I have lived in a ranch unit for three years and I find this neighborhood to be very friendly…read more Many of the services I used to pay for directly, as a private homeowner, are now covered under one monthly payment which is determined by the specific model one owns. I am always amazed at how dense the population is (455 units) and yet how very quiet it is, especially at night. One side of my place, where my patio is located, is next to Hines Park, which allows me to view wildlife close-up. There are many lovely trees that add to the overall beauty of this co-op. Whenever I complete a work order, it is rare for me not to get service that same day or the day after. The management, the maintenance staff and the board work very hard to keep this residential area top shape!

I bought a unit in June, 2017 and really enjoy living in this great community. There are 455 units…read moresurround by Hines Park and within walking distance of downtown Northville MI. Many mornings I have seen deer on my walks through the park. All of your gas, water, outside maintenance are taken care of plus complete care of your furnace, hot water heater, smoke alarms, windows and routine maintenance on any plumbing issues. My neighbors are great and there are lots of different ages and interesting folks in the units. The monthly maintenance fee to cover all these amenities is less than $500 per month(based on size of unit--see website for details) and has stayed the same for several years. Check the website out for all the details about purchasing a co-op: https://kingsmillcooperative.com/home.aspx

my stay was great, the neighbors were nice and the other tenets were totally accepting of me and my…read morepartner!

From the owner: A cooperative is a group of people working together in a joint economic activity that is owned and…read moreoperated by its members for their mutual benefit. In a housing cooperative (or co-op), a housing development is jointly operated by its members. They own membership certificates (equal share of stock) in the corporation, giving them the right to occupy a dwelling unit and participate in the operations of the corporation. The cooperative housing corporation owns the total property and is a not-for-profit corporation. A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to shape that business. You control the politics and economics of what is truly your organization.

Reputation of Woodbury Gardens speaks for itself. Such a beautiful community with an incredible…read moreatmosphere. Close to the stadium and Main Street yet tucked among scenic landscaping.

The apartment was dirty when we moved in. When I kindly requested that the apartment be cleaned,…read morethe office staff was quite dismissive. One of the toilets was completely rusted through and needed to be changed. Bathroom fans were clogged with dust and debris. The tub was clogged with what I assume was the previous tenant's hair. Walls were painted without cleaning or prepping. I noticed in the kitchen that the painters had painted over grease spots. The paint simply wiped off when I went to clean that portion of the kitchen. In other areas of the apartment you can see that paint has been applied over dust and dirt. The clubhouse and gym are poorly maintained and rarely cleaned. I tried going to the gym twice, but gave up. It's not worth the frustration. The peloton bikes they advertise are rusty and are not taken care of. Overall, the property is poorly maintained and the office staff are not very helpful. We attempted to make an appointment with the property manager, but she ignored our requests. The location is decent and the residents are friendly. My suggestion is that anyone looking to live here adjust their expectations. The reality does not match what is advertised.

What can I say about the SHC....... its unique, crazy, and cheap!…read more The MSU Student Housing Cooperative in its most basic terms it provides student owned housing to its student members, at prices much lower than any other rentals in East Lansing. This particular location is the office for the SHC. If interested in the houses, they provide brochures, a membership application, and contacts for house tours. Not the most organized office, but there seems to be a controlled chaos occurring inside. If you need a cheap place to live near MSU, and can handle living with lots of roommates, check out the SHC.

You will find friends and family for life in these communities. You put into the residences what…read moreyou get out. Lots of opportunities for involvement. More like a community than a residence. Rent is cheap (less than $500 a month no matter which house you choose) and all within ten minutes walking distance of campus. That being said, the management could be a lot more organized. The SHC is strong, but it could run more efficiently.

This mobile home park was a dream come true until the new owners took over. Lot rent goes up every…read moreyear now. We used to have a monthly breakfast free to residents, gone! Holiday parties for the community, gone. Basic cable included, gone. Trash pickup was twice a week, now it's once a week. The fitness center is dirty, playground is geared for much younger kids. Most of us don't use the lot storage in back or the basket ball court yet we're told the lot rent is for the upkeep of these areas. We get letters in the mail listing what "repairs" need to be done within 30-60 days or it's a violation, which means a fine. If you're late on lot rent there's no grace period, it's $50 fee plus after 30 days it's another $250 for court costs because they have already started eviction process in the courts! AFTER 30 DAYS! Oh yes and the beautiful pool, which is closed half the time because someone has thrown up or lost their bowels in it and when that's not happening there's heater issues or a crack they have trouble repairing. The pool coordinator does not follow "same rules" for everyone and kids don't understand that! Now let's talk about snow removal......you shovel for hours clearing out your driveways just to have the Maintenence guys plow you right back in! Doesn't matter if an ambulance may have to get to you or you need to go to work! Their answer, "Well how would you suggest we clear it?" Hmmm, maybe aim your blade toward the middle and then plow it toward an empty lot so those of us that have already cleared our lots don't have to shovel 2-3 times! So now we are up to $464 a month for lot rent. Can we just go back to $350 a month and get all the extras that came with that price please because to take everything away and keep increasing is ludicrous! Oh and yes, we pay all our basic utilities and cable/Wi-Fi as well! Oh just move out if we're not happy you say? Easier said then done! Good luck to anyone looking to move in to a UMH Property!

Terrible lawn. Red paint is so beachy. We aren't at the beach. Horrible service (no one took our…read moreorder) We actually never ended up eating. I guess you get what you pay for lol. One star. Great parking tbh. We got to park right outside. Great seating options too. The servers are legit non existent. I don't know what I expected from a co-op with Tibetan flags strung wildly about the porch! The wind chimes are a nice touch. Two stars. Didn't get to talk to anyone for like twenty minutes. That's when we began exploring the idea that this isn't a restaurant. I guess Illl give it three stars for effort:)

Highly recommend! Great communication from the owners. It seemed more like a vacation rental than a…read moreplace to stay for work. Well furnished. Professional. Home.

We moved from Texas to Grand Rapids over the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. The bnb we stayed in…read morewas exactly as pictured and described. We had great communication with Mason and Holly before and during our stay. Our bnb was cozy and comfortable and a perfect place to stay for 7 weeks while we waited for our apartment to be ready. They were very quick to respond when the bathroom sink was clogged and fixed it rapidly. We highly recommend Living Water Corporate Housing and would definitely stay with them again!

Do Not Recommend! CSI provides poor customer service, fails to address concerns, will not return…read morephone calls or respond to emails. Unprofessional staff at Meyer Coop. Inexperienced maintenance worker available to do the bare minimum. Be sure to check on your loved ones.

Hazel Park Manor in Hazel Park, MI, is generally well-kept-up and clean. This includes both the…read moreinside of the building and the grounds. If you choose HP Manor, and if the lockdown is ever lifted, you'll have ample opportunity for social interaction with other residents as there are a wide variety of activities occurring every day (in normal times), organized by the co-op President, Vice President, Secretary, et al, who are elected by the residents from among the residents. There is an inhouse nurse and an inhouse social worker, both of whom are OUTSTANDING. So, why only 3 stars? The problem is with the liaison person who deals with the residents on behalf of the management company. If you don't mind having legitimate complaints often swept under the rug instead of dealt with in a timely manner, having reasonable questions go unanswered, being treated disrespectfully, and/or being lied to, you might be happy living at Hazel Park Manor. If CSI had a liaison person who possessed the same degree of dedication to serve the residents as do our inhouse social worker and our inhouse wellness nurse, I'd have given Hazel Park Manor 5 stars instead of only 3. But when you have a problem, you want to deal with a problem-solver; not just someone who is there to collect a paycheck...and that appears to be what we have now.