5 stars. It's the highest grade one can give on most any reviewable platform. The way I usually go about it is simple, you get a star for each positive quality, and lose a star for each negative. Spoiler alert: there are no negatives.
Mallorca itself is a beautiful island, and one that my partner and I intended on going to visit for a weekend. Airbnb's website suggested visiting Xisca's cottage on the North coast of Mallorca in a sleepy little town called Banyalbufar. While the drive is longer than you would expect, and the most direct road there might be shut down due to the random island squall/rain storm, you will be hard pressed to find a more authentic Mallorcan experience than this. While the capital of Palma is bustling and offers endless entertainment, bars, and things to do, Banyalbufar is quiet and perched on a mountain coastline. In the offseason (March, when I visited), the town has minimal businesses even open. It forces you to explore, relax, hike some trails, and finally hope that a restaurant is open. If you do find one, go to Son Borguny and order the Iberian pork. It's something you will never forget.
Once you finish your day, go back Xisca's cottage, light a fire, drink wine, and sleep better than you have in months. Wake up, walk out onto the porch where you can hear the waves crashing on the cliffs of the ocean. Feel the warmth of the sun as a light breeze carries the fresh air out of the mountains and out to sea. Entertain yourself by making breakfast in the spacious kitchen (great dishwasher/washer-dryer), and follow that up with some TV on the couch in the cozy den area.
When it came time for an unforgettable weekend to end, my partner and I were worried about not catching a taxi in time for our flight. Due to how secluded Banyalbufar is from the rest of the island, we were unable to get a ride. Xisca OFFERED a ride there and arrived at our door no later than 20 minutes afer telling us. No need to ask. She was kind, conversational, and someone you should know in Mallorca.
Do not miss Banyalbufar if you want to experience this island. Do not miss out on Xisca, she is great, and offers a great experience.
Thank you!