We loved our stay at S'Aubereta and, after checking out all of the other locations we considered staying, concluded that Fornalutx was by far the best choice for us. We are a family of 5, with kids ages 16, 8 and 3. With all of us comfortable, we had two beautiful bedrooms suites to spare.
In planning our trip, we also researched Pollenca, Valdemossa and Deia, and chose Fornalutx primarily because of the fabulous reviews of this home. Fornalutx is a beautiful, authentic village that gets a moderate surge of tourists mid-day, but feels like a small town in the mornings and evenings. There are a number of good restaurants, and the ability to walk 100 meters to pick up delicious wood-fired pizzas was wonderfully convenient for our family.
My husband started each morning with a short walk to the square to pick up capuccinos, pastries, and whatever groceries we needed for the day. We juiced oranges picked from the abundant trees on the property to have with breakfast. Some days, we walked from straight from the house to start our adventures. The hike to Binariaix and then Soller that starts at the end of the road is truly spectacular! Other days, we drove to explore other parts of the island, always glad to be coming back to this beautiful spot. We swam in the gorgeous pool every afternoon before enjoying either a quiet dinner at home, a walk to the square to join the communal viewing of the World Cup while eating at the bar, or having a relaxing dinner at one of the local restaurants.
This home is exceptional and obviously well-loved. The mountain views with flowers in the foreground are stunning, and everywhere there is attention to the details that make a home truly comfortable. The master bedroom opens to a patio overlooking the pool, with the same mountain view, and has a table, dining chairs, and two lounge chairs for private relaxation. There are guidebooks, hiking maps, cook books, novels, and anything else you could want to read lining shelves inside.
I do have a couple of notes for families with young children. The pool is about 5 feet deep at its shallowest, so kids need flotation. There are also quite a lot of stairs, the stove must be lit with a match, and there is a washing machine, but no dryer. Laundry needs to dry on the lines, so don't expect fast turn-around. If you can manage those minor issues, this is the best place you could ever find. We would absolutely come back .
