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Governors Point Apartments: My Honest Opinion (Recommending!)

2009-09-11T08:04:25-06:00

From bansell: I have lived here almost a year, which I know isn't a long time, but I plan to stay way longer. GP is not the most luxurious place to live, I will admit that. But for the price I pay, it's wonderful. I have shopped around at other apartments and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Governor's Point on the decline (Not Recommending)

2009-08-18T18:52:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Governor's Point nearly 4 years. Since I moved in, the office staff has changed a bit. The water has been turned off 3 times (for entire days - came on after 11pm on 8/17) in the past 2 weeks with notes on the door that say ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Loose your deposit very easily (Not Recommending)

2009-06-21T20:02:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived 3 years in a 1 bedroom apartment. The heat/AC units are so old that they consume too much power. My power bill there for a one bedroom apartment was more than the average 3 bedroom home in Raleigh. They charged me 12 days rent (by making me leave ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: nice place to live (Recommending!)

2009-05-10T15:08:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: governors point is by far the best apartment i have lived.I live in a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment and i have lived here for 3 yrs ,it measure 1093 sq. ft ,not bad for an apartment and it has walk in closets. the bedroom for the 2 b 2 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Backwards moving idiots (Not Recommending)

2009-01-31T07:38:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Moved here like 3 years ago. The rent has gone from 625 to 750. It goes up everytime the lease ends. They just ended their pay online website. Now you have to take a check to the office and hope the bitch is in there. Is this the fucking 80's? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: GP is average- Not luxury but it has it's positives and negatives (Recommending!)

2009-01-10T16:50:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 2 1/2 years now in a one bedroom. In the two years our rent has increased $50 and that is with 15 month leases, not 12, 6, or month to month as it is more. Along with that though many other apartments are still much ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: GREAT PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!! (Recommending!)

2008-12-23T14:34:42-06:00

From katvf0426: Well I have been here for about 4 months now and I must say that the staff is very informative and kind. I must also that they are very professional exceptionally Babara. If I didn't have move for a better job out of state I would live here for a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: I Love Governor's Point (Recommending!)

2008-07-05T10:39:09-06:00

From zd7381: I've read all the reviews about GP and it sounds to me like a couple of bitter people who had bad experiences probably due to their own negligence, are the ones posting here. I've lived in GP for about a year and I have had no problems. My a/c broke ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Not So Bad (Recommending!)

2008-03-10T19:11:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived at Governors Point for 8 months now and have signed another 1 year lease. I do agree with others that the office staff (BARBARA) are up in the clouds and have no idea what is going on but maintenance issues are taken care of when called. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Criminal activity abound..DO NOT LIVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2007-12-20T15:12:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This apartment has gone from a nice, quiet place for young professionals to a ghetto hell hole. Our car has been broken into 2x in the last 6 mos. The management's attitude is that it is not their problem, they cannot control the outside elements, and it is not their ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Do Not Move Here.... (Not Recommending)

2007-07-19T08:38:41-06:00

From Boyd9999: I lived in Governors Point Apartments, which I thought in the beginning was a very nice community, however, I was a single person living in a one bdrm unit and rarely home. My electric bill was over 200 a month considerably more than my utility bill that I had when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: DO NOT MOVE HERE!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-19T07:58:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Save yourself the trouble and DONT rent from Governor's Point. I have never seen a more unorganized group of people in my life. I currently rent the 2 bedroom loft apartment, which I regret, as the electric bill for this apartment is outrageously HIGH. The cheapest electric bill i have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Look Somewhere Else (Not Recommending)

2007-05-09T09:10:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Governor's Point for almost four years now. There have been 2 changes of ownership, and the new staff at the office is horrible. They are extremely snippy and rude about everything. Our apartment did not have the new tile or new carpet put in before we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: So Far So Good (Recommending!)

2007-05-02T15:36:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in 3/2007. I have been happy so far. My toilet was leaking and they were very quick to fix it, even on a Saturday. I like the grounds and being close to the lake. My dog is enjoying it too. I have met every one in my building ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: I always recommend GP (Recommending!)

2007-02-22T23:25:31-06:00

From denny548: Whenever I meet someone looking for an apartment, I be sure to recommend it.
I am currently looking for a two bedroom apartment, but the places that are in my price range are looking risky after reading many of these reviews on them.

So, I felt compelled to give a good ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: i lived here (Recommending!)

2007-02-06T09:07:27-06:00

From loveraleigh: I lived here for a few months, and I havent been as happy with an apartment as I was with Governors Point. I am sad that I had to leave. I had a 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment the rent was very cheap. When i moved in the apartment was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Comparable to other Apartments (Recommending!)

