Apartment Ratings | Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station) Ratings and Reviews

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): (Recommending!)

2009-08-01T21:49:05-06:00

From raffagga: I have lived here since 2005, before apartments were remodel, i do like to live here, grounds are clean,maintance is really fast,utilities are expensive, apartments have brand new kitchen,microwave,carpet,granite counters,lots of storage, a huge balcony,huge bedrooms,new washer and dryer, cherry creek schools, kids all over the place,(safe), i love it, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): I lived here 2 years (Recommending!)

2009-07-09T12:44:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Listen, if your reading this, remember if people take the time to write a review its usually because they are pissed off about one bad experience. Then they think of any small problem they may have had and blow it up in some kind of rant on a website such ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): The leasing staff makes used car salesmen look honest (Not Recommending)

2009-07-02T22:50:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I never actually lived int his apartment, but I did recently tour the complex, looking for an apartment. The leasing staff are such tools...they are all sales and spin all the time. You ask for the price of an apartment, and they say "oh...we just switched to this new pricing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): First Impression of living in an apartment in Denver/Aurora, Colorado (Recommending!)

2009-06-10T12:28:14-06:00

From gardenstylerenter09: I have read the reviews of living at Ponderosa Villas apartments and I have questions for the bad review writers... I have lived here now for about 9 months now... I have not any problems whatsoever with the Leasing Office staff at all ! I have been treated with courtesy, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Definitely moving (Not Recommending)

2009-06-06T13:52:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I only rented in two different apartment complexes over the past two years and I definitely took a step down. (I moved from my last apartment because the neighbor downstairs was always smoking pot in the stairwell and I hated walking through his second-hand smoke all the time and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Outstanding leasing agent & beautifully renovated yet reasonably priced apartments (Recommending!)

2009-05-20T23:00:25-06:00

From AmberInDenver: Having looked at nearly 20 different properties in Denver and surrounding areas over the past three weeks, I have seen what seems like every one-bedroom/one-bathroom unit in Colorado (ranging in square footage from 600 to 975, and with monthly rent quotes everywhere from $610 to $1100 for 12 month leases). ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): only if you're desperate.... (Not Recommending)

2009-05-07T17:28:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i live at ponderosa right now and i hate it. its easy on the eyes but when you live there get ready for the ride. first of all they are over priced and lie about sq footage. there is only one girl in the office staff who is nice. Paul ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Think twice before you move in! (Not Recommending)

2009-05-06T20:58:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management is horrible, Everything falls apart, Walls are so thin you can hear your neighbor using the restroom, Horrible windows and doors that cold air blasts through in the winter which causes higher gas bills, Cars being broken into, what else more can I say! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): I am confused with the negative reviews...this complex is very good. (Recommending!)

2009-02-27T10:12:25-06:00

From chicagoshooter: I don't understand the negative reviews this place is getting. I have lived here for over a year and was just curious to see what rating the complex had. Keep in mind, it is apartment living, there are going to be issues that you don't get with owning a home. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): WARNING, unsafe! (Not Recommending)

2009-01-29T15:14:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into my 1 bedroom apartment a year ago and was pleasantly surprised to find a reasonably priced renovated apartment that looked really nice. Upon closer inspection you'll quickly notice that everything is just a cover-up, crappy construction, paper thin walls, the paint is poorly done, the screen door ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): DON'T EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER THINK ABOUT IT!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-01-26T23:54:50-06:00

From alzamilaz@gmail.com: I don t know where and who to start!Unfortunately, I have been living here for 14 months!! I swore to God that living as a HOMELESS in Denver streets is much, much better than living in this complex. I will list the problems that I faced since I lived here:1- ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Not renewing my lease (Not Recommending)

2008-11-23T13:55:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in 4/08 and cannot wait to get out. The apartment itself is nice, but if I am gone for 2 or more days then my faucets don't work right for a day. As other people have said, the walls are paper thin and my neighbor below me likes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): SAVE YOURSELF THE NIGHTMARE (Not Recommending)

2008-10-27T11:48:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I usually don't post such reviews on any site, but thought I should try and help someone. I have lived at Ponderosa Villas for over a year (not by choice - but that's another story with these people) and have had nothing but problems. I am anxiously awaiting my lease ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): NO RESPECT (Not Recommending)

2008-10-08T06:24:46-06:00

From nicole.e.harrison@gmail.com: My husband and I broke our lease because we purchased a home. We have a one year old beagle and two weeks before we moved out while my husband and I were at work, our dog decided to dig a one square foot hole in the living room carpet. As ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Fairly Nice***revised!!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-07-21T15:17:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here since Feb 2008 and so far no complaints. I moved from a 3 bedroom house to a 2 bedroom apartment and the square footage is comparable. I do say the walls are thin and I hate all the kids screaming all day since I work from home. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): They will rip you off when you move out. (Not Recommending)

2008-07-01T13:48:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They will notify you of walk through inspections of your unit just like communist living quarters, they will write off your unit as being clean and everything works but when you move out expect a unfriendly call from a BILL COLLECTOR from them about a carpet replacement. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Isn't horrible like everyone says (Recommending!)

