Cottonwood Bayview

As a resident I had my car towed out of the garage because they couldn't see my brand new parking decal.
On garbage day the entire building shakes a 7pm. If you return home after 8pm good luck finding a parking spot.

Management assumes zero responsibility. Do not recommend moving into this building.

I HATE giving reviews to apartment communities simply for the fact that I work in the multifamily industry, and understand the day-to-day challenges of running an apartment community but my experience at Cottonwood Bayview has just been that bad! The staff turn over has been consistent since the takeover from Lincoln Property Company ( 3-4 new leasing agents and 3 new assistant managers have cycled through in less than a year), The Community Manager, Christina does just about anything to avoid… resident concerns or issues as she passes them along to the assistant manager and the assistant manager provides a "I'm just doing what I'm told" attitude. The gym always has 2 or more broken pieces of equipment, the grills are never in working condition whether in the pool area or on the roof top, the hallways will typically have dog poop for a good 2-3 days as there doesn't seem to be a weekly building walk from management.

To top off my experience at Cottonwood Bayview I've had particularly bad experience with the management staff (Christina, the Community Manager) when I broke my lease and moved out of the community. When I received my move-out statement I was concerned about additional charges and when I confronted Christina about these charges and discussed Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.595 with her SHE THREATENED TO SWITCH THE CHARGES TO DAMAGES AND TOLD ME THAT MY APARTMENT WAS "CLEAN IN MY EYES" INSINUATING THAT SHE WAS GOING TO CHARGE ME FOR A DIRTY/DAMAGED APARTMENT TO JUSTIFY THESE CHARGES! Luckily I received an email earlier that morning from the assistant manger stating that the apartment was left in good condition. The lack of professionalism and dignity I've dealt with in this situation is absurd.

Coming from someone who has worked in multifamily property management for the last 8 years, please stay away and, if you’re a current resident, don’t let them try to scam you out of your money. Read More

Why is the security at night non-existent. When endless random men come in and out of an apartment all night, does anyone notice? Why is it that these people also brag about how easy it is to hop the fence in the pool and enter the building any time they want. One young man said that is was easier than waiting for the buzzer. It's really hard to feel safe. I might as well be at a rent by the hour motel.

I loved living here. That is until this new company took over. The new lady in charge never has a nice look on her face, I've heard her yelling at other residents. Needless to say, I didn't bother to go in and get my problems taken care of. The staff that they did have that kept everything beautiful and we're so kind have all left. There is no one to help anymore. Thank goodness I've left, and I'm not the only one. Many of my resident friends are hopping ship too. Run, run far and fast.