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Charbonneau: Charbon-NO!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-03-09T10:05:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Charbonneau for about eight months. It came to the point where it was WORTH breaking my lease just to get out of that nightmare of a living situation. First of all, I lived in the first building, and in order to get to my trash dumpster, I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Absolutely Worst Place I've Ever Lived (Not Recommending)

2008-11-24T15:53:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is without a doubt the worst place that I have ever lived. The place itself is nice, the price is fair, and Charbonneau would actually be a pleasant place to live if the management and staff were not completely incompetent. Without going into the gory details, I will say ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Very costly - zero return - avoid at all costs (Not Recommending)

2008-06-10T19:15:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My apartment feels like a green house. For almost a month I have been living in an apartment that stays at 80 degrees. When I approached management about this, they said that my unit was running fine, and that it could only cool 20 degrees cooler than what it is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: stay FAR FAR away!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-12-09T23:16:00-06:00

From christina@mycarolinagirl.com: Charbonneau is THE WORST PLACE TO LIVE in Columbia. The management is exttremely rude and unhelpful, especially Mandi is a complete BITCH! Also, the maintenance is AWFUL!!!! When we first moved in we turned in a two page list of things that were broken and needed to be fixed. A ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: worst place to live in columbia SC (Not Recommending)

2007-10-06T12:36:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: worst placetolive in Columbia.The property manger called Mandy, knows nothing about apartments and lacks skills to manage this apartments. Mandy is very rude,unfriendly human being and treats the residence with out respect.I wonder why the Property owners keep this inefficent ,rude, skilless women as Property Manager here. Charbonneau is not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Great location! (Recommending!)

2009-07-17T13:59:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I started out in a 1 bedroom unit toward the front of the complex by the office. It's a HUGE complex by the way. The apartment was extremely old and had a bad smell. The proximity to the woods caused a major bug problem too. I upgraded to a 2 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Avoid at all cost!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-06-14T12:33:41-06:00

From lasus83: I had the misfortune to live at these apartments for an entire year. That was a year of looking at broken floor tiles, dealing with peeling siding and all manner of maintenance issues they could never get around to fixing. The maintenence here is TERRIBLE.... when we moved in we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: HORRIBLE PLACE TO LIVE!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-06-13T13:48:52-06:00

From TRISH10: I would never recommend charbonneau apts to my worst enemy. They rip you off any way possible!!!! If anything ever goes wrong with anything in your apartment it will not be delt with in a timely manner, in an emergency the maintenance man will not call you back. In my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Reserach First.. Renter Beware ! (Not Recommending)

2007-05-30T00:04:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Here are pros and cons to living at Charbonneau: Pros: 1. Close to everything. 2. Office staff always smiling. 3. Quieter than you would expect. 4. Beautiful trees and layout. Cons: 1. MAINTENANCE ISSUES... SLOW RESPONSE TIME !!! 2. Animals in walls that will wake you up... they become your ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Trying to be optimistic... (Recommending!)

2007-04-19T11:52:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for close to 6 months and kind of have a mixed opinion of the place. For the good, I can say that parking is decent, it's a pretty quiet community, and the property stays "fairly" clean. But going into the apartment is a different story. Now ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: They seem to be working on it. (Recommending!)

2007-01-13T10:02:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first moved in, it was great, the maintenance staff was very sweet and management was fine, but apparently a new company bought the complex and they fired most of the staff and replaced them with off property workers. They take days to check on problems, and find any ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: YOU WON'T GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR (Not Recommending)

2006-12-06T15:44:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Everything breaks especially the washer and dryer and before they get maintenance to come out and fix it, they'll give you the key to another apartment so that you have to lug your clothes back and forth over there just because they are too lazy to fix it!!!!And on top ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: look somewhere else (Not Recommending)

2006-03-21T09:33:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you are looking at Cahrbonneau..keep looking. I can't wait to get out of my lease. Everything breaks, and it takes forever to get it fixed! The dishwashers, hot water heaters and washing machines are constantly flooding apartments and management does a very shoddy job of getting them cleaned. Can ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: No better place!! (Recommending!)

