We lived here for around 2 years…read more We really enjoyed living here. Susie is very responsive, any issues we may have had were addressed immediately and she kept us updated on any situation. She's such a nice person, you can really tell she wants to help and look out for her tenants. If we were still living up in SB, we definitely would've stayed longer.

This building was so great! My wife and I lived there for over five years and it was by far the…read morebest experience I've ever had a building/management team. The apartment itself was great. It was a one bedroom, but the master was big for a 1B. The kitchen appliances worked well, there was a good amount of storage. The water pressure and temperature were awesome (I miss them now). It was a really cute place (esp. the ceilings). It was also affordable (relative to SB County prices these days). Maintenance was incredible attentive and responsive. I never had a problem that wasn't solved within a few hours, usually immediately. Juan is a rockstar. Super nice, knows how to fix *everything*. The manager, Susie, is by far the best manager I've ever dealt with. She is kind, helpful, accommodating, and reachable. If you've rented long enough, you'll know that a difficult landlord relationship can add a huge amount of stress to your place - this was the exact opposite. I was always confident that the management group was poised and ready to help me in any way they could. We had to move out of state, otherwise we would still be in this place. Do your self a favor - live here!

Appreciated the quick response to my two work orders…read more Daniel replaced blinds that had fallen off which helps us keep our upstairs place cooler, and bathroom had been renovated though some nails under the sink counter needed removal. Thank you Daniel and Willow Springs.

Alex was wonderful! Our fridge randomly stopped working and Alex was there within 24 hours to fix…read moreit! He payed attention to tiny detail we didn't even know were wrong and fixed every single one of them. He was kind and moved everything off the fridge and put everything back exactly as he found it, we really appreciated it and desperately needed the help! Thanks Alex!

We lived at Patterson Place for over four years, and we truly couldn't have asked for a better…read moreplace to call home. The staff here are incredibly hardworking--Bobbie, Rigo, and Carlos consistently go above and beyond to ensure the apartments and grounds are beautifully maintained, creating a wonderful living experience for everyone. About a couple years ago, the property completed a renovation that gave the apartments a fresh, modern update. The landscaping is stunning, and the shared amenities, especially the clubhouse encourages you to get out and explore the property. There's always something happening within the community as well, from picnics and pizza parties to festive gatherings at the clubhouse. You can always count on Bobbie and Rigo to come up with creative events to get everyone excited. Our daughter always looked forward to seeing Bobbie and Rigo because they were consistently warm and welcoming! They really made it a great way to connect with the community and make memorable experiences! The location is another huge plus. Patterson Place is ideally situated just a five-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride to Goleta Beach, which has also recently been renovated. The Calle Real shopping centers are just minutes away, where The Towbes Group hosts fun seasonal events for families and kids as well. We will deeply miss our time here, especially because it holds so many special memories--like watching our daughter spend her first few years here and forming lasting friendships. We're incredibly grateful to Bobbie, Rigo, Carlos, and The Towbes Group for creating such a positive living experience.

Rigo is the best! He has helped me so much and is a great advocate for renters. Lovely place to…read morerent and awesome staff.

Avoid this place -- premium rent, poor living conditions, and unfair management…read more I lived in a so-called premium Apartment E and paid one of the highest rents in the complex, yet the living conditions were terrible. The unit was a heat trap with no fan or proper ventilation, even though other units in the complex do have fans. I often felt suffocated. Management was informed and took no action. The apartment is located near the parking area, and the unit was constantly full of dust no matter how often I cleaned. There was also frequent management and maintenance noise around Apartment E, making the "premium" label misleading. The toilet clogged almost every week, even with very light and normal use. This was a recurring issue that was never properly resolved. Before moving out, I wiped down all furniture surfaces, and the unit was left in good condition. Despite this, I was charged 5.5 hours of "general cleaning" for a studio apartment, which is completely unreasonable. Carpet cleaning was not even counted in that 5.5 hours. I formally requested a pre-move-out inspection, asked to be present, and requested 48-hour notice. None of this was honored. When I went to the office on a weekday before move-out, it was closed without notice, so I was never given a chance to address any concerns in advance. The cleaning was done about 10 days after I moved out, raising concerns that the hours charged reflect dust accumulation over time rather than my move-out condition. When I questioned this, management pushed responsibility onto the cleaning company instead of explaining or correcting the charge. After that, management stopped responding. Even returning the undisputed portion of my security deposit was delayed and required repeated follow-ups. High rent, poor living conditions, constant issues, and unfair deposit practices. Avoid this place and rent elsewhere.

This is the best deal to live nearby the UCSB campus. IV maybe noisy but Felipe, the land manager,…read moremakes an excellent job at keeping Sutdio Plaza the most quite place in Isla Vista. He is kind but firm, and impartial. Also, if anything in the apartment needs fixing, the Studio Plaza team gets it done very fast. I loved living there also because the natural environment around IV is great.

