STAY AWAY! DO NOT LIVE HERE IF YOU VALUE ENJOYING YOUR HOME IN PEACE AND NOT BEING HARASSED!…read more If I could give this place 0 stars I would. It has been nothing short of a nightmare living at Avalon Marlborough. Since 3-4 months into my lease, I have suffered continued harassment orchestrated by my neighbors and the incompetent property manager Elizabeth Murak. It is a known and documented tactic that as soon as a Black person moves into the neighborhood and a neighbor starts complaining of odor, it's racially motivated. They came to my home and have even looked through my trash, CONFIRMED there was nothing coming from my unit -- in person and in writing. They have done an "inspection" over 3 times AND STILL continue to harass me. When the tactic of saying it smells like trash didn't work, they then moved on to say the smell must be coming from my dogs. They completely LIED and MADE UP that my dogs relieve themselves inside my home and that there are pee pads everywhere... AGAIN, WHAT!?? How is it possible a neighbor is allowed to fabricate and lie to this extent and when confronted, the office does nothing about it? In fact, they are fueling her racially motivated claims. I have video footage of the day the office came to my home, in which you can clearly see the home is clean, no pee pads, and my dogs' area is spotless. I have no idea of the communications between the neighbor and the office or who exactly is saying what. They come to my home whenever they want and disrupt my day. I have a job, I work from home, I don't have time for this. I know for a fact they have not harassed the neighbors to the same extent they have harassed me. When I asked why, they said "because we know from the side where the smell is coming from." WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN??? Clearly a bunch of geniuses are on the situation. To paint the picture, what separates my unit and the neighbors is the garage, and probably the kitchen has a shared wall. My dogs' room is in front of the house. Do you know how strong of an odor would need to be present to go through my dogs' room, through the garage, to their unit??? Nobody is using their brain when making conclusions, because that is absolutely the most ludicrous thing. Anyone walking by would then be making a complaint. You would be able to smell an odor from the outside of my home if a smell is SO STRONG that it's seeping through rooms and a concrete garage. I have VERY severe asthma. I am extremely sensitive to odors, dust, mold, etc. Besides the fact that I'm personally an organization and neat freak, I keep my home in immaculate condition. My home is professionally cleaned at a minimum 1-2 times a month, and I additionally regularly schedule bulk pickup to remove larger junk or trash (anything I can't donate to charity). I've been getting rid of old furniture and old items since moving in. I usually put anything into those large black contractor bags because it's easier. I've also ordered new items, so I have a lot of cardboard and packaging. Apparently, I'm not allowed to do that. They sent me a letter stating "There was large amounts of trash seen being taken away from your home in October." Thanks for confirming I'm under surveillance and you're watching me. But also, why am I not allowed to clean my home and make room for new things?? And how is it that you came to the conclusion that "odorous trash" was picked up from my home? Additionally, particularly where I live, it smells of marijuana, cigarettes, and the smaller dog park always has poop and the fake grass smells of urine. It's completely unsanitary. The people in this neighborhood who own smaller dogs do not pick up after their dogs. So let's be VERY serious -- there isn't an odor coming from my home. It's pure laziness and gross negligence on behalf of Elizabeth Murak and Avalon Marlborough. I'm not your scapegoat, and I'm not going to continually be harassed out of my home. These people are absolutely insane. I've had to leave my own home for extended amounts of time just so that I can try to relax. My hair is falling out due to the excessive stress they have brought upon my life from their lies and harassment. I've been living in housing communities for over a decade and have never experienced this level of discrimination or harassment. I've had to engage my counsel and the proper authorities to deal with this matter. It's an absolute waste of time and money. I regret nothing more than the day I moved into this property. If you are Black, you are not welcome in this neighborhood. Stay far away. The 2 guys from maintenance have always been kind when I interact with them. They are always quick to respond and very helpful. So I guess they can be excluded from this.

The one star is for the Maitenance crew...they are excellent!…read more Other than that, get ready for the whirlwind. If you couldn't actually see physical walls, you would think they didn't exist. It's extremely loud. Better hope that you don't live under anyone, because your light fixtures are gon be shakin. If you have a garage, good for you, enjoy those 2 spots, plus a free pass to take any other parking space you find to be convenient for you. No garage? Awesome! You are the winner of being able to park far from your apartment when you get home from work. Have kids? Good for you because not only is there play parks, there's also driveways and parking lots for them to run around in. Who doesn't like dog poo....there's tons of dog poo stations with FREE BAGS. But wait there's more! There's thousands of square feet of soft grassy areas for the dog poo to dry out on. It is utter chaos. Tons of completely unenforced rules, and remarkably frustrating parking that neither Avalon, or anyone else cares about. The idea of, and esthetics of these places are cute, but it's a cash grab. HIGH TIER PRICING, MEDIOCRE TIER LIVING. Individual results I'm sure, will vary. This is just some things we noticed once we moved in. I wouldn't post if anything were addressed, but they weren't, and aren't.​

It was ok until we planned to move out…read more We were charged for normal wear and tear out of our pocket. I have lived in apartments all over USA no one has ever charged me for petty stuff.

