It's been several years since we stayed there, but I doubt it has really changed a lot. As far as condition, the rooms were clean and homey, furniture more like if you stayed at your grandma's house, not like 'resort' furniture. There are units over several floors, and some of the units have totally private balconies, which was one that we had, and some have a shared balcony with at least one other unit. I'm not certain whether all units have a view or not, as I think perhaps some do not. I don't remember. Ours had a lovely view out toward Petit Plage and the sunset. There is plenty of parking, no issue there. I personally would not walk into town, as I am lazy and the road to the Dovesnest is on quite a grade uphill. It's pretty dark going up that road after night too, so not sure how safe it would be after dark. As far as beach access, again, we did not go to the beach there, as there is a pretty steep set of stairs going down to the beach and I do not do stairs well. We drove to Orient every day when we stayed there. One thing which I kind of doubt has changed, but you should check, if it matters--there was only a/c in the bedrooms, not in the main living room.
Very homey place to stay--more like a B & B, without the breakfast! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> The building houses the owner and his family too, so they live right there on premises, if there are any problems.