Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Foxwood A.
24 Aug 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent visit at this property. We chose this location specifically because it was in the path of the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse. Keep in mind that this is a residential neighborhood in Cala Blava. This is not a tourist location. There is one nice restaurant on the main street within walking distance of the house. There is one very small, but intersting beach between rock ledges within walking distance of the house, Caló Fort. The communication with hosts was great. The house is well-appointed with a spacious living area. There are covered outdoor seating areas on all sides of the house to stay out of the Sun and, hopefully, in a Mediterranean breeze. The house is not on the water, so there is no direct view of the Bay of Palma, but the adjoining street, Passatge de les Dames, is a nice walk with great views. A short hike at the end of that street brings you to an isolated bluff with amazing views. We were there during a severe European heat wave, when daily and nightly temperatures were 12F (7 C) above normal. There is no central air conditioning, but the host has many fans, and we were able to sleep comfortably. We had one issue: a slow-draining shower, and the host took care of it immediately. We spent some time with the hosts talking about the eclipse, and they were so nice. It's a short drive to a small neighboring town, S' Arenal, the airport, and Palma. The eclipse was wonderful! So happy we stayed in Cala Blava.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
