Breathtaking Views - Steps to the Beach and the Center of Town
About this condo rental
Located in Netanya, this lovely condo for $292 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. "Breathtaking Views!" is a brand new, fully renovated, luxury 2 bedroom/2 full bathroom apartment on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The couch opens to sleep two more for a total of 6. Both bedrooms have amazing sea views, as does the shower in the master bedroom. The apartment just completed a total renovation by famous Israeli designer, Sophia Mizrahi. Slide open the massive 12 foot window and the whole living room becomes your luxurious balcony. No words can describe the magical feeling you experience being this close to the sea, high above the soft, rolling waves. It is truly breathtaking. A complimentary bottle of wine awaits your arrival. Enjoy it as you take in the full seafront experience. Located on the lushly landscaped promenade, there is no street between you and the sea, so you won't hear motorcycles, trucks or cars - only the gentle sound of the waves. There are very few seafront buildings in the whole country that are on the sea side of the street. LOCATION: We are located on Nitsa Boulevard, the most prestigious street in Netanya. The steps to the beach begin right next to the building. It is a 6 minute walk to the main square with all of its shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Right across the street from the building are four great Kosher restaurants (1 fish and meat, 1 dairy Italian, 1 Chinese, and one meat grill), a great lunch cafe, and a small supermarket that has everything you might need, including freshly baked bread and baked goods every morning and throughout the day. There is also a pharmacy, a dry cleaner, hair/nail salon, and a few other shops. When you stay here you don't even need a car! But if you have car, the apartment also comes with a parking space. Other features: Parking space, Kosher kitchen, AC/heat in all rooms, 2 TVs with cable, fast WiFi, clothing washer and dryer. "Kosher" queen size bed in master bedroom can be separated into 2 beds. The second bedroom has 2 twin beds (80cm x 190cm). The couch opens into one queen or 2 separate twin size beds. Shabbat elevator. My designer and I worked very hard doing a complete renovation on this apartment. I put a lot of myself -and my money!- into it and I look forward to sharing it with good people who appreciate being by the sea as much as I do. Fees: You are charged one housekeeping fee of $100. You may choose to also have a housekeeper come during your stay for $100 per cleaning. There is also a $100 management fee per booking. May 2022 update: The apartment has been freshly painted and many items have been fixed or replaced. There is also a new water filter, coffee maker, and games for your enjoyment. VRBO.com listing #: 871198
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Netanya
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(31 Reviews)
5.0
Great location, close to everything. Very modern apartment, very clean. Panoramic sea views. On the beach. Lots of stores and coffee shops. Isaac was super helpful and responsive. Even stocked the fridge with some necessities since we were arriving very late at night. Really great apartment!
5.0
Beautiful view and beautiful apartment on the best beach in Netanya.
5.0
We are a family of 4 and stayed for 2 weeks. The apartment is exactly as described. Also very clean, highly functional, and in a lovely safe walkable neighbourhood. The owner and manager are a pleasure to interact with.
We would love to return again and again. It was a privilege to stay.
5.0
we had a beautiful vecation. we had everything that we needed. The view was something else i was able to lay on the comfortable couch and feel like i was on the beach. Thank you Tzachi for making our stay so amazing! We hope to come back soon IY"H.
5.0
The apartment is really nice and well stocked. The view out of the living room window is mesmerizingly unforgettable (I wish I could "pack" it and take it home with me as a main Netanya memento). The building is secure, quiet and well maintained. Both Morris and Isaac were instantly available to answer any questions. I'm only taking one star off for cleanliness as I found the floor dusty in a few places, and the washer was full of unwashed linens from the prior guests, but that's understandable because we arrived right at the start of shabbat, not leaving enough time to run a cycle.
The apartment comes with a parking spot, however we found it taken on more than a few occasions. It's possible to find street parking in the neighborhood though.
The neighborhood is great - short walking distance to the main square, with easy beach and waterfront promenade access, several non-touristy cafes and a grocery store.
4.0
Va bene
Tutto perfetto. sarebbe bello organizzare la pulizia e il cambio della biancheria da letto ogni cinque giorni.
5.0
If you have ever read Moby Dick, if you are in love with the sound of waves lulling you to sleep, breathing in the very best Mediterranean air, and just watching spectacular sunsets, you Must book this for your next vacation.
5.0
Best Ocean Front
If you have ever read Moby Dick, if you are in love with the sound of waves lulling you to sleep, breathing in the very best Mediterranean air, and just watching spectacular sunsets, you Must book this for your next vacation.
