Update: I've just been informed that the community kitchen costs $500 to use. Yes, DOLLARS. And…read more$1,000 on the weekends! No surprise, I rarely see it being used. I'm sure this was in the fine print when I signed the lease, but it was a shock to me because all the other amenities are, well, amenities. For some reason, this is an upsell. Also, I moved from the Metropolitan in the City where all these services are included -- community kitchen, BBQ area, theater, etc. The Cove, as I wrote before, has some great amenities, all free. Except the kitchen. I'm going to investigate and see if I can learn if there's a reason for it, like they have an extra insurance charge, or cleaning fee. I'll write another update if I find out something helpful. For now, I'm not changing my 5-star rating. I still love living here. This was a surprise, however.

I was waken up three up to five times EVERY SINGLE DAY like in a dog shelter by barking dogs…read moreoutside and inside of the building, when I was there. And I had a whole day lasting headache because of that even sometimes painkillers couldn't help until the very late night or until I fell asleep. Unfortunately, it's a dog friendly community. And all these crazy dog lovers just don't care about their pet's noise and their pet's waste regardless on pet's waste $500 fine, maybe because of they found that nobody is really charging them. And yes, it was even a case when pet's waste was found in one of swimming pools again, regardless on fine. I've been traveling all the time and barely staying at home, and after four months living there, I was dreaming to move out, because it was like a nightmare. I travel a lot, and when I come back home, all I want is peace and quiet, because it's my home, even if it would be a rent-free apartment, but of course, I paid for it (many people would say a lot). The dog owners just kicking out their dogs on patios, because they don't want to walk them and dogs are just standing there and barking nonstop, just because they are or sometimes because they want their owners to let them back home, but owners hearing that didn't care, or they just left for multiple hours. You can even see dog beds on patios all over the community. That's why almost everyone moves out every year. I was wondering, is there apartment in this community exists that can fit THREE DOGS AND AT LEAST ONE HUMAN BEING at the same time? Yes, there is a dog in each apartment and many of tenants having TWO or even THREE dogs with such a pepper fin walls and living across of each other like in an amphitheater. But before I moved into this community, the sales manager couldn't give me a clear answer as to why people moving out every year. The manager mumbled something like, "Well, I don't know, because residents change jobs or build their homes in six months (Lol) and moving there." For example, I was looking for another community in Sausalito at the same time to possibly move in, and it turned out that THEY ARE NON-DOG FRIENDLY COMMUNITY, and they said that people are living there for an average of 12 years and moving due to work (not after one year of living there, right? And of course, some people might change jobs every year, but it's unlikely). And it's strange to me, at the very least, not to see reviews similar to mine about the inability to live there due to noise and people all over the community are complaining about it. Yes, I loved amenities, and I loved my renovated and upgraded apartment that looked brand new, but you can't live there, because of the dog's noise and the noise from the neighbors. And I was living overseas and around the US and it never been such a bizarre with barking dogs all over, sometimes even a late night.

Beautiful location and views, but rent hikes and noise from hardwood floors have made living here…read morenearly impossible. Unless you're in a top-floor unit, expect every footstep, vacuum, TV, and even barking dogs to carry straight into your apartment. I've lived in this apartment complex for nearly 12 years and, while the location and views are beautiful, ongoing issues make it difficult to recommend. The property is under Marin County rent control, yet management raises the rent to the maximum allowed each year (just under 8.5%). For long-term tenants, that kind of increase feels excessive and unsustainable. Another major issue is management's decision to replace carpeting with hardwood floors whenever tenants move out. In upper units, this change introduces disruptive noise to the units below and around them. The building is older and not designed for this type of flooring, so sound now carries through walls and ceilings. Since my upstairs neighbor's unit was converted to hardwood, I hear every footstep, vacuum, cabinet door, and TV -- things I never heard in over a decade living here. On top of that, her dog barks constantly, even at small noises like when I open a kitchen cabinet, go on my deck, or come through my front door. At night, any movement in the building can set the dog off, waking me up. With hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings amplifying everything, it often feels like the noise is happening inside my own apartment. My adjoining two neighbors have also been disturbed by the new level of noise, despite not being directly beneath the unit. The vibrations and echoes travel throughout the building -- he can now even hear her TV -- making it disruptive for more than just the unit below. Pros: The maintenance staff (Richard and Kevin) are excellent, the gardeners keep the property immaculate, the location is convenient, and the water views are lovely. Cons: The steep annual rent hikes and amplified noise from hardwood floors make quiet enjoyment nearly impossible for anyone not on the top floor. You may tour a unit when the apartment above is still carpeted, but once it turns over, you'll likely face the same issues.

Even they are OLD, you barely notice except the creepy little electric wall heater. Very well…read moreappointed and tasteful advertised. For the money they should be. Landscaping fabulous. Pool excellent. Restaurant and bar fab. If you can't afford a house and believe me the rent is one house payment. This would be a go to luxury place to live. Lots of elderly people.

