This is the same review I've left on ApartmentRatings.com (6 months later, and it still holds…read moretrue!): My husband and I knew while we were living here that we had found a great apartment community, but it wasn't until we moved last week that I've truly come to appreciate just how wonderful it really was for us. So many other apartments don't seem to be made with the kind of thoughtful touches that make a place easy to live in; our one-bedroom at Fieldstone had everything exactly where we needed it. HUGE walk-in closet in the bedroom, plenty of cabinet space in the kitchen, spacious and well-designed bathroom, TV nook, washer/dryer in unit. The walls are thick; I only ever heard neighbors through our front door when they were in the hallway, or through our windows when they were in the parking lot. (Speaking of which - all of our neighbors were very friendly! Mostly older single people, middle-aged couples, and young military families.) The surrounding neighborhood is fantastic for families and dog-owners - a large park is right across the street, and lots of trails of varying length are also nearby. A shopping center with a Food Lion, sushi place, Subway, etc is a 30 minute walk from the apartments. I always felt very safe in our neighborhood - even while pregnant I would walk along the trails alone without a second thought, and I never heard of any break-ins. Maintenance always replied promptly to any requests. The leasing office was pleasant and dealt fairly and honestly with renters. Commute time through the gates of Fort Meade is about 20 minutes. Odenton proper and the strip of road across from Fort Meade don't have much to do (it's mostly just run-down chains), but the Waugh Chapel area (10 minutes from Fieldstone in the other direction, towards Crofton) is booming. There you can find a brand-new Regal Cinemas, Target, Wegmans, and tons of other stores and restaurants. If you can't tell, we miss our Piney Orchard home. Rent an apartment here for us - you won't regret it!

l usually do not like to give reviews until after I lived a place but I've been dealing with…read moreconstant banging noise from my downstairs neighbor since I began living here 3 months ago. if the leasing office did what they were suppose to do when I first gave them a complaint with a video of proof I wouldn't be posting a review of the business. instead all the leasing office did was give the downstairs neighbors a light warning. I've been threatened by the neighbor that lives below for moving stuff during the day when I first moved in and yelled at, and I informed the leasing office of both situations. afterwards in an attempt to retaliate against me the below neighbor complained about me back. every single time I asked the leasing office to give me the times my neighbors claimed I was making noise the leasing office doesn't give an actual time.. this leasing office doesn't actually like to do their job from what I can see and again I've been here less than three months

"It's like a Vacation everyday!"…read more I've been here for 8 years and the only issue I've had was with some of the front office staff having a condescending manner ... but that has changed and was individual people so I won't let it take away from my stars as a whole. The staff NOW is awesome. They know everyone and go above to accommodate your needs. I LOVE the maintenance team... they come really fast and are very efficient, "Asaka", is my favorite. The LOCATION is perfect between Baltimore and Dc, close to the airport, walking distance to food and activities, directly off 295 so we never get snowed in, so close to the casino we never experience water or power outages lol .. I definitely think that's plays a part. In comparison to the neighboring properties were missing the concierge and utilities being included, but we're killing on square footage and price. Sidenote: I've been here so long my rent keeps going up lol so I might be leaving soon we've outgrown our 3 bedroom. The AMENITIES are perfect. Who doesn't like a cozy clubhouse, overlooking a glistening pool? Who wouldn't wanna chill in the movie room in plush loungers and watch the game with friends?? With and office efficient printer why would we use the amazing computer room, which is always functional and stocked with ink paper and an empty seat? There's a courtyard with grills and a fire pit , "my fancy little backyard ", because I live very close to it. A newly added dog park. I don't have a dog but it's one here. As well as car cleaning station to vacuum your car and wash it away from the other cars. There's a conference room and most used a fitness center which also give you the refreshing view of the pool whether it be winter or summer, it helps your time on the treadmill go by with a good view. Inside the apartment I have privacy from my kids my room is separated by the living room so we have our own spaces. Two bathrooms. A huge open kitchen. Dog friendly property. To counter those negatives of other reviews: The noise- I live near the street and it's bearable. I only hear neighbors when we have noisy ones but I do complain. Other than that I don't know of the noise people speak of it really isn't any and I'm on the ground level. The cleanliness- the maintenance team will respond and clean whatever is a problem. The hallways are cleaned daily- at least mine is- I see them on my way to work. The common areas are always very very clean. They treat the apartments a couple times a year to prevent bugs. With it being a newer development we used to have theses silver bugs I haven't seen those nor the spiders in a long time now. Rodents... I've never seen mice rats or anything not even a stray cat, an occasional rabbit may hop pas the window tho. The staff- yeah I had that problem too but the present staff is cool. Just a note - people pay a nice amount of money to live here and should be treated as such. The cost- you get what you pay for. It's worth the peace of mind and amazing community. My whole row home fit nicely into this 3 bedroom. The safety- the only way anyone knows how to access this property is if they've been here before. It's gated. Key fob access is used on all the amenities. It's confusing as heck to navigate for strangers, chances are they'll get lost trying to come on the premises to commit any sort of crime. When I first moved here they use to have police ride through sometimes during the night, this was before all the development around not sure if they still do that. I come home and go to work various hours of the early morning or late night and have never encounter anything unsafe. Ok I'm finished! I love where I live and my kids do too. I'm sure anyone looking would love it here.

