if anybody would like to know the truth before you sign a lease in this community, please contact me before you do so so I can tell you the truth. There will show you things that are not true act as if the community is safe, clean affordable, and reasonable it is not they smile in your face one day and become irritated when there is something wrong. read more

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We have been in Spotswood Commons for a year and are delighted with our apartment and surroundings. The office and maintenance folks are responsive to our needs: the apartment is perfect for us: the development is very well managed. We have recommended Spotswood Commons repeatedly to friends and family. No problem is too small to get a quick response. Even on an extremely busy day, such as movie night and pumpkin decorating etc., the maintenance department took the time to bring over an aerator for our faucet. The efficiency, friendliness, and cooperation of the Spotswood staff is spectacular. Keep up the good work!! read more

Was a resident from 2022 to 2023. Is in the ABSOLUTE WORST SPOT, you will constantly be stuck waiting at the exit because it leads onto a busy road with no stop sign, no light, and nobody willing to letting you out. You will be late to everything. $2,305.00 for a 1 bed, 1 bath is insane. "Landlord Special" leaving paint splattered all around the edges of the room Noticeable previous carpet removal leaving a good 1 in. gap in everything including the bathroom doors and ruining the front door's seal allowing the weather and bugs in. Most of staff are residents who don't know what they're doing but get a discount on rent. Because of above ^, in the middle of winter the Heating broke and they couldn't fix it, then called contractors who couldn't fix it, then rather than doing anything argued back and forth who's fault it was to save themselves money rather than help me not freeze. Was told this was the exact same issue when all the A/Cs broke the summer before I moved in. Touts a trash collection service you leave at your door that stopped collecting a month in cause they couldn't find any residents who wanted to be paid nothing to do it. Garbage compactor broke for months on end. Started work on a "new paved grilling area", but because they had to pay our to fix everyone's A/C, Heating, and the Garbage Compactor they gave up and just put some Corn Hole boards out there. Because of the above, because of all the "new amenities" (2 Corn Hole boards) they wanted to jack up rent by $300. Hoping to offset their negligence on the renter to replace all the A/Cs, Heating, etc. They have no way to contact them outside of calling the office once you're a nonresident, so getting someone who actually knows anything is a craps shoot because like i said before, its 90% residents who don't know anything just working the front office for a discount. They waited 2 years to contact me about my return deposit not being able to be mailed, gave them my new address, waited 6 weeks, and nothing. Called back and they knew nothing about it and hadn't updated my address, said they'd contact higher ups, still haven't heard back anything. Like i said above there is no other way to contact them other than the phone number. All they have is no reply emails, the AI tour request email, and their owner's (Westminster) don't have a contact email either. Long and short of it, this apartment is an overpriced shit show, find elsewhere and dodge the stress. read more

We are from out of town and was looking as various apartments one weekend day. Granted, we did not schedule a tour for Spotswood Commons, but the apartments are close to W&M, so would have been a good travel distance to school. Went in and asked some questions and asked could we look at a 3 BR. Ashley was visibly annoyed, with a too low cut shirt on. She was rude and acted like she didn't want to answer any of our questions. OK..We I coughed this up to us not having an appointment. So, I schedule a tour and came back about a week later. In my tour request, I asked to see a 3 BR. When we get there, Ashley, again ( I was seriously hoping she was not going to be there) acted annoyed. The first thing she said was "go look at the weight room and the pool." It was her tone and her body language. My husband whispered to me "see, I told you we shouldn't have come back." However, we stayed and she took us to an apartment. It was a 2BD. She didn't even bother to come upstairs and show us around. I was confused as we asked to see a 3BR. She said there was not one avail for viewing. I said I should have been told that. Ok...this went downhill fast. I asked is the 3BR setup the same as the 2BR. She said yes. I said, so what would the 3BR look like. She said I can show you the floorplan. We did not drive 1.5hrs to see a picture of a floorplan that we could have looked at online. This girl barely said 10 words to us, was not interested in doing her job, and just plain rude, and yes I told her she was in the wrong business. She wasted our time. She took us back to the rental office in the golf cart and also turned us over. I guess she was trying to dump us out. I went in the rental office, (my husband and son when straight to the car)..I told her I did not appreciate how rude and unwilling she was to do her job. I told her she wasted our drive from Richmond and wasted our time. I asked for her manager's card and she when into the back office and came back with her business card.. Beware, if you rent here..this is probably what you will be dealing with read more

The Spotswood Commons Team are the best: Amy, Ashley, Mike & Savanah! They always go above and beyond the needs of our wonderful community. If you're looking to rent, look no further than Spotswood Commons! You will feel right at home from the moment you meet Amy, Ashley, Mike, Savanah and the neighbors. read more