I am currently looking for apartment rentals in the area. Unfortunately, the leasing agent did not…read moreshow up for my confirmed appointment at this property, which resulted in a significant waste of my time. I had a similar disappointing experience the previous day at the Pier apartment complex; readers can refer to that review for details. Both properties rely heavily on AI chatbot systems to schedule and confirm showings, with little to no opportunity for direct human interaction by phone. As a prospective tenant, it is extremely frustrating not to be able to reach a real person when scheduling or confirming appointments. That said, unlike my experience at the Pier, I was eventually able to reach a very kind and helpful agent at this property's leasing office. While they were unable to arrange a showing that day, she made a genuine effort to help and tried to locate another agent to assist me. I appreciated her prompt response and willingness to resolve the issue--sometimes that effort alone is enough to restore confidence. That's why 3 stars were given instead of 1. I drove an hour to see this property, so it's disappointing when companies fail to respect a prospective tenant's time. I'm not sure if this lack of reliability is common among Sausalito properties, but it has certainly been my experience so far.

I have lived here for 20+ years and love it! The beauty and quiet that surrounds it make it truly a…read morewonderful home. We have same-day maintenance during the week and onsite gardeners, plus disability access, and can have cats and/ dogs. What more can you ask for?!

NO current reviews, huh? Hmmm…read more.. DO NOT RENT HERE SIGHT UNSEEN. They are posting units that are currently under major disrepair including open ceilings & bedroom walls that are open, excavated & showing bare studs with only a half inch of stucco between you and the outside world due to water intrusion. The property manager is refusing to repair them blaming everyone else except themselves. Repairs have gone incomplete for over two months with no repair date, just excuses, & are currently accruing daily fines by the city and other entities & they are trying to pass on to tenants. They have AND continue to illegally charge tenants excessive rent of over 10% which is against California law. They are over charging for water, garbage and sewer by 75%, 3X what a stand alone home in the neighborhood is paying, clearly skimming & pocketing the overage. THERE IS NO ONSITE MANAGEMENT. This is also illegal since any property with more than 20 units REQUIRES An onsite manager per California law. Formal complaints against the property manager have been filed pursuing revocation of her Property Management license with the California Dept. of Real Estate & the Better Business Bureau. Property Managers can be held accountable AND sued as individuals, separate from their corporate entities that includes small claims AND civil lawsuits that will financially bankrupt the individual property manager thus putting them out of the industry, holding them accountable for their egregious, dishonest & unlawful actions and inactions. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, alleging that its software facilitated price-fixing among apartment landlords, leading to inflated rents. The lawsuit, filed in August 2024, accuses RealPage of enabling landlords to share sensitive pricing data, thereby reducing competition and harming renters. The DOJ seeks to end these practices and restore competitive pricing in the rental market. CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS. Search "Essex Class Action lawsuits" Another Class Action lawsuit is yet again underway. THEY HAVE CLOSED THEIR CORPORATE DOORS TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO THE HIGH INCREASE OF IN PERSON VISITS FROM RIGHTFULLY SO PISSED OFF RESIDENTS. The following are CURRENT issues that have NOT been resolved & management REFUSES to provide ANY reductions in rent. They've told residents that they can move & they will END THEIR LEASE if they don't like the ILLEGAL practices that corporate has approved or if they contacted legal counsel. Corporate Slum Lords that lie to their tenants. MASSIVE open construction/deconstruction for over 30 consecutive days of parking lots & sewer pipes, water shut off for 8 out of 27 days in February & counting, 10 days and counting of backed up standing sewage in the residents ONLY shower, DEAD RATS IN THE WALLS for YEARS THAT STINK AND THEY REFUSE TO REMOVE THEM. Don't bother with an automated response. You lie to tenants so why wouldn't you lie here? WE WILL CONTINUE TO VEHEMENTLY DISSUADE ANY IN PERSON TOURS THAT TAKE PLACE WITH THE FACTS. There is signage on Red Hill Circle, on Tiburon Blvd., both freeway off-ramps and very soon at every stop light into town that advises NOT to rent/lease at Vista Belvedere, Essex or any of its affiliates. Local news stations consumer affairs advocates have been contacted and the story is currently being investigated.

The property management there is horrible. I moved out of the complex less than a year ago as a…read moredirect result of a woman in the complex that harassed many neighbors. Management would not properly address the situation or the woman. Even with an official police report presented to them. Since leaving another resident has moved out due to this woman and management will still not take any action. She is now harassing more residents - management will not even listed. This complex is mediocre living at best...but with horrible property management that looks the other way and does not protect good residents. What a disgrace.

It's been a couple of months since I moved out and I thought I'd pop online and review the…read moreapartments and the landlord. I miss my view. I never had any issues with the apartment in terms of property defects. There was however an occasion when my upstairs neighbor flooded my next door neighbor's apartment on the weekend that she was moving. Accidents happen and that's the point of my review, Vince, who runs and (part?) owns the apartments was straight on the case. In my time at the apartments there were lots of times when VInce went above and beyond. I imagine it's a pretty tough job running a community but Vince takes it seriously and achieves a great balance in my opinion. My experience at the Portofino was postiive from start to finish - Vince helped me as much upon moving out as he did when moving in. Worth a mention in my opinion.

