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Terrific Retreat: a cozy, central flat steps from everything!

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Dining
TV, books, stereo
Exterior detail
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Terrific Retreat: a cozy, central flat steps from everything!

Peering out over Carlo Emanuele square, our flat is the perfect base for exploring Turin or for engagements in study or work. Immerse yourself in culture, food, and entertainment right at your doorstep. This historic apartment, nestled in the former Jewish ghetto, features wooden ceilings and carefully selected furnishings that create a cosy, inviting atmosphere!

As you step through the small entrance, you are welcomed into a wide and comfortable living room with kitchen area. The flat offers two distinct sleeping quarters, each equipped with a double bedroom and bathroom. And, of course, abundant storage space and a host of conveniences are provided to ensure your comfort.

In 2022, we fully renovated the suite with an emphasis on energy efficiency: smart thermostatic valves, state-of-the-art heat pump air conditioning, low-energy appliances, full LED lighting, and triple-glazed wooden window frames. We've also chosen environmentally friendly materials throughout: water-based paints and coatings, and flooring made from wood or water-based resin. We prioritised hygiene, too, with suspended sanitary fittings and an air conditioning system that features an anti-Covid measure. The exterior facades of the building were also refreshed in November-December 2022.

PS: we are seasoned hosts on Vrbo! We've been in the business since 2015, and we warmly invite you to check out our Cinque Terre property #630092.

Property manager

Enrico and Elena

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT001272C2XMUD3VH7, 00127202277

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

About the area

Map
Torino, Città Metropolitana di Torino

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum Torino - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mole Antonelliana - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza San Carlo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza Castello - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Turin Royal Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Turin Porta Nuova Station - 14 min walk
  • Porta Nuova Station - 14 min walk
  • Turin International Airport (TRN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circolo dei Lettori - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Primo Piano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trapizzino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪miscusi Carlina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nazionale - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrific Retreat: a cozy, central flat steps from everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Terrific Retreat: a cozy, central flat steps from everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Terrific Retreat: a cozy, central flat steps from everything!?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Terrific Retreat: a cozy, central flat steps from everything! located?

Located in Historic Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza Carlo Alberto, Egyptian Museum Torino and Mole Antonelliana. Turin Museum of Natural History and Torino Incontra are also within 5 minutes. Porta Nuova Station is 14 minutes by foot and Turin Porta Nuova Station is 14 minutes.

Terrific Retreat: a cozy, central flat steps from everything! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
From beginning to end, our stay at this charming flat was all that we had hoped for in Torino. Right on the palazzo, we felt embraced by local life and the culture of this wonderful city. The flat itself was spotlessly clean and well appointed with comfortable beds. Our host was helpful and communicative and made us feel welcome from the get-go. I will absolutely stay here again if I am back in Torino.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful apartment
Great location. Rodrigo was very helpful with check in and recommendations for restaurants Art collection is impressive Comfortable bedrooms and very spacious main room overlooking the piazza
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Apartment in Turino
The apartment was stunning! Beautiful with many pieces of art and furniture. We had a marvelous time and the location was perfect! Parking was code ad convenient. All-in-all a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stylish and comfortable apartment in a buzzy part of the centre.
This really is a beautiful, stylish apartment and is very well located on a central square. Triple glazHighly revommended.ing deals with any outside noise. Coffee, snacks, aperitifs, dining all within a few steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carsten V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, Centrally located apertment
We had a great stay in Turino in Enrico and Elena's apartment. The apartment is nice and it has air condition. The location is perfect, close to the very center of Turino and there are many good places to eat within a few minutes of walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashutosh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Turin
Beautiful apartment in great location and gracious host. Apartment very well set up with almost everything needed - only request is to have extra pillows and an iron and ironing board.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful apartment
Wonderful, large apartment that is centrally located. Very communicative and helpful hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home in Torino
Fantastic host with hidden gem renovated apartment in great part of town. Super clean, comfortable and quiet despite its location near the piazza. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbeatable location
The apartment was well appointed and convenient to everything! It is in an old building but the apartment is updated with modern conveniences. We would definitely stay again. Elena was a super host. She welcomed us and helped us get settled in a nearby parking garage. Something to be aware of: the apartment is located at Piazza Carlina above a few eateries and gathering places, so expect some ambient noise. I am a light sleeper and travel with noise cacelling headphones, so i was fine. But if you are a light sleeper, you ll want to he prepared. The exterior of the building is undergoing renovations, so there is scaffolding in front of the windows (which was mildly distracting from the beauty) but didn't detract from the overall positive exoerience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful apartment in perfect location!
Elena and Enrico were perfect hosts for this great, beautifully decorated apartment just steps away from the lively main streets of the old city of Turin! We had trouble parking our car in a nearby garage and they walked from their home to assist us and helped us get our suitcases to the apartment—suck kind, lovely people. The apartment is perfect with modern amenities. It was originally part of the old Jewish Ghetto which was closed in 1846. They have done a marvelous job of updating the home (with the original wooden ceilings intact) but also retaining its history. We could easily walk to so many places and had a grand time. Book it!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thais D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The property was very unique and in a great location. The hosts were very responsive and we enjoyed our time there. There are some quirks to the apartment to be noted. There are no curtains in the main room which overlooks a very busy courtyard. There is a great deal of cafe noise from outside on weekends and there were some mechanical noises coming from downstairs. However, once we acquired earplugs, we slept well and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The perks are, location, location, location. Great location to get around the city. The apartment was clean and modern with lovely touches. We recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
NYE in Torino
Casa Carlina is a lovely apartment, perfect for a short or long stay. The layout is ideal and provides privacy and comfort for friends staying together.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Torino Apartment
Elena and Enrico are superb hosts. They have wonderful recommendations for the area and their apartment is truly beautiful. Total comfort and accessibility to all the best places in Turino! New loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable spot in Turin
We had a nice stay here. Good location on a nice piazza in the center of town, close to restaurants and attractions. The owners, Enrico and Elena, are great -- easy to work with for scheduling and then they met us at the apartment for check-in and gave us all the information we could have needed. From the design and furnishing of the apartment, it's obvious they take a lot of pride in what they have to offer here. We would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to Turin
Flat was great and owners were very helpful. The location couldn’t have been better. We really enjoyed our visit to Turin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bodhi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment in a lively neighborhood
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Turin is beautiful and active.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

