Highly Rated - Stylish, self-contained apartment in central Todi - Todi

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Spacious seating area with comfortable sofa and armchairs; large dining table

Large dining table, spacious seating area; 'reading corner'

Stone arches and beamed ceilings add character and charm

Beamed ceilings, stone arches and two sets of double French windows

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2678.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Todi, Umbria

Church of San Fortunato

1 min walk

Porta Marzia

2 min walk

Porta Aurea

2 min walk

Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)

42 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Highly Rated - Stylish, self-contained apartment in central Todi

'Il Rifugio dell' Artista' is a charming and stylish 63m sq apartment with tasteful furnishings and finishing touches. The apartment is situated on a quiet pedestrian street in the very heart of medieval Todi and is self-contained with its own entrance and short stairway from street level.

Parking is at the municipal parking lot approximately a 10 minute walk.

Comfortable living area with high-speed internet, AppleTV, Chrome, TV/DVD, dining area, kitchen, fully furnished bedroom, bathroom with shower, WC and bidet, separate washing and vanity area. Gas central heating, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, gas-cook-top / hob, full oven and exhaust hood.

Are you travelling in a party larger than two people? No worries, we have 'sister' properties to accommodate other guests. Just let us know.

A stay tax will be collected on your arrival. The amount of the stay tax is assessed at 1.50 EUR per person per night up to a maximum of 4 nights. Our Property Manager will collect this from you and issue you a receipt.

Property manager

Michael Vowles

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Parking available

Fireplace

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Todi

Located in Todi, this apartment is in the mountains. Palazzo del Priore and Palazzo del Popolo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tiber River and Foresta Fossile di Dunarobba. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Todi, Umbria

What's nearby

Church of San Fortunato - 1 min walk
Palazzo del Priore - 3 min walk
Palazzo del Popolo - 3 min walk
Cathedral of the Santissima Annunziata - 4 min walk
Santa Maria della Consolazione - 6 min walk

Getting around

Narni-Amelia Station - 31 min drive
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Trattoria da Piero e Silvana - ‬6 min walk
‪Un Bacio a Todi - ‬4 min walk
‪Gran Caffè Todi - ‬3 min walk
‪Bar Tabaccheria Mokambo - ‬6 min walk
‪Bar Pianegiani - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Highly Rated - Stylish, self-contained apartment in central Todi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Highly Rated - Stylish, self-contained apartment in central Todi?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highly Rated - Stylish, self-contained apartment in central Todi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highly Rated - Stylish, self-contained apartment in central Todi located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is steps away from Church of San Fortunato, Porta Marzia and Porta Aurea. Porta Catena and Museo Civico are also within 5 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

22 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic little place

Great stay in fantastic little place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

13 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent. Could not have been better.

First, of the medieval towns we have visited, Todi is the best. The apartment is perfectly situated on a typically narrow roadway with lots of history and charm. The place is a studio adequate for a couple. It we well appointed and very clean. Adele was there to meet us and available for any questions. We were very comfortable and hope to return another time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrik B.

18 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Todi im Winter

Es war ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt. Die Wohnung ist in hervorragendem Zustand und ist sehr sinnvoll eingerichtet. Die Heizung funktioniert, was in Italien nicht immer geklappt hat. Der in der Beschreibung vorgeschlagene Parkplatz ist praktisch, weil man mit der Seilbahn kostenlos in die Altstadt gebracht wird. Er ist aber auch sehr teuer. (16€/18 Stunden) Ich habe es nach der ersten Nacht bevorzugt beim Conad zu parken. Die weißen Parkplätze sind kostenfrei. Es erfordert aber durchaus etwas Fitness den Berg hinauf zu laufen.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Richard H.

20 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great except electrical problem

The apartment is in a very old building that needs to be rewired. When I turned on the light above the stove, it blew a fuse. It was also very dark (hard to read a book) in the flat. But the property manager was wonderful and overall it was good. We had to park our car 15 min away from the property. That should have been mentioned in the ad.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timo N.

6 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

The apartment was PERFECT. It felt like home! The thoughtfulness of the smallest details, extra adapters, A TOWER FAN (I need white noise to sleep so this was HEAVEN), the Lavazza machine, perfect. I was so very happy staying. The ease of the parking lot, the location within Umbria, Antonella at the corner Conad, delightful! Thank you for making my stay so easy!

