beautiful place. big problem the HOA does not respond well to the residents needs. I have had 2 water intrusions due to the apartment above me did not follow the CC&R's. water leaked twice into my office and my patio. Ceiling damaged and some water damage to my floors and desk. It has been very uncomfortable living in this complex. The HOA does nothing to make the resident responsible for not following the CC&R's. Frankly, the CCR's needs to be changed to make the resident not following the rules and regulations financially accountable. I would not recommend living in the Optima Camelview complex. the gardens are wonderful. but they create areas for water intrusions due the poor architectural design. read more

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HOA extremely ineffective in handling homeowner issues. Inconsistent in applying rules and quick to deflect responsibility.

We have lived in this community for five years now. The homeowners association has made our lives a living hell. The lack of security has resulted in our cars, being vandalized and stolen on three occasions now. The latest was our car getting towed, despite the fact that we received an extended permit for an extra car that we have. This is one of the absolute most horrendous places to live, and I would not recommend it to anyone. read more

Great condo building I have been here for five years. It is one of the nicest buildings in Scottadale besides Optima Kierland and Scottsdale Waterfront. The plants make the place look great. I moved into a different unit this summer after my last place sold for a great deal. My new unit to the left I planted a bunch of stuff on my plot area. The HOA determined the plot to the right of me is the owners plot but the owner is refusing to plant anything and the HOA has given me the run around. If nobody plants anything here imagine what this place will look like. Other than that this building and area is incredible. read more

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excellent in every regard. beautiful.grounds wonderful residents great social atmosphere

Male and female steam rooms haven't worked in over 3 years (as of 7/2017). Both male and female gym bathrooms and locker rooms have been broken for over 1 year (as of 7/2017). The basketball court is currently flooded with water and unusable. Attaching photo of July 2017 water damage to the property. I believe the main problems most people would be interested in are as follows: 1) inconsiderate dog owners 2) lack of guest parking 3) Uber and Lyft drivers sitting in the limited loading / unloading areas 4) noise from adjacent properties (above, below and beside you) - this is a problem with the building design and construction more than a problem with the tenants themselves. 5) Tenants with barking dogs in units - lots of unattended barking dogs. read more

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As my 1,000 review, I am going to review a home that was dear to my heart for several years. The location where I dated my husband, was a newly wed with my husband, and was pregnant with our first child. We were able to enjoy such a fun lifestyle when living at Optima and I think anyone who doesn't have kids should live in a place like here. I don't know if you should be allowed to write a review for a condo complex you never lived in and so I felt it was only right for me to write this review as a former resident of the complex and not someone who just visits the common area or looked at one unit with a realtor. I lived here for several years and loved every minute of it. Location, ambiance and amenities are all tied up into one nice little package here. Of course it's obvious that the location of this complex is perfect because it's walking distance to everything. My husband and I spent years enjoying Old Town Scottsdale on foot and there were some weekends when I didn't drive my car once. You can walk to the mall, restaurants, bars, parks and more. I think it provides the feel of urban living, at least as much as you can feel like you're living an urban lifestyle in Arizona. As a former resident of Optima, I can say that the amenities were some of the best I've ever experienced. Who needs a gym membership when you have a full gym, indoor pool, indoor basketball courts, indoor racquet ball courts, a putting green and two outdoor pools? It felt like I lived in a resort. To add to the resort feel, we also had a concierge service that would help us make reservations, answer questions, etc. They were always so sweet and I enjoyed stopping in to say hi and grab my packages. Every condo had underground parking which meant that our cars never had to be victim to the horrendous heat during summer months. I never once had to wince while getting into my burning hot car and as soon as I parked, I would take the elevator up directly to my floor and my unit. The units are all different so I won't review our condo itself, but we loved living in our modern condo and it's perfect for a young couple without kids or a retired couple who wants to be close to everything. Optima holds a special place in my heart because I lived here during some very important times of my life and what an incredible place to call home during that time! read more

