We have stayed in Cala en Porter many times, and always in houses or apartments on the cliff. We like older style rustic places so don't expect perfect. This is my first negative review. On the contrary we have stayed in some older properties that would not suit other travellers.
The location is exceptional. However, most of the house felt abandoned and dilapidated. Bernard the host, was always responsive. The view from the terrace is stunning. But for us it was not fit for occupation. Not at the price being charged.
The layout of the house is fragmented but we didn't mind that, and we loved the original features. However, the whole place was damp and felt neglected and dilapidated. There were several problems that meant we only stayed for half of the week and decided to leave and get another house (at our own expense).
We had to boil water in a pan on the stove as the kettle was broken. Bernard did send a replacement but not until the 4th day of our stay (he can't help it that Amazon take a bit of time so fair enough, these things happen). Some of the curtain poles weren’t attached properly, and we had to stand on a chair to close/open the curtains in the master bedroom. The under sheets had footprints on them, stains and some seemed dirty. Some of the cushions on the terrace were covered in mould and the beautifully renovated shower room on the lower level with the master bedroom was lovely but the toilet was broken. I reported it immediately, but no one came to fix it. In the night we had to go outside of the bedroom, up the stairs at the side of the house (under the night stars) and into the other bathroom that was filthy with damp and mould. The bathroom upstairs is disgusting. Other people have reported the state of this bathroom. It’s one of the worst I have ever seen – save for the gorgeous yellow art deco lamp fitting. Some of the electrical wiring in the house worried us as well, and all in all we decided we could not stay for the full week.
Leaving early was our choice but given the state of the place I asked for a refund for the three nights we didn’t stay – we felt that was fair. We were refused. And while no terms and conditions were broken, if this were my house I could not, in all good conscience, charge the amount of money we paid for it.
So, I am afraid we won’t be going back unless the house is renovated which Bernard said would be happening. Such a shame but we cannot recommend this place.