2008-06-20T11:53:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved to Denver last summer and found Ponderosa nice, affordable, and somewhere for my boyfriend and I to start our life in Denver. They give discounts to students which is very nice and helpful. I never had any issues with people breaking into my car. Its pretty quiet at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): DONT MOVE IN!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-05-06T21:37:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for almost 3 years and never had so much trouble in any other apartment complex. The first two years were rocky but all and all not too bad. They have recently got all new management and I have had the so many problems! My car and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): THE WORST APARTMENT COMPLEX EVER!! (Not Recommending)

2008-02-13T09:15:30-06:00

From Kacey123: I recently just left this apartment complex due to all the trouble I went through for the 5 months I lived there. The first night I moved in which was in the middle of the summer, I got there and had no air conditioning or hot water. I had also ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): A rip off to live here - Watch Out (Not Recommending)

2007-12-05T16:47:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After living here for 6 months and being forced to move because I was living in a unrenovated unit and rent increase of $100 a month I discovered more of a unethical management then I thought. I left my place in excellent condition. I had one carpet stain in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): not really that bad (Recommending!)

2007-02-25T14:43:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While I'll be moving out due to the renovations and rent increase (and to get closer to work), I haven't really had any problems here. It's a little noisy in summer if you're near the pool, but otherwise quiet. Maintenance done quickly, staff responsive, only a little trouble with some ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): poor (Not Recommending)

2007-02-09T09:37:22-06:00

From pedro1972: apartments are too old and floor on moves just to walk ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): fair (Not Recommending)

2006-10-28T20:39:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First, I'm curious how the person who wrote the previous post is aware of other tenants immigration status.
Second, I would classify these apartments as fair. Definately thin walls, and the occasional neighbor with loud annoying music. Never had a problem with the maintenance staff, though. I DID get my car ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): New Management Company A LOT better. (Recommending!)

2006-10-26T14:42:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently live here and I have to say that the new management company is making a very good effory to revamp this complex. They are no longer offering leases to illegals and not renewing the leases of the ones currently living here, they have strengthened the credit requirements to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): DOWN THE TUBES!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-09-29T13:59:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I HAVE LIVED IN THIS COMPLEX FOR ALMOST 14 YEARS, ONE OF THE LONGEST RESIDENTS. I AGREE WITH ALL THE OTHER COMMENTS. WHEN I MOVED IN IT WAS A GREAT PLACE. BUT IT HAS STEADLY GONE DOWN HILL. IT WAS ONCE A VERY QUIET PLACE. NOW ALL IT IS ARE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): OMG (Not Recommending)

2006-08-01T18:00:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Water Shut off again. I cant believe it. Talked to lease manager. He admited knowing about it Prior to water being shut off but Still NO NOTICE. Water just shut off. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): No Background Checks Performed (Not Recommending)

2006-07-30T08:37:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have to agree entirely with the last comment made. I moved to the Ponderosa Villas (formely Buckingham Station) 2.5 years ago. When I initially moved in, my husband and I were ran through all of these obstacles to move in. We were both working - had stable jobs, not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Renamed to Ponderosa Villas, still CRAP!! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-03T00:41:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overall, I have been a tenant of Buckingham Station/Ponderosa Villas for three years. In the three years, the place has done nothing but go from okay, to absolute CRAP. Walls are paper thin, property up-keep is horrible and neighbors are rude (almost non-existent background checks).

The worst blow is when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Pretty horrible (Not Recommending)

2004-09-03T00:00:00-06:00

From literalvalue: I cannot believe I have lived here for years and not left yet. This was a descent place to live back in the day but over time has become a bit of a slum. Children are like cock roaches, they run around and through rocks at cars.

Takes forever to get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Maintenance (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 1 year a couple of years back and had a hard time with getting maintenace to fix our air conditioning. They came out at least 15 times during the summer and each time just kept telling us that cold air was coming out of the vent. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): It just keeps getting worse (Not Recommending)

2003-12-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management is really bad. You get a different story from each individual there. They make mistakes and expece you to pay for them. Grounds are messy. Children run wild, parents don´t watch their children. Indoor hottubs are nice if they are working and not smelling like a chemical plant. Rent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Run for your life... (Not Recommending)

2003-12-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve been in this community for some time. To this I say no more.

