Apartment Ratings | Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments) Ratings and Reviews

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): This place is the worst (Not Recommending)

2009-12-05T08:20:35-06:00

From smackey50: I've lived here for 2 years, and have watched this rental community steadily go downhill in every possible way. Yes, my apartment is comfortable, because of it's size,but living here is like living in the slums. There is virtually zero maintenance, and last I heard, there wasn't anyone on staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Horrible, last resort (Not Recommending)

2009-12-01T20:17:52-06:00

From playersplayhard: Moved in a year ago, I specify preferences for apt, closer to move in date, they assign me worst apt available. Apt ppl do not maintain property or keep track of happenings. Some ppl break windows, have fights, loud parties, and no one does nothing. After 7pm there is hardly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): A good place, if you can handle it (Recommending!)

2009-10-23T08:09:09-06:00

From angel_jp_85@yahoo.com: We have lived at Bella Terra for the past year, and will probably stay for a while yet. I'm surprised that the rating is so low for this place, as it's actually enjoyable and a refreshing place to live without many inconveniences. I probably wouldn't recommend it to families with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Pass this one by... (Not Recommending)

2009-10-05T14:24:32-06:00

From greenawaltll@yahoo.com: I came across Bella Terra via Rent.com in March/April 2009. The rent was proportionate to size of the apartment (3bdr/2bth). On move-in day, our apartment wasn't ready so they called someone to come clean it on an emergency basis.Since move-in we have experienced an overpowering sewage smell from the guest ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Know your roll (Recommending!)

2009-10-04T17:06:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Been here 3 years place never looked better. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Going Downhill Quick (Not Recommending)

2009-08-21T11:26:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived at Bella Terra for a couple of years now and over the last year it has gone downhill. Amenities that were present at the time of our first lease have been taken away. We used to have storage and assigned parking. Storage was removed and the parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Pros and Cons about Bella Terra (Not Recommending)

2009-03-24T19:18:32-06:00

From asefati: I just moved out of Bella Terra after living there for 1.5 years and here is an honest review focusing and good and bad things about these apartments.Pros\Good things----------------- Friendly Staff: Staff and management are friendly while you are their resident and every time you go the main office they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): New Management = Making residents happy (Recommending!)

2009-02-07T16:16:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ok, so the last management wasn't up to par with resident relations from what I've read...a half year ago! I moved here in November and I was told it was under new management and owners. If you have not met Steve & Geoff at the office...they are hilarious. Besides that, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Why is their rating so high?! (Not Recommending)

2008-08-30T09:40:28-06:00

From clw48: The rating for this apartment is way too high. Maintenance is so stupid and come in without approval of the tenant, the people in the office are fake bitches, they took away our parking, our storage, have mandatory apartment checks where we have to do something with our pet to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): A realistic review... (Not Recommending)

2008-07-31T12:25:15-06:00

From mandyrents21: I currently live in the Bella Terra, and to be quite honest it's almost the worst place I have been.The staff is severely retarded and have no ----ing clue what they're doing. The parking situation is absolutely pathetic. I can't even begin to explain how extremely inconvenient they have made ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): They just want your signature and money... (Not Recommending)

2008-07-10T01:30:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have never lived here but I have taken a tour once or twice. The people in the office are EXTREMELY rude and unprofessional. HORRIBLE!!! They should all be fired. All they want is your money. Once they get your signature on that lease (or think they are close) they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Your friends will be TOWED! (Not Recommending)

2008-06-04T07:12:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Upon first inspection Bella Terra looks like a beautiful place to live. That's what I thought when I first moved in, but then they decided to take away all of the assigned parking spaces (so now every person who parks in the complex has to have a parking pass and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): It used to be nice... (Not Recommending)

2008-05-03T02:07:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for over 2 years. It was a great community in the beginning. Everyone was friendly, clean, and considerate. Parties happened, yes, but nothing out of control and noise was never beyond reasonable hours and almost always on weekends. There was an overhaul in the renting office and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): (Recommending!)

2008-04-22T13:37:14-06:00

From ZaysMami: Don't go by the Negative comments about Bella Terra. I used to live at Bella Terra and the only reason I moved out was because my husband deployed. If he'd stayed we still be there. The staff was always helpful. Michelle and the rest of the staff are always friendly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Mission Parking Impossible (Not Recommending)

2008-02-14T11:32:55-06:00

From aalotaibi@dcshoes.com: We had our car broken into 3 times and the waiting list for a garage is impossible.I had high hopes for this place and by no means am picky. Great location but the parking is horrilbe, especially if you have more than one car. Good luck not getting a ticket ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Very unfortunate encounter with staff (Not Recommending)

2008-07-01T21:37:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Hey Linda - Do you know what it means to be condesending? It means you talk to people like they're morons. You need to change your tone and give people the time of day. This is the second time I have called and asked a question and you have barely ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Great Place to live (Recommending!)

