We have also stayed at both BSV and La Vista Beach and think you'll do well and be happy at either one. Be aware that La Vista Resort is divided into two separate sections, though part of the same resort. There are the units on the beach, which include studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units with a front door on the road side and sliding glass doors on the beach side. This is a 3-story unit and the time shares are often hard to come by. Across the street from the beach units, are the hillside units. They also include studios, one- and two-bedrooms units, as well as small cottages which are adorable. While not right on the beach, they all have a lovely high view of the beach, are closer to the on-site restaurant, and have a lovely pool of their own. The beachside units have a separate pool -- you can use either one, of course. We've stayed in both places and they both have their own charm.

We mostly travel to other beaches during the day regardless of where we stay, so the rocky beach at LVB doesn't bother us in the least. It's a beautiful view, nonetheless, and the pool at LVB is right next to the ocean, as it is at BSV. The on-site restaurant at LVB, called the Hideaway, is wonderful, and the staff at both places are dedicated and caring. As noted above, there are several restaurants within walking distance from La Vista besides the Hideaway, including Buccaneer Beach Bar and the Greenhouse, both nice places. Yes, there is THAT hill...lol...and we usually drive it (we're seniors and lazy), but it's only a 15 second drive from your unit. The Peli Deli is also just down the block for quick provisions when needed.

As far as difference in size between the two places, it's negligible, especially in the 2-bedroom units. Both places are fully air-conditioned, have a full kitchen, eating area, and living room. Plenty of room. BSV's have the outdoor patio and LVB have a balcony right off the living room. Both places have daily maid service. We often just get clean towels and forego the daily cleaning if it's not too messy. As Carol said, there is a barbecue grill at BSV, if you're into that - - we're not. I don't like cooking (except for breakfast at times) while on vacation, but that's just us. It's nice to walk out your sliding door and be right on the beach at BSV, but the planes CAN be loud. They don't bother us at all, but we have friends that disliked the noise immensely the one time we stayed there with them; so when we travel with them, we stay at LVB. This November, with just the two of us, we will be staying at BSV.

I'd say it's basically a toss-up. Both very nice places with terrific staff. Maybe go with the best price? I don't think you can go wrong either way.