I've lived here almost 10yrs and to be honest, overall, I was completely shocked at how this is…read moretruly a hidden gem in the middle of everything! Of course there's always pros and cons to living in the city, i.e. lack of parking, interstate noise, and things of that nature. However, for the most part, the property's staff does an amazing job keeping the grounds looking amazing, quickly replying to maintenance requests, and making you feel genuinely cared about. I also enjoy the fact that most neighbors are respectful of each other in regards to noise and doing their part to ensure the property stays looking good. Sincerely, K M H

Scummy business practices, Deplorable application process; completely mismanaged experience. Leslie…read moreKimble, the overly bubbly clueless leasing agent is scattered brained and lacking the appropriate information to give serious prospective tenants transparency and ease of process. Bellawood has dozens of apartments vacant listed online for weeks. I was initially rushed to apply under the soft threat of "they may be gone if you wait!You should apply ASAP" Standard sales tactic. I watched the price plummet $50+ dollars in the weeks each unit stay unrented. Then when I went to apply for 9/2 move in date it was arbitrarily changed to 10/3 move in. When I asked Leslie why it was moved I got a bright shiny "Well, I don't know!" she deals in syrupy faux polite "I don't know"s. When I spoke to the manager Sydney about this, she explained it calmly and logically offering a closing comment of "there's no way Leslie would have known why" So, leasing agents don't have proper information to give to prospective tenants? WHY? Ridiculously juvenile antics and word salads from half baked brains. Total Confusion, chaos and mismanagement when there are tons of other properties in the area. All of the women there are surface southern "nice" but social politeness doesn't supersede intelligence and professionalism. I contacted Tonti Properties and filed a complaint against Bella Wood. To add more confusion, Tonti Properties is different than the corporate entity Tonti, which owns a large amount of SE Louisiana apartment complexes. Additionally, there is another business name that appears when applying after being debited for app fee: Creekwood Elmwood, LLC. So it's a bunch of scam companies triangulating their schemes with haphazard, sloppy tactics. Seems like a scam. Happy to be looking elsewhere and away from this nightmare of stupidity. I can't imagine having to deal with these type of people on a regular basis in a place you want to call home! These apartments will stay unrented. Enjoy Hurricane Season!

I want to share my experience living in this apartment community, especially with the two female…read moremanagers who are currently running the office. Since they came in, the entire atmosphere and level of service have changed for the better. Anything I've ever needed--whether it was a repair, clarification, or help with a concern--has been taken care of quickly and without me having to chase anyone down. Before they arrived, I often felt like I had to constantly remind the office about maintenance requests or follow up multiple times. Now, I simply put in a request and it gets handled. It's refreshing to deal with managers who are attentive, professional, and genuinely care about the residents. They communicate clearly, follow through on what they say, and make sure things are done the right way. They have truly gone above and beyond for me, and I feel the difference every day. From the way they greet residents to the way they handle issues big or small, they bring a level of respect, efficiency, and kindness that is rare to find. Because of them, I feel valued and heard as a resident. Overall, I can honestly say the management team has transformed the experience of living here, and I'm extremely grateful for everything they do.

Kassandra Perrin and Ms.Angile was such a big help they made sure everything was perfect and made…read moresure we felt welcome.

If you're looking for a company that truly values and supports its employees, this is not the place…read morefor you. I began working here as an Assistant Manager, coming in with a strong background in real estate and a proven track record of success. Unfortunately, from my very first day, the experience was disappointing. I was essentially thrown into the role without proper training, and it quickly became clear that some team members were not interested in setting me up for success. My manager, Dwanda Jones, chose to gossip about other employees -- including her own RVP, Brittney -- instead of focusing on training or team development. This created a toxic and unprofessional environment from the start. Despite that, I remained passionate about my work and took initiative, often being the only one on-site ensuring operations ran smoothly. When I brought issues and updates to my manager's attention, she did nothing to address them. Later, when her RVP visited and called her out for poor performance, she shifted the blame onto me, even though I had consistently tried to communicate and ask for guidance. I requested additional help learning their new system multiple times, but instead of support, I was told not to seek assistance elsewhere -- and the promised help never came. Overall, this has been the most unprofessional and disappointing company I have ever worked for.

