We liked it
the proximity to the center, while maintaining the rural character
the indoor-outdoor connection thanks to the giant windows
The hospitality attitude of the hostess, Shuli
We noticed that
There is no indoor jacuzzi
Although the pool is next to the guest house, it also has direct access from the complex.
It's time for you to get to know Gani Yochanan, in the Rehovot area. Where else will you find a settlement half an hour from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem that resembles a village in the north? There are open spaces, fields, and a lot to do: breweries, boutique wineries, dairies, hiking trails, ATVs and what not. But the basis for your next couple's vacation exists in the form of a special complex, with a real sense of freedom, a great swimming pool and two suites that make you feel outdoors when you wake up.
Location and ambience
The settlement itself is rural and green and the houses in it are embedded in estates and large areas. Shuli's property, the host, is spread over 10 dunams with olive and lemon groves (yes, they make olive oil, jams and juices here) and a strong connection to the land. If anything - then already: there are also horses lying outside.
A large gate leads to the entrance to the complex. I pass by the guest house and the pool (we will return to it later), arrive at a building that serves as a shop for vintage and fashion items, and arrive at the complex where the two suites are located. Everything is spacious and pleasant. Songbirds and parrots are raised in the entire complex and the feeling is very, very pastoral. Although the pool is next to the guest house, it is built in such a way that there is also direct access to it from the complex.
The suites themselves are as mentioned in the quieter back part, facing the plantations through a large lawn. The distance between the 2 suites is enough to create pleasant privacy. There are also outdoor seating areas that create intimacy for those who need it.
What does the place include
It took Shuli the host a lot of time to set up the suites - "I don't know how to compromise" she tells me. This is evident in the level of equipment, design and even the planning of the kitchens. There is a lot of thought and attention to every detail here. The design is very clean and polished but with a pleasant warmth and human scale.
The two suites are similar, they are about 35 square meters and are intended for couples only. There is one space here, and an excellent connection between the outside and the inside with the help of large windows. Lie in bed and wake up right outside thanks to the huge windows (there are also curtains for privacy and darkness). The kitchen is great and with a variety of storage places, there is a bar counter, a very comfortable sofa, and a large bed separated by a low wooden partition. The shower is impressive with a divine purple shade. There are relatively narrow balconies But those that allow the couple to sit comfortably.
We left with a feeling of
Usually B&Bs that are close to the center are characterized by urbanity, and something from the city is "infected" in them. Here it's the other way around - the place conveys a feeling of real freedom, spaces, and a special and personal atmosphere created thanks to a hostess who simply lives her profession with love.