From the outside, you might not think much of Samba Duck, but the nondescript exterior hides a surprisingly graceful home. All the wood helps create a very calm atmosphere, and as it’s set over three floors, the house feels bigger (and more homely) than an equivalent-sized flat might. It’s practical, too (if you’re able to handle all the stairs). The kitchen is pretty well equipped, and the air conditioning was incredibly powerful.


Home truths:
*You have to go up sixteen steps to reach the front door, and then there are more steps inside
*Not much in the way of basic ingredients is provided
*As you're right in the heart of Rome, you can expect people walking past outside most of the day and night
*Both showers are slightly low down, so if you're very tall you might have to duck
*There's no washing machine