Apartment Ratings | Veranda on the River Ratings and Reviews

Veranda on the River: COLUMNS @ AKERS MILL AKA HELL ON EARTH!!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-07-29T20:46:28-06:00

From urappt411: I would not recommend this PLACE to a homeless person. Let me share some of my experiences with you. I have been here 7 months or so. The apartments are roomie and spacious. The pool area is nice and maintained. Stuff when just viewing the apartments makes it seem well ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Pretty OK (Recommending!)

2009-07-19T12:33:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I have been here for two and a half years. There are definitely good things about this place. We love the walking trail down to the river. There is a small but adequate fitness room that is good enough for us since we're not work-outaholics. There is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: New Management (Not Recommending)

2009-03-04T09:00:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I didn't like the new management staff as much as the old staff who were very polite and great to work with. I moved at the end of January and didn't experience the bugs or the lack of safety others mentioned. I just didn't feel the price increase was justified ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Management Sucks (Not Recommending)

2008-12-06T15:18:25-06:00

From aman.haq@gmail.com: This place is now known as Columns at Akers Mill, these people are renovating but its not going to fix this place.The management sucks I was just 1 day late in paying the rent they charge me $92.00 as the late fees. The further disturbing part is I was vacating ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Don't do it to yourself! (Not Recommending)

2008-10-15T11:01:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I wouldn't move there. The unit I had had a nice layout but I could smell and hear everything that my neighbors did. My A/C leaked into the lower apartment on more than one occasion and soaked my carpet. This happened mid summer and they asked me to turn my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Not too bad but... (Recommending!)

2008-09-13T08:53:48-06:00

From guns404: We have lived here for over 2.5 years and although it is a nice location and spacious 2bd 2bth for the price, the constant change of management has been an issue. Over this time we have changed management twice, each with its own policies. It seems that our privacy is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Moderate housing beware of rats (Not Recommending)

2008-08-11T11:55:45-06:00

From za11: I lived in the Veranda Apartments for about 2 and a half years. There are ups and downs. The apartments are spacious for a reasonable price. But they are getting older. The A/C was not cooling well especially when we had 4 or more guests. After some time, the A/C ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Don't listen to the Bull jive.. the place is great (Recommending!)

2008-06-30T14:31:35-06:00

From jc_m7: Please don't listen to the bull jive folks. These threads are usually populated by the few unhappy people per year which tries to damage the apartment's reputation. That's why I always add the percentage by 25 to get the real percentage on these sites. Folks, I have been a resident ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Veranda (now the columns)...you can do better...trust me...it's worth and extra $50-100 month for something else. (Not Recommending)

2008-04-10T02:30:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: cons...this place is a dump...they can renovate all they want it's still dilapidated....the buildings have shifted on the foundations....everything is crooked (if you have an eye for detail)...no renovation in the world can fix that....hiding under a new name sure doesn't help. The gutters don't drain water and the patios ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: I like it (Recommending!)

2008-03-26T07:33:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are pretty big and spacious. I have a one bedroom. I don't deal with the staff that much, but when i did , Tina was very helpful. She's no longer there. They changed management. The rent is reasonable, but now my lease is ending and it's going up ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Worth the money but not worth the bugs! (Not Recommending)

2008-01-29T15:40:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in Veranda for over 6 months. I think I see a bug at least once a day in my apartment. And these are not just small little things they are HUGE. The size of my apartment is pretty decent. Except everything is old and maintenance is never around ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Place is mixed bag (Recommending!)

2007-10-29T14:27:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The rent is the cheapest we found in the whole Vinings area in terms of square feet. The office staff is friendly but, in terms of getting the maintenance crew to where they are supposed to be in a timely fashion, there is a problem. They are understaffed in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: I wouldn't recommend this place to save my life. (Not Recommending)

2007-10-19T10:12:29-06:00

From unhappytenant1985: I have lived in veranda since 11/2006 and this is by far the worst place I ahve ever lived. I moved from out of state and was promised a walk in level apartment. When I drove the 1200 miles with two 29ft rider trucks only to find that because they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: I loved The Veranda (Recommending!)

2007-05-21T14:39:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm shocked to hear negative comments about this place. I never had a problem. The only problem i had is that i couldnt understand the maintenance man besides that everything was great. People who came to visit always commented on how clean and nice the place looked. There was only ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Lousy experience (Not Recommending)

2007-03-31T07:44:10-06:00

From wpanky@wans.net: I was set to move into the Veranda apartments yesterday. The day before, I did a walkthrough with one of the sales reps and was not thrilled to find patches where pieces of carpet had been replaced (instead of replacing the whole carpet), the cabinets and most of the doors ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: A place to store stuff, but not a place to call home (Not Recommending)

