10/10 Excellent
Annette R.
22 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well situated apartment
Annette R.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Apartment
Myrtle the Turtle Garden Room
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 425 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Safed, Northern Israel
- Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue5 min walk
- Abuhav Synagogue6 min walk
- Otzar Hastam of Tzfat6 min drive
- Rosh-Pina (RPN-Ben Yaakov)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Myrtle the Turtle Garden Room
The Myrtle the Turtle Sfed Tzimer has been open since 2005, serving visitors from all over the world.
3. Garden Unit
* Studio with 1 double bed and 2 single beds
* Garden area
* No kitchen facilities
* 350 shekels/night per couple, 25 shekels per each extra person. Discounts on multi-night stays
The guesthouse is located in the center of the Old Jewish Quarter, near all of the old synagogues and religious, cultural and historical sites of the town. Safed was named as one of CNN's 10 most beautiful cities in 2013 and the location highlights this with old cobbled lanes, windy alleys and an incredible view of the surrounding mountains right outside the door.
3. Garden Unit
* Studio with 1 double bed and 2 single beds
* Garden area
* No kitchen facilities
* 350 shekels/night per couple, 25 shekels per each extra person. Discounts on multi-night stays
The guesthouse is located in the center of the Old Jewish Quarter, near all of the old synagogues and religious, cultural and historical sites of the town. Safed was named as one of CNN's 10 most beautiful cities in 2013 and the location highlights this with old cobbled lanes, windy alleys and an incredible view of the surrounding mountains right outside the door.
Property manager
owner/property manager
Languages
English
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Amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Air conditioning
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Safed
Located in Artists' Quarter, a neighbourhood in Safed, this apartment is in the mountains. Center for Healthy Living in Safed and General Exhibition are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue and Abuhav Synagogue. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, winery tours and swimming.
Safed, Northern Israel
What's nearby
- Soul and Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Museum of Hungarian Speaking Jewry - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Abuhav Synagogue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Otzar Hastam of Tzfat - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- California Falafel (פלאפל קליפורניה) - 4 min walk
- Cafe Monitin - 4 min walk
- בית מנדי'ס צפת - Mandis Safed - 8 min walk
- Art Cafe - 3 min walk
- 18K Karrots - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mayer K.
19 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing is an understatement
Mayer K.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Aurora Z.
2 April 2018
Very pleasant, newly renovated and exactly as described
Aurora Z.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
8/10 Good
Dietmar W.
19 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pfingsten in Safed
Dietmar W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Romy L.
6 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Romy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by owner/property manager
The Rappeports have been living in Safed for almost 30 years.
Laurie is originally from Detroit and made aliyah -- immigrated -- in 1983, settling in Safed in 1985. The Rappeports are one of the first English-speaking families to have settled in the Artist Quarter of Safed.
Laurie worked in Tzfat's Tourist Information Center for 13 years and is able to assist visitors in their Safed experience with many ideas and suggestions for exploring the city. The website is Laurie's site.
Laurie and her children live with their dogs, cat, tortoises and various visiting creatures in Tzfat's central Old City area. Laurie opened the Myrtle the Turtle kosher guest house of Safed in 2005 and enjoys having visitors stay at her Safed Tzimmer.
Laurie is originally from Detroit and made aliyah -- immigrated -- in 1983, settling in Safed in 1985. The Rappeports are one of the first English-speaking families to have settled in the Artist Quarter of Safed.
Laurie worked in Tzfat's Tourist Information Center for 13 years and is able to assist visitors in their Safed experience with many ideas and suggestions for exploring the city. The website is Laurie's site.
Laurie and her children live with their dogs, cat, tortoises and various visiting creatures in Tzfat's central Old City area. Laurie opened the Myrtle the Turtle kosher guest house of Safed in 2005 and enjoys having visitors stay at her Safed Tzimmer.
Why they chose this property
* 5-minute to Safed's cultural, religious & historical sites.
* 5-minute walk to restaurants and cafes
* Free evening tours
* Home to Myrtle the Turtle and Tortoise friends Myron and Marvin
* 5-minute walk to restaurants and cafes
* Free evening tours
* Home to Myrtle the Turtle and Tortoise friends Myron and Marvin
What makes this property unique
We have 2 dogs, Mica and Penny, and a cat, Tooli. They are sweet and gentle, but anyone who has allergies or is fearful of animals should be aware.
Languages:
English
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