It's definitely worth to stay at Thiago's house! He and his family are great hosts. They are warm, friendly and helpful at all time. The view is overwhelming. The surrounding of their nice house with well furnished rooms may irritate you if you have never seen a favela before, but you get used to it and it feels quite relaxed and safe. If you don't like to climb the hill every day you can take a motorcycle cab that gives you a lift for just three reais.