I live in this complex and the people couldn't be nicer the maintenance couldn't be more helpful…read moreand the staff at the office is so nice the pool is nice it is well maintained if you have a concern or issue you just call the office and they will help you with whatever you need whether its a key or you need something repaired they will be there the apartment are very nice there are 8 buildings and there is a play ground and a basketball court I have lived in a house all my life and the apartment living here makes me want to live in an apartment for the rest of my life.

Haynes Farm is awesome. We have lived here for just over 3 years and it's consistently great. So…read moremuch for families especially - well-behaved kids playing outside on the weekends - next to Bar-B-Que area with adults... oh, and did I say playground on the other side of the property for kids? Swimming pool? Basketball Court? Gym for adults? AND - the nicest management STAFF you can possibly imagine. Mail/package reception and super fast repair/maintenance. Never had a problem here - highly recommend :-) [Not sure why someone said the buildings were loud. It's not loud at all. I've lived in some apartment buildings where you could literally hear the upstairs cat's toenails clicking on hardwood floor or lapping water from a bowl. Nothing like that here - or loud, crazy neighbors. Everyone here is very nice.]

The apartment itself is nice and comfortable and full of light and my neighbors are nice and I love…read morethat there is such diversity and it makes me happy to see all the kids outside playing and all the people walking their dogs, but there are multiple things that do not work for me. This apartment complex is for you if you are fine with: - poisons being sprayed all over the common green space areas where children play and people and dogs walk; - "landscapers" mercilessly mutilating what could be beautiful trees and flowering shrubs into small lumps; - the super loud sound of leaf blowers; - alarms going off for months without maintenance doing anything about it and them acting like you are the problem for asking them to fix the alarm and make the horrendous noise stop; - maintenance not communicating about the work they did, nor seeking clarification with you about the work that needs to be done, nor when they will be in your apartment doing the work, and then maintenance accusing you of being disrespectful for requesting clear communication; - automatic toxic room "fresheners" in the fitness rooms (I had so been looking forward to using them but did not want to breathe the toxins); - crazy loud HVAC units constantly blasting noise making you feel like you are in a non-stop giant engine room in your own home; - ridiculously bright light pollution that is hard to block out at night and visually assaults you when you look out your windows or open your door; there is no reason for such a multitude of super bright, white lights and it is a waste of electricity. When I moved in, there were several things broken in my apartment and things that still needed to be cleaned. Over the first month, maintenance was responsive and did the repairs and cleaning (like the ceiling fan that I could not reach to clean was caked in thick dirt and dust and grease, and the bathroom fan did not work because the painters sprayed the bumpy ceiling paint spray all over it), but they left all the dirt and debris for me to clean up. I never had that experience before where maintenance workers expected me to clean up their mess. It would be useful for them to have a checklist to go through before a tenant moves in to make sure that everything is working and clean. Other than that, the location is good. Visually the aesthetics of the buildings are okay. There is plenty of parking. I like that there are many trees around and I can go for long walks in the neighborhood. I like that they plant flowers at different locations there. The price is expensive but bearable.

Pests: Every season there is a new pest in our apartment…read more Whether it's ants, earwigs, spiders, and now MICE ! :( We keep our apartment tidy and they still come. I would hope Windsor Ridge apartments were sealed properly, guess not since critters always find their way in. There was also a bee nest outside the window, inside of the brick. We called the team to deal with it, but I'm not sure if they did. It was there for a year. Central air: The central air does not work in the upstairs of the apartment. We bought a digital thermometer for upstairs and it's always 10 degrees hotter upstairs than it is downstairs in the summer, freezing in the winter. Fire alarms: The fire alarm always goes off in the summer for no reason. Even when they replace it with a new one, it still happens. Clearly they need better fire alarm systems, because it's frustrating getting woken up in the middle of the night for no reason. ---- With all this being said, please know that the maintenance team is super nice and friendly - they always do what they can. I just wish corporate took better care of these buildings, especially since we're paying such a luxury premium ($3000, utilities not included) to live here.

The apartment was nice, but that is the only good thing about this community. The main issues are…read moreoutlined as follows: - The maintenance system switched to an automated one. Now some AI bot decides how much information you need to send them. They wouldn't come fix a light because we hadn't taken a picture of it for example. - They raise the rent on you significantly after your first year. We started at $3450 per month, then got ours raised to $3900 if we wanted to stay. Our same apartment is now available for $3200. - Management is professional, but ultimately unhelpful. Overall, we were disappointed with Windsor. I think anyone would be better off avoiding this place.

