Thank you for the first day of school breakfast!! such a nice surprise and a very kind thing to do,…read moreplus it's delicious! Thank you, Elizabeth and friend for handing out this yummy food and drink on the first day of school. Very thoughtful. Thank you.

Encina Meadows is a large apartment complex. You would think it would take a long time for…read moreManagement or Maintenance to respond if there was no emergency. Requests are handled in the order received, unless it is an emergency, which I appreciate. Elizabeth Fogo is new here. She is amazing. Very friendly and will help in any way that she can. In this day and age, many people aren't pleasant and gracious as she is. Even though she can be extremely busy, a person would not know it in the way she handles the situation. The attitudes of Jac, Dan and Raoul are also pleasant and wanting to help in any way they possibly can. The Towbes Group must emphasize that their employees be efficient, courteous and helpful. This has not been my experience in the past with other companies. Evelyn

We lived at Patterson Place for over four years, and we truly couldn't have asked for a better…read moreplace to call home. The staff here are incredibly hardworking--Bobbie, Rigo, and Carlos consistently go above and beyond to ensure the apartments and grounds are beautifully maintained, creating a wonderful living experience for everyone. About a couple years ago, the property completed a renovation that gave the apartments a fresh, modern update. The landscaping is stunning, and the shared amenities, especially the clubhouse encourages you to get out and explore the property. There's always something happening within the community as well, from picnics and pizza parties to festive gatherings at the clubhouse. You can always count on Bobbie and Rigo to come up with creative events to get everyone excited. Our daughter always looked forward to seeing Bobbie and Rigo because they were consistently warm and welcoming! They really made it a great way to connect with the community and make memorable experiences! The location is another huge plus. Patterson Place is ideally situated just a five-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride to Goleta Beach, which has also recently been renovated. The Calle Real shopping centers are just minutes away, where The Towbes Group hosts fun seasonal events for families and kids as well. We will deeply miss our time here, especially because it holds so many special memories--like watching our daughter spend her first few years here and forming lasting friendships. We're incredibly grateful to Bobbie, Rigo, Carlos, and The Towbes Group for creating such a positive living experience.

Rigo is the best! He has helped me so much and is a great advocate for renters. Lovely place to…read morerent and awesome staff.

We lived here for around 2 years…read more We really enjoyed living here. Susie is very responsive, any issues we may have had were addressed immediately and she kept us updated on any situation. She's such a nice person, you can really tell she wants to help and look out for her tenants. If we were still living up in SB, we definitely would've stayed longer.

This building was so great! My wife and I lived there for over five years and it was by far the…read morebest experience I've ever had a building/management team. The apartment itself was great. It was a one bedroom, but the master was big for a 1B. The kitchen appliances worked well, there was a good amount of storage. The water pressure and temperature were awesome (I miss them now). It was a really cute place (esp. the ceilings). It was also affordable (relative to SB County prices these days). Maintenance was incredible attentive and responsive. I never had a problem that wasn't solved within a few hours, usually immediately. Juan is a rockstar. Super nice, knows how to fix *everything*. The manager, Susie, is by far the best manager I've ever dealt with. She is kind, helpful, accommodating, and reachable. If you've rented long enough, you'll know that a difficult landlord relationship can add a huge amount of stress to your place - this was the exact opposite. I was always confident that the management group was poised and ready to help me in any way they could. We had to move out of state, otherwise we would still be in this place. Do your self a favor - live here!

This complex has nice amenities and the grounds are kept very tidy. It is in a good location next…read moreto shops and restaurants.

My husband and I lived at Hollister Village for several years and we absolutely loved it! The only…read morereason we left was because we moved out of state and I'm really going to miss my huge kitchen and counter space. We enjoyed the clubhouse and the pool - both are really great sizes to accommodate a lot of people. The complex is always very well kept and clean which is always a great plus. In addition, the parking was never a problem for my husband and I. On some occasions you do have to park outside the complex, but it's not a huge deal. In addition, the gym was always very clean, but a little small in my opinion. I did have one continuous complaint and that was a noise complaint for whoever was working by the car wash- it always sounded like someone was drilling/sawing/or doing some kind of construction? Which didn't make sense to have that ongoing, seriously everyday. We lived in building 6 so beware of that. The front office did take care of it when I called, but after a few weeks it started back up again so that was frustrating. However, I especially want to give a huge shoutout and show my gratitude for Emilio, their maintenance manager! As well as the maintenance staff. Emilio was always super helpful and always had the nicest attitude. You'll be sure to be in good hands if you live here because if there is a problem in your home, then Emilio can surely fix it.

It's been a while since I talked to the people I visited and toured the apartments with, but I had…read moreto say what a lovely experience it was! Wolfgang, with whom my roomie and I toured the apartment, and Lucia, over the phone at the office, were so kind and friendly, from the moment I drove up to the time we parted ways. The two bedroom, two bath unit was spacious, set up perfectly for a roommate situation, with the kitchen and living room separating the bedrooms. My only regret is that after everything was negotiated and approved, a change of plans made it impossible for me to move in. If I decide to try again I'll be sure to call them first!

