Romantic lovers' retreat in the Habonim Beach Reserve
So what separates the bed at "Shell Beach" and the sea? A wooden deck, an open field, and sand. I look around: to the south, a green, wide field. to the west, the Dor Habonim Beach nature reserve, and beyond it - the mesmerizing blue of the Mediterranean Sea. This is a single suite with a very romantic character and excellent privacy.
In recent years, I've passed the coastal road past Moshav Habonim a million times and asked myself with envy who the lucky ones are who get to live in this great place? Two meters from Tel Aviv, a meter from Haifa, and an inch from the most beautiful beach in the country. Where was I when they handed out the fortune?!
One of the lucky ones who had a little better luck is waiting for me at the far end of the Moshav's expansion neighborhood. Her name is Natalie and she's actually from New York City. 'If I'm going to leave New York, at least it's for a place like this,' I think. True, it's important to note that trains occasionally pass through the field that separates the complex from the sea, but when I see the open spaces in every direction, I wonder why I would drive hours to a B&B at the end of the world, when there's a place like this 45 minutes from Tel Aviv.
Although it is a residential neighborhood, there is space between the neighbors so that the view and quiet do their thing. We go down the external stairs to the single suite , under the guesthouse, and enter a pleasant, not large space with an impressive four-poster bed in the center. Natalie boasts that it is an American king size, but I am 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 Natalie, and fly to the beach (and when I say 'beach' I am not talking about a crowded strip of sand with millions of children, but about small, intimate coves that are only found here).
Natalie, the hostess, enthusiastically tells me about all the attractions in the area and the skydiving club that's right here. By the way, a side detail: Natalie was until recently the pastry chef of a remote hotel called the Ritz-Carlton New York. I don't know how it works out 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 cling longingly to the fantasy that there are still romantic B&Bs that have not yet been discovered, and that are not so far from home, to which we can escape for a relaxing weekend in the countryside... When I left "Shell Beach," I realized that exactly one such B&B had just been added to the "Peak Guide."
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.
Natalie was until recently the pastry chef of a remote hotel called the Ritz-Carlton, New York.