Apartment Ratings | Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments) Ratings and Reviews

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Glad To Be Moving (Not Recommending)

2008-11-30T12:17:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: LOVE the Palmer Ranch area, but Bella Villino leaves a bit to be desired. It is definitely not the worst option in the area, but if you do your homework you can find a much better place.The biggest problem is that our condo is privately owned and the owner hires ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Love the area Love the tenants BUT...... (Recommending!)

2008-08-20T12:09:57-06:00

From aaronb87@comcast.net: I have lived here since it was la venezia apts.I was told I had to move the apt was becoming a condo.But guess what my apt did not sell so they opened their arms to me to stay by raising the rent but I did stay.When I moved from a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): From an owner @ BV- Buy/rent somewhere else!!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-06-06T12:23:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The only Positive from BV must have been written by Fred or some other office personnel.Too many negatives about living here to get in to. Very little Posittive. Plenty of other places to choose from. Remember you get whatyou pay for. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): read the fine print.... (Not Recommending)

2008-01-20T17:42:21-06:00

From gjgjgjgjgjgjgjgjgjgjgjgjgjg: .......document every little broken thing when you move in, and don't let them "fix" anything when you move out, otherwise your departure will be expensive. the worse part is the rude treatment by the proerty manager when you try to make things right.There are better ways to spend your money. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Really Overpriced (Not Recommending)

2007-07-14T14:35:59-06:00

From demona121: Lived there when they were La Venezia and they were expensive but it was worth it because it was nice area within walking distance of the YMCA and we were new to the area. When they switched to Bella Villino, they let us know what the prices were going to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Wouldn't Recommend it (Not Recommending)

2007-06-02T20:04:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: From the outside the "condos" appear very nice. The only nice thing about the facility is the pool and the workout area. But the negatives definatly outweigh the positive. There is more storage in a Motel 8 bathroom; I have never been treated so rudely by staff. I put in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Paradise!!! (Recommending!)

2006-10-14T13:14:23-06:00

From TheTiger: I rented here, I loved it so much, I bought my unit!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): hypocondriacs need not apply! (Recommending!)

2006-06-23T16:58:34-06:00

From ihatewhiners: I've lived at Bella Villino for a year now. Besides paying a high rent( I rent a 3bdr )I have never had a problem. I've lived in apartments all my life and as they go this is one of the better ones. I think all the mold complaints are probably ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Why Live Here? (Not Recommending)

2005-11-21T09:23:35-06:00

From doyourhomeworkagain: There are plenty of apartment complexes in Sarasota. You are only asking for trouble if you pick this place. Don't just choose a place quickly because it is inconvenient. Do your homework and question many residents before moving in and ask their opinion.

Remember you also have to pay for your ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Waste of money (Not Recommending)

2005-08-13T22:54:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: At a first glance the apartments seem nice. We have lived here for almost a year now, and have not had any pleasant experiences. The parking is horrible, they have been doing construction that interfers with every day living. What sort of place charges over 1300 a month to have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Don't bother... (Not Recommending)

2005-08-11T15:53:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My family has lived here over a year. La Venezia is now become Bella Villino. Sadly they still have similiar dim-witted people working in their office. The Receptionists in the office are rude and ignore our problems in our home. Not to mention losing important paper work we have handed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Fantastic Home! (Recommending!)

2005-07-10T20:35:01-06:00

From thedtrump: Could not have picked a better place to live! Professional staff, sturdy construction, well maintaned, beutifully landscaped, healthy environment! I give it two thumbs UP! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Response - Out of Staters Need A Reality Check (Not Recommending)

2005-03-09T23:32:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For your information cockroaches do have wings but they do not use them very often. Cockroaches can fly. Go look up the definition in the online encyclopedia. You must be an ignorant in-stater! Go back to 1st grade and start learning over again...y'all.

A little bit more information ..... cockroaches can ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): ABC Action News and Mold (Not Recommending)

2004-11-28T17:59:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We were extremely sick while living at La Venezia. We also know many other residents who were sick while living there. Go to ABC Action News and type in mold in Search. There you will find several documentaries from Laura McElroy and her team. The Sarasota Health Department and officials ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): WHAT'S THE PROBLEM??? (Recommending!)

