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Driftwood Apartments: Very helpful management (Recommending!)

2009-11-27T13:18:25-06:00

From taftman: Driftwood's grounds are very nice, and it's in a great location. The apartment manager was nice enough to take photos for me of available units so I could make a decision from out of state. I did not end up renting at Driftwood, but I would not hesitate to! Definitely ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: DRIFTWOOD APARTMENTS (Recommending!)

2009-07-29T16:11:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the Driftwood Apartments from May of 2007 till July of 2009. My time spent here was just fabulous. And I mean the neighbors, the management, the community as a whole. I have been an alameda resident for the past 10 years and I have lived in different ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Driftwood Apartments (Recommending!)

2009-07-21T08:47:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These apartments are nice and the location is great, near shopping and the beach. Apartments are clean and there is gated parking which is convenient. Management responds quickly to maintenance and other requests. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: This place has the prettiest landscaping! (Recommending!)

2009-06-20T09:16:28-06:00

From beezcollenz@gmail.com: I'm relocating from the East Coast and looking for apartments in Oakland, Hayward and Alameda. Maybe not so much Oakland but I really like Alameda. Went by several places and Driftwood Apartments has the best looking place by far. It's like a park in there, and the apartment was large ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Driftwood apts (Recommending!)

2009-05-31T11:50:50-06:00

From eddiebozo: Stopped by there open house yesterday. Good price. Property manager was helpful. Apartments ok. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Alameda apartment hunting (Recommending!)

2009-05-18T12:23:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently stopped by the Driftwood apt. complex for an open house. Nice townhouse right on this little lake. Looked okay. The rooms were large. Not crazy about the carpet, but standard for this type of place. They r offering free cable and dsl and water, which is a plus! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Driftwood apartments (Recommending!)

2009-04-28T15:44:21-06:00

From nflanagan23@yahoo.com: I'm apartment hunting right now in Alameda, and I went to Driftwood's open house on Sat. I'm looking for a one bedroom but shopped a 2-br. It's a neat place. The rooms are roomy and get lots of sun. There's a lake right there but it's got a safety rail ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Better than the rest (Recommending!)

2009-04-18T12:39:11-06:00

From avondlady10: I moved to the Bay Area about two years ago. I tried to live in San Francisco but it was too much $$$ and big hassles 24/7. I friend suggested Alameda. Hadn't heard of it. Came out, looked around and fell in love! I had a friend who used to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Driftwood apartments review (Recommending!)

2009-04-08T11:52:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Hello, world! I have lived at the complex for over twenty years and I really can't say a bad word about it. My apartment is quite spacious and I get lots of light in the morning. Management keeps the grounds clean. We don't allow dogs and there aren't many small ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Driftwood apts (Recommending!)

2009-03-29T14:14:23-06:00

From kellyrsandoz@aol.com: I've been here about three years. Good 4 me; close to my work in oakland. Realy quiet. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Sweet home alabama (Recommending!)

2009-03-24T12:38:34-06:00

From micheline.moore@yahoo.com: I like Driftwood. I'm looking to get out of Oakland and Alameda seems as good a place as any. I shopped one of their apartments last week and was impresed. Really clean and nice place. And being on the lagoon like that is like being in the country. I hope ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Really nice place! (Recommending!)

2009-03-23T12:25:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've just relocated from New York and I was looking for a 2 br in Alameda to be close to my brother. I found a large, sunny 2br apartment that overlooks the lagoon, which actually looks like a small lake. I've got lots of closet space and storage space, plenty ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: A really sweet place to live... (Recommending!)

2009-03-04T17:53:29-06:00

From BodhranBob: I have been at Driftwood for a year and a half in a 2 bedroom 2 bath - first with my daughter in the second bedroom and then with a roommate. The Apartment could have been designed for this situation - plenty of privacy and when I am listening to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: You really do get what you pay for! (Recommending!)