I lived here from spring of 2023 till the summer of 2024. This is going to be a long one…read more The reasons why it's not a 5-star review: - The lack of consequences for dog feces/urine in the pathways of residents (indoor/outdoor) - The residents don't pick up/clean after their dog's feces/urine (there are bags available and trash bins available throughout the complex) so it's common to step on dog poop while walking on the sidewalk. The smell of feces in the grass too is very unpleasant. - The lack of consequences for unleashed dogs - it's in the leasing agreement and a violation if not followed. While it was a pet friendly apartment - there wasn't much enforcement for any irresponsible dog owners who let their dog unleashed (besides in the dog park). - Fitness center - had only 1 working treadmill for quite some time and some weights were missing, finally by summer 2024, they updated the facility, and it looks great. - Depending on which person in the leasing office is sorting through the mail in the package room, your package may be easy to find or sometimes not. - Lack of consistent notification of when the leasing office is closed. On some holidays, the leasing office team does not give notice if their office is closed. Some holidays aren't observed for residents but at the very least there should be some notice. - Lack of security. For the entire duration of my residency, at least 10 cars have been broken into and or bricked (wheels stolen), even in the parking garage. The culprits targeted Toyota sedans (Corollas, Camry's) and the occasional Honda sedans. It sucks for those residents affected, not sure what was done to mitigate that issue. - A longtime resident I had made friends with even mentioned that the service/maintenance has gone downhill, so they were on their way out after living there for a few years. - Leasing office rarely answers their phone, you're better off emailing them or going in-person. - Residents are driving way too fast in the parking lots and especially the garage that has caused a near hit of residents, their kids, pets, and other cars. - There are only 2 elevators and only 1 can be used for moving-in/moving out and this is in the main building so you're SOL if you're in the other buildings (have to use stairs), or if the freight elevator is broken. There's no loading dock for moves and some locations for a particular apartment isn't convenient for movers = you may be charged more if you're moving in/moving out using moving companies. - The pricey rent did not equate to the overall maintenance of the complex, services, lack of security, and amenities that was offered. The reasons why it's a 3-star review: - Katie's attentiveness and kindness from when I first moved in to all the way till I moved out - she's the reason why this not a 2-star review. - The proximity of the apartment complex, it is so close to many stores, grocery, mall, etc. - The maintenance team. Anytime you need to get something fixed, the maintenance team is really quick. Don't read the apartments(.)com reviews. I was basing my decision to move into this apartment through that site and sorta regret it (moved from CA to MD).