2008-01-31T18:27:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have stayed here for 2 years and have never had a problem.This is a beautifully landscaped, roomy feeling complex with large patios, attentive staff and a good location.They have upgraded most of the units and have an in-house maintenance team which even changes the air filters on the central ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Great Place (Recommending!)

2008-01-03T17:36:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I think these apartments are really nice, and I looked at about 10 apartment complexes in Vista and Oceanside. The staff is friendly and helpful and I feel safe here. The apartments are pretty sound proof, unless you have a rude and inconsiderate neighbor. I love how it is renovated, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Shame on Bella Terra (Not Recommending)

2008-04-22T14:14:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For writing their own positive reviews....Bella Terra is not the greatest place to live simply because of chaotic rules and poor staff management. My wife and I have lived at Bella Terra for a little over a year. The apartments are extremely nice inside which make it bareable, but we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): WORST PLACE EVER!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-12-06T13:42:49-06:00

From jmarinier21@yahoo.com: Where do I start? The staff is HORRIBLE, the parking sucks, My vehicle and my roomates both got broke into, a week apart none the less and they did nothing about it except tell me that they would relay it to the lame security company that only drives through during ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): It's horrible (Not Recommending)

2007-11-09T13:34:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is horrible at first they seem all nice but once you move it; it's another story. The parking is bad. The STAFF in the office is even WORST. Furthermore on this situation, they would leave notices on your door saying you are in violation of something when it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): I loved this place (Recommending!)

2007-11-06T17:43:30-06:00

From amarineskitten: I had the best apartment in the complex in my opinion. I practically had my own private entrance. I had a huge master bedroom and a decent sized 2nd bedroom. Large patio facing a grassy area and I was right in front of a small laundry facility. Only a few ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Failure to Return Security Deposit (Not Recommending)

2007-09-13T20:07:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Bella Terra has failed to return our security deposit within the state mandated three weeks. Be careful when it's time to move out. T ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): HORRIFIC (Not Recommending)

2007-06-29T11:09:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you enjoy having your personal property stolen, listening to partiers as they stumble back to thier cars on weekdays, not having any place to park and never having anything fixed on time, this is the place for you. My spouse and I have lived here for a year and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Bella Terra Staff- YOU SUCK (Not Recommending)

2007-02-27T20:22:09-06:00

From dgafhox: My wife and I moved into Bella Terra at the beginning of 2006. At first the staff was very friendly and it seemed like a good move as it was close to work, shopping etc. After a few months and having to deal with the staff, my god how things ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): it was alright (Recommending!)

2007-01-19T15:50:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: we lived at Bella terra for a year. It was nice.The only major complaint we had is that there is absolutely no parking after 4pm. Don't try to leave your spot because when you come back you will be forced to park on the street. Weekends are especially bad. Residents ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): The parking is ATROCIOUS! (Not Recommending)

2006-12-14T00:04:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It's pretty safe to say that folks who are in a 3-bedroom more than likely have more than one car. So, get this: For $1565 a month, your second car gets to park out on the STREET if you come in after 8:00. That's because the "open" parking spaces are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Decent for the price, poor parking, ok staff (Recommending!)

2006-07-31T21:17:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Parking can be a nightmare with two cars. Apartments are average, not too bad, but when it changed from Vista Hacienda to Bella Terra, rent increased too much to cover their upgrade costs. Laundry facilities are so-so, but the card system is bad. Air conditioners are way too loud. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): It was OK (Recommending!)

2006-07-31T02:36:51-06:00

From kaylaki: I lived at Vista Hacienda from 2002 to 2003 in their 3x2 on the third level overlooking Highway 78. I was the last building right next to the llama farm. Because of the location all I heard was motorcycles and big rigs on the 78 Highway. I finally got use ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): DO NOT MOVE HERE!!! HORRIBLE. (Not Recommending)

2006-05-17T18:56:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: hmmm, where should i begin? they are really nice when they want your business, and i think that's the only time i have seen one of the staff smile. the rent was decent for the size apartment we lived in, but it was an unrenovated model
i've had my car broken ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): not good (Not Recommending)

2006-05-05T11:12:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: parking sucks i recieved 4 parking tickets that cost me about 800 dollors i only been there one year.Someone stole my dirty laundry in the back of my truck in less then 7 min. Then someone tried to steal my motorcyles. Also the kids write all over my truck. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Love it!!! (Recommending!)

2006-04-20T14:56:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Let me just say that the residents that say they had issues, probably had issues.
If i ever needed something done, it was done. Maintanance was awesome and took care of my problems. Office staff couldnt have been any cooler. They were always positive.
I mean people have to understand that this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Company/Staff Is Inflexible (Not Recommending)

2006-04-18T20:25:14-06:00

From SouthernCaliforniaGuy: I've been renting for a year with Bella Terra. Great grounds on the property - fitness center and pools are nice.

