Apartment Ratings | Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks) Ratings and Reviews

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Replys Welcome (Recommending!)

2009-05-05T05:21:49-06:00

From cn8890@att.com: I recently looked at these apartments and they looked GREAT. The only draw back is they didnt have a one bedroom to show but they were looking to lease the one availabele next month. I wonder did she think I would rent an apartment without looking at it, I must ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Going downhill (Not Recommending)

2008-07-18T13:19:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This community has changed over time. They seem to be having a real maintenance problem right now, and care of the community seems to be lacking (it's starting to look dirty in areas). Currently the gates are broken and open most of the time. The new RUBS water system (community ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): New Managers Useless!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-06-04T11:14:35-06:00

From chandra@ontinc.com: New managers at the apartment are useless, previously Angelique and Randy did a great job of assisting residents. The new managers are useless in dealing with residents, I have been in the apartments for 4 years now and never had such a bad experience earlier. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Not worth the price! (Not Recommending)

2008-05-20T12:39:00-06:00

From shock07: I just bought a townhouse, so I was moving anyway, but I wouldn't have renewed my lease even if I was still renting a place. The former girls in the leasing office were very cordial and responsive on things that needed to get done. The new girls are utterly useless ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Jessie/Jessy - useless (Not Recommending)

2008-05-21T08:14:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Previously when we first started living at these apartments, Randy And Angelique used to be at the leasing office. They were very courteous and always attended to our requests in a prompt and professional way. I thought the negative reviews didn't make sense because we were very pleased with the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): STAY AWAY IF YOU WANT YOUR DEPOSIT BACK (Not Recommending)

2008-02-08T07:54:08-06:00

From tbege1: When this place was Preston Oaks there was a girl named Jen running the show in the leasing office & they served their tenants very well. Now you're lucky to get anyone on the phone, they do not return phone calls & they absolutely will not refund any of your ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Great location - POOR management (Not Recommending)

2007-08-19T17:25:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The complex is not what it once was. Trash in the parking lots, cigarette butts all over the grounds, tenets not maintaining their balconies, recent robberies, lack of attention to these issues from the complex management are just a few of the reasons I moved out. While no apartments are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Loving living there! (Recommending!)

2007-06-20T10:11:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The location cannot be beat. Colonial Grand is right near Target, Blockbuster, Publix, restaurants and more. Before moving in we checked all the area apartment complexes and Colonial Grand has the most closet space of any apartment and the rent isn't bad at all. The property management is very friendly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): did't get my deposit back!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-10-04T15:01:47-06:00

From mad_gurrl: before we moved out, we cleaned everything in our apartment... vaccuumed, dusted, scrubbed... bathrooms were spotless. we had no pets. we moved out A YEAR AGO and we still haven't received our deposit back! the apartment was in perfect condition when we left! despite constant haggling, my old roommie and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): GREAT PLACE (Recommending!)

2006-09-18T15:12:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I JUST MOVED IN SEPTEMBER AND I HAD GREAT SERVICE FROM THE STAFF. THEY JUST A GREAT BIG POOL PARTY WITH DJ, CONTEST, FOOD. IT WAS GREAT WAY FOR ME TO MEET MY NEIGHBORS. THE LOCATION IS TERRIFIC, I'M CENTRAL LOCATED TO EVERYTHING!! YOU SHOULD TOTALLY CHECK THIS PLACE OUT. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Quality is Going Down!!! There Are Better Choices! (Not Recommending)

2006-08-28T22:04:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: At one time Colonial Grand, formally know as Preston Woods, was a nice place to live. Then the community was sold to a new management company and the quality of service and property appearance has greatly decreased. The workout room is outdated and falling apart. The management company does nothing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Do Not Rent here (Not Recommending)

2006-08-28T21:47:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The property management has gone downhill throughout the years I've been here with the present management team being rude and disrespectful. They don't return phone calls and several calls need to be made to get work orders out to maintenance. All in all, I would not recommend living here!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Prestigious Dunwoody Location - Ammenities from the Hood (Not Recommending)

2006-08-28T21:17:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in Colonial Grand for several years. The management (Julie and Karen) in the leasing office was awesome when I first moved in. The apartments and the community were clean, and well maintained. Since Colonial Properties bought Preston Oaks, the property and management have really gone down hill. Rent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Overpirced and underserved (Not Recommending)

2006-04-24T17:38:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Nice premises, but...Rent is raised at above-market % every month. Constant turn-over at the leasing office - new faces and management every 6 months. No one returns calls. No one ever has authority to make decisions. To get maintenance out ﾀﾓ I have to place at least 3-4 work orders ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Wonderful Opportunity (Recommending!)

