A romantic lovers' refuge in the conservation area of Hof Habonim
Which of us is romantic, clinging to the fantasy that there are still undiscovered, romantic B&B vacation rentals that aren't far from home, that you can escape to for a calm, country weekend? Well, this is the place.
Imagine this picture: you are sitting on the terrace in the evening, the sunset sky is a brilliant orange and red. You look around: from the south, a spacious, green field. The conservation area of Hof Dor Habonim. And beyond it, the hypnotic blue of hte Mediterranean.
In the last few years it happened to me a million times that I passed the builders' settlement on the coastal road and I asked myself jealously who are the lucky ones who got to live in this great place? Two meters from Tel Aviv, a meter from Haifa and a centimeter from the most expensive beach in Israel. Where was I when the luck was distributed?!
One of the lucky ones who had a little better luck is waiting for me at the end of the extension neighborhood in Moshav. Her name is Natalie and she is actually from New York City. 'If I'm going to leave New York, at least to a place like this' I think. True, it is important to note that trains occasionally pass through the field that separates the complex from the sea, but when I see the open spaces from every direction, I wonder why drive hours to a B&B at the end of the world, when there is a place like this 45 days from Tel Aviv.
Although it is a residential neighborhood, there is space between the neighbors so that the view and the silence do their part. We go down external stairs to the single suite , under the guest house, and enter a pleasant and not large space with an impressive four-poster bed in the center. Natalie brags that it's an American king size, but I'm more interested in what you see from the bed. A large glass wall facing west brings in a meadow, Kurkar hills and a sea that makes you want to get on the bike next to the B&B, say hello to beautiful Nathalie and fly to the beach (and when I say 'beach' I'm not talking about a dense strip of sand with millions of children, but about small and intimate coves that only exist here).
Natalie, the host, enthusiastically tells me about many attractions in the area and the skydiving club which is right here. By the way, a marginal detail: Natalie was until recently the pastry chef of a remote hotel called 'Ritz-Carlton' New York. I don't know how it works for you with a figure and a swimsuit, but treats that worked for Hollywood stars work great for me too.
Those of us who belong to the romantic type, longingly cling to the fantasy that there are still romantic B&Bs that have yet to be discovered, and that are not so far from home, to which you can escape for a relaxing weekend in the village... When I left the "Shell Beach" I realized that just one of these was added to the "Pesga Guide" at the moment.
What’s on the site?
We enjoyed an excellent, elegant, and very relaxing B&B
In honor of my wife's birthday, we went on vacation at the Seashell Beach B&B.
Already on the phone we knew we were on the right track.
Natalie, the owner of the B&B, is lovely.
Made special cookies for my wife and a happy birthday sign painted in chocolate.
The view from the B&B is amazing.
Lying in a huge bed and looking at the sea.
We made sure every evening to be in a current pool outside at sunset.
There are no such things.
In a short walk you reach Dor Bonim Nature Reserve.
The northern part is amazing and the southern part even more so.
Also included in the price were two pairs of bicycles.
We have already recommended to friends and will recommend to you.
A priestess and an uncle
We arrived after our wedding to a simply perfect place. We couldn't have asked for more. Natalie welcomed us very nicely and explained to us the various things that are available at the B&B. We looked around and were simply amazed at what a perfect place we had arrived. The place was clean and tidy, the bed was the most comfortable we slept on. The jacuzzi was excellent and the shower was pampering. Pleasant surprises were waiting for us in the fridge.
The next day we took the B&B's bikes and got instructions on how to ride to the sea to the magical beach right nearby, 5 minutes ride simply recommended.
The place is decorated with a very good taste.
Our stay at the B&B was lovely, we highly recommend the B&B and thank Natalie for the wonderful hospitality.
The B&B is beautiful, very clean, well equipped, has complete privacy (even in the jacuzzi which is surrounded by thatch on top and on the sides) and many treats and the photos on the website are very reliable.
The view to which the guest house overlooks is breathtaking and it was a pleasure to get up to it in the morning from the bed, which is also very beautiful and comfortable :)
We also ordered breakfast, which is an additional charge but totally worth its price, it is very tasty and indulgent and we were especially enthusiastic about the excellent pastries that Natalie made.
We also really enjoyed the bikes and walked with them along the reserve, which is very close to the B&B.
In short, we came back with a lot of good experiences from the vacation at the Zimmer, highly recommended :)
Well, let's start with the fact that the B&B itself is simply stunning in its design, everything is designed in detail and the B&B is simply romantic and amazing. The view is stunning, you can see the sea and you can take a fun trip to the sea with a pair of bicycles. Excellent breakfast and Natalie's pastries are simply amazing! We enjoyed every moment of complete privacy and quiet, calm and peace!! highly recommend!
Coral and Ophir :)
Robes, wine, Natalie's handmade cookies and lots of treats in the fridge. Coffee, tea, milk, yogurt, seasonal fruits, bread, butter and jam, granola.
Until recently, Natalie was the pastry chef of a remote hotel called the Ritz-Carlton, New York.