Hi Sarah,Your going to have a brilliant holiday,Nikos are set in a beautiful part of arillas. There are only 6 apartments, 2 on the ground floor 2 on the middle and 2 on the top. The balcony goes all around the building (it is your own private balcony) so if your either on the middle or top floors you can sit looking out at the front over the pool, the side or the back (the top floor gets a view of the sea).Vasilis the owner and his family will make you feel really welcome.The walk to the beach takes about 10 minutes.If you walk down the hill passed the Tria Adelphia then turn left carry on along that road and it will bring you to the beach.Its quicker than walking down the hill and past the bakery and shop,and through the village to the beach but saying that it depends on how fit you are.There are also 4 new maisonettes at Nikos they are behind the taverna side by side.Im sure your going to enjoy your holiday.Let us know how you get on.Happy holidays ,cx