Rental office is a pain to deal with. They are very inflexible and don't care much for you as an occupant of their apartment complex. Sure, they'll prorate you to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Not too bad (Recommending!)

2006-04-10T17:25:15-06:00

From MadisMom: We lived there for 1 yr. It wasn't too bad, but I think all rentals have their good qualities and their bad. I think that the maintenance staff were pretty lazy. You would see them just driving their little golf carts around but not doing much. We also had one ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Great Apartments (Bella Terra) (Recommending!)

2006-04-01T19:50:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love this apartment complex. Yes, there are a few things that could be better, but it's GREAT for the price. I've been extremely impressed by the maintainence staff. They are quick and good! Very fast responses to requests for repairs etc. Parking isn't great, but it could be worse. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): HELL NO! (Not Recommending)

2006-02-23T19:25:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My spouse and I lived here for a year. VERY limited parking not to mention we had to hike up a hill to get to our parking spot or even the laundry mat at that. Lot of problems with spiders everytime my spouse or I would call about having someone ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): (Recommending!)

2005-10-13T12:46:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for awhile and overall it has been a good experience. Pomelo Dr is a VERY noisy street and I was told when I moved in that is was not heavily travelled and was quiet. The quality of the cabinets and fixtures is typical of apts....cheap. Overall ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Not a Good Place (Not Recommending)

2005-09-21T15:45:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This apartment complex may look nice from the outside (especially for the price) but don't be fooled. The managment has a lot of rules and are not very understanding.

For a lot of the time that I was living there a lot of grounds were under construction. It was a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Big Mistake (Not Recommending)

2005-07-01T12:53:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The property management is terrible!!! They DO NOT care about their tenants, just making $$$. When you move out, do not expect to get your $ back. You will probably owe them if anything :(. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-06-28T11:37:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: No parking what so ever!!!
Staff, unfriendly and just rude.
Ghettoville
Bass in cars driving by at all hours
Lots of loud tenants...fights...police calls
Dogs...everywhere...too many dogs...
Dog crap not picked up.
Rude neighbors that have parties at all hours.
But cheap deposit to move in...rent prices are reasonable...but you could for sure find better. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): could have been worse (Not Recommending)

2005-01-26T11:12:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we moved in it was the best deal in the area. Landscaping was probably the best part, lots of greenery, but it goes down from there. Our unit overlooked the freeway which was very noisy. Our parking spot was a five minute hike up hills. absolutey no extra parking, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): No Way..... (Not Recommending)

2004-12-14T21:06:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Parking is bad, bad, bad...Car broken into twice...people dealing drugs...tons of mice. Gave us a different amount for a deposit when leaving, which was less...You get what you pay for! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Nice for the price (Recommending!)

2004-11-04T00:21:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The grounds are nice and well-kept. Laundry closes at 10pm. My unit does not have a parking space assigned--apparently they ran out of covered spots and do not reserve uncovered spots. (I was not informed of this until the second time I looked at the apartment and was ready to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Horrible (Not Recommending)

2004-09-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They have HUGE spiders, and I have seen two rats, the management does nothing to catch them. The staff is not all that friendly and the parking is terrible, unless you want to park on the street. It smells, people don't pick up after their pets, and the laundry facilities ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Don't move here!!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-08-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management is horrible, nothing ever gets fixed in the apartment! Parking is horrible, everythings out dated. I wish i could have read reviews on this community before i moved here, because then i could have found somewhere else to live. Yeah rent might be cheap but you get what you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): NO NO NO (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: The one I was in had a rat, and the apartments did very little to try to get rid of it. It was still there 3 months later when I moved out. After over a month, I still have not recieved my deposit, even after the acknowlegement from them that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Nice look (Recommending!)

2004-05-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The good: Not that I had any problems, but there is a jail about a minute from Vista Hacienda. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Pretty good (Recommending!)

2004-03-11T00:00:00-06:00

From militaryrob: VH was a pretty good place to live. I was there from 02-03 while stationed at Pendelton. Yes, they were thin walls, but the neighbors weren´t too bad. There is one hot girl in the office there. I would make up some reason to go into the office on the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Not that bad.. (Recommending!)

2004-02-15T00:00:00-06:00

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

Bella Terra Apartment Homes (formerly Vista Hacienda Apartments): Horrible staff, but the better of the San Diego low budget choices. (Not Recommending)

2004-02-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My Vista Hacienda experience started off as a nice one, but turned very sour very fast. Their staffing was completely rude, every single time there was an issue. I felt as if the management there was taking their bad home lives out on me and my roomate. If they have ... [click to read full apartment review]