Wait... it's RUSTIC.

No paving, no utility poles, they make their own electricity for lights and fans. No cell service, we didn't even see an airplane go over. No timeshare salesmen, shopping centers or sombrero stands either.

There is not much near Playa Sonrisa except for beautiful Caribbean Beach and a house here and there. Their breakfast (included) is wonderful. Good coffee, fresh baked goods, fruit, jam and eggs are set out for you to help yourself. Lunch is offered at a reasonable price and Dinner can be ordered during the day. It's not so much of a "resort" as a B&B. The web page link from FireProf is quite accurate and represents a real idea of what to expect.

Murph is a great conversationalist and makes a great drink at their "Apres Ski" Tiki bar too. When he is otherwise occupied the bar works on the honor system. Just make a check mark on your designated clipboard and settle up when you check out. Cool huh?

The night sky is black, real Velvet Elvis Black. To a city boy like me it is amazing enough to stare at for hours. A few beacons from distant navigation aids might be from Xcalak or maybe Ambergris Cay in Belize are visible on the horizon but that is the only sign of humans. Rural, yes, rustic, yes, but very comfortable.

The Leaky Palapa and one or two other places are in Xcalak, 7k of bad road away. Why leave?