I moved to the Daytona Beach area and spent several weeks trying to find a single bedroom apartment for me and my dog. I must say almost 90% of all the places I looked at were total trash dumps. One place had appliances so old, so off-white, they could pass for brown. I came across Hawthorne Village and must say I was very pleased. The rent is about $200-$300 more expensive than other places in the area, but I must say the difference is night and day. I pay just under $800 a month for a 870 square foot living arrangement. The neighborhood is quiet and everyone seems very pleasant. The gate doesn't work, but so many cars pass through it I don't see the point in having one anyway. There's free trash pickup at your front door every morning, whereas in Legacy just a few miles away I see people lugging trash bags on the back of their cars to the dumpster, which is laughable at best. The apartments themselves are just over a year old, the appliances are all brand-new, carpets are clean and well kept.

Of course as with any apartment, there's a few inconveniences. The A/C unit runs a tad loud, probably because it's placed in the center of the entire apartment. The dishwasher is loud too, but I think it's a problem with my specific unit. The kitchen sink is a little small and the shower doesn't have a removable handle, something that's pretty annoying sometimes. But you can't please everyone. There's always parking right by my apartment, only about 20 feet walking distance. At least half a dozen cop cars always parked here, so it's pretty safe.

As for the other reviews, I really don't see any problems with the management. They're always friendly when I'm in the office, remember my name and ask how my dog is doing. I haven't needed maintenance yet, so I can't say anything there. To the guy complaining about his A/C bills - install some curtains in your house, it makes all the difference. I can hear my neighbors only if I put my ear to the wall, and they say they don't even hear when I'm in the house.

Overall, you get what you pay for. The floor plans make for a very comfortable living arrangement in the one bedroom. Negotiate your lease, they will gladly give you a full month free if you just ask for it, plus waive all the fees. Oh, there's also no security deposit!

User Responses
From: DIGGYDO87	Date: 01/21/2008
SORRY THE TRASH PICK UP IS NOT FREE CHECK YOUR WATER BILL AND THE STORM GRATES ARE HORRIBLE WITH THE NOISE THEY MAKE FROM BEING TO LOOSE,BUT OTHER WISE THE PLACE IS OK

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