The Odyssey in Arlington, VA is one of the best buildings you can live with breathtaking views…read more(which can never be obstructed bc of air rights), outdoor pool, party rooms, garage parking, amazing gym with the bells & whistles. Having a 24 hour concierge is so helpful! As an investment I am so so soooo happy I chose The Odyssey as my home for the past 8 years!! The residents are all wonderful people and a priceless social atmosphere where wine and cheese nights are encouraged, running clubs, yoga on the deck, philanthropy and giving back to the community are just to name a few. The outdoor rooftop pool is my favorite thing to do on the weekends in the summer. The views are amazing and a BBQ allows you to have a great time with friends! Two Thumbs up and one of the best in Arlington!

Great building, minus the well nourished African American doorman who refuses to open the door for…read moreguests or residents. He sits low behind the front desk pretending to be unaware that people are banging on the glass to get in. How difficult could it be to buzz people in? Time to fire him and get better talent and service. 5 start building with looser doorman.

Positives outweigh any constraints. We are very content here. Buildings and beautiful grounds are…read morewell maintained. Our neighbors are both younger and older. Management is responsive to owner needs. Most of the rules promote safety first and best community interests for all owners. The many amenities and competence of staff provide for a full and comfortable environment.

I had a terrible interaction with a receptionist, Ms. Adams, in the management office. I've been…read moreliving at the Towers for 25 years and this is the first time I've had a negative interaction with an employee. I asked her about the use of dumpster bc I'm working on some updates to my unit. She kept lecturing me over and over again about how contractors must take the trash with them even though I explained to her they were doing that. I literally asked her to stop repeating herself and that I wasn't asking about disposal of contractor's trash but trash from my own projects. She refused to listen and told me I would get fined if I get caught. After telling me I wasn't allowed to use the dumpster, she said I would have to schedule it with the office. I asked her which office, she then told me to leave it in the trash room. I still don't have an answer to my original question:( Looking online to see if I can find the answer myself so I don't have to interact with Ms. Adams again!

My husband and I are going on year two. For the location you can't beat it. Right across from the…read morezoo and in between Cleveland Park and Woodley Park Metros.the property manager, Jo Ann, is wonderful. She remembers everyone's face and name. One complaint we have is since we have lived here there has been construction, but at least they want this building to be beautiful and up to date. We have never seen one roach or mouse. If there was more parking available we would be totally SPOILED here. I wouldn't hesitate to rent an apartment here again. One more thing is the building attendant is the best we have ever met. He is nice, accommodating, and fast!

Have owned here since 1998. Love the building and the office staff - the same for 20+ years. It's…read morean elegant, charming, and beautifully maintained building and grounds! Can't imagine a better place to live!

We've lived here for over 2 years and have loved it. The desk staff are amazing. They decorate for…read morethe holidays and overall just go above and beyond. Really can't beat the location being so close to Georgetown, Foggy Bottom and Dupont. There are several parks with pools and tennis courts nearby too. Trader Joe's next door might be the best though. Our condo is great but even being on the top floor, we get no direct sunlight into our place which is a bummer.

Great location near Rosslyn metro with spacious living room and bedrooms…read more I visit my friends here often. Everyone at the front desk is friendly and helpful except for Luna. Management - please take note and give her proper training.

My whole family is trying to take over this building, and I can see why. We've already got three…read morefamilies in it, and I'm hoping we can get more to move in, and then give me a free place to stay should I come back to DC. The Belvedere, besides its sometimes creepy red doors that remind me of the Shining, has a lot of great things going for it. The condos are medium priced, there are a ton of parking lots below, it has a great outdoor pool and new fitness center, the little store on G5 has booze and does your laundry, and the staff are excellent. Let me say it again: the staff are EXCELLENT. They really get to know you, recognize you, and will chat with you even when they look busy. They really take care of the residents here with a smile and great customer service. Move in, but save a condo for me.

I've lived here for over a year as a renter and I would generally recommend. For buying I wouldn't…read morebuy here, but that's just a personal preference. Pros: -Homeowners association is well managed. They just bought a huge generator without doing an assessment. -Cheaper than some other neighborhoods. -Laundry is cheap: $0.75 wash and $0.25 for 15 min to dry. -Walls are REALLY soundproof -Dishwasher -Walk-in closet -Neighbors are nice - mix of late 20s/30s and 60s -Front desk staff is generally nice and helpful Cons: -No off street parking and street parking difficult later at night -Common laundry -Window unit AC -Front desk has lost packages -Condo association sometimes passes stupid rules (ie: you have to be home to get grocery delivery. I'm sorry, but doesn't this totally negate the value of the front desk?!?!)

I've been an owner in the Valley Vista for 32 years. I see that someone has characterized the…read morebuilding as a dump--which blows my mind because it is immaculately maintained and repaired. The staff are avalable and competent, the facilities are always clean and in good working order, and it is very secure. Yes, it's old--it was built in 1928--and it doesn't have a gym (but we may be getting a roof deck). There is a common laundry room on the main floor. But these are far outweighed by the friendly ambience and the convenience, and PRICE. Units remain one of the best bargains in this very expensive area. The street is gorgeous and quiet, but everything is right around the corner. It's a wonderful place to live.

I lived here for over 30 years and had numerous issues with management. In short, they are…read moreoverwhelmed, understaffed and simply don't care about providing good service. The building is old and is in a constant state of repair requiring high condo fees. But management is lazy and has a terrible attitude. They are terribly slow to address problems and do so in a surly, rude manner. Avoid living here and definitely avoid buying here. Also, the condo association is extremely rude and close-minded. I'm so happy I sold and got out.

Too many bursting pipes and leaks. Walls between apartments are way too thin. You hear your…read moreneighbors and they hear you! The facade is always under repair whim entails loud drilling and tons of dust accumulations on surfaces like tables and bed linens. The drilling is so loud, you have to leave your unit for hours. Living here is s nightmare!

I stayed at Jefferson House recently and it was great, very clean and well-maintained, had no…read morecomplaints. They just remodeled the hallways and elevators and have efficient building management it seems. Nice buidling, quiet, front desk staff very helpful. No problems at all. Would love to rent there again, the location is perfect. There's a metro subway and a Whole Foods one block away, tons of restaurants too.

We lived here and enjoyed it! A quiet building, loved the neighborhood too, which has all amenities…read moreand the building itself is kept clean and maintained. Always nice coming into the lobby with the couches and plants. Didn't have time to enjoy the pool unfortunately. Would recommend if you want somewhere comfortable in DC with no hassles.

Roach infested I had to move out and leave all my furniture behind due to the infestation on the…read moretop floor. Cockroaches everywhere and also in the laundry room. Traumatizing experience!

Not a bad place because its so close to the GW campus, but the construction ruins it. Its right…read moreacross the street and its so loud. Parts of the building seem really worn down. The sign at the front was even broken.(missing the P in President). The only thing I am going to miss is some of the staff