2009-03-04T17:17:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived here for 2 years, and are having to move for work. We have enjoyed our time here, and are sad to leave.We're moving to a complex where the rent is cheaper, but we won't be getting all the amenities that I took for granted. Free cable, parking, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Moving in Soon!!! (Recommending!)

2009-03-02T09:46:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Great Property! - Just wanted to say how happy we are to be moving here!! You would be lucky to live at Driftwood Lagoon. We were lucky to have gotten in to rent in enough time, they are always full! The apartments are beautiful and the views are to die ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Beautiful view and very pleasant move-in! (Recommending!)

2009-02-12T09:37:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We just moved into a 2 bedroom on the water. I love waking up to the view of the water! It feels like I'm on vacation. So far, everything has gone as expected. The apartment was in great condition when we got the keys, and the manager has been very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Peace and Quiet (Recommending!)

2009-02-06T09:59:10-06:00

From sanfranciscobaby: I moved to Driftwood Lagoon Apartments in 2004, and have loved living here. I have a 2 bedroom that is right on the lagoon. The view is amazing, and it is so peaceful. It's impossible to tell we are so close to the bus line and the shopping center.The staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Nice Complex, But Noise Can Be A Problem (Recommending!)

2008-09-26T23:15:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in earlier this year and like the complex for the most part. The location is extremely convenient, both for shopping as well as public transportation. The grounds are attractive and well kept. The apartments are spacious and comfortable. My main complaint however, is with the noise level. This ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Highly recommended! (Recommending!)

2008-09-18T10:08:16-06:00

From happyrentb: I've lived here for over a year now, and I have nothing but nice things to say about the place! The whole complex is gated, which is a plus for me because it gives me a sense of security. I live in a 2 bedroom apartment and it is very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Lovely place to live (Recommending!)

2008-07-14T15:40:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for almost 4 years. The place was great. My apartment was very secluded and super quiet. The place itself was huge for a one bedroom and the closet space was incredible. I would highly recommend this property. I also found that the rent was a good price ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: I like living at the Driftwood Apartments (Recommending!)

2008-07-14T11:39:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the Driftwood Apartments for over 20 years and I likeliving here and hope to live here at Driftwood for many years to come.I like the layout of the buildings, the pool and especially the lagoon. Ipersonally have never had any problems with the apartment manager and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Loving it at Driftwood Apartments! Don't pay attention to the haters! (Recommending!)

2008-07-04T16:56:29-06:00

From canearthebay: I don't know why there are so many complaints on this board about Driftwood. My wife and I have lived at Driftwood for about 4 years now, and absolutely love it. It is safe, secure, beautiful, and very well run.We originally moved here in 2004 with the intention of buying ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Would definately recommend this complex to any future tennets (Recommending!)

2008-07-01T12:19:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We are current tennets and have lived at Driftwood Apartments for almost a year. It is a great place to live. There is a beautiful lagoon in back with various water birds to check out. Short walk to the beach or the Shopping Center, and can even walk to the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Wish I Hadn't Moved! (Recommending!)

2008-06-30T18:27:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've moved out of Driftwood recently, and wish I hadn't! I'm in transition to move out of state, and should have stayed put at Driftwood until I leave California! I'm trying to save $, and unfortuneatly moved in with friends before I leave the state. But I really enjoyed my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: GREAT experience so far at Driftwood Apartments! (Recommending!)

2008-06-28T22:16:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although I am a relatively new tenant at Driftwood, I have absolutely nothing but GOOD things to say about the complex/unit/manager/overall atmosphere. My wife and I had a maintenance issue, and our email to the manager as well as the problem itself was fixed in a timely, efficient manner. Swimming ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Beautiful view and a great location (Recommending!)