I need to state, for the Yelp record, that I don't live at the Optima Camelview. My review is bound to be colored by my experience...opinions differ...yada, yada, yada:) I think I'm good with the TOS, but if I'm not, I'm sure someone will let me know. My buddy Mike Z was in town for a week or so...down from Seattle...it was great to see him! We've been friends for 20 years, and you know what, I don't have that many friends of that duration! We do have a good time and this week was no exception...one of the things Mikey came to town for, was to look at buying a condo or 5 (this seems to be a "buyers' market" for these things:) So, I went with Mike on a couple of his forays into the wacky world of Phoenix/Scottsdale real estate, to help him try to buy a couple of bargains...heck, we were thinking we might even partner up on a few of these things:) First stop...Optima Camelview. In the immortal words of Bette Davis, "what a dump!":( We parked underground and met the realtor (another Yelp one star, in her own right, but that's another story:( and started to go through these places...the first words (and really, for me they continue to be the most apt words about Scottsdale's own OC) that came to mind were: * Hive * Warren * Catacomb * Mausoleum I'm a reasonably bright guy and I have a good imagination, so I can see what they were going for, but the OC just doesn't rise to the level of "new age hanging gardens of Babylon". The place feels lifeless and sad...possibly an interesting concept that was poorly planned, poorly executed and now threatens to collapse under its own depressing weight (and maybe all of the dead plants that the residents apparently can't afford to take care of:( The fit and finish of the entire place is just "off"...doors that didn't fit/wouldn't close or open...handles and moldings broken off of walls in the hallways...lights that didn't...not what the people that bought into the OC at the "high" expected, I'm pretty certain... We went through 5 units at the OC...all of them supposedly "owner occupied"...maybe they were...that just makes this so very much sadder:( The units we saw were, at best, disappointing and depressing...and at worst...squalid:( * 2 of the 5 units had the power turned off, but people were living in these units (candles everywhere, wet towels from the morning shower)...I don't know how you can watch the 48" plasma HDTV without power, but these units both had all the toys and Pottery Barn furniture...just no juice:(...BTW, you don't want to open the refrigerator in one of these units...I thought we had stumbled on a body or two in the dark:( * 2 of the 5 were furnished in a style I like to call "early futon and card table"...we were told that these people had paid more than $450,000 for these units...and they only had a futon and a card table...oh and the 48" plasma HDTV...you can't live without that:) * The 5th unit was just destroyed...very serious rage going on here...every knob and pull was broken off every cabinet...at least those with the doors still attached...the handle for the patio door had been broken off...2 holes punched in the drywall (which, for some reason was untextured in this unit...strange...:(...asking price for this unit was exactly what they had paid for it...extremely optimistic in my view:)...the realtor said the same thing she said in each unit she showed us..."you could offer less!"...Really, bright eyes?...Well, I see now that real estate is just way too complex for me..."we could offer less"...who'd a thunk it? * All of the units we saw (and most of the units we could see from the units we looked at...which was essentially all of them...there is no such thing as a private deck or living room in this place) had dead and dying plants...while the idea of having each deck share a little "garden" with their neighbor might be nice, the reality is that the mulch spills onto the deck, the plants don't get sun or water and they are dead brown reminders of the dead, brown life too many of the inhabitants of this labyrinth are likely leading:( Maybe this place will come back to life...they (they being people who are much smarter than I am about real estate) say real estate always does... but it's going to take a few years...or something... For now...one sad and desperate star:( We passed on this OC:( read more

