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Cape Apartments: Resident Witness (Recommending!)

2008-08-25T11:38:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: In response to the man below I would like to let you no the true story.I was in the office signing my lease renewal this will be 7th year being here so obviously if If any of the statments he made where true I would not lease again.The man charged ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: RUN FROM THIS PLACE! (Not Recommending)

2008-08-09T10:36:33-06:00

From kaochoy: We needed our AC fixed. It was leaking freon. Some guy comes to our place, puts a hole in the wall next to the AC, and our AC is still blowing hot air. Freon is still leaking. The guy was supposed to leave a card with his name and stating ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: The Cape stole my deposit (Not Recommending)

2008-02-19T10:27:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I went to rent an apartment at The Cape. They told me "if you don't come back in three days, we'll put the apartment back up for rent and refund your deposit."I did not come back in the alloted time. But the Cape did not return my deposit. In fact, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: DO NOT RENT HERE, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-02-15T15:10:15-06:00

From mbcomre@hotmail.com: YOUR CAR WILL BE TOWED WITHOUT NOTICE AND THE PEOPLE IN THE OFFICE ACT LIKE THEY COULD CARE LESS. THE APPLIANCES ARE CRAP. MOST OF THE OLD APPLIANCES DO NOT FULLY FUNCTION AND IT TAKES DAYS TO GET MAINTENANCE TO FIX ANYTHING. THE PIECE OF CRAP APARTMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: clean immaculate and beautiful grounds (Recommending!)

2008-01-28T09:22:55-06:00

From thebusyblonde@hotmail.com: I'm very sensitive to cleanliness and order. The apartment I rented was immuaculate and the grounds are continuously taken care of and maintained. I feel safe here and wanted to let you know if you are a single person and want a clean orderly and safe place to live, this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Love the staff (Recommending!)

2008-01-27T11:06:15-06:00

From sluggertheshitsu@hotmail.com: I wanted to write to let you know what a great staff there is at The Cape in South Coast Metro. I left for work last week and forgot my clean clothes in the dryer across from my apt. When I got home, the clean clothes were in my basket ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: RIP OFF!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-02T21:11:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is a dump in disguise! The outside maintenance is real nice to cloak the piece of crap apartments. Do NOT live here! The appliances inside the apartment are old and don't work. Nothing gets fixed correctly - ever! The people who work in the office are major jerks ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Tried to Steal Our Deposit and MORE-total SCAM!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-08-24T22:05:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all, the cape is just a horrible set of apartments. I agree with a previous post that they make the grounds look fantastic and the model apartments are gorgeous. BUT when you get your assigned apartment, it's crap. In ours, the staples were coming out of the rugs, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Deposit Rip-Off (Not Recommending)

2006-12-13T01:34:17-06:00

From martyrockera76@yahoo.com: I lived at the Cape Aparments from Nov 2005 until November 2006. I had a junior one bedroom (tiny!!) which was completely overpriced, but I needed someting close to work so I put up with the rent for the full term of the lease (1 year). I moved out because ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: DON'T RENT AT THE CAPE! (Not Recommending)

2006-11-08T15:18:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: All the negative reviews we read AFTER signing our lease were true. My biggest complaint is their complete and total incompetence. The day we moved in, we had a "trainee" helping us who had no idea what she was doing, and there was no manager on-site to assist. She could ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Terrible Staff (Not Recommending)

2006-11-08T14:14:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The parking, staff, noise and cleanliness of this apartment complex is terrible. Do not rent from this place you will definately regret it as we did. The incompetent manager said sorry but this is a training ground for employees, thats why they dont know what they are talking about (sad ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: a recent review, and no i'm not the management (Recommending!)

2006-11-02T13:46:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is pretty long. Skip to the bottom if you just want a summary.
I have an upstairs corner unit so I can't attest to the noise levels for people who live in a downstairs unit, but my unit is very quiet. I'm on the freeway side so when our windows ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: ARNEL MANAGMENT BROKE IN AND STOLE EVERYTHING (Not Recommending)

2006-06-22T16:39:31-06:00

From JP3928: ARNEL MANAGEMENT HAS BROKEN INTO OUR APARTMENT A WEEK BEFORE WE MOVED OUT AND REMOVED ALL OF OUR ITEMS IN THE APARTMENT INCLUDING OUR LEASE AGREEMENT AND KEYS.

DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY. DO NOT TRUST ARNEL PROPERTIES.

PASS IT ON THAT ARNEL PROPERTIES ARE CROOKS. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: over priced but not too many complaints (Recommending!)

