We have a western lanai and find in the winter we were able dine outside or simply sit out there more often than our neighbors facing east. In the summer, we use roller shades in the afternoon to cut the sun. With fans it is very enjoy.

U don't need a western exposure to see a sunset, they appear very well with a true south exposure, but there's a bonus we see the sun rises that R equally beautiful.

South is IMO the best of both!

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Best suggestion to offer for those "thinking" of buying, try it before you sign the papers. And that means try it during all (best and worst) seasons if possible. Everyones tolerance for heat/cold/humidity are different just as everyday annoyances bother some but not others . Whatever you choose, its not the end of the world if things dont necessarily work out as you expected.

Remember you can pick you view, you cant choose your neighbors...ENJOY!!

Jimbo, I believe you are correct. Have an eastern exposure myself, but if I had a choice I would go with Southern. Enjoy.

The camera person did a great job and so did the original artist.;)