Cinnamon Bay Camps vs. Maho Bay Camps

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Hi there~
I'm planning to come down with my wife near the end of October. Had a
few questions:

1. How does Cinnamon Bay Camps compare with Maho Bay Camps in regard
to the tent-cottages?
2. I've read a lot about Maho Bay camps having tons and tons of
mosquitoes and roaches...I gather Cinnamon will have lots of
mosquitoes too, but how about roaches coming into the cottage tent?
3. Which is more convenient meaning less hassle etc.
4. How long of a walk/hike is it to go from Maho beach to Cinnamon
Bay, I read both have excellent snorkelling

Thanks in advance for any advice!

[Janie]

I have been going to St. John the last 6 years and stay at Cinnamon
Bay. It is right on the beach. Maho Bay is like living in a tree
house even though the cottages may be nicer with hot water which we
don't get at cinnamon bay but I hear my water up on the gas grill for
a shower. Concordia (Maho Bay) has no beach as far as I can see.
They all have mosquitoes so bring lots of bug spray. I have walked to
Maho Bay from Cinnamon and it is not that long however walking on the
road is very dangerous and we don't do that anymore. You can always
take a cab. While I am in St. John I always go to Maho for dinner at
least one night. My opinion. I love Cinnamon Bay. I wouldn't stay
in Maho because I love our beach.

[Walt]

I would have to agree with Janie (above). I have been going there for
over 30 years but have also stayed at Maho Bay a few times. Here are
the main differences.
Cinnamon Bay has camps and cottages practically on the beach with a
level walk out to the water that invites you in at any time of day or
night.
Maho Bay requires a steep hike down wooden steps and walkways to get
to the beach which then requires a steep climb back to your tent/
cottage. The beach however, is very ncie but not as big as Cinnamon
Bay.
The Maho Bay tent/cottages really are like tree houses with a big
dropoff into the tree tops from your deck. Don't worry, you don't have
to climb a ladder to get in. The entrance is level with the walkway.
If you like living up in the trees it is quite nice.
One other point that should be made is that you really can't walk to
town from Maho Bay. It is a LONG hike. Few people even walk from
Cinnamon Bay but it is a lot closer. The recommended way of travel is
by open air Jittney Cabs that run frequently from Cinnamon Bay and
less frequently from Maho Bay. The only negative I think of about
Cinnamon Bay is that on certain days (Thursdays, I think?) a lot of
locals come over from St. Thomas and it can get crowded on the beach.
Maho Bay is rarely visited by non-campers. July and August are best
times to be there in my book.

[beach bum brad]

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
the original eleven. As for the Maho Bay campground, the Maho lease
expires in the year 2012 so that Maho Bay Camps still have six years
left. Presumably, the recent events affect the future of the
campground. In any event, Stanley Steingut can continue to develop the
campground at Estate Concordia, which he owns. It is outside the park
boundary.
Maho Bay is more expensive than Cinnamon Bay but with more
amenities, including two outdoor restaurants which have gotten rave
notices from people on other boards (e.g. TTOL). There is a taxi
shuttle to Maho Bay. Estate Concordia (Steingut’s other property) is
near Salt Pond Bay and south of Coral Bay on the south shore. A car
would be essential here, as Coral Bay doesn’t have too much in the way
of shopping opportunities and it is a ‘fur piece’ down Centerline Road
to Cruz Bay. Salt Pond and the Rams Head trail are spectacular and
nearby though, as are some great places to eat (Miss Lucy’s,
Shipwreck, Island Blues, Skinny Legs and the Donkey Diner). We have
not stayed at either place, so can’t say much (except to say that the
road to Maho Bay camps is in terrible shape).
Peace
Dugg and Chris
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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
warning you to keep track of your valuables. We generally split our
time with a week at each site.

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