If you are thinking about moving into Creekside at Highlands Ranch my recommendation to you is DO IT LATER probably in about 6 months. (Today is 2-5-09). Right now they have 3 construction crew's going through their whole place. Every morning I wake up at 8:15 to hear them banging away, and its been like that for 4 months. In addition, they leave their trucks and trailers parked in prime parking spots, they're yelling at each other all day long (sometimes foul words), and there's a strong feeling of needing to wear a hard hat in certain areas...they certainly do.
If you're reading this review and have been to the apartment and there is no sign of a construction truck, no tarps dangling from balconies or any signs of work then here's the rest of my review, take it as you will:
Positives:
- The apartment is BEAUTIFUL.
- Nice Apartment layouts, the rooms flow really well and make sense, we would have been happy with either that were snow, but opted for the bigger kitchen.
- New carpet.
- Huge kitchen.
- Big Tub.
- Lucky enough to have a private entry. (Not all apts do)
- Really nice management. They've been quick to answer any questions we had and don't seem to have many stupid policies. When rent was a day late, they were extremely easy to deal with. Also easy transition to new company.
- A lot of awesome views, we have one to downtown Denver from our balcony, and saw one with a view of the mountains.
- Three lap pool, gym, pc area, and other awesome amenities.
- Spacious Garage, able to fit truck and storage (including a large couch we couldn't get up the stairwell).
- Easy access to C470, close to good food, theaters, shopping centers etc. without a lot of traffic.
Negatives:
- Loud! We thought it was just because some early twenty year olds were up stairs at first, we could hear them partying and moving around, but now we have new upstairs neighbors and we still hear them moving almost constantly. It does become white noise mostly - but sometimes its startling. Also because we're on the 2nd story we have 4 garages under us and can hear them going up and down all day.
- Frustrating parking. There are times when we will come home and the closest parking spot is on the complete other side of the complex. Its very frustrating. During the day its fine though. Also we use our garage and its spacious and convenient. If you have one car and use the garage this won't be a problem for you... and often not a problem for visitors.
- Poor insulation all around, gusty. My desk is right next to my sliding glass door and I can feel a breeze coming through no matter how much wind is outside. I can literally see the light from outside our front door due to poor insulation. This would also cut out the noise.
- Commute to a mailbox. Ours isnt too bad, but the closer set of mailboxes aren't where ours is. If I want my mail its a 10 minute walk.
- Our tub fixture snapped within 2 months of moving in.
You Decide:
- The Gate. For me - it doesn't seem like much of a security feature, and more of a hastle. You punch in the code and three cars can get in after you before you close it, sometimes its left open during the day, and sometimes it doesnt work at all for a few weeks, just stays constantly open. My bf likes that you get your own code though, of your chosing, so you have the opportunity of making it really simple for your friends to remember. Also he says its a good way of "pretending security" to help bad guys shy away. I just think its a pain.
- Security System. I was told each apt has their own, but I never bothered to learn how it worked or if it even does.
- Saturday Brunch, movie nights, etc. These seem to have gone by the wayside. My boyfriend went to one right after we moved in - said it was good and fun - had a pretty good turn out, but they seem to have been abandoned.
- They also advertised that the pool was year round - Its not. The hottub however is.
- Only one trash compactor. It gets way full, but theres not any strange aromas drifting throughout the whole place.
- No assigned parking. Great for visitors, sucky for you on the night that the closest one is across the complex.
- Very little grass, hardly any landscaping. Spring is coming and my boyfriend and I feel like we need to drive to a park or trail in order to see nature. I feel bad for people with dogs or kids.

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