The property and amenities are really nice:) I would recommend this property to anyone relocating…read moreto the area.

Nice apartments, lots of amenities, and affordably priced! Have lived here for multiple years and…read morehighly recommend.

Very helpful staff. A beautiful property…read more Looking forward to my new home in Charlottesville, Virginia.

I wanted to simply remove my original YELP review of this place. I could not. So here it goes…read more My husband and I visited my son a lot because we all live in Cville. We loved where he was at Belvedere. Then the neighbor from down under moved in and made his life so unbearable, he was forced to move out. Such a shame that nothing was done and we were the bad guy in the situation. Too much noise with the footsteps on the carpet. Need to leave the pee in the toilet and not flush - ever because it disturbs the queen who lives beneath my son. Do not take showers at night or when it might disturb her because the pipes squeak. Anthony came to my son's apartment, checked everything out and NONE of this was happening. (the squeaks of the shower pipes, the squeaks of the toilet, the boards of the floor) There were things discussed that were going to be put in place to make it more pleasant for him to live there in peace. It never happened. She won!!. We have had to go through the pain of finding a different spot, and make all the arrangements of moving etc...... Leaving a place that was such a find we thought. So know this. If someone has a dog that continually barks like this woman did and NONE of us ever made a peep about this annoying thing - nothing will be done about it. BUT if you leave your garbage can out and it even LOOKS like it might be too heavy you will get slapped with a warning of a $50 fine. Such petty things that mean so much to this office, but the BIG disturbances mean nothing. BEWARE.

Heavily occupied with only a few apartments available for leasing in the next few months…read more Management office employees were very friendly. There's not many sidewalks, so it isn't particularly "walking-friendly", but there's plenty of folks walking on the roads, and there's a dog park, too. The gym is small but it's got the basics. It's a quiet community off of busy Rte.29, with townhomes being built nearby very soon. It wasn't meant to be for us, but seems like a really nice place with friendly neighbors.

VERY thin walls. I hear my neighbors using the bathroom, talking, yawning, etc. You will get called…read moreby the leasing office with complaints frequently as everyone loves to complain about how thin the walls are. Parking is so bad too. I was asked to move my vehicle since someone complained about the duration it was parked in the same spot. We don't have assigned parking.

I had never lived in an apartment community until coming here almost 2.5 years ago. In that time I…read morehave literally fallen in love with Lakeside. The maintenance crew has always been capable and timely. The office staff has had a few turnovers yet continued to be consistently helpful. Adam, Amanda, Matt and Pam work hard to make this complex feel like "home". Lakeside residents are treated to a monthly event planned mostly by Amanda. She goes above and beyond in her efforts to make these occasions fun for all who attend. My 5 star rating covers people in the office and a lot of the wonderful neighbors. In my opinion, people are one of the most important elements in apartment living. Neighbors are, in general, wonderful folks from all ages and walks of life. The fringes of having a great clubhouse, with game room, small movie theater, a business center, a gym, a hot tub and a pool give almost everyone a chance to relax and unwind. The other amenities are pretty nice as well. There's a playground specifically for the children. There are tennis courts, a volleyball court, a basketball court and there's even a sandy beach with a small lake that gives opportunity to swim or lie in the sun, go boating or even do a little fishing! With all that I have listed there's still another... For those of us who have fur babies there's a well kept dog park. There are other complexes that are newer with granite kitchens and other amenities that are much more up-to-date but I doubt that any offer the beautiful views that are here at Lakeside. I've purchased a house and will be leaving in June but I'll not forget my stay here, nor will I ever leave the wonderful friends I've made.

If you like yapping dogs all hours of the day and night, and if you like leafblowers and chainsaws…read morerunning 5 days a week, and if you like bad plumbing that makes all your cleaned dishes smell like wet dog and eggs, this is the place for you! oh yeah, and dog shit everywhere in the grass and dog piss in your hallway entryway so it's like walking through a cloud of it to get to your door. if you like this things, this place is for you too.

Coming to Virginia from Texas was very stressful and hectic, but the front office team at Arden…read morePlace was extremely helpful. Special shout-out to Amy Kennedy, for going above and beyond in assisting us. Arden Place is a beautiful community with friendly staff, and neighbors. Location is everything and this location is almost perfect. You're super close to a variety of restaurants, retail stores and grocery stores. Oh yeah, they're also very dog friendly! Amazing atmosphere! 10 out of 10 recommend!