2008-06-29T11:23:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for about two years, and absolutely love it. My apartment looks out over the water, and it's just a treat to come home to. I haven't had many issues, but the ones that I have had have been dealt with fairly quickly. I have only had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Terrible Management (Not Recommending)

2007-11-28T14:13:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Managed by a married couple, mainly husband who is never at the office and tends to have better things to do with his time than help his tenants. Lower level apartments are poorly lit. Additionally 5 months after moving out I have received a $50 charge from this complex with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: The Worst EVER! (Not Recommending)

2007-08-16T13:09:57-06:00

From 45revs@sbcglobal.net: The worst renting experience in my life! we decided to move and just gave notice...though it is very inconvenient at this time. Extremely expensive...tyrannical management!...yeah, the guy is so shady,I won't let him in my house. The pool is not heated! EVER! used it once in a year...our cars broken ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Management sucks. That guy is so shady, he'd probably sell his own kid (Not Recommending)

2007-03-26T14:41:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While I do like apartment itself, the manager is the most aweful, coldhearted, cheap individual I know. The previous tenant had moved out prior to his lease expiring and was suppose to pay rent until management got the unit occupied. Turned out that he charged both me and the previous ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: NICE looking property on the lagoon. (Recommending!)

2004-10-14T20:48:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Location, location, location.. Have been here abit over a year. Nice looking place. Friends are impressesd. Wood shake roofs, on the lagoon, pretty layout. In my time here they have painted the entire exterior, added free Comcast (expanded) cable TV, and are putting in new Maytag front load washing machines ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: View of the water, very well kept, and free Cable TV (Recommending!)

2004-03-18T00:00:00-06:00

From rentednow: Love reading these ratings. Have No idea if these people actuly live here. My experience; Looks like condos, not apartments. Very high degree of management quality. Rent is cheap for what I get. The whole proerty was just painted in nice multi color paint job. Before that they rebuilt a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Moving at Driftwoods! (Not Recommending)

2004-02-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Driftwoods Apartments had a very good rating before.

It changed a lot!
Management is incompetent, renters have been waiting for almost a year to get the outside doors painted, it became dirty since we do not see people cleaning around; we guess in order to save money.

Many good people have left, more ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Do we live in the same place??? I LIKE Driftwood!!! (Recommending!)

2003-07-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can not beleive I live in the same Driftwood as the other reviewer here! I have been here almost three years and the managment has always been far better than ANY other buildging I have lived in. The units are huge. Walk-in closets, pantries, seperate hot water heaters. Feels ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Too pricey for the poor management (Not Recommending)

2003-06-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we moved in (in 2000), the grounds were clean and well-maintained, the manager kept us informed of apartment improvement projects, and the tenants were mostly quiet.

Now, however, tenants blast their music and televisions into a common courtyard area 24 hours a day, the door in the trash area is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: The best I saw in Alameda or Oakland (Not Recommending)

2003-05-31T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here a little over two years. Before moving I looked at a great many apartments. Driftwood stood out by a wide margin. A block away from the Southshore shopping center and right on a lagoon (which the poll overlooks) this is a really nice setting. Very un-apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Pricey but you get what you pay for (Recommending!)

2002-03-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Beautifully landscaped apartments close to all amenities in Alameda. Driftwood is a quiet gated community in a city situated very close to San Francisco via Ferry or BART. We lived in one of the more noisier apartments right on the street, but other apartments are quiet and very private. Our ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: The best apartments in Alameda (but no gym) (Recommending!)

2001-02-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very nice property in an excellent South Shore location. Pitched shingle roofs, lots of little courtyards, wraps around a lagoon, private boat dock, gated. Does not look like apartments. Very quiet, very few kids. Owners are always putting in new fountains, roses, landscaping. New dishwashers, stoves, etc. No W/D in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Driftwood Apartments: Lousy Manager, Poor Service, Tyranic Owner (Not Recommending)

2000-11-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The manager of this complex is incompetent, she manages with a favorite system. If she likes you, you will be spared rent increases and will get better service. She has no qualifications to be an apartment manager, she is more interested in her sideline as an graphic artist than her ... [click to read full apartment review]