This rustic Italian home is available for rent in Sicily.

  • This restored Sicilian house will allow one lucky individual to afford rent free living.
  • Sambuca’s “1 Euro House” can be rented rent-free through Airbnb. 
  • Successful applicant will be able to relocate to Sambuca in order for the property to be listed on Airbnb
  • Sambuca sold a series of houses for just €1 in an effort to boost populations










Rent-free living in a gorgeously restored property with modern fittings in a charming Sicilian village will give one lucky tenant the chance to enjoy a year of rent-free living. 

Airbnb invites host applicants to apply for the “1 Euro House” located in Sambuca (a remote Sicilian village), just one hour from Palermo.

The applicants must be at least 18 years old and write an essay about what Sicily appeals to to them, their plans for living there, and how they see themselves as hosts. 

The name 1 Euro House came from the fact that it was just one of many homes sold by the City in Sambuca in an attempt to revitalize the area and draw in more people. 

One lucky person will be able to live rent-free for a whole year in a beautifully restored home with a chic modern fit-out tucked away in a quaint Sicilian village

One person with the lucky name will live in an exquisitely restored, chic, and modernly furnished home in a charming Sicilian village for one year rent free.

Airbnb is taking applications for tenants for the '1 Euro House' located in the remote Sicilian town of Sambuca, just an hour away from Palermo

Airbnb invites applications to be tenants in the “1 Euro House” located in Sambuca (a remote Sicilian village), just one hour from Palermo

The picturesque, three-storey home has a king-sized master bedroom with a ensuite bathroom, multiple living and working spaces, and a fully equipped kitchenette

This charming, three-storey house features a master bedroom that is large enough for a King, an ensuite bathroom and multiple living spaces. It also has a kitchenette fully equipped.

1 Euro House got its name as it was one if the homes the City of Sambuca sold for just one euro in an effort to revitalise the town and bring in more people after declining populations

One Euro House was named because it was just one of the Sambuca homes that were sold at a single euro to revitalize the city and attract more residents after the decline in population.

This charming, three-storey house features a master bedroom that is large enough for a King, an ensuite bathroom and multiple living spaces. It also has a kitchenette fully equipped.

This property was carefully restored in order to be bright and modern while keeping its Sicilian character.  

Sambuca is an idyllic village situated in Sicilian country. There are approximately 6000 residents who grow traditional wines and olive oils.

Sambuca is a small provincial village in the Sicilian countryside with a growing community of about 6000 known for its traditional wines, olive oil, sheep's' ricotta and cheeses

Sambuca, a tiny provincial village located in Sicilian country, is home to approximately 6000 people. It’s well-known for producing traditional wine, olive oil and sheep’s ricotta as well as cheeses.

It was cleverly restored to have a contemporary, colourful fit-out while preserving its rustic, Sicilian charm

With arched ceilings, polished concrete floors and glimpses of the provincial town to the rolling hills

The interior was cleverly renovated to reflect a modern, vibrant look while still retaining its traditional Sicilian charm. It features arched ceilings and polished concrete floors. There are also glimpses of the town in the rolling hills.

With the option to work remotely or locally, the successful participant will also take in the Airbnb host earnings and live the Sicilian dream with their partner, friend or a family member

You can work remotely or locally. The winner will receive the Airbnb host income and share in the Sicilian dream along with a partner, friend, or family member.

Lucky tenants will be able to move to Sambuca, stay at the 1 Euro House Rent-Free for one year starting on June 30, and list one of their rooms on Airbnb.        

The successful participant can choose to work remotely, or locally. They will share the Airbnb host earnings with their friend, partner or family member and enjoy the Sicilian lifestyle. 

You must answer some questions in order to be considered for the contest. 

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