Settlers Landing Review: Beware of Mice and Poor Management…read moreIf you are considering moving to Settlers Landing in California, Maryland, I strongly urge you to reconsider. My experience here has been nothing short of a nightmare, particularly due to an ongoing mouse infestation that management refuses to properly address. I moved into Settlers Landing in August 2024 for a government position and was led to believe this was one of the best luxury apartments in the area. However, I have now caught five mice in my unit, and the leasing office has done nothing but dismiss my concerns, blame me for the problem, and provide ineffective solutions. Instead of taking meaningful action, they have argued with me about my own traps being more effective than theirs and have shown a complete lack of empathy. From the beginning, the response from management, particularly Sheila Mackle (The Leasing Manager), has been appalling. After catching my first mouse in October, I was initially assured that maintenance would take care of the issue. However, their "inspection" lasted all of three minutes, and they insisted that all entry points were sealed. They left ineffective traps and essentially told me to deal with it myself. Since then, I have caught multiple mice and have been given the same runaround. When I reported the issue again, I was met with dismissive attitudes and told, "Some apartments have mice, and some don't." When I asked why that was acceptable for a so-called luxury apartment, they had no real answer. The exterminators they send spend less than a minute in my unit, contributing nothing to solving the root problem. Probably because they already know that there is a problem, they are just showing face for appearances. Sheila Mackle has not only failed to provide any solutions but has also been rude, condescending, and outright dishonest. She has blamed me for the problem, implied that I am making too much of a fuss, and even tried to prevent me from posting reviews about my experience. It is clear that she is simply a mouthpiece for higher-ups like Ron Nichols (her boss), who has ignored all my emails and has never spoken to me directly. After speaking with other tenants, I have learned that I am far from the only one experiencing this issue. Some residents have been dealing with mice for years, while others have been told similar misleading statements by management. One neighbor even told me he had to remove a pregnant mouse from his home. Despite this, Sheila Mackle and her team continue to claim this is not a widespread issue. Why This Matters? This is not just about mice; it is about a management team that refuses to take accountability and does not care about the well-being of its tenants. Settlers Landing is falsely advertised as a luxury living space, yet tenants are expected to tolerate infestations and mistreatment from staff. Not only that but then want to spike the price up by 200$ when you want to renew the lease, as if they are worth it. I am already paying for a 1 bed room for +2000$ for mice to be living with me. That is unacceptable. The mice is the biggest issue but, I still have dealt with no heat for three weeks (during a winter storm I might add), gnats, paying fines for trash when the trash service does a poor job of picking up trash overnight, water pressure low and more. But those issues to me at least are minor compared to where I draw the line which is mice. I have now contacted the St. Mary's County Health Department regarding this issue, and I urge others experiencing similar problems to do the same. If you are considering moving here, think twice. Management will gladly take your money, but when problems arise, they will gaslight you, ignore your concerns, and leave you to fend for yourself. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere for housing. Settlers Landing is not worth the headache or the price. I promise you this is not luxury. Please find my pictures and email attachments to everything I am saying as proof that this is not the best apartment for the price they are asking.

This apartment is infested with rats and the people in the leasing office act as if it's a common…read morething. Maintenance doesn't make any real effort to eradicate the issue and pest control doesn't come out regularly to address the issue. To call themselves luxury and charge and exorbitant fee no one should have to live in an apartment with rat traps in every corner.

Great location. Gated community. Free Storage. Helpful staff. Elevators which is always a plus.read more

TERRIBLE APARTMENT. I lived there for 2 years and this place went down hill, always smells like…read moremarijuana, never parking available because people bring 10 friends over at a time. I just moved out and I was charged ridiculous fees. mind you the "amenities" that are supposed to be available are not always. the gate was broken for NINE MONTHS!!!! the pool was rarely open in the summer due to lack of lifeguards, and the machines in the gym are always broken. this place is a joke and some (not all) of the women who work in the front are just rude. this place is overpriced and ridiculous. live anywhere else BUT HERE.

