Colvin Woods is actually situated in a very nice area, and it is surrounded by woods. It's quiet, secluded and safe. I haven't had many problems with my apartment, and I have lived in the complex for nearly 3 years now. They offer both renovated and non-renovated apartments. The major difference between the two are: counter tops, cabinets, and black versus white appliances. Other than that, renovated and non-renovated apartments are the same size (which is actually a nice size for a 1-bedroom).
...If you're budget conscious and do not care for black appliances, you should grab one of the non-renovated apartments and save some cash. These go quickly, however!
When I have had issues, specifically with maintenance, they are VERY quick to respond and will do everything they can to correct the problem in a timely manner. The maintenance crew is great and they work hard to make sure any issue you have is resolved before they leave.
The Leasing Office staff is also helpful. Again, I rarely have issues, so I don't interact with them often, but the fact they will hold packages for you is an added bonus. They're opened 7 days per week (except for holidays), so they are very accessible. The fitness center could use some updates, but it's included, as is the pool, which is opened during the summer and is always inviting.
All in all, Colvin Woods has done well to me. If I had any gripes, one would be the size of the bathrooms in the 1-bedroom apartments and the other is with the vendor they use for the laundry rooms. There are ALWAYS issues with the washers and dryers in the laundry rooms, but I can't really blame them or maintenance because an outside company is responsible for them. If you're looking for a quiet place, that's near Reston Town Center (a 5-minute drive) and close to the new Silver Line Metro (about a 10-minute drive), Colvin Woods would be a great place to live.
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