True, the name "Utopia" is obligating, and the HaPisga reviewer had her doubts. And then she arrived (after a fairly utopian drive on a secluded, picturesque road). These are her words: "Utopia - is one of those B&B vacation rentals that looks even better in reality than in photographs. And the photographs, as you can clearly see, are beautiful...the reason for this is, apparently the special atmosphere created here - joy, springtime giddiness, naivete and lightness. And this lightness, which floats around me in the air, makes whoever stays here feel younger, more mischievous and full of life.". .
Location and ambience
The roads of the Western Galilee are isolated and winding between the green mountains, and definitely imbue me with a feeling of something different. So I allow myself to float into a kind of dream, breathe in the smell of the earth and smile at the magical sights that are revealed from the turns. The settlement of Ibn Menachem reflects this feeling well, being on the border of Lebanon with unimaginable views.
And then I arrived. So like this: "Utopia" - is one of those B&Bs that look much better in reality than in the pictures. And the pictures, you must see - not bad at all. The reason for this probably lies in the special atmosphere created there - joy, springiness, naivety and lightness.
"Utopia" has a total of 3 accommodation units, the two wooden cabins and the stone cabin. The complex, located in the back of the guest house, also contains a shared summer swimming pool that offers partial privacy, since it is located not far from the guest house.
What does the place include
All the units have yards with excellent privacy and the view in the complex is impressive and unique: the cabins are surrounded by a large, beautiful garden, rich in flowering plants, with large trees, lawns and a view of the Galilee mountains.
The two identical wooden cabins "Ethnic" and "Rustic" have an outdoor wading pool built of stone and looks like a little dream. The "Ethnic Cabin" is located in the more remote area of the complex and from its beautiful wooden balcony you can see the spectacular view of the Western Galilee and on a good day you can see the depth of the land of Lebanon. The cabin itself is one spacious space with a huge jacuzzi area on a wooden deck with a huge window for the view. As mentioned, a personal pool awaits you there.
The "country cabin" is identical to its sister in terms of organization, arrangement of furniture and the pool, but slightly different in atmosphere - here the tree leads the atmosphere. Here you will find more pastoral decorative items, calm and naive - such as colorful mobiles, ceramic bells, straw chairs and more. The other difference - two windows facing the view from the jacuzzi area enhance the experience.
The stone cabin is romantic, intimate and designed in a vintage style in white colors with a wide indoor jacuzzi. The use of stone gives a very special feeling that gives a lot of romance to the atmosphere.
All units contain an entertainment corner that includes a cinema system, an LCD screen and a selection of movies and music. The kitchenette is equipped and you can cook in it. The bathrooms are comfortable and spacious.
You should know
Attention, game lovers - here you will find a selection of board games and thinking games of all kinds (yes, those strange wooden things that you can "break" your head with when you get tired of talking).
The quality bottles of liqueur and real wine come from the extended family's private winery. The fresh eggs in the fridge come from the family coop.
We left with a feeling of
At the end of the visit, I said goodbye to Ilanit and Baruch with a warm and loving hug. Maybe this is the thing that will convey to you the good feeling I got from them here during the inspection, the reason why the place has been a model for personal, warm, precise and unpretentious rural hospitality for years.