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News from Maho
Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:16 pm
by Lovermont
Hello all,
I received this via email from Maho Bay Camps today.
Maho Bay Camps Saved For Another Season
The Maho Lease Has Been Extended to JULY 31, 2012
The three families who own the land under Maho Bay Campground have generously extended the lease to allow for two more full winter seasons. In addition if current sale negotiations fail another extension is promised. This reprieve from closing Maho has earned our landlords the heartfelt thanks of thousands of folks who find Maho an affordable vacation haven in these difficult times.
The comments received from guests are often touching…here is one recent entry from
http://www.maho.org/GuestBook.cfm
"Maho Bay is the most beautiful place on earth. We stayed 8 days in a tent cabin overlooking big Maho Bay on one side and a view of St. Thomas on the other. It was so quiet and stunningly beautiful that I will never forget our visit. We plan to return next year if possible…The nights were breathtaking with the stars, rain, bug and frog sounds. We can't get used to being inside now that we are home.”
With the expectation that the Maho land will eventually be sold Stanley Selengut, Maho’s owner, is aggressively adding units at Concordia Eco-Resort on the Southeastern shore of St. John. Thirty-five years ago when Maho was created, photovoltaic cells, solar hot water heaters, recycled building materials, composting toilets and other sustainable technologies did not exist. These innovations now allow Stanley to add bathrooms, hot showers and efficient appliances to all units while still following Maho’s "close to nature” and affordable philosophy.
There are now 25 Eco-Tents perched along the rocky cliffs and 9 studios providing a more hotel-like experience, Last year Concordia added 4 new sustainable Eco-Studios, which were granted a four-star green builders award. Eight more units are now under construction to open this winter. All 48 units at Concordia demonstrate that it is possible to live comfortably in a spectacular fragile land with little environmental impact.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Maho or Concordia this season to enjoy the swimming, snorkeling, hiking and fun of island living. For reservations call 800-392-9004, email
reservations@maho.org or book online
www.maho.org.
Lovermont
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:52 am
by Gromit
Excellent news!
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:37 pm
by jaq w
Yay!
Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 1:36 am
by mahojim
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:08 pm
by GraysonDave
Question for those of you who have stayed at the Maho Bay Camp. Are the tents relatively mosquito-resistant? My wife is particularly susceptible to mosquitoes and that was her major concern when I suggested we give these places a try for an inexpensive vacation.
Frankly, I am shocked that the discussion advanced far enough to even ask this question. If I get the right answer she will think about it. She's more the resort type.
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:12 pm
by Pia
I know the camps have a lot of things going for them but if it were me I would pay the extra $15.00 per night and have an air conditioned room at Sailview - fantastically clean, beautiful rooms and wonderful hosts - oh and your own bathroom 
Pia
http://www.sailviewstjohn.com/
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:28 pm
by Nancy_B
Pia wrote:I know the camps have a lot of things going for them but if it were me I would pay the extra $15.00 per night and have an air conditioned room at Sailview - fantastically clean, beautiful rooms and wonderful hosts - oh and your own bathroom
Pia
http://www.sailviewstjohn.com/
Pia, based on all your glowing reviews over time, I look forward to my stay at Sailview in January
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 3:05 pm
by Pia
Yay Nancy - you will love it
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:35 am
by RickG
Ja, Sailview is a sweet deal, but you can walk to three beaches from Maho. Sometimes the additional cost of a vehicle is a make or break for visitors. Cinnamon Bay doesn't have the nice beaches and has a LOT more mosquitoes.
Maho tents mosquito proof? I'd call them mosquito resistant. It's definitely camping. Of our four, two loved and two thought it would be worth paying more for an in-unit toilet.
Cheers, RickG
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:48 pm
by Teresa_Rae
RickG wrote:Cinnamon Bay doesn't have the nice beaches and has a LOT more mosquitoes.
Huh?
I think Cinnamon is the best beach on STJ!
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:59 pm
by RickG
Teresa_Rae wrote:RickG wrote:Cinnamon Bay doesn't have the nice beaches and has a LOT more mosquitoes.
Huh?
I think Cinnamon is the best beach on STJ!
To each their own, but Cinnamon reminds me of a Jersey shore beach, especially after it rains and the septic tanks overflow while the wind blows sand in my face. But, it does have flush toilets (see sentence 1).
Cheers, RickG
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 1:25 pm
by Puddlejumper
Rick,
that is so funny and true!
