Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse
Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse
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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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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Segal
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
“Beautiful location in the heart of the Artist's Quarter.” - IIra
United States
“Awesome rooms. Awesome helpful hostess. Clean and comfy place.” - Leiah
Israel
“Great location, hospitable hostess, good internet, plenty of hot water for showering. I'll definitely stay here again when I come on business.” - JJessica
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
“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
“warm and welcoming hosts (Laurie and her friend Susan), good location in Artists’ Quarters. lovely view from upstairs.” - Ray
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
“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
“Lovely quiet property near Artists Colony. Town very close by. Host was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely return.”
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Area info
Amenities of Myrtle the Turtle GuesthouseGreat 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
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- HikingOff-site
Living Area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo 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 rulesMyrtle the Turtle Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine printMust-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.