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Offering garden views, Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse in Safed offers accommodations, a garden, and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodations are 21 miles from Tomb of Maimonides. The bed and breakfast has private entrance. At the bed and breakfast, units have a desk. Each room comes with a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while some rooms come with a terrace and some have mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. The breakfast offers à la carte, American options and local specialities and cheese are being served. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Safed, like walking tours. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. St. Peter's Church is 22 miles from Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse, while Artist Colony is a few steps away. Haifa Airport is 43 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, American


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
and
2 sofa beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Safed

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Segal
    United States United States
    Our room at Myrtle the Turtle was so cute and comfy! We slept so well in the beds, the location is perfect, and Laurie was so helpful with fun things to do. Thank you for a lovely Shabbat in Tzfat!
  • Pickett
    United States United States
    Beautiful location in the heart of the Artist's Quarter.
  • I
    Ira
    United States United States
    Awesome rooms. Awesome helpful hostess. Clean and comfy place.
  • Leiah
    Israel Israel
    Great location, hospitable hostess, good internet, plenty of hot water for showering. I'll definitely stay here again when I come on business.
  • J
    Jessica
    Israel Israel
    Laurie is a wonderful host. She thinks of everything a guest could need. She is personable, and her walking directions to the house are super clear.
  • Ulli
    United States United States
    Laurie was very helpful explaining where what is. The room was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. We come back to Myrtle the Turtle anytime.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    warm and welcoming hosts (Laurie and her friend Susan), good location in Artists’ Quarters. lovely view from upstairs.
  • Ray
    United States United States
    Tzafat is a magicalplace and location of our place is the best - in the artist quarter and just minutes walk to the old city. Also a short walk to the more modern parts of Tzafat with cafes, restaurants etc. We had an upstairs unit that had a...
  • Pia
    Israel Israel
    Lovely host and very responsive. She warned us about possible noise due to the prayers for the high holidays at night as we came right before Rosh Hashana, but in fact, the noise was not bad at all. Tel Aviv at any time of the year is much...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely quiet property near Artists Colony. Town very close by. Host was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely return.

Hosted by laurie

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
laurie
Myrtle the Turtle Guest House of Safed. -- all units have 2 beds in one room plus roll-out sofabed ​-- Kosher Tzimmer in Tzfat ​--Centrally located in Tzfat's Old City --5 minute walk to commercial area --A/C --crib available Room Options: 1. Veranda Unit * Studio with 2 twin beds and a roll-out couch (2 beds) * Deck area * Kosher Kitchenette 2. Patio Unit * Studio with 2 twin beds and a roll-out couch (2 beds) * Patio area with grill ​* Kosher Kitchenette 3. Garden Unit * Studio with 1 double bed and 2 single beds * Garden area * No kitchen facilities
Laurie has been living in Tzfat for 33 years. She offers a wide range of assistance to guestroom visitors including information about where to go and what to do. Laurie worked for many years in the Tzfat Tourist Information Center and offers a free evening tour to guests to see historical Tzfat.
Tzfat's Old City/Artist Quarter features old synagogues, art galleries, archaeological excavations and many other sites.
Languages spoken: English,Hebrew

Area info

Amenities of Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Wake-up service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hebrew

House rules
Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
₪ 7 per child, per night
Crib upon request
₪ 7 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
₪ 7 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, guests with a tourist visa to Israel are exempted from paying VAT for their reservation. Israeli citizens and residents ("non tourists" as defined in the VAT law) must pay VAT. This tax is automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation for domestic customers. For guests booking from outside of Israel, the tax is not included in the total price.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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