Outrages rent hikes annually for rundown old small apartments(. carpet in many apartments…read morewasher/Dryer units are decades old, the same maintenance problems persist under latest management change at present time. Tenants pay outrageously high maintenance cost on top of rent 300-400/mo add on to rent, and it is only going up, highest in Marin per small apartment unit. Common utilities gas charge for heating the pool was $60 per unit ( over 200 here, do the math ), accept the pool is unhealthy and dirty, see dead gecko in the water, Jacuzzi smells and water is green with leaves at the bottom. Fitness room bathrooms are constantly flooded. See pictures

Lived here for four years and for the last year, was unable to get assistance for anything,…read moreincluding incorrect charges that I paid. Been moved out for two months, have called and emailed multiple times, spoken with Jackson multiple times, and still have not had my charges corrected or received my security deposit back. No calls back from management either, despite requesting it multiple times and using the "escalate directly to management" portal online. Time to sue!

We just moved into the Preserve at Marin a few weeks ago and are thus far very happy with our…read moredecision. The entire property is modern, clean and well maintained. Our apartment is beautiful, thoughtfully designed - very open and inviting. It's a bit smaller than our home in the city (~1350 sf versus 1550 sf), but the layout is such that we don't feel the loss of space. It feels like a home already. Our unit was in perfect condition when we arrived, and they accommodated our request to move in a day early. All maintenance requests have been handled in a timely and efficient manner. We've received thoughtful check-in calls to make sure we're happy with our experience so far. The gym is small, but it has essentials that are in good working order and is thoughtfully designed. I'm glad to have it, particularly on rainy days like today! I'm eagerly awaiting winter to pass so that we can enjoy the pool too. It was tough to leave the city after 7 years in SF & 3 in NYC, but we've found Marin to be a welcome change - peaceful, beautiful, friendly, clean convenient, and life is much easier in so many ways! The Corte Madera mall (so convenient!), ferry, and Country Mart are very close, and the cycling and hiking right outside our door are incredible perks.

Proceed with extreme caution. Overpriced for what you get. The wood floors are cheaply done and…read morethe "low flow" toilets clog regularly. Often you have to chase down maintenance to finish requests. Potentially dangerous conditions. In our single family Oak Shore rental, no one was able to fix the big heavy sliding doors that failed to easily lock and sometimes were difficult to open. The door sliding mechanism flexes with the heat and seals you in making it difficult to open doors. Very concerning with kids or elderly because they can't open these sliding doors. We also had to use the fireplace nearly every day for a year because the windows do not insulate the home properly. The 2nd and 3rd floor heating and air conditioning a very difficult to use as they both have to be on the same setting at the same time to function. They control all the utilities and then bill you which is very suspicious when you don't know what utility usage you are really paying for. Ironically, when we put in our notice we saw our utility costs triple when we were barely living in the unit. (fortunately we called them on that and they called that an "error by the utility company"). (See AIR Communities class action litigations re utility submetering and adminstrative fees.) The doorbell requires a Ring Subscription but doesn't work most of the time. Then when you leave you have to cancel your Ring subscription or the previous tenant could monitor you - creepy. The door is electronic and you cannot use a key. For being a "eco-consious" home, they expect you to install electric charging for your car in the garage even though they have the wiring. Any cost they can pass to the tenant they will. At exit, we requested an inspection and Nate indicated other than some minor touch ups and walls where TVs were hung we should be good with minor charges. Yet, they charged us for an entire repaint of the home. Yep, we just reviewed and they are in court for class actions regarding illegal security deposit deductions. It was this improper deduction that made us feel we should warn other tenants - Tenant beware with the rentals on Oak Shore Drive in Corte Madera and with Paradise at Reserve and AIR Communities.

Great experience with this management team. Rob was especially kind and understanding , he…read morecommunicated clearly and helped make the move out process smooth and stress free. I truly appreciate his professionalism!

Albie from Paseo Properties is hardworking, a great communicator, and always happy to help! Would…read moredefinitely recommend Paseo Properties to friends & family

Blue Rock is not just an apartment building its an embracing community. It provides an amazing deck…read moreto enjoy sunny days and the beautiful view of Larkspur. My studio was in great shape and I always received quick responses from management for any needed repairs. I enjoyed silence, safety, and proximity to everything I needed. I felt at home for the time I lived at Blue Rock. I would recommend the apartment building to anyone looking for a peaceful home.

James the owner and David the onsite manager have been terrific thru the 12 years I've been here…read more I completely trust them and have depended on them over the years due to my travel schedule.. The location is amazing and very charming.. You'll be safe and happy at Blue Rock!! Clif K..