The office staff and maintenance teams are very attentive to the resident's needs and address…read moreissues promptly. Three specific staffers I would like to give kudos to are Jocelyn, Carlos and Pierre. Jocelyn is in the leasing office and always ensures resident inquiries are responded to promptly and to complete satisfaction. Carlos and Pierre are maintenance techs that are knowledgeable, respectful and always ready to handle and resolve any issues. Overall, living in the community has been a pleasure for the past two years.

-Maintainance isn't great. They're pretty flaky, for example, they told me they would close out the…read moreservice ticket I submitted regarding cracks in the wall (where silverfish were coming in) but that they would look into it, and never did. Another time, a guy came over to check out the electrical panel which was emitting harsh smells, said he didn't see smoke, and left. Don't rely on them for anything serious/where your safety is at risk. -I lived in one of the townhomes. They give you a disposable parking decal, but it doesn't actually let you park anywhere, you can only park in your garage. I threw it away for obvious reasons, and after moveout I was charged $25 for not returning it. $25 for not returning a disposable decal which doesn't actually let you park anywhere. If you move into one of the townhomes, keep your parking decal in a safe place, as it serves no purpose other than to give them something to charge you $25 for. -They charged me for replacing the carpets for the whole unit. Admittedly I caused a 3-4 inch stain in the living room carpet, so fair enough if they want to replace the carpet for that floor, but when I asked the customer service person why they had to replace the upstairs carpet too when the only damage was downstairs, she said "that's just how we do it," "they only replace the whole thing." So they don't seem to mind taking advantage of residents and charging for normal upkeep which I'm 99% sure is illegal. Anybody know a small claims lawyer? But the people in the front office are nice. That pet of the month stuff is adorable. No major pest problems other than the hoards of silverfish that maintainance wouldn't do anything about.

I just moved into the Beacon @ Waugh Chapel mid June. Everything appeared to be going really well…read more Nice, well kept apartment, efficient maintenance, and friendly office staff. Over the last 2 weeks, I began hearing weird noises in my kitchen. I initially thought it was the ice maker, but then became concerned that it was something else. When I came home from work today, I saw a mouse run from underneath my refrigerator to underneath my stove. Mind you, I am a very CLEAN individual (slightly OCD when it comes to cleanliness). When I went to the front office to address my concern, the staff member at the front appeared very irritated. It may have been because I took my dog into the office with me. Although she is a larger breed, I see small dogs in there all the time without an attitude or issue from staff. Maintenance came to my apartment within 15minutes and provided me with 2 sticky mouse traps. About 15-30 minutes after he left, the mouse had been caught. I was initially relieved and thought my issue had been resolved but approximately an hour later, ANOTHER mouse was caught on the 2nd trap. I called the emergency maintenance number and maintenance did come back. I was given 2 more traps and told that pest control would need to be contacted and that they would return the next day. I am now up to 3 mice being caught and one that's still on the loose. When I tried to post about this issue on the resident bulletin, it was immediately taken down twice. Having mice in an apartment is unacceptable!!! I am now waiting to hear back from management in reference to how this issue will be resolved (finding how they are getting in, patching up holes, etc.) and how I can be compensated for this disgusting inconvenience. I have NEVER had an issue with mice in my entire 15yr rental history. There is no excuse!!!

Okay... been living here for a month now…read more They just started their online site to pay your bill and maintenance orders. (Which is a poor service) Dogs are allowed here so the place definitely has a super dog odor. Trash day makes it smell like trash for a couple days which trash day is every Tuesday and Thursday, I do smell trash Tuesday through Friday-Saturday. Then the trash man are super loud every Tuesday/Thursday morning so no sleeping in. Paying for your bill; You can to pay a convenience fee % based off of the amount you are trying to pay online with their convenient online website. Why would you have to pay more money to pay for your bill??? That is crazy.... sigh they will do either money orders or checks. All inconvenient. Maintenance orders; You can place your order online or go to the front desk to ask them? They are pretty good about checking up on any problems with the apartment. Although just moving in there really shouldn't be problems. Such as my carpet was coming up from the floor... Bathroom jacks were not working... Etc Front desk; They are super nice Do their job Friendly Only reason why I didn't give them 1 Star And why I would have gave them 4 if I didn't have so many issues already.

