We got a nice warm welcome from Gemma's mother, and a lovely welcome pack of Christmas treats. The village and apartment are peaceful, and you can easily walk down to the cove. It was very easy to find, the wifi is very good, and there are places to eat nearby in the village.
There are also many good hikes within easy reach of Banyalbufar, some starting right in the village. The whole village is on a north facing slope, so the apartment itself does not really get summer in the middle of winter when we were there. But we were kept warm with all the heaters, and enjoyed exploring this part of the island.