I had the honor of being Velencia's first tenant back in September of 2020 and departed October 2021 (13 months in the same unit), and throughout my time there, the property owners took exceptionally good care of me as I "beta-tested" the newly refurbished apartment complex, and for that reason, I'm happy to leave Velencia a 5-star review. A few things I loved about living there:
**Walkable Location**
It's a 1-minute walk from the Midland Trail (great for saying "hello" and "good morning" to the
...smiling faces of the most wonderful souls you'll encounter in Tulsa).
You're an 8-min walk to Burn-Co BBQ, FarmBar, and a bunch of other lovely non-chain restaurants
If you're feeling adventurous, it's a 25 min walk to Utica Square–home to more delicious restaurants and shops.
There are lots of parks nearby if you've got a fur-buddy.
**Short Drive From**
Downtown, The Arts District, Brookside, Kendall-Whittier, and all the other fun neighborhoods in Tulsa.
The major freeways/highways are probably no more than an 8-min drive away.
**Inside the Unit**
Gosh, if you're lucky enough to score a top-floor unit like I did, the sound of the rain on the rooftop was soooo soothing (see attached video).
On that note of top-floor, the sunset views were always a nice way to wrap the day.
Endless hot water. If you've ever lived somewhere cold in the winter, warm showers are the best way to defrost.
AC/Heater unit was a lifesaver after a long run or to keep the place cozy during the colder months. I think the insulation was pretty solid as the place didn't really get too cold during December-March.
The in-unit washer/dryer units were excellent. If/when I buy a home again, I know which ones I'm buying.
**Options**
If you're a nomad like myself, traveling light means freedom. The owners let me take the furnished model unit and we negotiated a reasonable price so that I could rent the furniture from the model unit for my entire stay.
**Everything Else**
The neighbors in my building were some of the best, ever. We all looked out for each other, helped when we could, were mindful of the noise we made.
It's a small complex so you're not living with 100-200 other people. I love people, however, I love "cozy" more than anything.
**The Take Away**
If you enjoy long walks, eating out at restaurants, and tend to keep a friendly, yet low profile, Velencia might be the right home for you!
