Review History for softspeaker

Enjoyed most of the time:

My husband and I lived at Ashley Park for two years after relocating to Va. from Mn. I looked at many apts that were affordable and these apartments were far nicer for the money. The trash problem was resolved and we never saw "rats" anywhere. Pest control comes out although we never had a problem. Living on the patio level does allow outside critters like spiders, crickets etc access but no problem to remove them. I never used the pool. I loved the landscaping,the trees allowed me to feel like I was in a wooded area , the people seem to enjoy fishing there and I imagine they throw the fish back, I fed squirrels and loved the geese. Yes, they do poop but it is not like the place is over run with feces.I made my apartment homey and was comfortable.We had water problems but they were addressed. Some problems are timely and difficult tosolve due to the age of the building and pipes etc. but with the prices of apartments now I feel like I received a good deal. The office staff changed but I never had a problem in the 2 years we were there. The is a problem with the police being visable so you know there is a criminal element living there but also didn't surprize me with the location. We moved because we needed a larger apartment and I wanted to be closer to my children and grandchildren so transferred to an apt. owned by Colonial at another site. Transferring was another plus. I miss the friends I made there. Never had a problem with loud or unfriendly neighbors. I think there is an exaggeration of the negative things written about the apartments and feel some may have too high an expectation of an affordable complex. It will be whatever you make it.