Cinnamon Bay Google Group

Re: Kayaking

2008-09-11T12:38:13Z

Yes! The Beach shop rents out both open and closed Kayaks for one or
two people. I'm not sure what a "real" sea kayak is, but these work
just fine. There are a couple of small cays that you can kayak to and
picnic or snorkel. It's also a fairly easy trip to some of the other
beaches, like Maho Bay. Be respectful of the coral please; you can do

Kayaking

2008-09-08T15:52:39Z

Has anyone done any kayaking at Cinnamon Bay? Can you rent real sea
kayaks? any info you can provide would be appreciated..

Re: Cinnamon Bay Camps vs. Maho Bay Camps

2008-09-01T23:24:02Z

wow, our family loves both places. i, having been a teacher for
20 years feel the difference is that maho bay is like being in a
private boarding school with lots of families that interact and share
childcare... while cinnemon bay is more like a public school with a
greater diversity of people, equally friendly, but lots of signs

RE: general store

2008-08-18T19:26:21Z

post forwarded, with permission, on behalf of dugg and chris... thanks
for the info dugg.

Here is a list of places to shop in town. This probably isn’t a
complete list, but here
goes :
Starfish Market at the Marketplace in Cruz Bay, probably the most
complete grocery
Dolphin Gourmet Market on Route 10 across from O’Connor’s Texaco

RE: General questions covering weather, food, on island transportation & security.

2008-08-18T19:23:14Z

post forwarded, with permission, on behalf of dugg and chris... thanks
for the info dugg.

1. No experience with St. John in October to late November. October
would be the very
end of the hurricane season. You might want to look at the list of
restaurant closings, however, at : [link].

Re: Cinnamon Bay Camps vs. Maho Bay Camps

2008-08-18T19:04:10Z

posted with permission for Dugg and Chris... thanks for the info
dugg.

Hi
The days of Maho Bay Camps are numbered, since the Trust for
Public Land (TPL) now has money available to buy the additional
properties in the Maho watershed. One of the Marsh heirs is retaining
a six acre lot, TPL has seven shares and the Park Service has three of

Re: Cottage with a 2 year old

2008-08-11T00:17:30Z

Hi
1. We’ve seen plenty of small children in the cottages.
2. As suggested above, being near the bathroom might be a good
idea.
3. We have generally only eaten at the ‘Tre Lizard at breakfast
time, where there is a pretty
standardized fare - e.g. scrambled eggs for us. Probably breakfast in

Re: Electricity..

2008-08-05T19:41:39Z

Have a great time in paradise on the beach that I love. You picked the best
place in the entire world. I also am from NY ( Long Island) and I think
going to paradise in the winter is the best and I have traveled all over the
world and Paradise IS Cinnamon Bay. You will be fine. Best to take a blow

Re: Electricity..

2008-08-05T18:50:11Z

Hi.. We're going to stay on a baresite with our two person tent...The
door of this tent won't allow a fully inflated air mattress through so
I guess it's not a big deal to get a pump that's battery operated
before we leave...We're both just very excited to get away from NY,
air mattress or not! Thanks for the info.. - Jay

Re: Electricity..

2008-08-05T11:27:15Z

Hi: Have a great time. Rangers do not supply anything like that. Why
would you need an extension cord? Are you staying in tents? Cottages have
electricity,. The maintenance men are extremely nice. They may be able to
help you. They helped me Open a coconut.

Re: Electricity..

2008-08-05T13:00:03Z

Hi,
I don't know about an extension cord but the T'ree Lizzard Lounge has
outlets you could probably use, then carry the mattress back to the
tents. In general I've found the people at the reception desk to be
fairly helpful but yo most be very respectful.

Re: Electricity..

2008-08-04T21:20:14Z

We are also arriving at Cinnamon Bay on Aug. 6. Don't know about
electicity but Coleman sells a battery operated inflator. It's comes
in a box about 4"x4"x4". I purchased mine at Walmart. I am not
bringing it on this trip.

We'll be in the cottages.

Laurie

Electricity..

2008-08-04T18:53:26Z

My girlfriend and I are going to cinnamon bay on wed 8/6/08 and have
an air mattress. This, of course, means that it must be blown up; I
smoke and my lung capacity will not make it for the queen size that we
have. Is it possible to find a ranger nice enough to let us borrow an
extension cord for a minute? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. -Jay

Re: Cottage with a 2 year old

2008-07-30T22:24:52Z

Dear Carrie,

Your toddler will love Cinnamon Bay! I was down there last Christmas.
I lived in a tent next to 2 familie's each with children. I think the
youngest child was roughly 3 years old, and they all had a ball and
loved every day!!

If you decide on a cottage I wouldn't worry about noice. Grown ups and

Re: Cottage with a 2 year old

2008-07-27T18:43:15Z

Hey Carrie,

Firstly, I commend you for traveling with your toddler. I started
traveling when my kids were 3 & 2. It may be initially tough because
very few places in this country are child friendly. However, they (the
kids) learn quickly to be good travelers. They learn to sleep anywhere
and to take things in stride. By the time mine were 8 & 9 they were