This complex is one of the best options for those looking to be near the Newport Beach bar scenes and beach, yet close enough to the main roads and freeway.
It was one of the lowest priced townhome-style rentals, but as of this year, they charge for water, sewer, lawn maintenance, and garbage. This adds over 50 monthly, FYI.
Not walking distance to anything, so you will have to bike/drive to the beach and other spots.
The place is full of trees -- although pretty/romantic looking, they don't
...get cleaned or trimmed. The sun doesn't come through. The grass in the front of units can't grow. The wind doesn't pass, making summers very hot and humid (no A/Cs). When it rains, it floods. The complex doesn't have drains on walkways or parking lot. You'll have to get used to walking in standing water.
The trees produce a TON of berries falling all over and getting stepped on, trekking inside and creating a huge mess, inside and out!
Before, the maintenance person sweeps sections of the complex daily. Now: No More.
Before, there wasn't a parking issue, because the manager kept things under control. Now, the complex is full of roommate situations, so there are too many cars.
After the previous manager's death, the maintenance guy got moved to another location, replaced by a part-timer. New manager doesn't care who comes in. Downhill from there.
