stlrod, we just got back this morning with a very similar view from room 1255. The buildings in the picture are some sort of country club and golf course. The stores are about a block down the road to the left of the picture. We walked there from the room in about 7 minutes top. The food was very reasonably priced there as compared to the resort. To the right of where this picture shows you can see Diamond Head in the distance, too.
The resort is beautiful and the cast members the nicest we've ever encountered at any Disney resort (and we've had some good cast members in the past). The best deal was the $99 for length of stay use of paddle boards, snorkeling, sea kayaks, beach umbrella and double loungers at the beach. You will have a great time and don't miss the Starlight Hui.