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
Apartment
Myrtle the Turtle Garden Room
Photo gallery for Myrtle the Turtle Garden Room
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 425 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Safed, Northern Israel
- Soul and Art Gallery2 min walk
- Abuhav Synagogue6 min walk
- Otzar Hastam of Tzfat6 min drive
- Tel Aviv (TLV-Ben Gurion)115 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
About this property
Myrtle the Turtle Garden Room
Property manager
owner/property manager
Amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Tzfat House
Tzfat House
10.0 out of 10, (1 review)
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
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
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
This apartment is located in Artists' Quarter, a neighborhood in Safed. 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
- Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue - 5 min walk
- Abuhav Synagogue - 6 min walk
- Zefat Academic College - 10 min walk
- Otzar Hastam of Tzfat - 6 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- California Falafel (פלאפל קליפורניה) - 4 min walk
- בית מנדי'ס צפת - Mandis Safed - 8 min walk
- Lahuhe Original Yemanite Food Bar - 6 min walk
- Cofix - 5 min walk
- Cafe Bagdad - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
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
10/10 Excellent
Mayer K.
19 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing is an understatement
Mayer K.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Romy L.
6 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Romy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Aurora Z.
2 Apr 2018
Very pleasant, newly renovated and exactly as described
Aurora Z.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
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.
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