We liked it
The proximity to the center, while maintaining the rural character, the private plunge pool in suites A+B, the indoor-outdoor connection thanks to the huge windows, the hospitality approach of the hostess Shuli
We noticed that
There is no indoor jacuzzi. The shared pool is next to the host's house, but there is also direct access to it from the complex.
It's time for you to get to know Ganei Yohanan, in the Rehovot area. Where else will you find a settlement that resembles a northern village, half an hour from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem? There are open spaces, fields, and plenty to do here: breweries, boutique wineries, dairies, hiking trails, ATVs, and what not. But the foundation for your next couple's vacation exists in the form of a special complex, with a real sense of freedom, a wonderful swimming pool, and three suites that make you feel outdoors when you wake up.
Location and ambience
The settlement itself is rural and green, and the houses are nestled within large estates and areas. The estate of Shuli, the hostess, is spread over 10 dunams with olive and lemon groves (yes, olive oil, jams, and juices are made here) and a strong connection to the land. If anything, then there are also horses roaming outside.
A large gate leads to the entrance to the complex. I pass by the host house and the pool (we'll come back to it later), arrive at a building that serves as a vintage and fashion store, and arrive at the complex where the three suites are located. Everything is spacious and pleasant. Songbirds and parrots are raised throughout the complex and the feeling is very, very pastoral. The pool is next to the host house, but it is built in such a way that there is also direct access to it from the complex.
Suites A+B are located in the quieter back, facing the orchards through a large lawn. The distance between the 2 suites is sufficient to create pleasant privacy. There are also outdoor seating areas that create intimacy for those who need it.
Suite C is located closer to the entrance to the complex and with an accessible exit to the shared swimming pool.
What does the place include
It took the hostess, Sulei, a long time to set up the suites - "I don't know how to compromise," she tells me. This is evident in the level of furnishings, design, and even the planning of the kitchens. There is a lot of thought and attention to every detail. The design is very clean and sleek, but with a pleasant warmth and a human scale.
The two suites A+B are similar, they are about 40 square meters and are intended for couples only. Each suite has a private outdoor area with a heated and private plunge pool, seating areas and lots of space. The interior of the suites is designed in a spacious manner and there is 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 spaces, 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 hue. There are relatively narrow balconies but ones that allow a couple to sit comfortably.
Suite C is designed differently and has an open space with a spacious double bed, a cozy living room, an additional bedroom with a large sofa and access to a private terrace.
You should know
The accommodation includes a tour and tasting at the local whiskey distillery.
We left with a feeling of
Usually, B&Bs that are close to the center are characterized by urbanity, and something of the city "sticks" to them. Here it's the opposite - the place conveys a sense of true freedom, space, and a special and personal atmosphere created thanks to a hostess who simply lives her profession with love.