This was my second time at Ralf & Frank's beautiful little place in Cala d'Or, so I knew what to expect...with the exception of the new bath, which they had just redone with a few decisive improvements: a super comfortable rain-shower cabin, a "smart-mirror" that can change light-temperature (nice for those sensitive eyes, in the morning) and even play music, an Alexa speaker, and new everything...super nice way to start your day.
The rest of the place was mostly as I remember it: top of the line Siemens kitchen machinery (dishwasher, oven, water-cooker, toaster, ...) and a coffee/cappuccino/latte-maker that would befit the boardroom at Apple. It also has a nice big Smart-TV and Internet that's ok for streaming entertainment, and light work (office apps, email, browsing, etc.), but not really for more serious work (if you need to upload/download larger files, as I - as a video editor/designer routinely need to), but hey, it's a vacation apartment and not a home-office, so...
Everything else in their place is very elegant and cozy, and should you be there later in the year when it gets warmer than it was when I come to the island (early in the year, to avoid the crowds), you might even want to have your meals outside, on their nice little balcony. There is also a pool "hidden" in the building's outside area, accessible from a floor below where their apartment is. Still too cold, when I was there but should be brilliant after May/June!
The beautiful Cala Esmeralda beach with its crystal-clear turquoise water is only a 2-minute walk away if you can find the stairs in the corner of the large free parking lot in front of the building (you'll never have to look for or pay for parking there) that leads you there...just walk to the rear-right when you leave their building and you'll see it!
Since it was still too cold to really enjoy the beach and water when I was there, I explored the surrounding nature and spent almost every day doing the hikes in the nearby Parc Naturel de Mondragó, which is a 10-minute drive from the apartment and offers some of the most stunning views of the south-eastern shores and beaches of Mallorca...don't miss this gem of a nature reserve, with its two of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen, and examples of Mallorca's ancient agricultural history, as well as the occasional encounter with wildlife that only exists there (rare turtles and birds)...I literally couldn't help myself but go there every day until I had done every single one of its 5 hiking paths, which are easy enough to do even for the unfit and older visitors to the island...at the end of the short hiking path 1 is a beautiful beach-bar/restaurant that serves excellent fresh fish and sandwiches and offers a stunning view of this hidden beach.
There are so many beautiful parks and villages to explore (don't miss Valldemossa, Sollér, and Deia once you explored the countless ancient alleys of Palma), and if you're a fan of a sporty driving challenge, as I am, take your car down one of the most incredible roads from Valledemossa to Palma, along the coast, or up to the Lighthouse on the most northern tip of the island, which hovers hundreds of feet above the Mediterranean...only the legendary Highway 1 along the California Coast can serve as a comparison...it is *that* much fun if you like driving curves and serpentines...just be super-aware of the motorcyclists and cyclists, who also frequent those challenging roads!
I could go on and on about my visits here, but in a nutshell: the ideal nest for singles or couples to call home while on the island, and launch their daily explorations from, or just stay in a chill...after all, you're on vacation!