I just made a ressie at VWL and didn't really know what to request so when the ms cm (Marilyn, I think) asked me if I had any reqests I just said "a view of the lake or the pool?"....I guess there are no full views of the lake because she put me in for a pool view. I didn't make a floor request because I'm undecided on that one...with the kiddos a 1st floor might be nice, but upper floors usually have nicer views.
Sorry I can't be of more help!