I am the J B. in the positive review above. I just wanted to let everyone know that I AM NOT the 2nd JB. who gave a negative review and negative photos. Therefore, I changet my name to Jet B so that you could differentiate me from them. I reiterate: Having been a 6 yr resident at Optima; I hope you will read this. Unfortunately, many of the negative reviews here on YELP are from people who have never lived here, or at best short-term renters. It is sad that these people are so quick to judge. One writer above states that there was dog pee in the elevator and pooh outside. What this person failed to mention is that when you report it to property management, it gets cleaned immediately. And yes, dogs will be dogs; and people will also be people. Someone claimed that some unis were darker than others. With award winning architecture as is here at Optima, sometimes that is the result. I dare anyone to find a more naturally beautiful place inside a growing city such as Scottsdale. Someone also stated that the fitness center is not air conditioned; IT IS AIR CONDITIONED. Any yes, sometimes it is more crowded than other times. That's a testament to how great a place it is. This is a well diversified demographic representation of our society. The people are friendly, courteous and kind; as in most communities. There are 2 heated outdoor pools and one indoor heated pool. Three hot tubs, steam rooms, showers, racket and basketball courts, a concierge, and beautiful grounds. This place has the usual problems like any other property, we are fortunate to have a property management team that is transparent, responsive and friendly. I've been here 6 years and wouldn't choose any other place to live. Come join us and have fun. read more

By far the best condo complex in the Old Town area. Great architecture and landscaping make this an oasis between Rancho Vista and Highland off of Scottsdale Rd. They have a great area underground including raquetball and basketball courts, an indoor pool and jacuzzi, and steam rooms. An on-site restaurant, cafe and market round out this place. If you ever get down to the parking garages, it's an Audi/BMW/Rolls Royce/Mercedes/Range Rover dealership in a sense. Everyone here drives a nice car. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, you have floor to ceiling windows so you have to understand people can sometimes see you. Yes, these are condos, so you can sometimes hear neighbors (I rarely have). Overall, hands down the best non-maintenance place to live in all of Scottsdale. read more

I've rented an office here and have been very happy. I've seen a lot of changes in the property, they are making many improvements and this include parking. I love the amenities and the concierge team. They are all first class. On the negative side there are the some inconsiderate pet owners who do not pick up after their pets and think nothing of allow them to pee in the common areas or in front of businesses. The property is in a great Location too because it so close to all the action (restaurants, bars, shopping and tourists). Oh yah I almost forgot They've also got a cute little bar on the property with a nice patio. lots of things to do and a good place to socialize. read more

I think it goes without saying that a review from a person who does not live in Optiama is only half the story at best. So here is the full scoop. I have lived here in Optima now for 3 years and LOVE it. I have lived in all sorts of homes, buildings, and lofts all over the country. Optima is hands down the BEST complex I have ever lived in. There aren't many amenities that Optima Camelview Village doesn't offer to its tenants. In addition to striking interiors that boast floor-to-ceiling glass walls and gourmet kitchens, those who call Camelview Village home also have access to an indoor swimming pool, a putting green, a fitness center, a dog park, a party room and much more. Plus, the lovely garden terraces are always a source of eye candy for those driving along Scottsdale Road. There is a reason this place has won so many awards, and its not because of the reasons mentioned previously. I love the fact that I can park my car on Friday after work and not need to get in it again till monday morning. Show me another place in Scottsdale where you can say that. read more

My friend lives here. It reminds me of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon with all of the rich vegetation that falls off the balconies. He lives on the 5th floor. On his balcony is a palm tree planted into the ground with mulch. How could this happen? So I decided to sleep on the mulch my first night in town and pass out. This didn't last too long, I started thinking about a scorpion stinging my drunk self and slept inside. Very nice condo with a decent workout center. Indoor and outdoor pools. A lot of rich people live here though and seem to be like sticks in the mud, so I guess that would suck to deal with. Damned if you do, damned if you don't! I rather live around poor people, but that is just me. read more

The coolest place I have ever owned a home. Incredible nightlife and dining scene right out your front door. Quiet, safe, absolutely gorgeous. Yes, we have the typical problems associated with multi-family living. If you don't want to hear or see your neighbors, don't move to a multi-family dwelling. Concierge and security staff are gracious and very responsive. read more

