Living here comes with mixed feelings. I live in one of the townhouses, and the home itself is…read moregreat (despite the occasional silverfish). It's cozy, relatively new, and the rooms are very well laid out. It's honestly difficult to find something like this in Miami. The location is also great, with easy access to many different areas of Miami in a relatively short amount of time, and the view from the pool is amazing. We've also made some really good friends here, which has definitely been one of the best parts of living in the community.
Unfortunately, after the change in management, the overall care of the community seemed to decline. Lately, however, it does feel like they are slowly trying to turn things around.
Hiring Rodrick in maintenance has made a huge difference. He actually cares, is responsible, follows up, and keeps residents informed about what is being done. The maintenance team used to be excellent, then there was a noticeable decline, and now with Rodrick it finally feels like that issue is being addressed. Leslie also seems genuinely engaged in solving residents' problems, and John at the concierge is always incredibly friendly and helpful.
That said, there are still some serious issues that need to be addressed.
Dog poop is constantly left around the community because some pet owners simply don't clean up after their dogs, and some residents even let their dogs walk around without a leash. The previous management used to issue fines for these kinds of violations, and it actually helped keep the community cleaner and more organized. Apparently, those fines are no longer being enforced, and the problem has gotten noticeably worse. At this point, I honestly don't think this will change until management starts issuing fines again and actually enforcing the rules.
Another major problem is speeding. Some people drive way too fast through the community, and the signage doesn't help. The 10 mph speed limit signs are extremely small and only placed in a few areas throughout the property. There are also intersections where there should clearly be stop signs, but there aren't any. On top of that, there are no speed bumps, which I believe would make a huge difference in getting drivers to actually slow down. This is supposed to be a walkable residential community, but unfortunately it can feel unsafe, especially with families and children walking around. Better signage, speed bumps, and enforcement are definitely needed.
Security is also a concern. The gates are frequently broken, and even when they are working, they take so long to close after a car enters that people who don't live here can easily get inside. We have seen outsiders entering the community just to use the pool. It's uncomfortable knowing that people you don't recognize, who don't live here and shouldn't have access to the property, can simply walk in and use the amenities.
There is a lot to like about living here. The townhouses themselves are great, we've met some wonderful people, and some of the recent staff changes have definitely been positive. But management still needs to take these basic issues more seriously, particularly cleanliness, speeding, rule enforcement, and security. Increasing the number of security cameras throughout the community would also help.