M F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Renewed faith in people!
I wish I could give SIX STARS to our experience here! From beginning to end, our expectations were exceeded. Elena and Enrico were exemplary hosts, very kind, friendly, helpful. their property was EVERYTHING they wrote about it in the description of the property! They were always very prompt answering questions etc BEFORE & After we arrived! The A/C worked great. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well equipped, the views to the piazza outside our windows was super. The apartment is very well decorated, full of authentic charm, and the windows, made the apartment super quiet and a joy to stay in. The apartment even has access to an elevator! The location is wonderfully close to markets, museums, metro, restaurants, anything else one would need to feel at home and need to live. There's a Persian restaurant right at the corner where we went 3 times because the hosts were great and the food was superb. Elena and Enrico took their time to explain in detail so much about the apartment and the benefits of the location. Both bathrooms are ensuite, and well layed out. We couldn't have had a better experience and gladly recommend the apartment and Elena and Enrico to anyone looking for a stellar experience in Torino! Torino itself was a great surprise! It has so much to offer, including, a less hectic, cleaner, less crowded, with lots of history and culture. Don't miss out on this wonderful property! Grazie Mille to Elena and Enrico
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

gretchen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great flat in Turin
We recently stayed in Turin for four days with two middle school aged kids and found this flat to be great. Good size with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Good air con! The flat overlooks one of the popular food districts so we could easily grab coffee first thing in the morning as well as lunch or dinner with lots of options. I worried the scene (piazza) might be loud at night, but we had no issues with noise. Great location and walkable to most things. For those with little kids, I might look elsewhere as there were a lot of cool pieces of art and statues in the flat that I worried might be breakable, but it was neat to see and very different from other apartments we've stayed at during our time in Italy. The owners are also super communicative and helpful. Great flat all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
All comforts and interesting too
Everything that is required plus interesting decor and layout. Good central position, most sights walkable. Short walk for buses or trams to either train station. Bramardi at Via Cesare Battisti 5 has the best ice cream
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris R., Midland, Texas, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Turin
We had a very pleasant and enjoyable time in this apartment. It was quaint, in an old building. It has been modernized with all the conveniences we are accustomed to. Just out side is a plaza with restaurants and shops. We could not have chosen a better place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay In Turin
Enrico and Elena's apartment in Turin was absolutely the best VRBO we have ever stayed in. It was if course clean and safe. However it was also beautiful because it was decorated and furnished with antiques and antiquities. Enrico met us at the apartment and made the check in really easy. It overlooks the Carlo Emanuele square. It was roomy and about a 20 minute walk from the train station. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and wonderful apartment in Torino!
We loved visiting Torino. Such a beautiful city. This apartment was a perfect choice for the city. The location was amazing. A short walk to everything we wanted to see and do. We enjoyed starting the morning with coffee and croissants from the bakery below and enjoyed a couple of fine meals in the restaurants along the square. The apartment was interestingly furnished and roomy for the 3 of us. My son and I enjoyed looking through the art book. Such an interesting find!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W., University Place, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location with an upscale vibe.
This 1st floor, (2nd floor for us USA types) is spacious, clean, tech savey and fun. The view of the piazza directly in front of the apartment is visual absorbing. The various decorations and curious eastern art pieces in the home are fascinating. Fortunately Elena provides an index to help us understand each item. Just one of the thoughtful touches our hosts provided. Gracious hosts with an interest in connecting with their guests. It's good location that can get you to many of Turin's major attractions. Restaurants are just steps away along with many food choices, including a small trendy bar directly under the apartment. Noise was never a problem for us. The next time we're in Turin we'll be here again. We did have a mechanical issue. Our hosts were right on it and worked through the problem as quickly as the situation allowed. We could not have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G., North Hampton, New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO Casa Carlina Torino October 23-26, 2022
Enrico’s and Elena’s flat located at Via Luigi des Ambros 2, is located in the heart of every important tourist’s sight in Torino. Casa Carlina is an elegantly re-build, re-designed and restored blend of contemporary and antique design by a husband, architect, and wife, antique dealer. Fixtures and appliances are new and function well. The kitchen is well equipped, if one chooses to prepare meals. There are so many excellent nearby restaurants we did not prepare dinner in the flat. Enrico and Elena provided us with a complete and comprehensive list of sights, restaurants and entertainment which we used extensively. Stylish furniture is attractive yet comfortable. Bed and linens are first class. The flat is situated on a very active park square with restaurants and night spots. When the windows and French doors are securely closed, the flat it is almost completely sound proof. We highly recommend Casa Carlina for your stay in Torino.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022