2007-01-17T13:49:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When apartment hunting you do need to look at the actual apartment you ll be staying in. It s really worth your time to look at 5 or more apartment before making a decision. You ll find that all the apartment check each other out and usually will offer specials ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Good experiences (Recommending!)

2006-09-23T09:35:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Maintenance can leave much to be desired. But, management tries hard to do the right thing for the residents.

As in all apartment communities, there are some residents who have no regard for the others; and there seem to be more and more of them over the past few months. Luckily, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Still no better (Not Recommending)

2007-02-07T11:56:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Despite our complaints, Governor's Point continues its downward spiral. The police department has been called out onsite at night for reported break-ins and even a gunshot. My neighbors have witnessed drug deals in the parking lot. Management staff continue to show little respect for us residents. If a little selection ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: A good place to live (Recommending!)

2008-09-02T11:34:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for over 2 years. I have had no major problems. Staff is courteous and helpful. The maintenance usually respond quickly to my work requests. The neighbors are quiet. I hardly ever hear anyone. As a single person I feel safe here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: ok for me (Recommending!)

2006-07-28T11:19:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for just 2 months... so nothing extreme has happened to me yet. This is my first time living away from home, and it suits me just fine. The building I live in is fairly quiet.. I didnt expect it to be too quiet because no matter what ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Roaches, digusting (Not Recommending)

2006-07-19T13:17:46-06:00

From gprenter: I live at GP for 3 yrs. The 1st two years were in a 1 brm and last yr was 2bdrm/ 2 bath. I thought the prices were decent, however very disturbed about the number of roaches that used to crawl outside the apartment and if outside I knew they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: New Management leaves a lot to be desired... (Not Recommending)

2006-06-15T13:59:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Governor's Point for almost two years. I loved my first year and found the management to be courteous and responsive. I found the tenants to be respectful and the complex to be well-maintained and welcoming.

However, since Northland has taken over, the office staff is rude ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: sexual harassment by maintenance man (Not Recommending)

2006-05-30T12:07:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I will start by saying I love the location, the landscaping, the quiet evenings, and Lake Lynn nearby. However, I have experienced some sexual harassment over the past two years I have lived here that the prior management had put a temporary bandaid over. Now, I am being sexually harassed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Things have changed. (Not Recommending)

2006-05-10T16:19:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been at Governor's Point for almost two years. It is a beautiful place to live, however, some things have changed. It has become increasingly noisy all over the complex. The management has been quick to acknowledge the issue, but hesistant on action. There have also been some maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Quiet and Nice (Recommending!)

2006-04-24T20:32:09-06:00

From italiangirl30: This is a nice place to live. It is quiet, you can walk to Lake Lynn and there are plenty of wooded areas as well.
The office staff has been very nice and helpful. I did have to call them once for maintenance but the problem was taken care of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Great Place, Helpful Staff (Not Recommending)

2006-01-09T11:42:50-06:00

From songmaker04: We moved in here from Los Angeles in March 2005 and found ourselves fortunate to have found such a great location with wonderful office staff and maintainence crew. The people here are very accomodating, pleasant to deal with and very friendly. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Some Reviews Right/Some Wrong (Not Recommending)

2005-12-22T11:53:29-06:00

From nateman99: Okay, I've read some of these reviews. Some are reflective of my experiences with GP, others are not. I’m not disputing what they say… just saying it’s not what I saw. I lived at GP with my partner from the day I moved to Raleigh until I moved out in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Nice Place (Recommending!)

2005-09-01T19:08:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved in and found and rented this apartment over the internet, I am very pleased. The staff was freindly and knowledgable, the grounds were well kept, even though the buildings are older they are well kept and the apartment was clean. There were a few minor things that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Very rude manager (Not Recommending)

2005-08-21T21:42:33-06:00

From past_renter: I lived here for 2 years and never had a problem with it. but since northland took over, the manager is extremly rude and racist. . would never recomend anyone to live here, especially if you are black. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: expensive electric bills (Not Recommending)

2005-08-18T09:58:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We paid extremely high winter month bills for electric, as there is NO insulation. Thought we'd get a break in the Summer, but with the small A/C units, our apartment was unable to keep cool (avg. temp 90 degrees) and the unit working all the time, our bills were large ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: decent complex, great location (Recommending!)

2005-08-15T17:58:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in Governor's Point for almost a year now. Management changed recently, which made me nervous, but so far I haven't noticed any effect of this change and the new office staff seems friendly. The few maintenance calls I had to make were handled quickly and professionally. I'm moving ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: (Recommending!)