I moved from San Diego to Lexington park, not knowing the area, I was able to sign lease and get…read moreeverything done before I left San Diego! Personnel is outstanding! Sondra made me feel welcomed, got everything taken care of for me and checked to ensure everything was acceptable! Great place to live at! Great staff!

My husband and I lived here for a little over 3 years because he was stationed here in the…read moremilitary. We loved living here. The staff were always super helpful and friendly. If anything needed to be fixed, maintenance would come fix it within a day or two. Now that we're moving back home, the staff has made it very easy with the move out process and making sure we're all set to go. The apartments are about a 5-7 minute drive to base which was really nice as well. We're sad to leave but it has been a great 3 years with Park Villas and I highly recommend.

We contacted Kandy to have a market valuation done on our home. She was very thorough and…read moreknowledgeable. She was on-time to our appointment and asked questions to learn about what we wanted from the sale of our home. She asked questions to learn about our neighborhood from a resident's view. We ended up not listing our home, but highly recommend Kandy to anyone looking for a Realtor.

I regret every day that I hired Dave Weston of Weston Homes to build my house…read more When I complained of the poor quality, Dave Weston abandoned building my house for over one month, and didn't resume work until after I filed a complaint with the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) against Weston Homes, Inc. of King George, Virginia. Check out my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/buster.elliot.94) to see photos and you can judge for yourself.

Weston Homes, Inc., Dave and Kim Weston built our beautiful custom home in 2011-2012. We could not…read morebe more satisfied. It was done in a timely manner with workers that were polite and showed obvious pride in their craft. Dave and Kim met with us on numerous occasions to discuss details and made interior and exterior design suggestions that were brilliant and made the flow of the home more attractive and efficient. They built from standardized plans we had found in a book it turned out beyond our dreams. The Weston's took our dreams and made them a reality. They build custom homes, not just a house. In all the years we have lived here we have never had someone walk in and not compliment the beautiful job they did. We would recommend the Weston's to anybody considering building a home. (pictures soon to follow.)

Scott was an exceptional realtor to work with on the purchase of our home. I would recommend him…read morewholeheartedly. He gave us wise guidance throughout our transaction leveraging his deep experience. He was also well connected, and well regarded, in the community, and I think that was a major advantage for us. He helped our offer stand out in a multi-offer scenario and ultimately helped us land our dream home. He then went above and beyond and connected us to contractors and reviewed quotes and ensured we got started off on the right foot in our new town. We would do business again with Scott in a heartbeat and definitely recommend him to others!

I've used Scott's services before and I've left a review before. I'm writing this review because I…read morejust completed another successful transaction with Scott. His services exceed any other broker or agent that I've used in purchasing or selling real estate. His knowledge in every aspect of the process for selling or buying a home is extremely helpful. His connections in the greater Fredericksburg area gave us a strong advantage in working through inspections and financing. I used him to purchase a new home that closed 2 weeks ago. I plan on listing my other home with him in the coming weeks. Thank you Scott!!

Great place. Very clean and nice landscaping. Everything in my house works and I have had no…read moreissues. Erica in the front office is very friendly and helpful. So happy here.

I recently worked with Hamlet Homes and had a great overall experience from start to finish…read more Service Requested: I had my home built/customized through Hamlet Homes, and their team guided me through every step of the process--from planning and design selections to construction and final walkthrough. They were responsive, professional, and made sure I understood what was happening at each stage. Quality: The quality of the home really stands out. The craftsmanship, finishes, and attention to detail exceeded my expectations. Everything feels solid, well-built, and thoughtfully designed. Any minor concerns I had during the process were addressed quickly and without hassle. Value: For the price, I feel like I received excellent value. Building a home is a big investment, but Hamlet Homes delivered something that truly feels worth it. There was transparency in pricing, and I didn't feel like there were unnecessary surprises along the way. Overall, I'm very happy with my decision to go with Hamlet Homes. They made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable, and now I have a home I'm genuinely proud of.

Great customer service and great builds! Any business that is still rocking and rolling for over 30…read moreyears, has their ups and their downs, but I can say whole heartily that they stand by their builds and are always answering the phone/texts and emails!!