Ground floor is not ABOVE the pool. It is on the ground floor - pool level. I had a great 1bd STND last november (I think room 1121). Balcony opened up on the lawn with the fountain view. We were also directly across the bus stop (across the street). It wasn't too close to the main boardwalk but no stairs or elevators needed. There is an exit to either the quiet pool or the bust stop walkway a few feet away. Also very close to the walkway to DHS.
If you look at dvcnews dot com - resort - BWV - map - the room was located in the light green section corner close to the pond.