Apartment Ratings | Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments) Ratings and Reviews

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Huge Change!!! (Recommending!)

2009-10-07T12:21:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived her for a year, and I feel like I am living in a completely different place than the other reviews. Granted, most were written 3 years ago. The grounds are kept immaculate, as is the pool and workout area. There is also a playground. A new security ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): kiss all of your security deposit goodbye (Not Recommending)

2006-08-10T15:11:27-06:00

From cheated05: when i moved out, they kept all of the deposit claiming damage that did not occur. i had done a thorough move-in sheet (signed by them), stating the condition and a thorough walk-thru before i left. their respond to the discrepancies was "too bad, sue us". ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): What am I paying for? (Not Recommending)

2006-05-30T17:23:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Skyline Hills Apartments is now called Shadow Woods Luxury Condominiums. They are selling the units now and I dont think they will be renting much longer. But until they stop, I feel like I should let everyone know about our experience.

This complex looks great on paper. Its like they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): (Not Recommending)

2006-04-21T18:22:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife and I have lived in SH for over a year now and we are just finding out that we have to vacate due to new management selling the units. NICE! Thanks for the forewarning everyone!

Our car has been broken into and things were stolen. The rent is VERY ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Skyline Hills is now Shadow Woods Condos! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-01T15:41:13-06:00

From citygrl: From March 1st 2006, Skyline Hills will now be called Shadow Woods and they are converting the apartments to Condos. The new owners meet the residents on a very cold evening out on the tennis courts instead of in the warm rental office/club house. And yes we all could have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): kiss some of your security deposit good bye!! (Not Recommending)

2006-02-13T14:36:07-06:00

From rentingg: One thing I have to warn prospective tenants is Skyline Hills Apartments will try everything they can to take away from your deposit.

I spent a total of nearly 2 DAYS!!! cleaning the top of the cabinets, bottom of refrigerator, the blinds, behind the toilet, ceiling fan...everything, yet they still charged ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): slapped w/ Rent Incr and "Utility Allocation Program" (Not Recommending)

2005-09-11T12:53:58-06:00

From barelegs: I have lived here in (the most expensive of the) 1 bedroom apartments at this complex-- Rents in Alameda County, and specifically Oakl have not increased; they have either decreased or stayed flat, there are numerous vacancies out there in Oakland, but Skyline Hills recently served a notice informing me ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): chiselers (Not Recommending)

2005-08-26T17:02:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As a prospective tenant, they are very friendly. However, showing up in person a few hours after the 72 hour limit to cancel our deposit, they decided they would retain our deposit because we didn't provide them with a written cancellation notice. They are little better than thieves, really. We ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Discriminates young renters... (Not Recommending)

2005-08-11T17:32:23-06:00

From missjessica510: I lived here about a year ago. My room-mate and I were probably the youngest renters that had lived there (ages 18/19 yrs.) The first month we moved in my bathroom became flooded with water because the toilet had broken. It took them over a month to fix it, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Quality is poor, Price is HIGH and so is crime (Not Recommending)

2005-08-01T15:02:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved to Skyline Hills from out of state and liked the idea of being up in the hills. The complex is landscaped well...that I agree.
However for the price I paid for a two bedroom, it was a rip off. The apartment was dark and poorly insulated. The windows and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Crime is very high at Skyline Hills Apartments (Not Recommending)

2005-05-16T05:27:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for a year now, but I'm currently looking for a new place. In the past year we've had multiple letters distributed from management about crime in the complex. There have been assaults and multiple break-ins. This past weekend (5/14/05) a woman was assaulted right outside of my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Moving out SUPRISE $$$ (Not Recommending)

2004-06-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My boyfriend and I lived in a one bedroom apartment for 7 months. We were never late with rent and kept the place very clean.
When we moved out, we spent nearly 3 hours cleaning - the stove, the blinds, the fireplace... The inspector said although the toilets LOOKED ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Tennants have to pay for renovation when they move out. (Not Recommending)

2004-03-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we moved out of our townhouse unit recently, we were verbally told that the unit was in good shape by their inspector and there was no repair work required except carpet and house cleaning that has to be done by their agents.
Today, we received the final settlement statement and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): (Not Recommending)

2004-01-04T00:00:00-06:00

From mhshoops99: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): SKYLINE, U MAY PAY FOR 2 OR3 APTS PG&E BILL! (Not Recommending)

2003-10-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: IF YOU WANT TO LIVE IN A PLACE WHERE THERES A 50/50 CHANCE THAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR THE PG&E BILL FOR THE GUY NEXT DOOR,BESIDE YOU, OR DOWNSTAIRS ALONG WITH YOUR OWN PG&E USE. THIS IS NORMAL AND THE MANAGER ALONG WITH THE OWNERS KNOW ALL ABOUT IT. CROSSED ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Don´t jump to the ´racism´ conclusion so easily (Not Recommending)

2003-10-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´m white and got pretty much the same treatment when I went to look at those apartments. Some people are just uninterested in their jobs, or ill-mannered, period. It has nothing to do with racism. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Unreasonable and Unconscionable (Not Recommending)

2003-08-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you have any choice whatsoever DO NOT rent from The Skyline Hills Apartment complex. It is my own opnion that they do not care about anything but figuring out a way to take your money.