As a graduate student attending William & Mary, I was looking for an apartment in a quiet community with excellent management and maintenance. With a schedule that varies substantially from day to day, there is nothing worse than having a plumbing emergency or a misplaced key at a random hour of night and feeling uneasy about reaching out to management/maintenance. I've had those experiences in the past, and they are the absolute worst. It is so nice to know that I will never experience that scenario living here. As early as my first phone call with the management team, extending to my tour and lease signing, their staff went out of their way to communicate their policies and resources (including an online portal for maintenance requests which is checked 24/7). It is clear that resident satisfaction is a high priority for the management team, and that they truly love what they do! For the location and scope of amenities available to residents, the price is extremely reasonable. I am beyond thankful to have an in-unit washer and dryer, as well as complete access to a dog park, gym, pool, community clubhouse, sand volleyball court, and basketball/tennis courts. The neighborhood grounds are beautifully maintained, which my pup appreciates for long walks when her human isn't studying all the time. :) The location is perfect for school (only approx. ~7 minutes away from W&M campus), as well as exploring the fun attractions of the local Williamsburg area. I am so happy that a unit was available when I began my apartment search process. I can't imagine living anywhere else in Williamsburg! read more

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Overall, I really enjoyed my time living here for a little over a year. Having previously lived solo, I decided to exchange having a solo crib for a nicer neighborhood. Spotswood certainly was nice. Here are a list of the perks I found while living here: *Spacious floor plan with large bedrooms, walk in closets and pretty big bathrooms *Appliances in kitchen are nice, included a double sink *Hook up for washer and dryer *Friendly and diverse tenants *Nice workout room with TV's *Nice pool with grill *Wooded and secluded location *Recycling on-site *On-site car wash *Tennis/basketball court *Very close to the WISC/ Warhill Sports Complex *A couple of minutes off of 199 *Staff are friendly And a few of the negatives: *Kitchen is smaller than I'd prefer, especially with a roommate *Though gated, often times they were left open *Adjacent apt. community accepts Section 8 vouchers and is income restricted. I certainly appreciate that there is affordable housing in the area, but there were issues with kids from that community jumping the fence and hijacking the basketball courts. *We had issues with the neighbors beneath us smoking on the patio. The smoke smell travelled into our patio and apt. when we left the windows up. Smoking is permitted outside, so management would not contact them about it. *I feel like they are priced a bit high for the area. While the apts. themselves are pretty nice, price-wise it's the same if not a bit more expensive than the Point at New Town, which is walking distance to restaurants and shopping. You need a car to get anywhere from Spotswood. In conclusion, this is a really nice place to live. I'd stay here longer if I could afford it on my own. read more

The best place to live in Williamsburg! We moved in 7 years ago and love every aspect of this community! The management is excellent and maintenance is friendly and efficient. Great amenities and beautiful community! read more

When I was looking for a place to live, I knew Spotswood Commons is where I wanted to be. I walked in to the office that first day, and I was greeted with the friendliest person I know. Amy took care of me, showed me an apartment, and I immediately signed on the dotted line. It was one of the BEST decisions I have ever made. From the minute I got into my apartment, I have felt safe and secure. I love living in a gated community where every single person is friendly. Amy and Becky have frequent get together's so all neighbors can meet and talk and just hang out. The maintenance people are extremely friendly and helpful. When I needed something fixed, it was taken care of that afternoon. I am so fortunate to live in the BEST place in Williamsburg. I thank God every day I live here. read more

This apartment complex is one of the best town! On top of being clean and pretty, the staff and community is very friendly. Every once in while, the office will put on events like chili cook off, community yard sales and other events that encourage one to get to know your neighbors! read more

We have lived in Spotswood Commons for almost 2 years now and I must say for the money you will pay here just rent a town home or condo( New town, Monticello at Powhatan, Bristol Commons) !!! The community is gated which is a plus if and when the gate is actually not broken the landscape and lawns are also not kept in great condition anymore far from what they use to be. The unit sizes are large compared to most apartment about 1200sqf for a 2bd with nice washers and dryers. The carpet is super thin and shabby and only looks good for about the first two months after move in the walls are also super thin compared to most apartments I can literally hear my neighbors sneeze, phone conversations, radios, "adult time" and even the alarm clock ! They do have a park if you want to call it that, it is not maintained at all weeds grow wild trash and litter always present I do not let my daughter play their. The pool area is decent but again poorly maintained pool is usually full of leaves and debris. The absolute worst thing about this apartment is the PARKING! it sucks my building has 12 units with 8 parking spaces in front of it towing for non-residents parked in resident spaces is NEVER enforced. They do offer garages but here is the catch its and extra $135 per month and it may be on the other side of the complex because some of the long time tenants have had them rented out and use them for storage, man caves, cars that don't run, and junk! And as far as a maintenance request ha....forget about it ! Save your $1250+ and find a better managed nicer place that's worth that kind of money for the area . read more