They brag about having a marina, its dockspace only. They are not boater friendly, they think your…read moremade of money if you got a boat.

This was listed under Retirement Homes. I would call it a Retirement Community because the…read moreresidents own their own homes, pay their own taxes, and live independently. There are 1200 lots currently and all but about 15 are built on. If you buy a lot or an existing home you are a shareholder of the community. Many retirement parks have shares that have a $ value and you can buy one and then pay a much lower amount in rent. Here there is no $ value to a share and they are not bought or sold independently, they go with the home or with the lot. Thus there are no residents who pay lower fees by owning a share. All residents are owners of one share and pay the same amount, regardless of lot. Home prices vary from the 20's to over 100,000 dollars. Lots can be priced more than others if they hold a desirable location. Yet everyone pays the same monthly maintenance fee and that is $268. It is set to reset every year due to the consumer price index change. In 2015 it will be $271, an additional $3. For that monthly fee, you receive, or have access to: Water and sewage 2 24 hour gated and manned entry and exit gates. 24 hour on site fire department 24 hour medical EMT's Each of the 55 employees are EMT trained County sheriff branch office at entry Lawn mowing Courtesy bus 4 times a week to different shopping centers and banks Maintenance of all common facilities Full time activity coordinator Use of all facilities Two emergency call buttons in EVERY home in the entire complex Four lighted tennis courts Bocci ball courts Lawn croquet course 24 lighted tournament quality shuffleboard courts Horseshoe pits Fitness center Outdoor heated pool 83 degrees F 2 indoor heated whirlpools at 104 degrees F 90,000 gallons Separate mens and ladies locker rooms Separate mens and ladies saunas 9 hole putting golf course Individual garden plots Nature walk Free storage for RV or boat in fenced area on property Mailbox for each home Professional library Three pickle ball courts Large covered picnic pavilion with pond view Professional woodworking shop for woodworking projects Marina with free boat launch ramp 127 boat slips that can be rented by month $27.50 uncovered $50 covered Lake Harris 1/2 mile upriver from marina 8 miles long 5 miles wide 55 full time employees of the community 9 1/2 miles of paved and maintained roads Live tv channel daily broadcast from clubhouse which is rebroadcast multiple times a day Printed newsletters 3 wells of 800 feet deep with abundant water 13 channel basic cable In ground trash receptacles with twice weekly pickup Recycling program Multi million dollar great hall that seats 1,600 people Several craft rooms Billiards room Series of 5 annual concerts in great hall $40 for all five small fishing dock On property handyman services for greatly reduced fees. Internet service avail in the clubhouse Free to borrow assistive devices like walkers, raised toilet seats, crutches etc About 75 different activity groups available to residents, to name just a few: Aquacising, ballroom dancing, bike club, bingo, book review, ceramics, chorus, classical music, community orchestra, computer club, cribbage, dragon boat paddling, watercolor painting, fishing, garden club, clogging, historical society, hymn singing, karaoke, golf, table tennis, lapidary, line dancing, maj jong, bridge, photography, quilting, rumba, sewing, softball, stained glass, table tennis, tennis, vegetarians, yoga.....and more. Residents can start a new hobby/interest club as they choose. Showing and selling of properties for a 7% fee, of which 3 1/2% is put back into community funds. Off property trips are also arranged for a fee. The community is totally debt free The community allows NO renting of any property. No common area smoking except in a designated location, and NO pets.

Very kool gated community in Leesburg...fun driving around in the golf cart looking at Christmas…read morelights! I expected more though...fun time with family but not ultimately the place to go for a light show except for 3 exceptional homes that give it the 4 star rating in my book.

This review is for the whole of Highland Lakes, which, for the purposes of the internet, seems to…read morebe inextricably linked in name to the clubhouse. I would say that this is a run-of-the mill 55+ community, with one exception. I do a lot of work with HOAs of various such developments. Highland Lakes is different in one way, and that is that everyone waves. I mean pretty much everyone, even on my first trip here, everyone waved. What that's worth is up for debate, I suppose. In my mind's eye, I take it to mean that somehow people are friendlier here than at your usual 55+ community. That theory holds, in that my experience with both administration and residents was very positive all around. The facilities are tasteful and well-kept. It's also very new, with most buildings here no more than 10 years old. I suppose that's a good thing, and certainly I have experienced no signs of poor workmanship but it's hard to tell when everything's brand new. There is, of course, golf. That would put this place in competition with Isleworth. Highland Lakes is better than Isleworth. Isleworth is bad. Bad.

STAY AWAY!!!! multiple vehicle break ins (personally affected). But that's the good part. The…read moreapartment kept growing mold on the ceilings and walls. It never got fixed...there fore resulting in terrible smell and multiple damages. Everything in the outer storage even molded (this was in the 1/1 apts). Oven was broken for months. The people never fixed it. They came once and still it was un usable. They came to fix the vent in the bathroom, result in in a hole in the ceiling....for months. Dishwasher?? Didnt work. Garbage disposal?? That neither. Back doors full of rust. Exposed wires where smoke alarms begin. Bedroom closet got so smelly and everything moldy. Book lice infested. . Claim to be handicap accessible..... wheel chairs dont fit through bathroom doors Forced to give a star for posting

Black mold roaches bed bugs people speeding and drugs and homeless and dogs bath in the pool. If…read moreanyone thinks of living there run for ur lifes. I just moved out 302 204 has black mold all in the walls and they will paint over it not fix it

Leesburg for Rent has been our property management firm for several years. They are very…read moreprofessional in handling tenant matters and securing tenants. They've always found good tenants at market rates. Paige Chassie, the owner, has been a tremendous resource to us and is great about returning calls and keeping us informed.

Had the usual drain line blockage. They came and cleared it and charged over $200, more than $100…read moreto tell me the drain line was blocked. We already k ew that. Claimed they serviced unit, checked filter and all was good. The next day I found filter soaking wet and dirty, and replaced it myself. When I called office lady was nasty. Don't need that attitude. Too bad as my early experience with them was OK, but don't charge $100+ to tell me what I already know.

Suter did an amazing job installing a new complete HVAC System. They were not the cheapest, only…read moreslightly higher than the lowest quote , but offered a 10 year parts AND10 year labor warranty! Everyone else was 1 or 2 year labor. They were prompt , professional and respectful of the property. The technicians were friendly and answered any question I had. After it was installed and we were using it for several weeks they scheduled a post-installation inspection to assure everything was functioning as it should and to see if I had any further questions. The removal and replacement inside & outside units were completed in one day. We are extremely satisfied with the entire process from no pressure quote (3 options were offered) to post inspection!

great communication, on time and fast. Would recommend Sebastian if you need anything hauled away!read more

Highly recommend! Very Professional and courteous! Needed a house cleared of junk furniture fast…read more Thank You Guys!

This place has all kinds of lights and fans. The sals rep tried to make sure we walked around to…read moresee all the light and get a feel for what we were looking for. He expressed that he did not work on commission. He really took an interest in trying to make sure you understand what you are purchasing.

I purchased two Quoizel garage light and a matching post light. The garage lights hang down from…read morethe lid. Gap big enough for a pencil. Besco offered to return for replacement or credit but would not return the post light. They refused to contact the manufacturer. The just quoted the warranty. I bought all three as a matching set. Unacceptable service. I contacted Quoizel myself. They sent me two more garage lights. Same problem. I'm going to repair them myself with some nylon bolts. Neither Quoizel nor Besco seemed to care that there was an issue.