2006-05-11T00:34:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: OKay so i moved here almost a year ago and i dont have too many complaints so far.

Parking- if you dont have a sticker for inside the gates... goodluck. there is barely ever parking in the visitor area.. BUT on the other side of the cape is the arnel business ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: no way!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-20T04:03:00-06:00

From darklordinhades@hotmail.com.com: all because of poor management company- Arnel. Recently sued and lost millions by state attorney gen ofc and still not living-up to ethical, honest practices.

On-site staff-WONDERFUL! But their hands are tied by BAD corporate policy.

BEWARE:
1-"sold-out" sins in the rental ofc for floorplans. This is not true. Instead this is used ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Objective opinion (Recommending!)

2006-01-11T19:32:45-06:00

From jasonmdarr@gmail.com: After reading these reviews it is clear that many of these reviews have agendas to them. My biggest compliant with the Cape is the massive amount of leaves copnstantly blowing aropund from these trees that shed there leaves all the time. The location is great. getting to have a wall ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: not so bad (Recommending!)

2005-12-07T17:37:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i have lived at this place for 4 months and i have had parking issues with people parking in my spot but thats all. everyone is trashing these apts when all that may be wrong is not enough parking.

the office staff switches but the manager has been the same ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: no,...no....no.... (Not Recommending)

2005-11-15T12:49:49-06:00

From babygirl71444: The worst complex ever.. if you are thinking to move in somewhere do move in here.. they suck.. parkings are bad... plus the staff.. they dont care for tendants... oh yeah and the noise is terrible...you can hear everytime they walk up stairs .. you will know if they are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Worst. Complex. Ever. (Not Recommending)

2005-10-18T14:42:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living at the Cape for a few years and, recently, have become absolutely fed-up. The management at the Cape, as many people have mentioned, is incompetent and does not care at all about their tenants. My most recent complaint is that I am not "allowed" to move ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Rocketdogg and Kristianmartin@sbcglobal.net (Not Recommending)

2005-08-06T01:35:43-06:00

From ruk_rox: I am a current resident waiting out my one year as well...
PLEASE read my response to rocketdogg post- info about the post is below since it is somewhat old.

basically i would like any suggestions about good places to rent instead.
Rocketdogg seemed to have found a good place.

ANY suggestions for alternate ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: A Trojan Horse (Not Recommending)

2005-07-25T03:51:21-06:00

From distronic: First off, I am writing this for my friend because I am utterly apalled and disgusted at how the management staff treated my
friend and roommates. Namely, the manager I observed yesterday acted so unprofessionally, it thoroughly perplexes me that someone could be so arrogant and obnoxious and still hold ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: THE MANAGER MAKES ME WANT TO VOMIT! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-25T03:44:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THE MANAGER, LAURA, DISGUSTS ME! SHE IS RUDE, UNHELPFUL, INSENSITIVE, AND BY FAR, THE MOST ARROGANT PERSON I HAVE EVER MET!

ALTHOUGH THE CAPE HAS A BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDING, THE LODGING IS POOR. THE CAPE USES THE OLD CARPETS OF PREVIOUS TENNANTS AND CUPBOARDS ARE BEAT-UP AND CHEAP. THERE ARE EXCESSIVELY ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Arnel staff are the only ones writing Positive things --under aliases! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-01T19:21:53-06:00

From mrowmrow: Its so obvious that the Arnel staff read these reviews and are the only people who are trying to write the good ones.WE kno wu are on comission. Thsiisnt Laura( Idi not write the previous) Im justa tenant at another Arnel property who is treated like crap also-and think you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Peace and Quiet (Recommending!)

2005-05-23T20:35:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am moving out of The Cape because my law school is out, but I have lived here 9 months and would totally recommend it. The Cape is very quiet so studying was no problem and I even lived on the pool! The people in the office switched around at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Not too bad, but staff tended to be rude and unhelpful (Not Recommending)

2005-04-24T12:48:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Our experience wasn't too bad but over the course of a year we had many problems with laundry and various things & had trouble getting them fixed. If you tried washing clothes with hot water it would drip out and end up stopping. I complained about it and was told ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: NO TITLE (Recommending!)

2005-03-28T17:11:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 1 YR. AND I UNFORUTENTLY HAVE TO MOVE OUT BECAUSE OF MY WORK, BUT I CAN VOUCH FOR THIS PLACE. EVERYTHING IS CLEAN AND THE PEOPLE IN THE OFFICE DO CHANGE A LOT BUT ARE ALWAYS NICE AND HELPFUL. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Best out here in costa mesa...i think (Recommending!)

