Woodside

My girlfriend and I have lived here for just under 2 years and here’s my take:

We chose these apartments because they fit our budget at the time. Overall I’d say it’s been a positive experience for what we pay. The property is quiet and well-kept and in a convenient location (walking distance to Wawa, very close to chic-fil-a, Aldi, Walmart, Walgreens + Lowe’s). Commuting to the base takes around 12-15 minutes, and there’s easy highway access right outside of the neighborhood. I’ve had no major… issues with my neighbors, and management has been fairly easygoing and responsive. The water bill is included, and there’s plentiful open parking, great for someone with multiple vehicles. The neighborhood itself feels pretty safe and has plenty of sidewalks and streets to walk, run, or ride a bike through.

The negatives include outdated appliances (our oven was made in ‘95, dishwasher sounds like a rocket ship, etc.), thin floors/walls (I know when the neighbor’s dogs need to go out, for example), occasional bugs, lots of water damage to our ceiling from rain (top floor), and water constantly being cut off on short notice. Our water was cut off for 8 hours straight, around once a month for what felt like 4-5 months. This was very frustrating for my gf who was working nights and had to force herself up early to get things done in the bathroom for the day. On the same note, open parking is fine during the day but pretty packed at night, if you work shifts be prepared to walk a little. There are no major amenities here aside from the swimming pool which has been closed all year unfortunately. There are no gates, so you will get the occasional knock at the door from someone trying to sell a service, or provide a restaurant pamphlet, but we haven’t had any major privacy or safety concerns.

These apartments are what you pay for, not bad but not amazing. They’re older and sometimes it shows. The community here is nice and the environment is safe and clean. I can afford to move myself out of here now, but Woodside has been a pleasant experience for most of my stay. Read More