I've lived at The Haven at Blanco since April/2011 with my roommate in a 2 bedroom/2 bath (roommate style) apartment. This layout works great for us because other than a larger bathroom/closet, the room sizes were pretty similar and at opposite ends of the unit. I personally love the larger inched blinds that look great w/ or without curtains.
We have a large living room and opted for the sunroom instead of balcony. The kitchen is very spacious and we both were able to cook at the same time. Add to that the elegant look of the cabinets, floor, appliances and counter tops, and this girl was a happy camper. PLUS: Washer dryer IN UNIT!! a total plus and very much needed.
As far as noise levels go, we had an issue with the music being too loud upstairs but it was resolved after the office spoke to them. Other than that I never had an issue with the shared walls or complex being loud. My neighbors are friendly and it's a nice feeling to leave in the morning to smiling faces and "good mornings". I appreciate it b/c I never knew any of my neighbors at my old apartment.
I've always been able to park right in front of my building and there are usually 3 or more spots available at night. Parking was only slightly tighter during the summer when people frequented the pool but not to the point where I felt the need to complain. The valet trash is also I huge plus for us. It kept our kitchen looking nice/clean and it really comes in handy during the hot summer days or cold winters when taking the trash to the dumpsters doesn't seem like the most exciting thing to do.
I sadly won't be renewing my lease for my 2/2 due to getting married and getting a house w/ my soon to be husband but if we had the ability to stay , we definitely would. My roommate and I wanted a safe secure place when we signed w/ the haven at Blanco 2yrs ago and it that's exactly what we got.
Has management changed? yes, has there been change to policies? yes.
Are these horrible living conditions that make zero sense and not possible to accept? NO!! I feel the staff has been very helpful and has tried to accommodate everyone to the changes.
Change is a process and to expect everything to stay exactly the same and perfect off the bat is unrealistic. The new management is currently cleaning and improving the grounds with new landscaping and sidewalks. The staff has always been friendly, informative and helpful. The maintenance staff is quick to help with any issue we had that really only extended to a change of battery on a smoke alarm and the light in the stove needing a bulb change.
We had a form left at our door weeks before our 60 day notice was due to let us know the options we had with our lease. This was greatly appreciated since we didn't have this luxury at our old place. Carlynn in the front office has been especially helpful and sweet when I've been in the office. She completely understood why I wouldn't be renewing and made the process very easy. I feel people will treat you the way you treat them. I've always been respectful and polite when I've walked in with questions and I've always received the same treatment back.
The Haven at Blanco provided us with a great home for two years and for that I am truly appreciative.
