I have lived at The Marquis at Barton Trails (phase II) with my new wife for about two months now and have mostly positive feedback. Before moving in to the brand new complex, we felt a somewhat corporate and impersonal vibe from the leasing agents. However when we fell into a situation that put us at the mercy of the property management, they went above and beyond what I expected to provide quality service. To this day, the staff remembers my name and seem to genuinely care about my
...satisfaction.
As for location, I could not ask for more. To the east you have Sunset Valley, which is full of franchise shopping and chain restaurants. Then to the west lies The Shops at Arbor Trails, containing more local restaurants and additional retail. Plus being so close to MoPac and Highway 290, you are never more than a 10 minutes drive away from anything happening south of the river.
As far as the actual apartment itself is concerned, the flow of the 1 bedroom floor plan and 9 foot ceilings provide a spacious feeling. Additionally, the granite counter tops and dark wood floors give an elegant touch.
The amenities are a nice perk. The pool and grill area is modern and relaxing, while the work out facilities are better than average for an apartment complex.
With all of the positive things to consider, there are a few flaws that should be addressed. For one, the paint in the apartment seems cheap. It scuffs with the lightest brush and is impossible to clean. Also, parking is regularly an issue. There are many spots, but about half are designated as "small car parking only." I drive a two door Honda Civic and can not even fit between two parked cars.
Overall this is a quality apartment for its price. All leases in Austin are outrageous at this point, but my wife and I feel like we are getting our money's worth out of this place. What more could you ask for?
Max of 2. We are pet friendly and do not have a weight limit! Breed restrictions apply. Two pet maximum per home. Contact Leasing Office for more information.