The tent-cabins at Maho are just that. A screened cabin. There are many stairs so if you are not in good shape, you will be at the end of your trip 😀

Bathrooms are common and showers are not hot water so wait until the end of the day when the sun warms the water to take a shower. The restaurant is small but good and it is gret to have the beach right down the stairs. I have never stayed there over night as I am not a camper when in the tropics, but many people love it.

Here are a few pics that may help you make your decision

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We have stayed there once (couple of years ago), and plan to go again early this summer. It would definitely not be a place everyone would love due to its' closer resemblance to camping than a luxury resort experience. However, that said, there are many redeeming qualities - affordable price is just one. The staff was very nice when we were there. We appreciated the eco-friendly approach that ran throughout the camps (recycling, conservation). We felt VERY in touch with nature! An often mentioned downside is that there are certainly lots of steps. We heard this prior to the trip, and were prepared - but there were DEFINITELY lots of steps! Some of the tentcabins are much closer than others to beach, restaurant, parking and this may impact how much you enjoy the stay. If your group is large, I would assume they would attempt to accommodate a request to have cabins close together if possible (they gave us 2 together), but if you are reserving close to your visit time, this may (?) mean your cabins are farther away from certain things. Bugs can be an issue even though the cabins are screened. A bigger issue for me could have been the roaches (few - more flying woodsy type than city-style - still creepy) and the little lizards that feel very much at home in the cabins. I solved this by bringing mosquito netting for the beds. I know this is overkill to many, but it was absolutely necessary for me.
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There is much more good info on this message board. I would suggest you go to "search", plug in "maho bay camps" and choose "all dates" at the bottom for lots of additional opinions. You can then choose which bits of info apply best to your needs.

Good luck!

I've stayed at Maho Bay camps many times. And I'm not a camper! My son talked me into the first time, and I fell in love with it.
There are bugs, but just get some Deep Woods Off which works very well. The lizards are great for catching the mosquitos, and every tent needs at least one. (They're tiny) They also have fans which helps a lot. It is such a unique experience in today's world. It's like going back in time to when the world was new. The views are breathtaking! Dinner on the Pavillion is a such a nice experience. You get to watch the sunset over the bay, and enjoy good food. You can book tours and trips from the camp desk. The steps do help to keep you (or get you) in shape. They have regular trips scheduled to Cruz Bay daily, so you don't really need a jeep. And also - the price is right!

Thanks for the input, very helpful!