The staff is nice until you sign your lease. Then, when there is a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Unreasonable (Not Recommending)

2003-07-22T00:00:00-06:00

From sherree71: The apartments were well maintained inside and the staff responded to requests within 24 hours.

- However, mold collected on windows because of moisture and the staff deemed it the tenants responsibility. When you asked them to check the windows, the response was "Thatﾴs just what happens".

- When you move ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Way too pricey and many many problems! (Not Recommending)

2003-05-23T00:00:00-06:00

From pjclmr: Skyline Hills is owned by Matherson Reality located in Palo Alto an offsite landlord/owner which hires a very poor staff to manage its apartment complex.
The staff is often rude to its renters and is only helpful and friendly to those about to sign a new lease. In the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Very Unsafe (Not Recommending)

2003-01-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was one of the two people ambushed, robbed and asulted at gun-point (by four people) and advise anyone considering moving to Skyline Hills to be aware of the unsafe nature of these apartments (poorly lit, open acess to pedestians 24-hours a day even though the gate for autos closes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): (Recommending!)

2002-12-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It´s not a bad place to live. It all depends on what you´re looking for. I live in the back near the trees and hills, it does get scary at nights, hearing the different animals walk about in the woods. But hey, that´s what nature is about. It was great ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): poorly built (Not Recommending)

2002-12-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Becareful if you are renting an apartment on the lower floor. You can hear the people upstairs walking (floors creak badly), playing their music, and even flushing the toilet. No noise from the apartments to the side but I´m not sure if that´s because those neighbors are quiet. I would ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): poor- expensive, security problems, mold problems, bugs (Not Recommending)

2002-08-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are nice and good for roommates, BUT....

There is a mold problem. We received a notice saying that we may have to be evacuated b/c the mold problem was so bad. We had it growing everywhere in the apartment, and I got sick from it.

Also, a few months ago, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): If you´re considering this place, READ THIS. (Not Recommending)

2002-07-15T00:00:00-06:00

From cooperflex: First, allow me to preface these comments with this: Skyline Hills is a nice and expensive place to live in an average part of Oakland. The tennis courts were really nice, no one ever used them. However, you should consider these things below. We moved out as soon as our ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Contrary to others, I love this place! (Updated Aug. 2003) (Recommending!)

2002-06-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: (Update 10/02) Yeah yeah yeah - itﾴs a little more than others. But every night when I drive in through the gate and see those trees and the gorgeous hills and itﾴs quiet and serene, I just go.....AHHHHHH. The complex itself is maticulously maintained, itﾴs QUIET, and a pleasure to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): High Rent..avoid this place (Not Recommending)

2002-06-10T00:00:00-06:00

From lazar: I lived here in a few years back beacuse of a house fire, but my insurance paid there high rent, but if I had to live now I would not. My freinds that still live here complain about the 6month increases, that they were able to move into a house ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): very expensive (Not Recommending)

2002-05-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment complex is in the Oakland
hills in a decent neighborhood. The apartments do not have views of the bay, even if their rates suggest otherwise. I found this place excessively expensive. Every time I brought this up with the office the answer was "Have you looked at other places? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Nice place, but expensive and no extra storage (Not Recommending)

2002-04-29T00:00:00-06:00

From mikebosch:
My wife and I lived there when we first moved here back in September of 2000. Our rent was 1710 for a two bedroom back then. After our initial 6 month lease was up they wanted to raise our rent to 1825 I believe (I´m working on memory here). 115 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): overpriced, but nice (Not Recommending)

2002-03-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
The apartments are well designed and confortable. The rooms are large and well distributed. Maintenance is fine, but they took a year to rebuild some apartments destroyed by fire (inconveniencing neighbors with a year of construction fences and noise).

The rent is expensive, and the only response you get from the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Beautiful landscaping, love closets & washer/dryer in unit (Recommending!)

2002-03-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live here with my husband and son. We love our place. Especially the washer and dryer in the unit and of course our walk in closet. I also like how the patio attaches to both bedrooms and family room. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Nice place, good carpets (Recommending!)

2002-01-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived here for the last five months, but have had to move to the city to be closer to work - it is a good distance from San Francisco.

However, the apartment complex is great and i have no complaints about the office staff, though they were slightly offended when i ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Nice, but very very pricey (Not Recommending)

2002-01-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Nice apartments but very over-priced given the current economic climate. Not very receptive to requests for lowering rents. Actually our rent has gone up by $110 or more every time we have renewed our lease in the last 18 months.

We are looking to move soon to something more reasonably priced. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Shadow Woods Condominiums (formerly Skyline Hills Apartments): Very nice place to live, but pricey (Recommending!)

2001-08-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife and I have lived here for about two years now, and we have few complaints. The apartments are maintained excellently.

The only complaint we do have is that the office staff is a bit aloof and cold. But you never have to see them if you don´t want. :) ... [click to read full apartment review]