Isn't it funny how, within days of a negative post's appearance, a glowing review suddenly appears. Scroll down the lists. Check the dates. Remarkable. A cynical person might think that the office staff, the majority of whom seem to have less than full days, were monitoring this site and countering the disgruntled reviewers.

So, howz about a little dose of the subjective truth from somebody who really, really lives here. For starters, Gables Rock Springs is as well landscaped as any community I've ever seen. Notwithstanding the splotchy, Tuscan-ish faux paint job on the section of the apartments south of Rock Springs, the apartments are exceptionally handsome. And the swimming pool and gym on the north side of Rock Springs are just about as schwank as you could hope for.

In terms of safety, I am curious why a community so willing to shell out the bucks in some areas would neglect simple safety measures, such as controlled entrances and gates on the garages. The prior post's complaint about notices left on doors is perfectly valid. The vast majority of these notices inform us of less-than-crucial events, like free continental breakfasts or pool parties. Hardly worth tempting a burglar. I really can't see why these annoying flyers can't be posted on a community bulletin board beside the mail boxes. Seriously. A total waste of paper, money and a needless security threat.

The interiors of the apartments are quite well done. I live in the newest section and am continually impressed with the choices that were made. A friend visited and commented immediately that my apartment with its moulding, tasteful trim color and ceramic tiles looked more like a condo than an apartment.

The greatest problem in my experience at Gables Rock Springs is the thinness (absence') of insulation between apartments. I am not a builder or a contractor. I have no idea what the law requires, but Gables must have skimped to the bone in this department. A few examples: I can hear my next door neighbor, a very friendly, civil fellow, on the phone. I don't mean shouting. I don't mean just the sibilants. I mean every word he says perfectly and without distortion. I can hear my upstairs neighbors putting plates away in their kitchen cabinet. Their conversations drift down without impediment, as do sounds of laughter, the occassional argument and intercourse. Charming, aye' They have never taken a step without my knowing it.

I have lived in apartments in three states. The north and the south. Let's see... 11 in 10 years. Ouch. In terms of privacy, Gables are the second worst. (The worst was a 100 year old delapidated former horse stable situated two floors over a dance club.)

For my $.02 worth, unless you're deaf or just don't give a damn about privacy, Gables probably won't make your dreams come true. If nearly constant noise from your neighbors is a small price to pay for lovely interiors and tasteful landscaping, enjoy.

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User Responses
From: igottamovenow	Date: 11/21/2006
Never thought in a million years that when the 1 yr. lease was signed that that meant I would have to hear 2 guys having sex almost every night and not able to do a thing about it! It's not about being ---; I don't want to listen to anyone having sex when I have to be up at 5am.

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