2005-03-22T16:33:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in 3 different apartment communities in Costa Mesa and I like The Cape the best. The location is rad. I walk to Karl Strauss and movies..even the mall with friends. Theres a basketball court in the back too.
The people in the office are nice and if somthing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: (Recommending!)

2004-12-14T07:48:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: nice place to live (Recommending!)

2004-12-10T22:48:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Tbe Cape is a nice place to live. Sure is has problems but which place doesn't. The place looks great. Parking is a challenge at times but at least there is a place just in case to park. The staff does listen and tries to get things done, sometimes successful. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Race Card (Not Recommending)

2004-11-24T17:05:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My duaghter applied for an apartment, but because her credit history was not sufficient. I her mother was asked to sign on as a guarantor. I filled out the necessary documents. Your credit is fine they said, but I did not meet their income requiements. I was told that in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Couldn't wait to end my 1 year lease!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-10-23T19:38:40-06:00

From rocketdogg: This is probably the worst place that I have ever lived. The first problem that I had after moving in was that the apartment wasn't set up the way it was shown in the model. No mirrored doors on the closets, carpet was clean but worn out, cabinets were banged ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: (Recommending!)

2004-10-12T17:16:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Hmmm I wonder who wrote the previous review??? Maybe..... Laura?? Good one. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: greatest place ever (Recommending!)

2004-09-28T19:58:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at The Cape for 10 months now and I think it is the greatest place ever!! I looked around at the other apt. communites in the area and can't beleive how much better The Cape is. The manager there, Laura is very helpful and solves any issues, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Litter Bugs! (Not Recommending)

2004-08-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live in Costa Mesa. I was surprised to see bootlegs popping up all over this community. I called the number, which was listed, to find out who was to blame for littering all over Costa Mesa. It was this horrible complex. The Cape's bootlegs are a disgrace! Can't you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Good location, terrible staff (Not Recommending)

2004-07-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although the location is ideal, the people who work in the office are very disorganized and care little about their tenants. Moving out was an absolute nightmare. I had the place professionally cleaned (it was spotless!), but the management company would not give me my deposit back. It was cleaner ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: "No garbage disposal" (Recommending!)

2004-04-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: What do you mean there is no garbage disposal? You are an idiolt. Ofcourse there is a garbage disposal. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Not Impressed, Cute Staff but wack complex... (Not Recommending)

2004-04-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management is slick....put some barbies in the leasing office, show off the place when nobody is home and refuse to show the apartment before renting it.

Boy did I get duped.

Maintenance sucks, I can hear my neighbor in the bathroom and every Hurley "dude" in the complex thinks they can ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Good location and atmosphere (Recommending!)

2004-02-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree that you can hear others quite easily. But the office staff has always been helpful. The maintenance staff does, start too early, I mean 7am? I can´t stand that. But the parking and office are quick to react on problems. They are turning over the bad tenants too. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Stay away! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I have been living at the Cape for several years now and I have noticed a gradual decline in the quality. Parking has become a nightmare, don´t expect a spot if you get home after 9 at night. The insulation between apartments is nonexistent, you can hear everything that goes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: liars (Not Recommending)

2004-01-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: hey laura or frank nice review on 01/22/04 no one is stupid. obvisouly you wrote this. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Great place! (Recommending!)

2004-01-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very quiet, very friendly management, nice spacious parking spots located close to our unit, plenty of guest parking, beautiful grounds, park nearby, and nice large clean laundry rooms. Great place to live! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2003-11-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the trees drop sap or something of the sort and it will ruin your car paint. The maintenance men will steal your stuff. They charge you for the water that is used to water the landscaping and the pool. Your water bill will be some obsurb amount. You´ll see. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: over priced for little service (Recommending!)

2003-08-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I actually love the location. The pool is constantly littered with debree from the landscaping. people are always dropping their trash in front of the trash bins . They´ll have their friends come at all hours of the day or night and honk for them and i mean all hours. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Great Location, Ants and POOR management are taking over (Not Recommending)

2003-03-05T00:00:00-06:00

From MovNoutOFtheCAVE: My wife and moved here in Aug 02 and are moving out in March 03 (7 Mo), The management here is horrible. All they are concerned about getting the rent check and keeping employees there, and honestly could give a fat rats ass about there tenants needs.The grounds are ok, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Home Sweet Home (Recommending!)

2002-12-02T00:00:00-06:00

From reff@aol.com: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Cape Apartments: Parking is terrible (Not Recommending)

2001-04-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Terrible parking. On-site staff is not very helpful and has a high employee turnover rate. ... [click to read full apartment review]