Traveling by the "seat of one's pants" certainly pays off when you stumble on to a gem like Casa Carolina. It's a genuine chunk of paradise complete with all the amenities: comfort, great accommodations, camaraderie, splendor, and the best muffins on the planet. We can't thank Bob and Caroline enough for being there and willing to share so graciously. We'll... more

Casa Carolina is much more than expected. I went for the fly fishing and fell in love with everything else. The fishing was great but don't just go for the fishing. You need to take in the whole of this place. Bob and Caroline are great hosts. Casa Carolina was more than we expected and Xcalak is enchanting. Go and... more

My husband and I sat shivering all last winter. Our thoughts and conversation often turned to the most relaxing vacation we had ever experienced. In September of 2008, we flew from New York to Cancun, picked up a rental car at the airport, and drove along the coast to the southern tip of the Yucatan Penninsula. Our destination was Xcalak,... more

What gracious hospitality and wonderful ambiance! Casa Carolina is simply perfect. It was not easy to leave a place where great diving and fishing were literally just outside our door. We have been to several places looking for a place like this and finally we found it. Bob and Caroline are outstanding hosts and did everything to make out stay... more

After a long but interesting trip from Cancun to Xcalak it was nice to arrive at Casa Carolina and be welcomed by name by Caroline. Caroline took us to our room, and my first thought was "Oh my God look at the view" and the room was perfect. We stopped to do some food shopping on the way down to... more

Ever since I found Casa Carolina's website some time ago, seeing all the beautiful photos and yearning for time away from reality, my mouth had been watering to venture down there to experience it myself. I finally had the opportunity early this year, and it was everything and more than I had dreamed. Caroline and Bob were the ultimate hosts;... more

I cannot say enough good things about our time at Casa Carolina in Xcalak. The proprietors, Bob and Caroline, felt more like friends hosting our time away than hotel managers. The beach was breathtaking, the water clear and blue and full of multicolored coral and exotic fish, and the nearby restaurants and village life offered a change of scenery after... more

This place is wonderful. An idyllic setting right on the beach. Total relaxation 24/7. Clean and comfortable. I looked forward to breakfast with a beautiful view from the palapa every morning. Bob and Caroline are just like old friends. The diving was awesome. The town is quaint and friendly. This is what a true Mexican Caribbean vacation should be like.... more

I had the most relaxing week of my life at Casa Carolina. Bob and Caroline were exceptional hosts! They have found a small piece of paradise that they share with their guests. I would strongly recommend CC to all of my friends, and I can't wait to return next year! more