Ideal place for a couple, or possibly more people, to stay in Rio. It's not by coincidence, that my wife and i, have returned to it, many times over. There is a market in front of the complex, called "Zona Sul". It has all the basic needs, from fruits to beer, wine, food, among many other things. They serve breakfast and many other types of food. You can enjoy it, sitting in front of it, on a cool, shaded spot, while enjoying the sounds of the waves, from one of the most beautiful beach in the world. You can cross the street and enjoy a cold beer with fried sardines(our personal favorite), or other seafoods available. If you take the side street and walk opposite to the beach, you will reach the canal. You can cross it on a motor or hand powered boat, and walk to Barra Square or Barra Garden. Two relatively small but charming shopping malls. If you want to do some real shopping, a taxi ride to Barra Shopping from Terra Bella, will run you no more than $20 Reais(about $5 dollars). The complex is secured 24/7. It has an amazing pool. The apartment has an awesome balcony, with a peek a boo ocean view. We highly recommend this place. Can't wait to go back again next year.