I can't think of any reason to consider staying anywhere else in Xcalak. The fishing guides picked me up at the dock right at Casa Carolina, and brought me back there. When we did want to go into town for something, the drive was just a few minutes. When the grocery trucks got here, they still had plenty of stuff left. If you're not going to be around when the truck comes, give Caroline a list of what you want and she'll get it for you. When we wanted to eat in a restaurant, they were close by. When we didn't want to eat in a restaurant, we had that great little kitchenette to prepare what we wanted. The room was as clean and comfortable as anyplace I have ever been. Bob's margaritas at dusk in the palapa were a highlight. The fishing in Xcalak is enough to bring me back. My wife and I both agree that Casa Carolina is where we'll stay.

I can’t think of any reason to consider staying anywhere else in Xcalak. The fishing guides picked me up at the dock right at Casa Carolina, and brought me back there. When we did want to go into town for something, the drive was just a few minutes. When the grocery trucks got here, they still had plenty of stuff left. If you’re not going to be around when the truck comes, give Caroline a list of what you want and she’ll get it for you. When we wanted to eat in a restaurant, they were close by. When we didn’t want to eat in a restaurant, we had that great little kitchenette to prepare what we wanted. The room was as clean and comfortable as anyplace I have ever been. Bob’s margaritas at dusk in the palapa were a highlight. The fishing in Xcalak is enough to bring me back. My wife and I both agree that Casa Carolina is where we’ll stay.

In 7 years of taking off the month of January to travel, we have never returned to the same place/accommodation, until this January! We love Casa Carolina and stayed this time for 2.5 weeks and enjoyed every day of our stay. We love the location, the rooms, including loads of hot water and great showers, the kitchen, the shopping trucks, the lack of noise, the amount of wildlife, the snorkelling, the kayaking, meeting all the other fantastic guests and of course Bob and Carolina and Tootsie.

11 years ago I visited Xcalak for vacation and left with wonderful memories of a warm sea, white sand, fantastic diving and snorkeling, and a quiet village. I was more than pleased to find that this little bit of paradise on the Caribbean has not changed at all. Something which I am sure cannot be said of the vast majority of beautiful places in the world today. And it gave me confidence that in another 11 years Xcalak will still be a refuge for those who want to enjoy the ocean and beach without the crowds, mega-resorts, pollution, and cities.

Casa Carolina is a delightful place to stay, with a total of only 4 rooms you have plenty of quiet and privacy. Bob and Caroline are gracious hosts ready to answer and assist any of your questions. The place is spotless.

As for value: I'm not sure there is anywhere else you can stay in Quintana Roo, Mexico for $100/night which includes: a private beach, immediate snorkeling and diving access, free use of kayaks and bicycles, breakfast, large clean room with hammock, hot water, and your own kitchen, all with only 6 other guests besides yourself.

Only 1 thing really has changed in Xcalak in 11 years, and that is the addition of the restaurant the Leaky Palapa. Now you can go to Xcalak to get away from it all and still go out for an incredible meal at a beautiful restaurant.

5 stars happily and easily. If you are traveling through the Yucatan staying here for as much time as you can afford is a must.