The apartment complex offers spacious floor plans and well-designed living spaces, which have been…read moresome of the highlights of our experience here. The apartments themselves are comfortable, and the property is generally well maintained. Unfortunately, there are several ongoing issues that have added unnecessary stress to daily living. The biggest concern is parking. There is no assigned parking, and despite paying a significant amount in rent, residents often return home to find no available spaces near their building. It is not uncommon to have to park on the opposite side of the complex and walk a considerable distance home, which can be especially frustrating after a long day or during bad weather. Another issue is the trash and recycling situation. There is only one centralized trash disposal area serving the entire complex. On weekends, when trash collection does not occur, the dumpsters frequently overflow, with garbage and recycling accumulating outside the containers. This creates unpleasant odors, appears unhygienic, and raises concerns about attracting rodents and pests. Additionally, there appears to be inconsistent enforcement of parking rules. We have observed individuals parking in handicap-designated spaces without displaying the required handicap placards or license plates, seemingly without consequence. This is concerning and unfair to residents who genuinely need those spaces. While the apartments themselves are nice and spacious, improvements in parking management, waste collection, and rule enforcement would significantly improve the overall resident experience.

Jenn and the entire staff at Madison Place are just incredible. We have truly enjoyed our time…read morehere at MP. While there have been a few 'growing' pains in our new apartment, the staff has taken care of everything. They are very professional and haven gone out of their way to ensure that our new home is perfect. Parking can fill up in the early evening, but other than that, absolutely nothing but great things to say about the staff and apartments!

I had the pleasure of living here for 3 years and was very sad that I had leave…read more Apartments are modern with all of the amenities anyone would want or need. There is a great club house with free coffee and a large screen tv to watch games. The pool area is great in the summer and it very family friendly. The whole complex is very pet friendly - lots of happy dogs being walked. The management team is always there to answer any questions and any repair requests are handled within an appropriate period of time. If you are looking in the area I would suggest giving this place a shot. You will not be disappointed.

Nice simple units with solid amenities and management. I have never brought trash down to find…read morenowhere to leave it, and messes produced by other tenants are cleaned quickly. I live on the fourth floor, which I recommend to avoid noise and for privacy.

We have lived here for 5+ years. Beautiful clean grounds and top notch maintenance department. Luis…read moreis the best. Everything gets fixed promptly and correctly!

Long time resident. Many more positives than negatives. Attention to maintenance requests is a big…read moreplus. Maintenance Specialist, Luis, is OUTSTANDING. He gets 5 stars! Most often, I am not here when he completes a task, and when I return, I see the results of his magic. Today I was here to see Luis the Magician in person as he replaced a 30+ year washer/dryer in my unit. No small feat. Luis completed the job efficiently, thoroughly, quickly and safely, all with a smile and a positive attitude. And I have a second-floor unit! Luis is a tremendous asset for Avana Marlborough!

Really an amazing place to live. We moved out here from Boston to cut down the commute for our…read morekids to day care. The complex is fantastic, the gym is new and clean and the best part is the responsiveness of the team to fix anything when broken. I have put in work orders for everything from doors off track, broken sink disposals, to halogen light bulbs needing replacement. The crew comes within hours of the submission to fix. They are very considerate and make sure to take off their shoes so as not to track any dirt into our home. Lastly, the location is great. We literally have Starbucks, BJ's, Wegmans, Toys R Us in our parking lot. Really a great place to live while in transition.

I have been a resident here for 16 years and have used the pool every year it has been open. Over…read moretime, it seems that new rules are being added each season, but the most recent change is particularly concerning. Residents are now being told that it is a Massachusetts state law that everyone must leave the entire pool area whenever the lifeguard takes a break. During these breaks, all residents are required to wait outside the gate for approximately 10-15 minutes until the lifeguard returns. In previous years, the rule was simply that swimmers had to exit the pool and remain clear of the water while the lifeguard was away. At no point during the past 16 years has there been a requirement for all residents to leave the pool enclosure entirely. I have reviewed information from Mass.gov and other sources and have not found any state law requiring all patrons to leave the entire pool area during a lifeguard break. If this policy is based on a specific state regulation, I would appreciate being provided with the exact citation or source. My concern is not only whether this rule is being accurately represented, but also why a policy that is now described as mandatory was never enforced or communicated in previous years. If this is a local policy rather than a state requirement, residents should be informed accordingly. I respectfully request clarification regarding the legal basis for this rule and the reasoning behind its implementation.

I hired Jack to install a ceiling fan in my home and I couldn't recommend him more. From providing…read morea quote within minutes to shopping for the exact fan we wanted, he went above and beyond what other handymen have done for me in the past! As for installation, he showed up on time and worked efficiently. He was even responsive to feedback and took my requests seriously and offered alternative solutions that saved me a ton of money in the long run! 10/10 service, value, and workmanship.

Very pleased with the work that Jack was able to complete for us the other day. We had several…read moreitems on a to-do list and Jack gave us a fair price for all the work completed. One of the items we had done was a screen door replacement. This proved challenging based on the framing of the space on the house, but despite the unexpected challenge, Jack was able to exceed our expectations using creative solutions that just made sense. We will not hesitate to reach out next time we need help getting something fixed/updated around our home!