I brought a group of 17 to the Shavit Guest House and they easily accommodated us in their guest house. Each room is unique which gives this place so much charm. Additionally, the grounds are a beautiful garden of flowers, bushes and citrus fruits. There is even a nice swimming pool. All of this is tucked away in a little village part way up on Mt. Arbel with just a short drive to Tiberias.
Israel and Sara are wonderful hosts, and Israel has a small restaurant on site. If you stay, you must have the "Rich Breakfast." All the dinners I had at the restaurant were some of the best in the land, but also a little expensive. I recommend eating there at least once, and then trying out a variety of restaurants in Tiberias if your budget doesn't allow for more at the Shavit guest house.

This guest house is absolutely beautiful, set in the hills near the Sea of Galilee. My boyfriend and I stayed for two nights and were given our own very spacious lodge to stay in, complete with it's own kitchen. However, we didn't want to cook for ourselves with such an amazing restaurant with food cooked by the the very talented owner. If you don't stay at this guest house, then you should at least have dinner in the restaurant. Breakfast was a 6 course feast, with much of the ingredients prepared from food grown in and around the hotel. I can't recommend this hotel highly enough.

We stayed for three nights at the guest house and we could not have been more satisfied with the experience. Our hosts Sarah and Yisrael went out of their way to accommodate us; even going so far as giving us s ride to the bus station; laundry and helping us out with directions. Our room was clean, neat and comfortable--the jacuzzi bathtub was a great bonus. One of the best parts of our stay was the food. The restaurant is run by Sarah and Yisrael, with Yisrael doing the cooking. We had gourmet meals every night. Not only was the food fantastic, but much of it was grown locally ; the tangerines and oranges were grown on the grounds, the honey was from a neighbor and the grapes that graced the entrance to the restaurant also served as both accompaniment to the meal and made into wine! Not only does Yisrsel cook, but he makes lemoncello, sherry, chocolates and wine. I am a chocolate snob, and I must say the chocolate was some of the best I ever tasted. We are not meat eaters, so we cannot attest to the meat dishes; but we saw and smelled them and it almost made me want to be a carnivore again. We did eat the "Peter's fish" which was cooked to perfection.

Some may be put off by the fact that the inn is not close to a major city, but don't let that stop you from booking a stay here. The cliffs of Arbel are close to the inn, and the peace and quiet and beauty of this Inn will stay with you long after you leave.

We spent 3 nights with Sara and Israel. Very quiet and relaxing environment.
Incredible food.. the leg of lamb was the best I have ever tasted!
If you like to get out and stretch your legs, trails to ancient ruins and awe inspiring views
are just across the road.
Bottom line: very comfortable rooms, gracious hosts, excellent food and a feeling of being home.
We will return and stay in the future!
Scott Sutherland and Mary Schmuki