Haynes Farm is awesome. We have lived here for just over 3 years and it's consistently great. So…read moremuch for families especially - well-behaved kids playing outside on the weekends - next to Bar-B-Que area with adults... oh, and did I say playground on the other side of the property for kids? Swimming pool? Basketball Court? Gym for adults? AND - the nicest management STAFF you can possibly imagine. Mail/package reception and super fast repair/maintenance. Never had a problem here - highly recommend :-) [Not sure why someone said the buildings were loud. It's not loud at all. I've lived in some apartment buildings where you could literally hear the upstairs cat's toenails clicking on hardwood floor or lapping water from a bowl. Nothing like that here - or loud, crazy neighbors. Everyone here is very nice.]

The apartment itself is nice and comfortable and full of light and my neighbors are nice and I love…read morethat there is such diversity and it makes me happy to see all the kids outside playing and all the people walking their dogs, but there are multiple things that do not work for me. This apartment complex is for you if you are fine with: - poisons being sprayed all over the common green space areas where children play and people and dogs walk; - "landscapers" mercilessly mutilating what could be beautiful trees and flowering shrubs into small lumps; - the super loud sound of leaf blowers; - alarms going off for months without maintenance doing anything about it and them acting like you are the problem for asking them to fix the alarm and make the horrendous noise stop; - maintenance not communicating about the work they did, nor seeking clarification with you about the work that needs to be done, nor when they will be in your apartment doing the work, and then maintenance accusing you of being disrespectful for requesting clear communication; - automatic toxic room "fresheners" in the fitness rooms (I had so been looking forward to using them but did not want to breathe the toxins); - crazy loud HVAC units constantly blasting noise making you feel like you are in a non-stop giant engine room in your own home; - ridiculously bright light pollution that is hard to block out at night and visually assaults you when you look out your windows or open your door; there is no reason for such a multitude of super bright, white lights and it is a waste of electricity. When I moved in, there were several things broken in my apartment and things that still needed to be cleaned. Over the first month, maintenance was responsive and did the repairs and cleaning (like the ceiling fan that I could not reach to clean was caked in thick dirt and dust and grease, and the bathroom fan did not work because the painters sprayed the bumpy ceiling paint spray all over it), but they left all the dirt and debris for me to clean up. I never had that experience before where maintenance workers expected me to clean up their mess. It would be useful for them to have a checklist to go through before a tenant moves in to make sure that everything is working and clean. Other than that, the location is good. Visually the aesthetics of the buildings are okay. There is plenty of parking. I like that there are many trees around and I can go for long walks in the neighborhood. I like that they plant flowers at different locations there. The price is expensive but bearable.

I have been a resident here for 16 years and have used the pool every year it has been open. Over…read moretime, it seems that new rules are being added each season, but the most recent change is particularly concerning. Residents are now being told that it is a Massachusetts state law that everyone must leave the entire pool area whenever the lifeguard takes a break. During these breaks, all residents are required to wait outside the gate for approximately 10-15 minutes until the lifeguard returns. In previous years, the rule was simply that swimmers had to exit the pool and remain clear of the water while the lifeguard was away. At no point during the past 16 years has there been a requirement for all residents to leave the pool enclosure entirely. I have reviewed information from Mass.gov and other sources and have not found any state law requiring all patrons to leave the entire pool area during a lifeguard break. If this policy is based on a specific state regulation, I would appreciate being provided with the exact citation or source. My concern is not only whether this rule is being accurately represented, but also why a policy that is now described as mandatory was never enforced or communicated in previous years. If this is a local policy rather than a state requirement, residents should be informed accordingly. I respectfully request clarification regarding the legal basis for this rule and the reasoning behind its implementation.

It's too expensive and people steal packages in the mail room. Don't trust leaving your mail in the…read moremailroom, especially the mailroom for residents who live in building 14000. I'm so mad about this incident. I will never trust anyone living here again. Karma will get the thief back

I am from Newport, RI and had to move to the "metro west" area of Massachusetts for work for a…read moretemporary time period. What I thought would be a short stay (under a year), actually evolved into 2 years at Avalon Marlborough. Not knowing the area at all, I decided to opt with a high end apartment management community because moving is stressful and I knew with Avalon, that at least some of the related moving stressors would be removed. I was right - move in was a breeze and the apartment was in immaculate condition. I chose my floor plan, did all my paperwork online and arrived right before the office closed to get my keys, all super easy and pleasant. Due to the Covid crisis and other personal reasons, I needed to move back to RI and really miss my great apartment and the awesome Avalon community area and management. I lived in a one bedroom loft style apartment and it was very lovely. Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, thoughtful decor and stunning ceilings. My neighbors were very nice and I loved the dog friendly neighborhood vibe (even though I didn't have a dog)! One of my neighbors had a golden retriever who got to know me and it was so sweet to see her get excited when we bumped into each other. :) The amenities were also excellent - modern gym and beautiful pool area. They have strict rules but they are necessary to keep the partiers at bay and disturbing the peace we all enjoyed. It was also nice barbecue-ing at the pool and lounging by the outdoor fireplace. The management team is on top of it here. If anything broke - it was super easy to submit a request and it was handled immediately. I miss it there but unfortunately life moves on. I wanted to write this review because moving out was also easy. I had accumulated more stuff so it was a harder move back, but maintenance stopped by and told me not to worry about cleaning the place and all I had to do was leave my keys on the counter and ensure all my stuff was out. They did all the cleaning after I left. I expected some funds to be taken out of my security deposit and was a bit concerned because we didn't do the walk out inspection (I didn't follow up on it due to the Covid crisis). But I did receive the whole deposit back and want to express my gratitude to the managers and entire team at Avalon! I highly recommend this community over all others in that area. Side note: they just built even more brand new apartments that look even nicer then mine. Also - location is great. Right off of 495 but far enough so that you don't hear it. Right down the street there is a drive through Starbucks, grocery store, B of A, and a couple of restaurants for all your needs. If I ever need to live in that area again, I'd return to Avalon. Maybe I'd get a townhouse next time!