2004-10-30T10:57:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You know....after reading some of these comments, I thought I might add some of my own.
I understand that this website usually attracts only negative feedback, but I really don't think that's fair. While there will always be disgruntled residents in ANY apartment community, not enough is mentioned about all of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): anonymous (Not Recommending)

2004-10-08T16:39:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: La venezia is a terrible place to live. the staff is so phony and rude. before you get in it's a different story. but once you're hooked, lined and suckered, boy are you ever!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): IF YOU LIKE LIVING IN A CARDBOARD BOX (Not Recommending)

2004-07-04T00:00:00-06:00

From notpleazed: I wouldn't suggest living here to my worst enemy. The shoddy construction has produced toxic mold and I feel the effects to this day. The noise level from the apartment above was another major problem, obviously another sign of very poor construction. $1300.00 for living in a cardboard box I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): (Recommending!)

2004-05-30T00:00:00-06:00

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Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): They let sexual offenders in (Not Recommending)

2004-04-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was so shocked one day to come home and see a flyer of a sexual offender on property. I did not feel safe at all. The apartments are so noisy and they let anyone in them. Where is the screening? There are a million bugs, no customer service and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Not priceworthy (Not Recommending)

2004-04-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at La Venezia for 1 1/2 year and it´s not worth the $1,300 price. The complex is very noisy, very badly insulated, be prepared to pay $150/month on electricity alone. Plus, the "solarium" room is, well, a solarium: you fry there even with the a/c to the max.

Not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): WORST DECISION OF MY LIFE!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-02-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I wouldn´t recommend this place to satan himself!! Too many reasons, and to painful for me to go over!! Just trust me as one renter to another!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Have no problems other than the lack of storage. (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: Have been at La Venezia for over two years now and I also moved from a cold climate. They are redoing the buildings to take care of the leak problems. (I could use a few days without construction noise though.) Get over the palmetto bug issues. You do see one ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Ignorance is BLISS! (Not Recommending)

2003-12-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ANYONE and I mean ANYONE who lives or has ever lived in La Venezia apartments and considers it safe from TOXIC mold is truly IGNORANT! GO ahead, get defensive and use this site as a reactive response mechanism, which it is not! It is for others to read and use ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): LaVenezia seems to be changing (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: Our family relocated to Sarasota in August (the rainy season) and have not had any problems with the complex at all. Having lived in apartments all over the US I can say no place is perfect, anyone that moves somewhere without researching it first is asking to be disappointed. Florida ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): "Out of Stater" needs a reality check (Recommending!)

2003-11-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: To the person who is bashing the leasing agents for telling you that bugs and mold are inherent to Florida, you need to do some research before you pop off. I am a Florida native who has lived at La Venezia and numerous other apartment communities and houses throughout the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): A Great Florida Experience (Recommending!)

2003-10-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We researched every apartment community in the Palmer Ranch area and selected LaVenezia as our choice for living. We are very happy with our choice, not only is it a lovely community, but the staff is very accommodating to all the residents. They have monthly socials where we are able ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Great Place to Live (Recommending!)

2003-10-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am amazed at the bad reviews - I have been a resident for the last 4 years and consider it home. Not only is the staff professional, but they truly make you feel at home. The grounds are beautiful and the apartments feel like condominiums. We have met some ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Professionalism Personified (Recommending!)

2003-10-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I feel obligated to present another point of view after reading other "reveiws" of La Venezia Apartments. My whole experience has been positive, professional, and personalized. The staff at the apartments can´t do enough to make sure we have everything just right. The grounds are beautiful and the pool is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): Do Your Research In Any of These Luxury Apts. Before Moving (Not Recommending)

2003-08-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Here are a few tips before you decide to move so sunny Florida. Ever hear the saying, "It´s a nice place to visit, but I wouldn´t want to live there"? Termites, Noisy Apartments, Mold, Red Ants. Think twice before moving here from out-of-state. The apartments are a dime a dozen, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bella Villino Condominiums (formerly La Venezia Apartments): The Apartments Are A Health Hazard (Not Recommending)

2003-08-13T00:00:00-06:00

From moldadvct@yahoo.com: BEWARE OF TOXIC MOLD AND HEALTH ISSUES..READ THIS!!! I agree. The apartments are beautiful on the outside, but looks are not everything. The apartments have been inspected by the Sarasota County Health Department Inspector. Mold has been found in several apartments. Ceilings have collapsed, windows leak, stairwells are attached to ... [click to read full apartment review]