This place is absolutely worth staying at! The space is great, giving the guest a feel of the local living, with some of the things tourists would like, such as a view, air conditioning and hot water. Not super fancy, but everything you need to have a more than comfortable stay at a perfect rate! The stairs are killer the first time. After that they are fine if you are an active person. The owner is a great guy, and very responsive.
As mentioned in other reviews and in the description, this is in a favela. I have been living in Colombia for a while, so most of the the things you will see we’re not surprising to me. That said, if you are the kind of person that is sensitive to seeing poverty, mixed with teens holding guns, this is not the place for you. The community was very kind and safe, and they care about each other. The boys with guns were never scary or intimidating. Just keeping watch over the area. It’s a different way of life, and it’s good to see. Just say hi and they will respond the same. There is a police presence, and I never felt unsafe. This is an experience that I recommend if you enjoy culture, and something outside of the touristy scene. I don’t regret a minute of it!