Shkedi's Camplodge - חאן שקדי

In January we had a chance to spend some time at this place. As we were there for a while, we have enough time to feel everything well.||The owner - Gili is the greatest men ever - hi is so kind, positive and helpful guy, just want to meet more people like him. Thanks him for everything, I'm so glad to meet him.||The atmosphere was amazing. This place is perfect to relax, refresh your mind and spend some time with friends and family. ||The facilities. Again everything was good - well equipped kitchen, clean restrooms and shower. Comfortable bedroom.||||Everything there is created for people to just chill and enjoy the time in the desert. If I go to Israel again I will definitely go to Shkedi's again!

This place took me by surprise, absolutely loved it and especially the feel of the place. The bohemian style place and so much of positive vibes. The owner has made the place on his own and he is a gem of a person. It has a big kitchen and nice bathrooms. The rooms gives one a feel that they are in the woods. There's also a unique living space made in the bus. It's quite different and a must see. Overall would have loved to stay over for longer.

We have been to few camp lodges in Israel and this is maybe one of the best. The place is nice, good facilities, convenient, and clean. The cabins and the hats are all air conditioned, lavatories and showers are always clean, kitchen is well equipped. The staff are very responsive and kind, speak good English and German (one of them is from Berlin). Location is very good for The Dear Sea and Judea Desert travelers. We plan to return there with a larger group of people (cabins are for 15 to 20 persons).

we visited in June, that might have been our mistake. It was hot, very hot. Even the abundance of ventilators and airconditioners were having enough impact for us. Add to that the flies and you get a suboptimal experience.||And that might not be fair. The staff was very helpfull and extremely friendly. the place has a superb relaxed atmosphere. the rooms have airconditioning, so some relief is given. ||the village in which the camplodge is situated is, in itself, an interesting experience, worth while a longer talk with the visiting people.

Very pleasant, very clean. Good vibes. Cost 750 shekels a night for a full size big cabinet with 2 air conditioners (very useful when it hot/cold) that can easy hold 15 beds. Will come back again.

It is simply amazing place close to the Dead Sea. We were there in December and it was great time with nice weather not too hot (just to have jacket for the evenings). During the day You have possibilities of great trips or just relax on the hamock, in the evening You could relax observing stars by the fire. All the day long You can enjoy good music - host has perfect taste when it comes to music choice. Charm of this place is worth all the kilometers to come. Rooms are in general comfy even You never spend time in the room cause this place is made to spend time outside in the bar, on the hamock or just in the common areas together or alone just how You prefer. Fully equipped kitchen, barbecue to use, bar with reasonable prices, well working wifi, clean bathrooms everything just great. Parking available, some playground for children, market nearby - You'll find there everything. All interesting places around the Dead Sea are just max 1 hour distance or less. Very friendly host and staff. Couldn't be better ;)

Arriving after dark, my friends and I immediately felt at home in this magical, desert oasis. Taking in your surroundings, it’s clear this place was a labor of love. Everything is so creatively done as well as clean and well cared for. The staff are easy going, warm and very helpful. Absolutely loved it! Hope we can make it back sometime for a longer stay.

After a day floating in the super salty Dead Sea at Ein Bokek, I traveled by local bus for about 30 minutes to Neot Hakikar, a moshav ( cooperative agricultural community of individual farms) in the northern part of the Arava Valley. It was stormy and raining as I arrived and the electricity went out! However, the owner, Gil Shkedi, put tea light candles around the camp lodge and all was fine with a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. I was glad circumstances disconnected me from internet access for a day. It was great to rest and read. The hospitality was warm with a good kitchen, bar, and common area with a share library. After a good night's sleep, the sun came up brightly and I loved my morning walk in the desert like landscape with views to beautiful Judaean Hills.