Great apartments, I've been living in Windmill Creek South for 3 years. Ms.D"s the best property…read moremanager that has been over the complex since I've been living here.

Crossroads Apartments is a beautiful place to live, the management staff is very friendly and…read moreaccommodating.

Although the rats, mice, cockroaches, and lizards that infiltrated the apartment incessantly were…read moredistressing, regardless of numerous visits by "pest control" who "filled holes" and left glue traps, Crossroads Apartments and 1st Lake Properties continued to disappoint well after move-out. The shabby and dated condition of the apartment, the exceptionally poor carpentry, and the trash and cigarette butt littered parking lots and stairwells can be overlooked, but I became apoplectic when my deposit refund was not only late but reduced by $622.75 for carpet replacement, blind replacement, "Dep Forfeitures", and photo documentation. My lease ended on August 10th, 2019, I am entitled to a refund or a notice of withholding with an itemized list within 30 days per The Rent Deposit Return Act, La. R. S. 9:3251. My check was dated September 20th, 2019 and the postage stamp shows it was mailed on the 26th of September, 2019. I assumed they would wait the entire 30 days to send it, but as the 30th day came and went, the office was contacted and they stated it had been sent on the 13th. Therefore, 1st Lake Properties did not withhold their legal responsibilities, which there are monetary penalties for, but also has questionable business ethics. Furthermore, when I moved in, the apartment had black stains in the carpet, that I removed myself, which leads me to question the legitimacy of this 504.89 dollar deduction. I literally left the carpet cleaner than it was when I moved in. The blinds, of shanty quality and with already broken pieces, fell from the bedroom window due to poor installation several times during my lease, which did cause some additional pieces to break, rendering that deduction as reasonable. I am unable to discern what exactly "Dep Forfeitures" are, but they amount to 100 dollars. Photo documentation, at $5, is peculiar, since most photos are stored digitally (like my photo documentation) and prints at Walgreens start around 23 cents. More on the property and community itself. Door knobs fall off, paint chips from the walls, the bathrooms have no ventilation and are of poor quality, the pantry door cannot stay on its track, I had to ask for a window screen (the one provided to me did not fit the window correctly, leaving a gap, and since there was already a pest problem, my window could not be left open), there was a large gap beneath the front door (again, critters could mosey in and out at any time) that I had to deal with myself, the doors inside the apartment cannot be closed all the way, the noise from I-10 is a nuisance, other tenants are oblivious to the fact there are others around them, and the air conditioning is terrible as it froze up unremittingly and is older than Medusa. The maintenance workers seem hardworking and clean up the trashed parking lots the best they can. Most office employees are subpar and I only ever had pleasant experiences with one of them. Finally, they wanted to increase the rent if I began a new lease, which I found to be both a laughable and money hungry move. Attached photos include the condition of the carpets and blinds before and after move-in, the gap beneath the door, the pest problem, and my dated documents. The images that have red circles are from move-in day. TL;DR Avoid Crossroads apartments and 1st Lake Properties due to the dreadful property itself and questionable business ethics.

Horrible ROACH PROBLEM! I lived there for 18months, and so did 3 of my coworkers in different units…read moreand we all had roach infestations. In the vents in the bathroom, pantry, closets, bedrooms, kitchen... all over. They did monthly sprays and did "construction" to fight the infestation, which did lessen the problem but not eradicate it. Also I believe that the vents in my bedroom had mold in them. While I lived there I had constant raspiness, dripping nasal and etc... as soon as I moved those symptoms immediately cleared up. Beware.

