This was our third time at CR, because of booking late we had to stay upstairs, with a week downstairs. So between the two floors~ they both have positive qualities. Upstairs you have a birdseye view of the ocean~ downstairs you have the pool at your feet. Upstairs is roomy, but downstairs allows you more space, especially if you bring aot of clothes as I do. There are nice chairs to sit on upstairs and relax and watch the ocean wave. The kichen is small upstairs, but doable~ I love to cook so downstairs has the space I need to prep and such . There's more then enough room at the pool for 2 couples to relax~ town is close to walk to, cab easy to hail. There's a new store ( Chadrieu sp?) a couple blocks away to shop at for any food needs, or anything else. The local Mom and Pop stores are great for a quick beer run, but also try the small little taco stands if you want true authentic food~ We love CR and Mike and Rose have been very good to us through the years. We've never had a bad experience ( except when it rains!) Never had any safety issues. It's a great place to come and visit, upstairs or downstairs.