This place has steadily gone from a decent place to live, to a ghetto.
loud-rude neighbors will steal your news paper if you choose to sleep in (that´s if you can).

management has no concern for you other then ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Run For Your Life (Not Recommending)

2003-11-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Where to start. When I first moved in this place wasnﾴt that bad. Nicely located, nice amenities, decent grounds. Oh, how times changed.

The office staff--they lie, theyﾴre ridiculously unknowledgable about the complex, they change like you do your clothes every day, and they donﾴt give a crap.

The maintenance--donﾴt know ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Poor Management, misinformation, poor customer service (Not Recommending)

2003-10-23T00:00:00-06:00

From adlynn78@yahoo.com: I lived at Buckingham for about a year and a half. When I was first given the info I was told one thing but, after I moved in I was told another. Their management office doesn´t know what they are talking about, and when you correct them with what they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Quit nice, great management, fair prices (Recommending!)

2003-10-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My first impression of the staff is that of professionalism. When a repair is requested, it is generally taken care of within 24 - 48 hours.

The property has all the major amenities, including weight room, pools, indoor hot tubs.

The apartments are large with fireplaces, large balconies, modern appliances ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Bad Idea (Not Recommending)

2003-09-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is really going down hill. It takes weeks to months to get anything fixed by maintenance. The office has a huge turnover. The property is never cleaned up. Corporate needs to come review what their investment is doing. Think twice before moving in here, it´s a bad idea. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Buckingham Confusion (Not Recommending)

2003-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management staff doesnﾴt know whatﾴs going on. They have quoted many different people different rates. They alway seem to have a different story. When they donﾴt know what to tell you they ask for your phone # to call you back and then never call. The apartments are not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Buckingham Slums (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: This place is turning into slums. The
slumlord is in California. Maintenance is
minimal. Turnover in Management and
Maintenance is frequent. These apartments
are showing their age. Neighbors are rude.
Fairly noisy generally, in the courtyard area. The place is overpriced in the current
rental market. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Very displeased (Not Recommending)

2003-05-26T00:00:00-06:00

From infil: We have had numerous problems in this complex. I have lived here for a little over a year and in that time, i have had 1 car stolen, and one vandalized numerous(3)times. My roomate who moved here earlier this year has had his valdalized twice, and we have both had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Buckingham Hell (Not Recommending)

2003-03-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Car port roof collapsed on cars and when inquired to mamagement as to what would be done, I was told point blank "Nothing". They said they were too busy cleaning sidewalks. This is interesting as NO sidewalks or stairs were cleaned at all. Tenants had to do it. The Manager, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Below Satisfactory (Not Recommending)

2003-03-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is my first snow storm at these apartments and will be my last. Seems as if the office just doesnﾴt care. Hallways not cleared off or steps very dangerous you have to do it yourself. No one cares and just laughs it off ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Thin walls (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for almost a month and the one major complaint i have is the very very thin walls. I can here my neighbors telephone ring when I am sitting on my couch watching tv. I will say that the maintenance crew does fix your work orders fairly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Going downhill fast (Not Recommending)

2002-12-31T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ever since management changed hands, this complex has steadily declined in quality. Appears to have a new policy of moving anyone in, which includes mostly these days ghettoblasters, rude and very loud neighbors. Donﾴt expect any peace living here at any time. Avoid, there are much nicer properties nearby that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): It´s ok, except for the thin walls and inconsiderate neighbors (Recommending!)

2002-09-12T00:00:00-06:00

From TiredofInconsiderates: I have lived here for over 2 years. I don´t have any major problems with this place aside from the walls being too thin and neighbors being highly inconsiderate of their other neighbors. The leasing office rents out the clubhouse for parties and such, and the people who rent it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): really bad (Not Recommending)

2002-06-18T00:00:00-06:00

From painslayer: just moved in: the sink in the bathroom is not working. Neither is the tub (stopped up). The refrigerator is old. The waterheater is old and water turns cold in 5 min. The disposal in the kitchen sink is not working. The AC is dying. People in the office are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ponderosa Villas (formerly Buckingham Station): Not a good place if you like to sleep well (Not Recommending)

2002-02-08T00:00:00-06:00

From SleeplessInDenver: Stayed there for over an year. The entire building is made of wood (old wood, probably) and you know every step the neighbour above you takes. If you have people who are night owls over you, be prepared for VERY DARK circles around your eyes, not to mention the other ... [click to read full apartment review]