Here are the FACTS regarding our experience:
• This is an EXTREMELY NOISY complex. While we understand a reasonable amount of noise is expected living in an apartment complex, we have NEVER experienced noise to this extreme.
• Large groups of people hang out on the only tennis court almost every evening, allowing their kids to scream and run around, riding their bikes, etc. It is so loud, we can hear them with the doors and windows closed and over the volume of our tv (and we’re on the other side
...of the building). There is a sign posted that the tennis court is only for tennis, but this is NOT enforced by staff. If you enjoy playing tennis, you will not be able to do it here.
• Residents here play their music on their lanais so loudly you can hear it inside your apartment. Two ladies set up an amp and speakers (to blast loudly) their singing karaoke for the whole complex. People in cars will crank up their music and just sit in the parking lot with their doors/windows open. While some of this happens during the day (hope you’re not on a work call!), most of it happens after 8 pm and will last until after midnight or later.
• We have been awakened by people partying in the parking lot, pool, tennis court, etc. over and over. Last night it was 3:15 am. If you complain to the office, they will tell you to call the police after 10 pm. The last time I complained about the noise, the staff member suggested we should move out.
• The lengthy apartment lease lays out the complex’s rules and regulations regarding the garages, tennis court, pools, and even noise levels. NONE of it is enforced. As long as you pay your rent on time, you can do what you want.
• The tension between residents is real. Not everyone likes the noise and will yell, often shouting profanities at other residents. It makes for an uncomfortable living situation. We’ve talked to other residents who have moved out for the same issues we’ve encountered.
Bottom line:
• If you work from home or work long hours and appreciate a good night’s sleep: this is NOT the place for you.
• If you are a respectful, rule-following apartment dweller: this is NOT the place for you.
• If you are seeking somewhere to live where you can do what you want any hour you want: this IS the place for you.
• If they would let us out of our lease early without penalty, we’d move. It truly is unfortunate, as if the staff would simply enforce the terms of the lease, living here would be awesome.
Max of 2. Nonrefundable fee of $400 (one total fee for 1 or 2 pets) due at move-in. Monthly fee of $20 (one total fee for 1 or 2 pets). Two pet limit, full-grown maximum weight of 75 lbs. for each pet. Dogs and cats are most welcome.