DO NOT RENT COMMERCIAL SUITES FROM CAMELVIEW OPTIMA! We have rented two commercial suites for nearly two years and I cant even begin to tell you what a headache it has been. We ended up just breaking our lease, taking the hit and losing a ton of money because we cant handle it anymore. Kellianne Z. the property manager who manages the commercial suites is nearly impossible to work with. I could go into GREAT detail of how unprofessional our interactions with her have been but we will just leave it at we won't be missing her at all! The parking is HORRIFIC! We lost potential clients because they could never find adequate parking. The Wifi is super patchy and many cell phone carriers don't work well (I had to get two different carriers so I could accept business calls in different areas of the property. The property always has construction happening and can get very loud. Long of the short, many better office suites available in town. Do yourself a favor and dont sign up for this headache. read more

We had looked to buy a unit here & looked at several units, then decided to rent for a while first. We've been here almost a year & loved it at first, but have had horrible noise problems for about 8 months & management won't do a thing about it. The walls here are paper-thin & we our neighbor plays her music loudly at 3am almost every night. It's so loud that we had to move our bed to the other side of the room and run a humidifier all night just to try to block the noise, but that doesn't work. We've called security several times, but it never seems to help. The ceilings are also very thin & you can easiy hear any walking above you. Aesthetically this place looks great. The gym is great too, but the construction is horrible. read more

I agree with the first reviewer. I rented a condo at camel view for a couple of months and couldn't wait to get out of there. The buildings look great but are very poor quality. I could hear the upstairs neighbors walking around, taking showers and using the toilet. The place has absolutely no privacy, so if you liked to be watched, this is your kind of place.The landscaping is poorly maintained and the elevators did not work several times. I was lucky enought to be in the building with the restaurant and the hallways smelled very strong as they vented the restaurant odors through the trash shut. There are many condos in this complex for sale and prices are dropping like a rock, so don't be misled by the sales tactics and the impressive court yard. read more

I love the Optima!! By far my favorite condo complex in Scottsdale. I have rented here for two years now. The complex has three pools--two out door, one indoor. The gym is stellar too. The facilities are beautiful! I love living around so much greenary in the middle of the desert. The best part is that the Optima is close to everything! You can walk to many different restaurants and many different places to shop! I can't believe how low the yelp score is! This place is amazing! read more

Lived here and loved it. Was my first time home purchase and I still have it today. Renting it out for the time being but will be back once we retire. Location is one of the best. Being from the Bay Area, I can walk to all the spring training games, which I have since I moved in back in 2009. I have an inside unit so I only hear the fountains and whispering leaves with the wind. read more

Pretty dope complex. Too rich for my blood but I do have a Dr. friend who lives here and he showed me around. Definitely a well up kept facility. The condos are very nice and I only saw a one bedroom condo but it was quite spacious. The location of Optima is sweet. Just a stones throw away to the nightlife of old towne!! read more

It is unfortunate that people pass judgment so quickly and are not even residents, or at best only renting a few months! Yes, a dog has peed In the elevator, what this person failed to note is that as soon as it is reported to prop management, it is cleaned immediately. And the same goes for the poop on the grounds. Yes, some units are darker than others; that's the result of the most outstanding archetecture in AZ. This place has marvels and wonders that I dare anyone to find elsewhere. And the fitness center IS air conditioned and sometimes more crowded than other times. That's a testament to how awesome it is. I wonder how someone would know so adamantly that non-residents r using the facilities I have lived here for 6 years now and wouldn't change it for anything. Where else do u get surrounded by such natural beauty in the heart of a growing city. And cuddos to prop mgmt, who is transparent, responsive, and wonderful to work with read more

I own a condo here where we are snowbirds. I enjoy the fountains, plush grounds and most of all the location. The amenities are excellent from the putting green to the complete gym. The place is well maintained and clean and offers a couple of good restaurants. When I read some of the disparaging reviews I wonder how they have that perspective. The place is full of hipsters as well as old people. All and all...a very nice place to live! read more

Boy there are a lot of JB'S who stay here. I love this place, there is no place like it. The vegetation abounds. You walk in the the complex and it is 10 degrees cooler then Scottsdale Rd. Between the plants and the water it cools things down. But that's not what makes it so wonderful, the architecture is in a class by itself. I've stayed in a number of different units and one thing I have learned is that each unit is different. I love the racquetball and indoor basketball courts, and the fitness center is number one. I'd highly recommend this complex to anyone looking to spend and extended time in Scottsdale. By the way, the location is terrific, an easy walk to restaurants and the mall. read more

