I've had my dog, Luna, now for a year or so but I've had a lot of experiences dog sitting for other people. Luna is quite energetic and is very playful. My partner and I are both dog lovers and we let our dog on the sofas, beds, outdoor furniture and so forth. We have a grassy yard in the middle that we share with the front unit. Your dog will love the beach breeze on the balcony and can choose to be downstairs, on the balcony, or indoors.