Maintenance and Michael Paul are excellent. Otherwise, communication and care for residents is low…read more Noise is high due to daycare and landscaping vendor seemingly always being on site with multiple pieces of equipment. I would not recommend living here.

We have lived here for 5+ years. Beautiful clean grounds and top notch maintenance department. Luis…read moreis the best. Everything gets fixed promptly and correctly!

Long time resident. Many more positives than negatives. Attention to maintenance requests is a big…read moreplus. Maintenance Specialist, Luis, is OUTSTANDING. He gets 5 stars! Most often, I am not here when he completes a task, and when I return, I see the results of his magic. Today I was here to see Luis the Magician in person as he replaced a 30+ year washer/dryer in my unit. No small feat. Luis completed the job efficiently, thoroughly, quickly and safely, all with a smile and a positive attitude. And I have a second-floor unit! Luis is a tremendous asset for Avana Marlborough!

I had the pleasure of living here for 3 years and was very sad that I had leave…read more Apartments are modern with all of the amenities anyone would want or need. There is a great club house with free coffee and a large screen tv to watch games. The pool area is great in the summer and it very family friendly. The whole complex is very pet friendly - lots of happy dogs being walked. The management team is always there to answer any questions and any repair requests are handled within an appropriate period of time. If you are looking in the area I would suggest giving this place a shot. You will not be disappointed.

Nice simple units with solid amenities and management. I have never brought trash down to find…read morenowhere to leave it, and messes produced by other tenants are cleaned quickly. I live on the fourth floor, which I recommend to avoid noise and for privacy.

Lived here for about 3 years and recently moved out…read more Pluses: The location is very convenient being right by all sorts of grocery stores and businesses. The landscaping is quaint and makes the area a nice place for walking around during summer evenings. There's lots of guest parking. Minuses: No central A.C. Broken laundry machines regularly. Constant scent of curry on the floors and gym. Slow elevators. In my opinion, the price for rent is not worth it, but being a corporate business, Corcoran charges the amounts that people will pay to live in Shrewsbury.

staff is not behaving properly for one problem I have to call 4 times molds are there in my house…read moreno one listens I have to call 4 times for broken kitchen cabinet and broken towel hanger in bathroom

I contacted Jake, the owner of Tri-Boro Garage Doors, after one of the springs broke on our garage…read moredoor. Fortunately, he was able to come the next day and replaced all four springs ( 2 on each door ), inspected, adjusted and lubricated rollers and pulley system. Jake then showed me that the gears that drive the chain system on top of the motor ( manufactured in 1999 ) were wearing and will need to be replaced in the future. I appreciated that he didn't try to up-sell me in doing the repair now, but rather said when it breaks, to call him ( he said the gear assembly could last months or even a year or two ). Tri-Boro Garage Doors is a small, locally owned company from Northborough. Jake may not have a fleet of fancy ( or expensive trucks ), but he is insured, experienced, honest, reasonably priced and has number of very positive reviews ( mine now included ). Given my experience, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tri-Boro Garage Doors and will definitely contact Jake when I need my garage door serviced.

Jake is honest, has quick communication and response. He came out a few months ago when our garage…read moredoor opener seemed to be struggling. He said to wait for replacement....but that replacement day came this week. He was able to do the work within 24 hours of reaching out to him. He is honest and we have used him before and will continue to use him and recommend his business.

Tim at CJL recently helped us with the sale of our family home. It was an unusual property and he…read moredid a great job of marketing it to the appropriate buyers. He worked very hard throughout the process, keeping us informed every step of the way. We were surprised at how fast things happened, but all for the best. Tim's professional and friendly manner made him a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend Tim and CJL!

We have had a great experience with CJL over the past 4 years. The team is always responsive,…read morefriendly, and happy to help in a timely manner. Shout out to Caren K. who has been a huge help with our lease renewal, always making sure we stay informed and updated throughout the entire process. Overall an excellent team to have as a renter in Massachusetts!

Overpriced, dirty apartments. Broken down amenities that never get repaired. Constant flooding in…read morethe apartments. Management doesn't care

Natalie, the Assistant Property Manager, is awesome. She has gone WAY above and beyond for me on…read moretwo separate occasions. The apartment complex is very kid-friendly and quiet. The dog park is great. Recommend it to anyone looking for a place!