The Oasis on Cascade

Pros:
•The location is 15 minutes north of Midtown and 18 minutes north of the airport.
•The community itself has an artistic aesthetic, including hammocks, and a campfire pit/bar grill.
•The apartments have been recently renovated so the appliances are updated, and don't require much maintenance.
•Gated community.

Cons:
•The neighborhood is in the process of gentrification, so the area is very impoverished, with the occasional crime.
•The closest Publix and Walmart are 20 minutes away… .
•Do not recommend the fast food in that area, due to very poor customer service, and/or how customers behave in the establishments.
•There is a Kroger nearby, however, Because there is high theft at this Kroger, and a lack of needed workers, be prepared for what would be a quick stop for bread to be extended to a 20 - 30 minute stop.
•The apartment walls and ceilings are very hollow. Meaning you can hear conversations, tv, loud music, and walking. Because there are vinyl wood planks as flooring, ceilings are very squeaky, and the wood echos the impact of foot walking louder than in a usual apartment.
•If you live on the 1st floor, be prepared for loud disturbances above you to interfere with your sleep, or day-by-day routine. •If you live on the 2nd floor, be prepared for possible conflict with 1st-floor tenants.
•The community doesn't have a code that does proper background checks on those who move in, so there are disturbances from neighbors that include loud screaming, arguing, and partying on a week-by-week basis. •Not ideal for families with children. No safe space for children to play outside or ride bikes/scooters, etc.
•Parking is not ideal; $25-$30 for parking with no assigned spaces. If there are no available spaces near your apartment, be prepared to park at some distance.
•Laundry is on-site, however, they charge about $2 per use and there are only 3 washing machines, and 4 dryers for a community of 50 tenants, so laundry is not ideal.
•Property management is active regarding maintenance requests, however, disturbances and safety concerns are not prioritized or attended to.

If we were to compare properties to airlines, this property would be like Frontier/Spirit. Meaning: the more you invest in your rent, the better the amenities and specialized safety of your environment. If you just need somewhere to stay temporarily, compare the pros and nuisances and be prepared for what comes with not just the property but the neighborhood as well. Read More