The place has a great view to Sugar Mountain and if you turn back, you can see Christ the Redeemer as well. The supermarket is just to the side of it, and there is also a mall three minutes away. The subway is also nearby. There are a couple of homeless people on the streets but don’t mind them because they are inoffensive. I was able to walk around the lake at night and no one bothered me. Just be aware of your surroundings in Rio and don’t wear anything of value. Nice place to stay, and in my opinion there is not another place in Rio that can beat those views!