Most horrific property management company I've had to deal with…read more First off: Communication. - It takes days to receive a response (if you even get one back, that is). - Once you do manage to get a hold of them they'll either give a pathetic attempt at answering the question through utilizing a general (and sometimes inaccurate) response or downright brush you off. Next up: Rentals. (I've only lived at my own rental (but I've visited my neighbors' units which SFM also owns) so I can only speak for those.) - It's quite literally trash lmao. The laundry unit has a giant trash can in it that has never been emptied in the entire year that I lived at that unit. Trash is all over the floor and it's frankly just disgusting. - The actual rental unit itself was gross as well. SFM claims to have cleaned it beforehand but when the floors are grimy, blinds are dusty, and fridges are rusty that's more than a bit hard to believe. - WHY is everything BRoKeN, SFM?!?! Fridge was barely working, stoves couldn't turn on half the time, countertops were chipped, lights wouldn't turn on, blinds were broken, sinks were leaking, bathroom vent was dripping water, the list goes on and on and mfing on. Ridiculous. Finally: Security Deposit - Half of my security deposit was deducted for painting and cleaning purposes. Paint was already chipping away at walls when I moved in, i guess it's my fault for not giving SFM free labor by helping them repaint the whole place. Like I stated above, the place was NASTY when I moved in. Like break down crying worthy kind of nasty. White walls were brown and yellow behind the master bedroom's toilet if that can help you picture what I'm talking about, so forgive me if I don't want to take photos of that, SFM. - They also cited reasons such as "missing mirror" and "broken blinds" for deposit deduction. THERE WASNT EVEN A MIRROR IN THE BATHROOM WHEN I MOVED IN LMAOOOOO LIKE BRUHHH GET UR MFING FACTS STRAIGHTT. Im not out here tryna help you refurbish your place. The blinds were already broken too, im not going to buy new blinds for you, tf? All in all: would not recommend this scammy ass company. There are so many other property management companies in IV, you're even better off finding a place further away if that means you don't have to deal with this company. Don't go with SFM. Everyone, literally EVERYONE, that I know who's gone with SFM regrets it. Don't do it.

Most affordable and one of the better rental property managements in Isla vista. I got probably the…read morebest deal for a studio when I was in my last year at UCSB. My place was not the most luxurious, but I was happy with the value and LOCATION. The manager of the business is also very personable. You can tell that she really cares about her renters. I wish I found this property management earlier on in my college career. Overall, I would highly recommend looking into renting from here. ATTENTION UCSB/Isla Vista Newbs REMEMBER THAT YOU SHOULD START LOOKING FOR HOUSING BY FEB/March. All the good spots get taken quick !!!!!!!!

Run, don't walk from this property MIS-management company. Negative stars for negligent level…read morenon-responsiveness. Blue Horizon's abject and complete failure to return a simple email or phone call caused my property to fall out of escrow costing me tens of thousands of dollars. This company is a joke....and so fitting that they changed the name to Virtual HOA, because there is never anyone there to help or respond to community needs. I'm sure Kevin Lehman will chime in here right away, denying and accusing. If only he did his actual job and responded when it matters, maybe there would be fewer 1-star reviews.

Jessica at Blue Horizon Property Management has been so helpful. Our home has needed to have…read moreminor maintenance. Jessica makes sure that the contractors get in touch with us right away, that the work is done well, and everything is taken care of. Jessica is always positive, friendly, and funny on the phone. I really appreciate how hard Jessica works to make sure that our home is as nice as it can be.

Thank you for the first day of school breakfast!! such a nice surprise and a very kind thing to do,…read moreplus it's delicious! Thank you, Elizabeth and friend for handing out this yummy food and drink on the first day of school. Very thoughtful. Thank you.

Encina Meadows is a large apartment complex. You would think it would take a long time for…read moreManagement or Maintenance to respond if there was no emergency. Requests are handled in the order received, unless it is an emergency, which I appreciate. Elizabeth Fogo is new here. She is amazing. Very friendly and will help in any way that she can. In this day and age, many people aren't pleasant and gracious as she is. Even though she can be extremely busy, a person would not know it in the way she handles the situation. The attitudes of Jac, Dan and Raoul are also pleasant and wanting to help in any way they possibly can. The Towbes Group must emphasize that their employees be efficient, courteous and helpful. This has not been my experience in the past with other companies. Evelyn

One Mosaic was pretty great for our family. In particular, the walls were surprisingly sound-proof…read morecompared to Santa Inez, where my daughter stayed last year. My kid had a very good experience here and I would definitely recommend it. We did not have any problems and we got the deposit back. So far, so good!

Way overpriced like every single place in Isla Vista, and the country. 5.3k to live in a complex of…read morehundreds? Not to mention the sterile and dull beige interior. Not really sure what to expect when they are selling an essential commodity. Horrible company in a horrible country. GET OUT!