2007-03-11T23:58:07-06:00

From beachednthaatl@gmail.com: Outdated appliances, energy inefficient, and thin textured walls. Dining room is a 70's throw back with wall to wall porn mirrors. The complex, in the 3 years I have been there, has gone up and down in it's quality of occupants. Seems to be no discrimintion by the Management in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Managment has a very bad atitude (Not Recommending)

2007-03-03T01:45:18-06:00

From kawill81971@gmail.com: Whenever you come in to rent an apartment the management is so nice and helpful. But once you have signed the Lease and are moved in you get to meet the dark side of the management team. Whenever you put in an order to have something fixed it takes a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Was not happy (Not Recommending)

2007-01-23T10:18:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for two years and I had to leave. my apartment was in the bottom and our hallway would flood everytime it rained. Someone broke into my car twice and the office was like....oh well! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: This place sucks (Not Recommending)

2007-01-09T12:15:39-06:00

From SmikeO: I highly discourage anyone thinking about the Veranda from moving here. First of all this place is way over priced. My truck was broken into and nothing was done to prevent it from happening again, gates didn't work or remained open. When we moved out we actually paid someone to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: STAY AWAY FROM HERE (Not Recommending)

2007-01-04T21:37:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This complex is just in a shambles. Plus, it is not safe! People are robbed at knife point in front of their building. The gates never work. They don't have the money to repair anything. The people in the office are not helpful and REALLY DON'T CARE AT ALL. All ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Not So Sure... (Not Recommending)

2006-12-15T14:33:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living at The Veranda since August of 2004. I think that is a sufficient amount of time to write an honest review.

When I first moved in, the community was owned by Michelson Realty Company. They were the owners up until 2005. During this time, the office staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: So far so good (Recommending!)

2006-12-04T10:16:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I read all the reviews before moving here and had my doubts, but decided to do it anyway. I've only been here a month and so far it has been ok. Yes, there have been mishaps, but that's apart life. My washer and dryer was installed a week late and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Very Curious (Recommending!)

2006-11-10T13:33:58-06:00

From Renter1447: As for the ones who are experiencing bug problems. Do you live on the top of bottom floors. Just was wondering. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Not too bad (Not Recommending)

2006-10-13T10:06:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Verand for about 2 years and I thought that everything was fine. The maintainance staff was really helpful. We had problems with our AC and they tried to fix it several times and finally just got us a new one. The only bad thing is the security. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Get a life!! (Recommending!)

2006-09-26T14:56:05-06:00

From britt2006: Wow! It amazes me that people actually admit to being the losers that they are...you paid your rent late, so get mad at the apartments for it. SMART! I've lived at Veranda for 3 yrs, and have managed to pay my rent on time for the entire time. It's not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Howl! (Recommending!)

2007-02-02T13:39:24-06:00

From steppen1: I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by

madness, starving hysterical naked,

dragging themselves through the negro streets at dawn

looking for an angry fix,

angelheaded hipsters burning for the ancient heavenly

connection to the starry dynamo in the machin-

ery of night,

who poverty and tatters and hollow-eyed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Whats up with the notices/letters inthe Morning??? (Not Recommending)

2006-08-07T15:40:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
My major complain is the letters that we recieved(not recently though) especially under the new management. Several times when I call that morning, as usual Kristina is not available, or has just stepped out. They have some late charges on there that i had to despute on several occasions. Who ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Worst place to live (Not Recommending)

2006-07-31T21:46:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: lots and lots of bugs (ROACHES, not palmetto bugs), tissue paper thin walls (can hear your neighbors having "relations"), broken ammenities (including the "sauna" that hasn't worked in the 9 months I've lived here), "secured access" is a relative term with the ever-open gates, and quite possibly the worst management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Couldn't pay me to stay (Not Recommending)

2006-07-04T14:46:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yea, real secure - gates are never in working order, in fact it's harder to get the gate to open in order to leave the property than it is for non-residents to enter the ever-open entrance gates. Secure access to buildings? yeah, problem is, my "secure" apartment was attempted to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Good location, nice apartment (Recommending!)

2006-06-19T10:32:13-06:00

From candy1976: I like living here. Never had a problem with maintenance fixing things. The office staff is very friendly. Have had a palmetto bug or two, but pest control took care of it for me. They do nice things for the people who live here...on Valentine's Day the whole crew gave ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: OK, Great price (Not Recommending)

2006-05-07T17:07:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The best thing about this complex is the price. It is my main motivator for staying here. The staff are friendly and nice. Maintenance eventually gets completed adequately; however, has almost always taken me several requests for each thing that needed fixing. Until the last year I would have said ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: HATE TO LEAVE (Recommending!)

2006-04-28T14:45:30-06:00

From Deemax: I like the Veranda alot. The staff is always polite and gets the job done even though I have to call sometimes to remind them. Overall, Kristina is the nicest manager who really does care about her tenants and not about the money. If I did not have to move ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Need a room for one person (Recommending!)

