We had a wonderful stay at Bartomeu's finca in Biniaraix. The finca is located in the mountains, in an old orange and olive grove, and has a magnificent view over Soller. It is a very peaceful and relaxing place for nature lovers who seek to get away from the crowds. A flock of sheep is living on the property, and our 5 year old son loved to greet them every morning.
The place is 15 minutes drive from Port de Soller, and 35 minutes from the airport by car, with the quaint little mountain villages Fornalutx and Biniaraix practically at the door step, so we could not wish for a more ideal geographical location.
The finca itself is large, cool and very clean, well kept and with a wonderful big pool where both kids and adults can swim.
Communication with Bartomeu was fast and easy, and he was flexible regarding check in and check out.
If you wish to stay in this fantastic AirBnB, here are a few recommendations for you:
1. The finca is accessible by foot from Biniaraix, but you really need a car to get around, and you HAVE to be a confident driver to navigate on the very narrow and steep mountain roads (that are often two way streets despite the fact that they are barely wide enough for one car). I would highly recommend renting a small car with a good insurance, and if you feel the slightest challenge with manual gear, go for automatic.
2. Do your supermarket shopping on your way from the airport, and make sure to get all your essentials before you arrive to the finca. The supermarkets close to the finca are not very big, so their selection is limited. And you don't want to drive those narrow roads more often than necessary.
3. We did cooking everyday, and the kitchen is well equipped. However, consider asking the host for instructions on how to use the gas oven, if you are not familiar with such
4. Have dinner at Es Barranc in Biniaraix - you can walk there, the food is great and they have a lovely green courtyard in the back. It is probably a good idea to make reservations for restaurants, in general. There are also some great looking restaurants nearby in Fornalutx
5. Restaurant Patiki Beach in Port de Soller has a laid back vibe and a really nice menu. It is located on the beach, so it is easy to walk in, and not too posh.
5. If you are prone to mosquito attacks, bring repellant and mosquito relief creme.
6. We visited the finca in early September, and wasps were attracted when we dined at the terrace. We solved this issue by leaving some food for the wasps at a spot well away from the terrace.
All in all, we highly recommend this AirBnB - the pictures don't do it justice and you have to be there to fully grasp how wonderful it is.