Overall, this place is 2-3 stars. For the price they charge, I would pick a different place that's…read morenewer or more functional. Check out City Walk, Reserve, or Westgate apartments. I think all three of those are better deals than Arden. Cons: The neighborhood is a bit shady. There is low income housing right across the street and shady people walk through the complex all the time. It doesn't feel the safest because the nice big gate is not used. I didn't know this before I moved here because I'm from out of town. However, when I asked locals about this area, everybody knew about the low income housing nearby. When I moved in, I asked where I could park my move in cube. They said I couldn't park at any of the spots in the apartment and they made me park outside the gates and I had to walk a bunch of stuff up a hill to my apartment. I never heard of a place that does this. From the first day, I knew I was not going to be here long. The management required us to put these huge stickers on our windows to use this gate, but the gate was never activated. Now I'm stuck with this big ugly sticker. They will never get this gate built. Dogs leave poop all over. I made the mistake of living on the first floor where dogs would do their business in front of my window. I talked to management about this unsanitary action, but they act like dogs have more rights than humans here. You can hear everything from your neighbors. You can hear people talking outside your place and listen to footsteps upstairs all day. Parking is free... BUT, you need to pay to be able to park in front of your own building. You have to pay for a reserved spot, that are outdoor and not even in a garage. Why would I pay for that? Those spots aren't even used, yet I have to park a mile away because they choose to charge money for those spots. Pros: Clean, new, and conveniently located off of the main road. Location is pretty central for driving, but not walking distance to anyplace. If you enjoy easy access to the 29, then this place is good.

This apartment complex is pretty stellar! From the meticulously crafted layouts, to the stone…read moreinterlaying of the apartment structure, to their fantastic clubhouse, you'll find many reasons to love these apartments. The management is very responsive and the views from the clubhouse are unbelievable!

I only signed a lease with the office a little over a week ago but I am thrilled with the first…read moreimpressions. the office readily responds with real care. They are definitely a property management team that is on the pulse of the needs of their customer. This is more of a "community" than a complex. I appreciate the more mature clientele who live here and care about others and their well-being. Everyone is looking out for everyone there. I see very positive things and look forward to becoming an active participant in the village.

OK -- admittedly I have never lived at this place. However, this place is probably one of the worst…read moreplaces in terms of leasing options. THEY WILL NOT NEGOTIATE. Every encounter I've had with the leasing team has been negative. They are very inflexible about lease terms and charge more than neighboring apartments. IF YOU ARE A LAW STUDENT -- please look elsewhere. Similar apartments are on Arlington Blvd that are cheaper and closer to school. Or go to a neighboring building on Colonnade that will give you a 9 month lease and no deposit. NOT WORTH IT.

We lived at Ivy Gardens for 2 years and we had a a great experience! We were in 2 bedroom plus den…read moreapartment. It was really spacious and the kitchen was renovated. Ivy Gardens is really convenient for students who attend Darden or Law School! Maintenance staff is helpful and kind! We don't have any complaints about it!

This is a great place to live. Sam and Ashland are rock stars and really do their best to handle…read moreproblems and communicate with residents. The hardworking maintenance staff do a great job fixing things as needed and cleaned up the property well during the JAN/FEB "snowcrete". The pool area and club house are beautiful and a wonderful place to gather with friends and family.

I initially worked with Sam as my leasing agent. She was patient and helpful in the early stages…read moreand answered my questions, but there was a significant lack of follow-up afterward. What was most disappointing was being told that certain steps had been completed when they had not. Renay was the most disappointing part of this experience. When I received my lease, there was no call or guidance provided. Because Sam was out of town and had not followed up as promised that Friday, I contacted the leasing office to make sure I had submitted everything required. I did not recurve any follow up but kept getting reminders about my lease so I went into the office and RenaY was there. Renay assured me that everything was complete and nothing else was needed. As the property manager, I trusted this information, unfortunately, that was a mistake. Ashland, who joined the communications after the ball dropping from the order two, has been the only person who followed up as she said she would. She sent a clear email outlining what was still needed and was able to accurately explain the requirements for a new tenant. That level of communication should have been consistent from the beginning, again especially for the property manager. I understand that the holidays can be a busy and hectic time, but that does not justify dishonesty or poor communication. If steps are missed, it's far better to be transparent than to provide incorrect information. Overall, this experience showed a disappointing lack of follow-through and integrity. Not a way I would like to start a lease.