My ire arises from a complaint that I have with the staff at a Pelican Bay Garden Apartments…read moreentering my residence yesterday (21Aug2017). Supposedly, the entry was needed under the guise of an emergency (busted hot water heater). The alarming part of is that I was home all day Sunday and there was no indication of any malfunction. I arrived home last night to a note saying, my hot water heater had been replaced. There was no further explanation nor was an attempt made to contact me prior to enter my apartment. Once investigating further, I noticed my master bathroom was in shambles. There were dirt, dust, and debris everywhere. I had purchased a new shower curtain on Sunday and had it hanging immediately. It is now covered in the same dirt and debris described above. I immediately thought to take pictures, instead, I chose to close the door and use the spare bathroom. My thought process was to go to the office in the am (22Aug2017) and have the property manager visit and see the mess first hand. According to the posted hours, the office opens at 8:30 am. I was there five minutes early and waited ten minutes after. The office never opened. I finally reached Susan, twenty minutes after the said opening time. Once, speaking with her, the level of service eroded even further. She was very defensive and out right rude. I informed her of the situation and alerted her to my concerns. She advised me she would walk the apartment and get back with me. After about two hours, she called and informed me she would have "Daniel", sweep and vacuum where possible and there was nothing wrong with my shower curtain. Upon hearing this information, I became even more annoyed at the level of service being offered. I advised that I wanted no from the staff there to enter my apartment without my knowledge or presence. I also ask for the name of someone at the Corp. level, I could speak with. I was given Angel's name and number. I have attempted six calls to your office to speak with Angel. I was either told she was in a meeting or was going to call me back. Heather answered the phone all but the last time. My last call to your office was at 4:54 pm, at which point I spoke with Tiffany. I explained to her that I wanted to speak with Angel today, as this was that much of a concern to me. As I type this email, I have yet to hear from Angel or anyone from 1st Lake Properties. This has been a thoroughly exhausting experience, to which I want a resolution.

Keith and Soraya are the best . Soraya moved me in within 3 days with the help of Keith. They are…read moreamazing . They have the best personality in this world. I will definitely be staying here for a long time .

Quite possibly the worst experience I've ever had, roach infested. Awful neighbors. And very poor…read morequality. Lived here for 3 years had a new car that was hit & run twice (purposely parked in front of a security camera only to find out it did not work). People trying to open your door in the middle of the night or trying to lure you to the door to open multiple times. 2nd month of living here I witness physical fights outside. Moldy ceiling which was not properly repaired (leaked again after a month with even more mold). The gunshot through my ceiling was the final straw. DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR BUSINESS.

I have lived here three months and continue to enjoy living at Sailboat Bay apartments. It's in a…read morebeautiful area with great restaurants and a great view. The management is extremely responsive to any concerns that I have had. Attacking and fixing any issues that I've had immediately. I have nothing but praise and would recommend highly that you live here. Of course this is just my opinion and you need to find out for yourself.

I lived here with my girlfriend, dog, and cat. We had a one bedroom apartment that was spacious…read moreenough for the four of us. Everything worked perfectly. I actually never even had to put in a maintenance request so I cant attest to how responsive they are in that regard. However, that probably a good thing. Also, the maintenance staff is hard at work in the building every week day. They are very friendly and I imagine if I ever had an issue they would do a great job. The community feel of the complex was great. I liked all my neighbors. Our dogs all became friends (this is a great apartment if you are a pet owner). I'd often BBQ with neighbors at the community grill at the pool. Or one in the courtyard. I'd stay here for years if I wasn't heading back to Los Angeles. SAFE & SECURE. AFFORDABLE. SPACIOUS. BEAUTIFUL. A great experience all around. I don't think i've ever been so happy in an apartment. Thanks for everything Sailboat Bay!

Don't ever rent from this location the maintenance workers into your apartment when you were not…read morehome and steal items out of your apartment. Also the staff in the office are very rude and not helpful at all

Visited Boardwalk early this month for a friend, the property was quiet and the management team was…read morevery helpful and nice.