The other reviews of the Optima that don't give it 5 stars BLOW my mind. This is the nicest complex I've ever seen. Indoor basketball court, one in door pool, 2 outdoor pools, dry cleaner on site, garage parking, 3 different restaurants, and a great concierge... and we haven't even touched on the actual apartments! Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops are standards. The people that live here also make the Optima even better. A smattering a young professionals, professional athletes (NBA, NFL, MLB) and nice families make it a great place to live. read more

Just spent a week at one of the homes rented by owner. There's lots of them there! Like a hotel, cant find your way around and the concierge is supposed to act as a middle man but they are really unhelpful. If your unlucky enough to own one or even stay for a week like I did, hopefully you don't live near one of the elevators, the walls are paper thin and you hear, cables, creaking, chimes at every floor or door open and the nice hard wheeled carts the restaurants, maids, and landscapers use go in and out of these elevators day and night! of and for noise, I've stayed at roadside motel 6s that had less noise than these, if leed certified and green means cheap materials and no noise barriers than this is the spot! read more

Optima Camelview is a beautiful place to live, great staff, excellent location! Great onsite amenities, nice underground parking! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking at choosing the Urban Life! read more

We have lived at Optima for three years and are generally very pleased with the Condo and overall situation BUT the concierge service has deteriorated to a very significant extent. We have paid for services that have not been performed and that have resulted in hundreds of dollars of cost that should not have happened. Services were very good till management changed. very disappointing. read more

Recently moved into the Optima and had to share a little insight to anyone considering moving into the Village. I just wish someone would have shared these things with me before I took the plunge. First of all, I completely agree with a previous review, in that it looks amazing from the outside, and the apartments truly are beautiful, however, all that glitters is not gold. I'm also going to blame really bad management for unkempt landscaping, a health club that truly has a revolving door for everyones friends of friends, and a noise level that could compete with a frat house on the weekends. The grounds need a TON of new fresh gravel, and I have a feeling the freshly frosted plants will never be replaced. The health club apparently has no air conditioning, and between the noise from outside, to the noise above my head upstairs, I'm certain that the builders have ran out of town, and let their children manage this place. Harsh review, I know, but the truth needs to be shared. read more

i lived there for two months. the owner of my condo was decent enough to let me out of the lease. it was costly, but it was worth it to get out. the outside design looks good, but because of the weird angles and overhangs and dark recessed courtyards (full of tragically dying plants), the wi-fi is terrible or non-existent. the inside is tacky. the ventilation in the halls is horrible. there's no privacy and you can see everything (everything) going on in everyone else's unit. the one bright light is that the concierge service is great...but the management? yow! they're horrible. they are stuck down in a windowless dungeon below ground, so maybe they should be pitied, but they are miserable human beings. and they will go out of their way to make you miserable too. need a key to the gym? forget it, they can't figure out the paper work. need something fixed? you're kidding right? note: if you are moving in or out, the underground parking is so low that you have to move everything out of the moving truck on the street, then move it by hand down the ramp, across the parking lot and up the elevator- so budget time and $ accordingly. and for some reason all the doors are set on maximum resistance, so getting from the parking lot to the elevator always makes you wonder if this is the day you pop a rotator cuff. honestly, i don't know how the seniors in the building get in at all. i used to ask them, but they say they've given up trying to get the doors fixed. strike one more win for the miserable management team. read more

Over rated. The grounds are not well kept and the units are small and the noise is out of control

I've lived here for 3 years and continue to call this my home. Yes, there are noise issues, a less than ideal parking situation on some nights, and higher rent ...BUT, the reason I continue to call this place home is because it is so inspiring, rich and pleasing to the eyes to view and is straight up BEAUTIFUL! I have met many good friends from this complex and expanded my contact list and network by living here. I gave this review 4 stars because even though Optima is a beautiful place to live, there are a few things that make it just under 5 STAR. Having said that, if you are looking to rent or purchase a condo or APT then this is the first place you better check out. Everyone must live here for at least a year to understand the true beauty of the Optima. I'm very excited and looking forward to the new Optima Sonoran Village to be completed, it's a similar complex that will be on the other side of Fashion Sqr mall. read more