We have lived here for seventeen months. In the beginning everything was good. When we first moved…read morein we felt like some in the Leasing Office made living here fun. Danielle (who is no longer here) made us feel really welcomed here, and Chris was very pleasant and welcoming as well. Now, management has changed and fun living and feeling welcomed here is no longer a feeling for us. The amenities here are supposed to be a part of living and paying for a luxury apartment, but here that isn't the case anymore. We used the Community Room for a friendly and fun gathering for the holiday. We were given permission to use the room. After using the room we were first charged $1,000. After retaining an attorney, he advised us that there is nothing in our lease stating that they can charge us for using the room. After receiving the letter from our attorney Christy and Jasimon changed the $1,000 to $500. Which we haven't paid, because it's not valid or fair. I feel like we were targeted for them to get extra money from us for the activities that they have here. People use that room all the time, even the night before we did and they were not charged. A fact that I know! It seems like since management changed, everything has changed for the worst. Why live in a luxury apartment if you can't utilize the amenities that you're paying for? I have had two packages stolen that has still not showed up. Thankfully, the two companies resent my orders to me. This week has been the fourth or fifth time that we had to put in a work order for the microwave. It keeps cutting out, and tripping the breaker. The last time we smelled smoke. I have asked the last maintenance guy to put in an order for a new microwave. We'll see what happens or how long this will take. I pray that living here gets better and back to fun the way it used to be.

I have lived here for three years and after JAG bought the building it has gotten so much worse…read more The leasing office never seems to work except for one lady, Jay. If she's not working everyone is goofing off or just laughing in the one girls office. I used to call and get a message to people but not any more. I submitted a service request three weeks ago about my faucet not working in the sink. Called about it. Said it'd be fixed by the end of the week. That was last Friday. Still broken. In short they do not have the same standards as before and it starts in that office. I don't know if it's poor management or what but they need to rethink who they hire and how they work. They are nice. I will say that. But really just goofing off in suits most days. My lease isn't over until December but I am not renewing. Not here.

There are no visitor parking spots or visible signs telling no parking allowed. I learned this the…read morehard way and had to pay $384.78 to a tow company. I simply visited my family member for dinner and pulled into a very open parking lot/spot. Attempted to leave 5 hours later and my car was gone. Please be aware of this and do not let your guests park anywhere on their property. Management evidently has given a tow company permission to tow any car on property without a permit.

Absolutely love the staff year. Super informative and great with communication. Not only that they…read morehave great patience and dealing with any aspect that I needed. Kimberly Becky or Vanessa are great members of the team the maintenance staff is pretty quick to get to whatever your needs are the apartment itself is super spacious and has a beautiful outdoors area, yardwork is always maintained during the seasons. It's been a wonderful four years.

I have lived here for over 5 years. It is very safe, quiet and the service is excellent especially…read morethe work performed by Mr. Matthew Levis the property manager. Any issues large or small are acted upon in a fast orderly way and he always is warm and genuine in all encounters. This is a great place to live and so convenient to the beltway. Also the rent barely raises yearly. Rick

I have lived here for the past year or so and have had an okay experience. The apartments have new…read moreappliances, newish flooring and countertops and were relatively clean upon move-in. Management is usually good at responding to issues. We have, however, had issues with the unit, especially compared to another unit we were familiar with. The windows are pretty old and do not stay open. This unit unfortunately had a roach issue which was resolved within a couple months with support from management. Another downside is the neighbors. They often are loud, have very noisy dogs, and cat litter is frequently being left on the stairs when it is taken down during trash pickup. It is not cleaned by the cat owners or by management/the trash company. Trash organization can also be an issue. Overall, your experience here will highly depend on which building/unit you are in.