We stayed in the lower level for a few days. It is like an 'efficiency', everything in one room, except the bathroom - which is all outside. We'll miss sleeping with the tropical breezes coming in from the screened doors, and waking up with the sunrise over the bay. You are close to 'town', which you could walk to via the path. It is not very private, the neighbors and landlady are right next door, and with all open screen windows, you can hear everyone making breakfast in the morning etc. The road down is a bit rough, but is considered good by St. John standards - you'll want something with 4WD if you are coming to this side of the island anyway. The landlady, Marcia, was available to answer questions as needed. We ate out at Skinnys, Pickles in Paradise, and Aqua Bistro and were happy with the food everywhere - the kitchen is well-equipped and we ate in a few nights too. We preferred hanging out in coral bay to the busier cruz bay, and did some great hiking on the island.