I don't typically post reviews but thought I should considering how often I use Yelp both locally and when traveling. We looked through a considerable amount of higher end condo complexes in the valley before deciding on buying a unit at Optima Camelview. The intention being to rent our unit until our high school aged kids go to college, then move in. We have had absolutely no problem renting our unit, twice we have had offers within the first week of listing the property. We have also stayed there on numerous occasions between rentals and the place has exceeded our expectations. It's quiet, the green surroundings are not not only beautiful, but keep electric bills down and it's literally an oasis in the middle of a bussling city. We can walk to 140 plus restaurants, shopping and movies are across the street and the three on-site restaurants (several deliver to the trrom!) are great, especially the newer Metropolis. I love seeing younger business professionals working throughout the day on site, there is always a poolside chair or table available, and the property's gym is as nice and equipped as most large health clubs in the valley - only better, because it's right outside my door. As an owner, I have been impressed with the HOA and concierge, very helpful and friendly to assist us. I wrote this because the negative reviews here seem to outweigh the positives and I truly don't think this is warranted. We have only been associated with the property for a year, but it's the current reviews that really count since staff, concierge companies, tenants and maintance have changed over the years. Counting the days to call ourselves residents! read more

I moved into the Optima as one of the first residents back in '07/08. I absolutely loved it. I stayed for 7 years and recently just moved out due to trying the home lifestyle in the Biltmore/Arcadia area. I miss it very much so. I miss the architecture, I miss the neighborhood feel, I miss the friends and neighbors I've become close with. I still go over to the Optima very regularly as I still kept my office. My one friend said it best when he visited me from Ohio. He slept on my patio (yes, drinks were flowing earlier that night) but still he slept out there and loved it even though he did see some stuck up folk pass by him in the hallway and he felt that was off from his normal comings and goings in his home state. He woke up in the morning and I believe he reviewed the property on Yelp, referring it to the "gardens of babylon" I just love Optima and someday will purchase a penthouse there. read more

Have attempted multiple times to contact this property from different sites. The answering announcement is incorrect and the corporate website is completely ineffective. Have wasted too much valuable time, attempting to communicate with these people. They must not be honestly interested in doing business. read more

I have lived at Optima Sonoran Village for the past 6 months, and although it was a tad bit out of my price range it has been a great decision. The extra bit is well worth it in so many ways and you will not regret it and will find out it is the best and most luxurious place in the Old Town Scottsdale Area. All of the staff is very friendly and accomidating and get things done in time. For example I had a minor leak in my apartment and Immidiately they were there to fix it within the day and everyone was extremely friendly and accomodating to the utmost. Not to mention they also painted up my walls still a little scraped from moving in and cleaned the entire place without me even having to ask! I have never been treated that well at any other residency. The residents who live here are also very nice and I have never had an issue. It is a variety of all ages young, old, families, no families which I personally like the most. If you like luxury/resort style living then this place is where you want to be as well. The pools (theres 3) are all great and their is a variety of other things to do at the pool TV, Ping Pong, Pool, Board Games, Floaty toys, Sauna, Steam room (I didn't even know a difference before) etc. The gym area is also amazing with it being so large and having a basketball court. If you want to live close to Fashion Square then this is also probably the closest place you can be. Additionally, walking distance to the heart of Old Town and the bar and club scene (personal favorite). I would do yourself a favor and seriously look into this place because its amazing and it will take your life to a new level! read more

overpriced, thin walls you can hear neighbors next door and above you,dirty hall carpets, landscaping not being taken care of, pot smells in hallways, dogs barking all the time, filthy garage area, not very secure, loud pool parties, not a good place to live unless you are 20 and like to party. read more