepared meals daily. We used the 7th floor indoor pool and hot tub, as well as the sundeck, and pretty much had them to ourselves. The main pool was large and heated and had plenty of seating. The lazy river is tiny, but a good place to nap in the sun. The pool is in the shade for most of the morning, so a nice respite from the sun, if you need it. We never did figure out where the 10-minute parking was, but you can just park on the 5th floor and have someone run to the room for the pass. Our first visit to Myrtle Beach, but we are already planning our next trip, and will surely pick this room again!