Become an Airbnb host in Italy while living in a restored Sicilian home

If you are ready for a new adventure in 2022, a new opportunity created by Airbnb could be just what you are looking for!

Airbnb is looking for an applicant to live in a restored Sicilian home in Sambuca rent-free for an entire year! 

Situated in the heart of Samba, the three-story heritage home is known for its “1 Euro House Campaign” – launched in 2018 to highlight the cultural heritage and encourage international investment after a hit by the declining population. 

The beautiful village is slowly being transformed into a vibrant hub and appealing to a younger market. The home was revived with help from the Italian architectural firm Studio Didea. 

The spacious building spans three floors, with plenty of room to work remotely and Host on Airbnb. The ground floor comprises a small living room, master bedroom with king-size bed, and en-suite bathroom. The first floor includes a living room, kitchen, working space, bathroom, and mezzanine bedroom with a king-size bed. The upper floor includes an additional living space with a queen-size sofa bed. 

The idea behind the project is to boost tourism, while also bringing temporary residents to the village of Sambuca. 

Hosts will live in an Italian heritage home, which was renovated and restored from its once state of decay into a dreamy escape from city life. 

Remote work has allowed more people to have the opportunity to live abroad, and Airbnb saw this as the perfect opportunity to encourage people to take the chance to do something different - allowing them to explore the world and lesser-known towns, villages, and cities. 

The application is not limited to single people either as it allows friends, families, or partners to join in on the once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

“The beauty of this campaign is that it gives a second chance not just to an abandoned heritage home in the heart of our village – it’s also a second chance to the person who moves into it,” says Leonardo Ciaccio, Mayor of Sambuca di Sicilia. 

“We see it as a designer makeover for the house and the Host. We’re looking for someone who wants to live with the local population and participate in all the important moments of the community, from the grape harvest to olive picking and we can’t wait to welcome whoever gets selected!”

Candidates should be keen to contribute and host in the village and residency begins on 30th June 2022. the successful candidate will retain all of the earnings from Airbnb hosting.

To apply, visit airbnb.com/1eurohouse and complete the application form.