2004-11-14T20:35:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This community isn't all that it is cracked up to be. the comments are right and, the management team can be unprofessional in the way they handle residents. The are getting better and positive change is always good. The plumbing has had its problems but they are trying to get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Slack Management, Crappy Apartments (Not Recommending)

2004-11-11T15:55:42-06:00

From allie_schatz: I've only lived here for 3 months and they've already replaced the plumbing (caused a mess of my apartment and had me move everything in the kitchen and bathrooms) yet won't give me a pro-rated rent for my troubles. Circuits trip frequently, ceiling leaks and flooring is coming apart in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Good Community (Recommending!)

2004-08-24T00:00:00-06:00

From chrissmith1121@yahoo.com: I have been living here for about 18 months and live in one of the buildings that has been repaired. Overall, I like my apartment and the community is quiet. I understand the concern the previous rating stated; however, having gone through it, I must say it wasn't quite what ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Believe me it is bad. (Not Recommending)

2004-07-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Tenants in 3 buildings just received a memo advising them that there is a serious problems with the plumbing and that they will start replacing all of the pipes which is major contruction. Tenants must remove everything from kitchen counters and under sink, as well as remove all personal items ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2004-07-13T00:00:00-06:00

From Boyd7: Power Bill is Extremely HIGH!!!!!! Insects in the apartment. Appliances are old. This place has too many problems. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: This place is a dump! (Not Recommending)

2004-05-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Governor's Point Apartments for over a year now. When I first moved in it was a decent place, but now it has really gone downhill. The management is incompetent and some of the maintenence workers harass women. Also, the appliances in the apartment are old and things ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Power Bills High but Apartment Good (Recommending!)

2004-04-27T00:00:00-06:00

From cran1732@aol.com: Hi apartment lookers. I have lived at Governors Point for a year now. I absolutely love my apartment. The only reason I am moving is because my power bills are ASTRONOMICAL!! I am a woman who works 55-60 hours a week, so as you can imagine, I am rarely here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Purchased home, but recommend (Recommending!)

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

From susanw@analytika.com: I am moving out in about a month due to purchasing a town home and have been living here for about 4 1/2 years. I have had overall good experiences and have enjoyed living here. The Lake is the best feature of the community and I enjoy the secludedness of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: too many problems (Not Recommending)

2004-03-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve had too many problems living in this apartment, the insulation is horrible and it makes the electricity bill very high each month. The management team is not helpful and the maintanence staff is worthless. I want nothing more than to get out of this apartment, but have to pay ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: !Bad reviews are right on the money! Embellished reviews. I WONDER! (Not Recommending)

2004-02-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don?t know where the other good reviewers lived or who put them up to posting such embellished reviews. I wonder.
Most of the time Management doesn´t answer their phones. They let the answering service do that for them. If you have a problem Management may or may not address your ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Great Atmosphere (Recommending!)

2003-11-14T00:00:00-06:00

From James101@hotmail.com: Been living at Governors Point for over two years. Just renewed my lease - everyone here is very personable. I like my neighbors and even the office and maintenance staff are very friendly. The lake is definitely an added bonus to living here and all the trees make the property ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Overall Good Experience (Recommending!)

2003-08-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I loved at Governors Point about a year ago and really enjoyed my experience. It really is a beautiful community and the access to the Lake is a plus. We did have a flood in our apartment while at the community, but the management staff was more than accomodating and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: Governors Point is terrible- BEWARE! (Not Recommending)

2003-07-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This was the worst apartment experience I have ever had. If you are thinking about moving to Governors Point, please reconsider. I lived there for one year, and had more bad experiences than I can recall in this review. Of course, management was very nice at first, but as time ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: If you like quiet, you´ll like here - trust me I know (Recommending!)

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

From Carla16039@aol.com: Governors Point has been one of the most quiet places I have ever lived. There are so many trees, it feels like you are living far away from the city, especially with the beautiful lake. The staff does more for it´s residents than any other community I have lived or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: I love living at GP (Recommending!)

2003-04-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in numerous places in Raleigh during the past 6 years. I have found a home here at Governors Point. I love the community, and actually feel safer here than any of the previous locations I have have lived at in Raleigh. The apartments are very nice, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: You couldn´t pay me to live here longer! (Not Recommending)

2003-02-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have to say I was impressed with this complex when I moved in! But within a year, they decided to change management and it´s gone straight down from there! The turn over rate is absolutely sky rocketing...they´ve even run off some of their grounds keepers! I discovered I´m paying ... [click to read full apartment review]

Governors Point Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2002-09-25T00:00:00-06:00

From GPointHater: When I first moved to Governors Point I thought it was such a great deal. I had a 2BR/2Bath apartment, and for the size it was a great price. Well, with in a few months my opinion changed. My first bad experience was when we (fiancee and I) realized that ... [click to read full apartment review]