As a retirement celebration, my husband and I shared the Maho Bay Home with our three grown children and their partners. Situated high on the hillside overlooking Maho Bay, this home felt like a little bit of heaven. With four bedrooms, each with a king-size bed, bathroom, balcony, and view of the ocean, this home couldn’t have been more perfect for our family. The kitchen was a dream for those who like to cook and the outdoor grill and pizza oven added additional cooking options. The property management sent someone to meet us in Cruz Bay and escorted us to the home for a personal orientation, which, given its isolated location, could have been a challenge to find, especially in the dark. A Jeep is absolutely necessary to get around the island (steep hills and hairpin turns) and made getting beach equipment down to the beach less of a hardship (the driveway is STEEP!). Groups with smaller children may find this property to be a bit challenging as there are steep drop offs and steps, and the bedrooms are separated. Gas, groceries, shopping is all mostly back in Cruz Bay or in Coral Bay, both at least 20 minutes away by car. Garbage disposal on a daily basis is required by the management and we learned that roadside dumpsters are not located along the North Shore Drive or any of the National Park areas. The best route to a dumpster is to head to Centerline Road.
Overall, this home was truly a little bit of heaven—isolated enough to afford some serenity but close enough to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the northern side of the island. While snorkeling, we saw octopus in Trunk Bay and Waterlemon Cay, numerous sea turtles in Maho Bay and even a few dolphins in Frances Bay! We were sad to leave but will cherish the many wonderful memories made in this home.
