There is no courtyard at the villas. WL has many rooms with courtyard and water view, but not the villas.
Most VWL views are of the woods. Some rooms face the water and you may see some of it through the trees. There are a few rooms that overlook the pool and have a view of the lake. These rooms are also near the elevators.
So, you might request a water view (if you'd like that) and/or near the elevators.
Woops! Forgot to say WELCOME HOME. VWL is our home resort and we love the peace and serenity there. The WL and the villas are decorated extra special at the holiday time. They seem like the best resorts to be if the weather is cool --- you can really enjoy the fire places.