To me it does.
If the left pane was the slider (looking at it) that would give you 9ft in front of the 'open' door.
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If you're worried about guests seeing in the dark, install a motion activated spotlight back there somewhere. Preferably on a switch so you can turn it off if you'd like to enjoy an evening out there without it being obnoxiously lit.
If somebody still happens to fall into the pool, it's water, not lava. You'll owe them a new cellphone.
*small children needing supervision is a hard rule which always applies no matter who/what/where you are.