..."Moshav Shatula is an agricultural settlement that is currently undergoing a change in the direction of tourism. It has quite a few villas and family complexes, as well as complexes that are "not really self-contained". I regularly check the new complexes that are built here and I have not come across many places that are really built to provide the romantic experience we are looking for. "Or Gani" manages to live up to this with dignity: I found a lovely place that offers only one unit, a location on the edge of the mountain, a private swimming pool and full attention from the hosts who succeed More and more apply here the successful ingredients for a romantic vacation..." [From the words of the critic, Alon Schwartzman]
Advantages and disadvantages - a review from the field A short dirt path, passing the guest house, leads me to the private parking reserved for the guests of the single unit. In front of a panoramic view lies a guest house surrounded by lots of open space, vegetation and a lemon grove. Not far from the living room and in front of the view is a private pool with a modular roof and a spa jacuzzi, elevated on a "deck" and with excellent privacy. A wooden swing (obviously overlooking the view) makes me want to sit in it and stare at the green opposite, and it faces additional shaded seating areas scattered around the area.
Location and ambience
Location - complete privacy on 5 dunams overlooking the view
On the edge of the moshav, and in the back of Shush and David's estate, the complex is located, overlooking an excellent panoramic view of the Western Galilee mountains.
Moshav Shatula is located on the northern road and the drive here is blessed with a view, nature and a fine atmosphere of freedom. The "wiz" directs me and I get addicted to the scenery. 4 minutes after entering the settlement I arrive at the complex. At the entrance, I make it a point to mention in the opinion that not far away is a laying hen that, although not really noticeable, borders the back of the hosts' property.
This property has five dunams, and the single unit gets the whole back part of it, with complete privacy from the host house. Full privacy is also available on the private balcony, in the outdoor area and in the pool. The pool has a modular roof, which opens on hot days.
Across this large plot are spread fruit trees that are meant for you too: you will find pomegranates, apricots, pomelo, lemons, figs (3 times a year), pecans, grapes, sabers, white mulberry trees and strawberries (yes, even in summer!). Wandering and eating from the ripe fruit is definitely part of the experience here.
The unit - windows to nature
The unit itself is comfortable and practical and is divided into 2 spaces + a balcony that allows complete privacy, with a hammock, a large double Jacuzzi and the possibility to close it in the winter.
The bedroom is surrounded by windows that face the outside area and bring in a lot of greenery and nature that can be seen from the double bed. In addition, there is a chest of drawers and satellite TV (YES).
In the central space there is a fully equipped kitchen with the possibility of cooking and a dining area. There is also a functional and pleasant bathing area with a shower.
The hosts - modesty, willingness and a big smile
Shush and David, the hosts at Or-Gani, made me fall in love with them a little. There is something pure, simple and modest about them, with a lot of optimism and a big smile. They were very interested in the romantic needs of the site surfers and their willingness to produce the best hospitality experience possible - whether it is in flexibility with the guests, in giving and listening and even in the implementation of "optimization suggestions" stood out. I really felt that the place is important to them, that the guests are important to them.
Shush and David retired several years ago. She is a nurse by profession and he is a farmer and together, with great love, they established their B&B out of a love for hospitality and the desire to share the good location that fell in their lot with other people.
In conclusion: My heart went out to this place. Maybe because of the hosts, maybe because the complex really creates a difference in a sitting place. I have no doubt that its obvious advantages: great privacy, a panoramic view, a heated swimming pool and a hospitality approach will attract here those who know how to appreciate the uniqueness of the place.
You should know
- Perfect privacy
- Panoramic view
- Hosts with an open heart