> 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!

> 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.

> 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 Chrishttp://picasaweb.google.com/papadugg/
> Note : Finally got the ‘96, ‘97, ‘98, ‘02 and ‘04 pics posted

> On Jul 23, 11:52 am, Walt <mrislan...@aol.com> wrote:

> > 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.