5.0
wonderful stay in Netanya
This property is unique. The sea views are incredible which is what made us want to stay there. And the beaches are beautiful. I think they are amongst the best in Israel - very sandy. The flat is well equipped for cooking so you dont have to eat out if you dont want to. There are two largeish bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms which was marvellous. There is a little supermarket close by and several small restaurants. Everything is pretty handy. And central Netantya has a massive shopping precinct. I would definitely recommend this flat for a holiday. We hired a car at the airport too which helped with visiting all the historical sites.
5.0
Excellent time very easy renting great owner
5.0
Excellent stay and as my daughter said the view does not get old. Great sunsets great views of the b
Excellent time very easy renting great owner
5.0
Tout parfait sauf un petit problème
Parfait
Seule nuisance,le bruit permanent de la chaufferie qui nous a gêné pour dormir
5.0
We were a group of 4 adults who rented this apt in the month of October for 21 days. Excellent location, within walking distance to Netanya market and many restaurants. There’s a set of steps next to building takes you directly to a fabulous beach. Every night we enjoyed opening the massive windows in the living room, listening to the sound of the ocean and watching the amazing sunsets. We had a parking space in garage, which was nice, as it’s difficult to find off street parking. The beds were comfy. The bedding was duvet cover, very nice! There’s lots of shelves for clothing, drawers, and very nice shades over windows. Washer/dryer worked excellent. There are AC units in each room that worked really good. This unit is exactly as described. Morris, the owner, was very responsive to questions from the minute we booked and throughout our stay. Would Highly recommend staying here!
5.0
Amazing sunsets!
We were a group of 4 adults who rented this apt in the month of October for 21 days. Excellent location, within walking distance to Netanya market and many restaurants. There’s a set of steps next to building takes you directly to a fabulous beach. Every night we enjoyed opening the massive windows in the living room, listening to the sound of the ocean and watching the amazing sunsets. We had a parking space in garage, which was nice, as it’s difficult to find off street parking. The beds were comfy. The bedding was duvet cover, very nice! There’s lots of shelves for clothing, drawers, and very nice shades over windows. Washer/dryer worked excellent. There are AC units in each room that worked really good. This unit is exactly as described. Morris, the owner, was very responsive to questions from the minute we booked and throughout our stay. Would Highly recommend staying here!
5.0
Beyond Beautiful!
We rented this apartment for the entire month of July. The pictures on Vrbo showed a gorgeous view of the sea. When we arrived we were thrilled. The apartment is just perfect. The living room and master bedroom have window walls facing the beach. All rooms are spacious, nicely and comfortably furnished. The kosher kitchen was perfect for us. Even though we had no guests, the 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms gave us space so we weren’t on top of each other. Sitting on the couch sipping coffee and looking out at the water was so serene in the mornings. It’s also in a great location. Right on the beach, across from several kosher restaurants, supermarket, dry cleaners and pharmacy. It’s a short walk to the Marina area where there are tons more restaurants, shops and things to do. We are so happy we chose this apartment. It was everything we were looking for and more.
5.0
Excellent
Excellent location- right on the beach,5 min walk to the beach, garage parking,sea view,noiseless a/c in every room, washer and dryer, 5 th floor with elevator, overall excellent place
5.0
Empfehlenswert!
Super schöne Wohnung in bester Strandlage! Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt und würden wiederkommen. Die Wohnung ist so schön wie auf den Bildern.
4.0
Beautiful Netanya Apartment
The apartment is gorgeous - very modern and spacious - and in an amazing location in Netanya. The owner is easy to reach as well. There is an underground parking spot available, too.
5.0
There were 5 of us across 3 generations of a family. The apartment was beautifully positioned for us all to enjoy Netanya. Morris (the owner) and Tomas (who let us in and was there to help during our stay) were a pleasure to deal with. The flat is beautiful and the outlook superb. A definite place to return to time and again.
5.0
Our stay
We have had the most outstanding and memorable visit.
The owner has been attentive and extremely helpful. The apartment is beautifully furnished and so comfortable the proximity to nearby shops restaurants and the beautiful beach is perfect.
The site and view are spectacular
Would highly recommend for future visits. Thank you Morris Gindi
Denise
5.0
Home from home
There were 5 of us across 3 generations of a family. The apartment was beautifully positioned for us all to enjoy Netanya. Morris (the owner) and Tomas (who let us in and was there to help during our stay) were a pleasure to deal with. The flat is beautiful and the outlook superb. A definite place to return to time and again.
