Lookin for small town life on Mallorca? This was a great home for our party of four adults and one toddler. The apartment was spotless, the location quiet and within a short walk of everything we needed: The clean, sandy beaches are ideal for a warm, still October day. The two playgrounds, one right by the sea, were ideal to entertain my while watchful adults read books and talked. A fruit and vegetable shop, a bakery, and two grocery stores enabled us to make breakfast, snacks and porridge. The fruteria especially was a real joy, like a self-contained local market open all day. A long boardwalk starts right from around the corner, perfect for a walk or run time and again. When the sea was rough, the lighthouse was great fun, enjoying big waves hitting the rock and dodging their spray. The marina is right nearby as well, with again another playground. You can see the sea from the rooftop, and there are sun chairs too.
At Carrer Princep 16, we had the first floor apartment, and given the choice I would definitely pick its terrace over the other balconies above us. The apartment came with one towel per bed, sheets, pillows and blankets, and a crib, high chair and coffeemaker were provided on request. The kitchen did everything we needed it to, be it sandwiches, porridge or crepes.
Palma is just 45 minutes away. Less than 20 minutes away, Campos, Santanyi and Ses Salines are all good for half-day trips with a stroller for aimless walking. On the way to Campos there is a dairy farm, Formatges Burguera, with delicious cheese and sausage made right there, sold by the man who made it at very reasonable prices and no English. There is a sea salt 'farm' right next to Colonia de Sant Jordi, though the road that turns off the main road is busy and often permits access only one way. Don't follow it to Es Trenc, there are other ways to get there that are not as perilous or paid to park. We also went to Parc de natural Mondrago, which was a busy beach even in October - it's worth it though. Felanitx was a disappointing town and Castell de Santueri wasn't worth the trip - skip both and go just to Sant Salvador (45 minutes) for spectacular views.