2006-04-11T17:07:27-06:00

From morespace: Moved in a couple weeks ago and love it. My last place I lived at was noisey with kids, crowded with cars and theft was on the rise. I feel very secure here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): never join (Not Recommending)

2006-03-22T10:09:39-06:00

From pvsramu: stupid maintenance. Before you join just inquire thoroughly. All the apartments of colonial grand are in same standard. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Outside of great location and large floor plan....not much to offer! (Not Recommending)

2006-02-08T10:20:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am moving out at the end of the month, thank goodness! The management is not helpful at all nor friendly. Karen was GREAT but is gone. Holly (her replacement) seems freindly and was helpful. I have lived there a year and do not know any of my neighbors, I'm ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Present tenant (Recommending!)

2006-02-01T16:56:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 2 1/2 years. I moved in when the complex was owned by Roberts and it was top notch. The apartments are large and the neighbors in my building (for the most part) are quiet and friendly. Many who live here are long time residents. Since ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Great location! Big apartments! (Recommending!)

2006-01-14T19:44:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Place is great, but upstairs neighbor plays guitar and sings, and I can hear it pretty clearly. Otherwise, people are very friendly, and there are lots of dogs, which for me is good. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): A Great Place (Recommending!)

2005-11-06T14:53:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for the past 2 years. I love the large floorplans. The staff is nice and always very helpfull. The manager is better than the last, and is nice. Service is good. Must live here!! Community is small were everyone knows everyone. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Not so good (Not Recommending)

2005-10-14T15:47:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The rent went up and now charging trash fee. It's difficult to find anyone in the management office, and no one returns calls.

Great neighbours, though.. Units are nice and complex is well kept. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Still Staying (Recommending!)

2005-09-04T08:53:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in a one bedroom and a two bedroom here at what once was Preston Oaks, and now is Colonial Grand. So I've seen two different management companies, and the different ways that things have been run. All i know is that it really hasn't mattered who runs the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): to live here or not to live here... (Not Recommending)

2005-08-27T08:04:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i have been here for two years. my renewal rate increased a lot and now they charge 5.00 a month for trash pickup????!!!???

calling in a service call is a pain... the office staff never seems to get the message.

amentaties are OK. small gym, nice pool. only 1 tennis court which ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Going Down!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-29T08:12:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don't live here. I have lived here for a year and I am moving out. They are increasing the rent and they have absolutely no amenties. I moved here partially because of the reviews for this place but it is horrible. The first night I lived here I saw bugs ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Great (Recommending!)

2005-02-02T01:09:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Great location, apartments, and management. Nothing else to ask for. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): The absolute BEST!!! (Recommending!)

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

From JUDYL: I have lived at Preston Oaks(now Colonial Grand)for more than 3 years, and live in a 2br facing the woods and creek. It is quiet, well run and maintained, and the staff is great. You will not find a kitchen or bathroom as large as ours, and we have huge ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): just moved-in (Recommending!)

2004-04-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I went out to look at apartments last weekend and moved in by Thursday. And I´ve already met a bunch of people. I´m not from around this area and the leasing girl, Karen, has gone out of her way to introduce me to people and show me around. When she ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): really enjoy (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Preston for 3 years and it has been a joy. I love my neighbors and the pool is a lot of fun in the summertime. Being a single woman I feel very safe and comfortable living here.

The one bedrooms are awesome. The bathrooms are huge ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Pretty good (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: Overall, a nice place to live. However, continuous ant problems (thousands and thousands at a time, in the house.)

Also, the rental rates are all over the place. One unit will rent for hundreds more or less than an identical unit in same building. Just be careful of your rental rate.

Gates ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): good stuff (Recommending!)

2003-10-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They have an awesome referral policy too, and if someone that you told about the community decides to move in, they´ll give you a referral fee for just telling them about the place! it´s great, i´ve actually told 3 friends about preston, they looked around, loved it, and now we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOM (Recommending!)

2003-10-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living at Preston Oaks. All of my neighbors are friendly. The pool in summer time is a lot of fun.

The staff is always very nice and helpful. Stewart the maintenance man always gets everything done quickly and correctly.

I highly recommend living here. I have been here for 3 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon (formerly Preston Oaks): Excellent place to live (Recommending!)

2003-05-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although I have lived here only a short while and will be moving out soon because I purchased a house, I can honestly say this is a very good place to call home. It is centrally located, the apartments are spacious and most of all the staff is very helpful ... [click to read full apartment review]