When using dvc to book, standard view is the lowest point usage. This view will be on the side of the bldg that faces the bus stop and driveway. The preferred view will be of waterways, gardens, pools and a few villas gave a view if the Village Green. Then there is a boardwalk view....these use the same number of points as the preferred view villas do. They look out over the boardwalk. But....the standard and boardwalk views are only bookable when using points.
If you book, directly thru Disney, and pay cash, you can book only a preferred view....landscaping/pools/waterways.
Hope that helps.