5.0
Everything was provided, no one bothered us, stunning view, awesome location. We loved walking the brick path to the city square at night. Watching the sun slip into the ocean every night was unforgettable. We visited Beit Shean at night. It was my favorite history experience ever! Jerusalem wasnt too far away. (especially at night). Tel Aviv- just a hop, skip and a jump away.
5.0
Perfect home away from home!
Everything was provided, no one bothered us, stunning view, awesome location. We loved walking the brick path to the city square at night. Watching the sun slip into the ocean every night was unforgettable. We visited Beit Shean at night. It was my favorite history experience ever! Jerusalem wasnt too far away. (especially at night). Tel Aviv- just a hop, skip and a jump away.
5.0
Excellente vue sur la mer et appartement très cosy.
Très bel appartement, conforme aux photos. Morris a été très agréable et très à l'écoute. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. On y reviendra volontiers.
Encore merci
5.0
Excellent Stay
Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay. The apartment is exactly as advertised. It was very comfortable and quiet. Being here with kids at the beach everyday, it was a bonus to have laundry equipment in the apartment! The kitchen was well suited for all your cooking needs. Another bonus was the covered parking. Morris was an excellent host and very responsive. We highly recommend this place and will stay again next time in Netanya.
5.0
Absolutely recommended
We stayed in this especially tasteful furnished apartment during ten days around new year 2017/2018. The apartment is located directly at the beach and has amazing views. The owner and local representative were very helpful and provided swift answers to our questions. Description and photos are accurate.
Although car traffic can be crowded during rush hours, each single of the following beautiful and unique locations can be visited within one day: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Jerusalem, Dead See, Galilea. Which we did and highly enjoyed.
We rent holiday apartments already through Homeaway for several years in different countries, and this is one of our top locations. Therefor we absolutely recommend.
5.0
Everything it says it is :)
My first time visiting Israel with my Fiance from France, I found this place everything it says it is and more. than just the view, the clean well furnished, great 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apt.& parking great if you are renting a car
was the sounds of gentle waves crashing on a large open turquoise beach a great way to go to sleep by and to wake up to :)
Morris was great working with :)
Would effeminately stay there again :)
5.0
Kann schöner nicht sein!
Die Wohnung entspricht in allem den Bildern und der Beschreibung.
Sie ist fabelhaft eingerichtet in modernem Design. Wir haben sie sofort geliebt und jeden Augenblick genossen. Der Strand ist ein Traum. Kaum vorstellbar, etwas Schöneres zu finden, als diese Wohnung an diesem wunderbar gepflegten, ruhigen Strand.
Unsere beiden Töchter (16 + 20) waren einfach glücklich.
Morris ist aufmerksam, integer, fähig und ein Mann mit sehr gutem Geschmack. In allem vertrauenswürdig.
5.0
Lovely and bright with a million dollar view.
Perfect Natanya location. The shuk, supermarket and bus station are all within walking distance; cabs are in plenty. Many restaurants and shops and a beautiful beach. The apartment is well maintained and the owner works with the guests. The main square is a ten minute walk. We loved it!
5.0
Newly redone apartment, exquisite view of the Sea
Beautifully redone apartment. Very comfortable, stunning views, helpful information.
Great location in Netanya, WALKING distance to central plaza in the heart of the city. Easy parking lower level of the building. Very responsive owner, and agent on premises .
Thank you for an easy, and beautiful 3 week stay !
5.0
A pleasure to arrive to
We really enjoyed our stay. Loved the clean lines and uncluttered design of the furnishings. There is a wonderful breeze from the Mediterranean and you can't beat the beautiful view of the waves at sunset from your bedroom and living room. Kitchen and bathrooms were clean and pleasant. The owner and manager were very helpful and responded to questions/requests.
5.0
Excellent apartment, great location
The apartment was great, new furnished with style and good taste.
Location is the best feature on Nitza beach we enjoy the stay for 15 days at Netanya so we have the advantage to be near all the central and northern locations to visit.
I recommend this apartment, next time we will chose this place again.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Netanya?
The average price for a rental in Netanya is $172 per night. This rental is $120 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Breathtaking Views - Steps to the Beach and the Center of Town. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Breathtaking Views - Steps to the Beach and the Center of Town pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Breathtaking Views - Steps to the Beach and the Center of Town?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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