2006-04-21T07:05:39-06:00

From guest170850@yahoo.com: I am looking for a room in Veranda Apartments, as my friend lives here and can give ride to work.

I work in IBM @ 1500 Riveredge parkway, zip 30328, so anywhere close is preferred too.

I can be reached at 248 982 0293

Mohammed/Ramakrishna ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: not that great (Not Recommending)

2006-03-24T00:01:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These apartments are ok. There are good and bad things. One thing i hate is that the people that work in the leasing office are to freaking nosey. Get our of my business (you know who you are). They don't fix anything around here. They try to say the rec ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Good value for what it is (Recommending!)

2006-03-20T17:11:41-06:00

From meredith34: I don't know what people expect. This place is OLD! They told me that when I first came out to look at it. There are little quirks here and there, but the people in the office really do care, the landscaping is really pretty, and i am happy here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Nice place to live (Recommending!)

2006-02-08T18:53:55-06:00

From jonathannbrewer: This is a very nice place to live, especially for the money.
You can get a two bedroom unit for almost the price of a one bedroom anywhere else. The maintenance of the units are great and the management will work with you regardless the situation.
Keep up the good work! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: I plan on staying for a long time (Recommending!)

2005-12-13T10:08:57-06:00

From focus33: I really like the Veranda. My apartment is huge and the property is very attractive. There are lots of trees and the property is right on the river. I love the outdoors and I really like the hiking trail that are here that go down to the river. Whenever I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: THE WORST! (Not Recommending)

2005-11-21T17:35:19-06:00

From VerandaApartment: The worst! Do NOT waste your money or time. The mangement of the property is lacking. The previous owners and the NEW OWNERS do NOTcare about the tenants or the property! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Don't recommend (Not Recommending)

2005-11-14T18:35:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For the people who said they've never seen bugs, you guys must be blind. I keep my apartment clean as an effort not to attract unwanted pests, but that doesn't help. I have seen every kind of bug known to man. Bugs are everywhere and not they are not just ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Nice Place (Recommending!)

2005-11-11T13:32:20-06:00

From lindsey4400: I have lived here for 5 years now, and the management changed about a year ago. Since then, I have seen alot of improvements around here. Some were a pain in the rear to go through, but the results are very nice. I have seen a waterbug or two, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Don't do it! (Not Recommending)

2007-12-21T15:56:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Management staff and ownership company are complete jackasses. They are nice and pleasant when you visit and sign the lease but afterwards it's all about money. They won't ever waive a fee for anything and are quite uncaring about anybody but themselves. None of the lives there...how wacky is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: STAY AWAY- AWFUL!! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-26T10:37:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Worst apt. I have ever lived in. Had a mouse problem b/c of holes in wall inside A/C closet. A/C leaked, then broke, and took several days to fix, in the summer. Noisy neighbors, fitness room always had problems (broken equipment). DO NOT LIVE HERE! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: D (Not Recommending)

2005-09-14T07:55:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the Veranda from 2002-2003. The apartment was full of bugs and the heating unit was always broken. The maintenance people would respond and come to fix it but it never worked properly and I had a three year old who was constantly cold. Thus I was paying ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Love it here!! (Recommending!)

2005-06-29T12:52:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living here...the people that are writing these other reviews must be nuts. Never seen a bug, never hear neighbors... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: (Recommending!)

2005-06-17T13:24:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: great place,keeps getting better ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Great Place, Great Price (Recommending!)

2005-06-17T13:04:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living at Veranda. The maintenance guys are great, very friendly and efficient. The buildings are older, but I have not seen any difference between here and the last place that I lived that was only 5 years old! As far as bugs, I've never had the first one...try ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: New Management (Recommending!)

2005-05-31T06:21:01-06:00

From weathergirl1: I have NEVER had a bug problem and it is NOT a roach motel. Even if you see a bug, all you have to do is call the office-pest control comes out every week.
All the security doors work, and the grounds are kept nicely.
The apartments themselves are very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: good place so far (Recommending!)

2005-05-22T09:54:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been reading all these comments about how people are upset about small things.... Bug problems? yea, about once every couple of weeks, I see these huge water bugs.... not roaches, apparently people here don't know the difference... we live beside a huge River!!!! Did you expect not to see ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Roach Motel (Not Recommending)

2005-05-10T23:33:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The best thing about Veranda is their 1 month guarantee. I moved into Veranda after being sent there by Promove and was highly disappointed. There is a huge problem with bugs and the management couldn't care less. I had frequent arguments about my bug problem,and I had major issues with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Veranda on the River: Maitenance Nightmare (Not Recommending)

2005-05-03T09:43:35-06:00

From sirisha_siddhi@ureach.com: The management keeps changing - the leasing consultants keep changing almost every month. The bldgs. are 40 years old and everything keeps falling apart all the time. The maintenance guys are very rude and will not fix anything - all their work is band-aid kind of approach - toilet flush ... [click to read full apartment review]