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Kapaa, USA

27 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Medieval Todi

Our stay at the Artist's Refuge apartment in Todi was wonderful. The VRBO listing described everything accurately, the communications with the owner and the host were exceptionally good, and everything went as planned. We loved the apartment, it was just what we were looking for - located in an old, narrow street among stone buildings, interior with a genuine "feel" in harmony with the neighborhood (stone and brick arches, tastefully exposed stone walls, etc.). And yet all the amenities are there for the traveler - functional kitchen, washer, excellent (spacious for Italy!) bathroom, comfy bed, internet, etc. Five stars!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

rosanne p., Nashville, USA

25 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved this apartment in the heart of Todi.

Adele was so helpful not only checking us in and showing us around but giving us great suggestions during our stay. We loved being right in the heart of the old town. I highly suggest you have a very little car as you do have to drive into the historic center for parking. We really enjoyed Todi. Great hikes right from town and fun of events in town. We hope we can come back and stay longer next time. Grazie Mille

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Michael R.

1 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Location from Which to Explore Umbria

Recommended...high-value. Convenient to Todi town square, great place to stay when exploring Todi, Assisi, Orvieto and other places in central Italy. What makes this location convenient to Todi central, makes it less than convenient for parking. Best to get directions to the large lot at base of funicular—and use the funicular—than expecting any of the few parking spaces up top to be available. Our property manager was very helpful and easy to contact.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kima C., Seattle, USA

9 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Magical Place

We were overwhelmed by the beauty and comfort of this apartment -- in person it looks like something out of a design magazine. there are so many luxurious and comfortable touches. We couldn't have asked for a better home away from home in Todi. We hope to stay in the apartment again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

6 November 2018

One word; Perfect

Wonderful, comfortable apartment ideally located in Todi Italy. Walk to everything. Great restaurants, shopping. Adele is the best!

Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

ALLARD V.

2 October 2018

Très agréable séjour dans cet appartement confortable et acceuillant

Nous avons bcp apprécié notre séjour dans cet appartement qui a été très joliment rénové tout en gardant son cachet ancien. Il est en outre situé dans une rue hyper calme. Nous nous y sommes bien sentis et nous n'y avons manqué de rien : cuisine très agréable, coin salon cosy et grande salle de bains. Seul bémol, il est difficile de stationner dans le village, l'unique parking est pris d'assaut mais c'est le prix à payer pour résider dans un centre ancien !

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

6 August 2018

Lovely apartment in a beautiful hill town

Lovely apartment right in the centre of the old town. Everything you might want in the apartment. Adele met us from the bus and was very helpful showing us where everything was in the apartment. The only thing we could have done with was air conditioning as even with thick walls and a fan it was still very hot at night.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

27 May 2018

Beautiful apartment near the centre of Todi

From the first communication with the owners and the local property manager everything was perfect. We loved our stay in the medieval building with all the comforts of the 21st century now added. The bed was super comfortable, kitchen well equipped with dish washer and clothes washer and there was plenty of room to relax in comfortable arm chairs by the fire if the weather warranted it. I particularly loved the shower with decent water pressure, something you don’t get too often. Todi itself is charming and a good base to explore the rest of Umbria. We were sorry to leave when our week ended.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

George F.

26 October 2014

Great apartment in center

We stayed at Carol's apartment for one week while we explored the area around Todi by bicycle. The apartment was clean and well-equipped for us to cook a meal at the end of a long day after sitting in the Piazza Popolo for a spritz. Everything you need can be found within a short distance. A car is definately recommended to explore the area.The owner was very helpful in advance of our stay which made all the difference to our holiday. If you are looking to stay in a centuries old place but with modern amenities this apartment fits the bill.

About the host

Hosted by Michael Vowles

Carol - British by nationality and nomadic by nature, I am a semi-retired language teacher. I love travelling, hiking, cinema and property renovation projects. I speak Russian and French with a smattering of German.

Michael - Together with my cousin Carol, we have vacation properties in Italy and France. I am Canadian living in the United States travelling often each year to Europe. I speak French and German and am in the process of learning Italian. It has been an exciting summer working with guests to provide excellent vacation rental at a very fair price.

Why they chose this property

Fell in love with the apartment's medieval features (beams, vaulted fan-brick arches), the fabulous renovation and its great location on a quiet street right in the very heart of Todi.

You cannot beat the daily rate for this apartment. It offers exceptional value to the budget minded traveller.

What makes this property unique

A balcony allows morning coffee, al-fresco aperitifs or light meals for most of the year. Two sets of French doors allow full sunshine to penetrate the apartment all day during the summer months - and yet the apartment remains cool and pleasant.