Lived here for a year, couldn't take it any more. Thing were "band aided" instead of fixed. The…read moreowner is a pervert, cannot believe how he talks to people, thinks he's funny but he is so gross and disgusting. Do not let your young college daughters live here, I learned the hard way. Carpets were gross, paint was badly touched up and the place stunk but never figured out why!

Renting made easy! I have lived at the Ivy At Carrillo. location for the past year now and I have…read morenothing but positive things to say about this company. Customer service is amazing. Olivia and Matt are very helpful, accommodating and responsive anytime I'm in need of anything. The maintenance team is very polite and my request for services are taken care of immediately. The apartments themselves are very clean and all the appliances are brand new. The landscape is beautiful.

Housing your student in a college town is challenging and it's even more so when your student…read moreattends a school with no dorms. We have rented from Ivy for going on our 4th year now. Our student was at their Carrillo location for 2 years and is now renting a 2nd Ivy managed property at their Ladera site. The key to good management is good communication. Most students and parents end up feeling their experience with a management company was challenging; in reality, most of the issues come down to miscommunication or poor communication and roommate issues. My advice - no matter where you rent - READ THE LEASE thoroughly and ask questions prior to signing, then there are no surprises. Also, thoroughly vet your potential roommates. I am in real estate and Ivy's leases are very forthright. They were willing to make some adjustments based on boilerplate verbiage in the lease/addenda that didn't apply to our property. When we moved our student to the 2nd location, it was easy because our student was already pre-approved and had a track record with them. They keep their properties tidy and are quick to respond to repair requests. The properties themselves are usually a mix of students and young professionals, so they tend to be quiet and courteous communities. As with most apartment complexes, some issues come with the age of the property, but Ivy does their best to keep things upgraded. Their management is easy to get ahold of and they accommodate quickly. It's a professional management operation, not just some guy that happens to own an apartment building and gets to things when he can. Prices in SB can be shocking if you are new to the area. It comes with the territory when you live in a sought after beach community where demand is high and supply is low. They were very fair this year, halting any annual rent increases due to Covid pressures on tenants.

Avoid this place -- premium rent, poor living conditions, and unfair management…read more I lived in a so-called premium Apartment E and paid one of the highest rents in the complex, yet the living conditions were terrible. The unit was a heat trap with no fan or proper ventilation, even though other units in the complex do have fans. I often felt suffocated. Management was informed and took no action. The apartment is located near the parking area, and the unit was constantly full of dust no matter how often I cleaned. There was also frequent management and maintenance noise around Apartment E, making the "premium" label misleading. The toilet clogged almost every week, even with very light and normal use. This was a recurring issue that was never properly resolved. Before moving out, I wiped down all furniture surfaces, and the unit was left in good condition. Despite this, I was charged 5.5 hours of "general cleaning" for a studio apartment, which is completely unreasonable. Carpet cleaning was not even counted in that 5.5 hours. I formally requested a pre-move-out inspection, asked to be present, and requested 48-hour notice. None of this was honored. When I went to the office on a weekday before move-out, it was closed without notice, so I was never given a chance to address any concerns in advance. The cleaning was done about 10 days after I moved out, raising concerns that the hours charged reflect dust accumulation over time rather than my move-out condition. When I questioned this, management pushed responsibility onto the cleaning company instead of explaining or correcting the charge. After that, management stopped responding. Even returning the undisputed portion of my security deposit was delayed and required repeated follow-ups. High rent, poor living conditions, constant issues, and unfair deposit practices. Avoid this place and rent elsewhere.

This is the best deal to live nearby the UCSB campus. IV maybe noisy but Felipe, the land manager,…read moremakes an excellent job at keeping Sutdio Plaza the most quite place in Isla Vista. He is kind but firm, and impartial. Also, if anything in the apartment needs fixing, the Studio Plaza team gets it done very fast. I loved living there also because the natural environment around IV is great.

The community gardens involve many residents. They're beautiful. The chef (formerly at the Bacara…read moreRitz Carlton) plans the menus with Expertise that's for sure.

It is May 2024 and I am writing a current review of living at Friendship Manor in Goleta, CA…read more Startling with management, Dan and Patricia model a form of professional and compassionate leadership that is exemplary in this, or any field. Almost all of the people now living here, though elderly, are active, creative, and as such, not old. There are gardens and four courtyards that are tended to by the residents. The prevailing philosophy guiding the community is one of encouragement. I have rarely encountered friction among the tenants, and the daily pleasantries are truly off the charts. The upkeep of the grounds by the maintenance staff is quite good, The cafeteria-style dining offers a wide selection of tasty options at every meal. The food itself is always fresh and skillfully prepared. The activities are plentiful, and Chris, the Activities Director, provides a wealth of weekly social, cultural, and educational opportunities. My own take on aging embraces the spirit of creative living as the primary antidote to becoming old, and that the word "retirement" needs to be retired from the dictionary. Oh, and did I mention, that Friendship Manor has a good-sized swimming pool. Also, we are just a few blocks away from Isla Vista and the campus of UCSB. The bottom line is that Friendship Manor is one of the best-kept affordable living secrets in all of Santa Barbara, so, if you are reading this five-star review, please don't let our secret out of the bag!