2006-02-13T14:19:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living here at Charbonneau. I have been here for almost 3 years and the office staff and maintenance are a pleasure to work with. They had a rough patch back in this last summer because there was no maintenance for about a month. The maintenance supervisor returned and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Not so good anymore.. (Not Recommending)

2005-09-19T16:55:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management has shifted at the complex, and stuff that used to get done quickly does not get done so quickly anymore. The maintenance staff used to be great but now is shoddy at best. The new assistant manager is not very nice to deal with. The parking in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Ok at first, but then shit hits the fan.... (Not Recommending)

2005-08-24T09:11:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ok, I have beet at Charbonneau for almost a year and there are some good and bad things about it, but I think the bad outweight the good:
Good:
1. Pool
2. Setting with trees
3. Price
4. Washer/Dryer included
5. Cable included
6. Friendly office staff
7. Quiet
8. Parking not a porblem at back buildings
9. Safe
10. Fireplace
11. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Love it (Recommending!)

2005-08-23T08:58:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am only 23 and was looking for a 2 bedroom apartment that was in my price range - I have TONS more space than other apartments I visited like Hampton Greene, Pavilion, Tamarind, etc. There's a pretty view of the small lake behind the complex from almost everyone's window ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: There is nothing pretty about it... (Not Recommending)

2005-07-20T15:15:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For the past year I have been a resident at the Charbonneau Apartment community (off Greystone Blvd). About a month ago there arose a serious trash problem. Residents couldn't fit their trash into the receptacles because they were overflowing. Trash was being thrown outside the dumpsters. The maintenance wasn't really ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Could not ask for more! (Recommending!)

2005-07-12T09:50:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 2 years and could not ask for more in an apartment community. The office and maintenance staff are so friendly and eager to help with any concerns I have ever had. The free cable and washer and dryer were just what I was looking for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Amazing! (Recommending!)

2005-06-30T14:07:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are amazing! Clean and new looking - i would recommend to anyone. The staff is so nice and friendly - and always accessable. They are soo quick to help with any problems, and maintenance is very quick. The apartments have an amazing view of the lake - which ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: I like it. (Recommending!)

2005-06-14T13:32:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in a few apartment buildings in Columbia, and I'd have to say Charbonneau is the best so far. The staff is very friendly and I've never had trouble contacting them. Our apartment is very nice and there are two large windows over-looking the pond. Charbonneau is relatively quiet, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Charbonneau might not be much to look at, but you'll enjoy your time there. (Recommending!)

2005-04-14T11:22:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My time at Charbonneau was so pleasant. Yes, the grounds aren't beautiful, and yes, the apartments are outdated ... but I couldn't have imagined a more friendly and helpful staff! They are gracious to dog-owners and have little special events at the clubhouse, like barbeques, for the residents. It's little ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: keep looking (Not Recommending)

2005-03-04T20:08:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love the location and for the most part managment is nice. WAYYYYYY TO MUCH FOR WHT YOU GET. thingd fall apart. hope ou only like hot showers for 5 mins. hot water runs out so fast. my eletric bill was 262.55 b/c installation is non-existant. keep looking please!!!!! i ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Perfect Apartment Living (Recommending!)

2004-10-25T15:12:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently resigned my lease for another year at Charbonneau and have no regrets. I have had an awesome experience. Great neighbors, minimal noise, and most of all, an excellent and responsive staff. The staff responds to even the smallest problems immediately. When my ac broke, I had a brand ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: too much!!!! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I moved to charbonneau because the apartment looked very nice and it was in a safe community. After living there for 2 months i stared to have problems. The roof leaks, there are holes under the carpet. Maintenance staff is never around or are in sick leave. Cable and lights ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: overall nice (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I think they are a nice place to live. The apartments themselves are in good shape and the pool is rocking. The only critism is the grounds could use some landscaping and the tennis court needs to be redone. But a quality place to live overall. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: join us (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I like the apartments- you get free cable, a washer and dryer and live within a beautiful, scenic setting. I live over the pool and love to sit on my screened in porch and watch everone swimming and cooking out! The staff is great and I have enjoyed my time ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Pretty good (Recommending!)

2003-07-08T00:00:00-06:00

From 2gradstudents: My husband and I lived here for 2 years and were pretty happy with it overall. The apartments are attractive inside and the trees make it nice outside also. It is a good place for dog owners as there are plenty of sidewalks and a trail around the "lake". My ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: dissapointment (Not Recommending)

2003-02-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: At first, I was impressed with Charbonneau and thought that I would enjoy living there. But eventually, I began seeing problem after problem. The office staff is seldom there, and maintenance requests go without response constantly. I was told when I first moved in that I would be getting a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Re: WOW (Not Recommending)

2003-02-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you have read the WOW summary, does it make you think that possibly someone working in the office may have written this review? As far as the office staff goes good luck finding someone b/c they are never there. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: WOW (Recommending!)

2003-01-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first moved to the Columbia area I couldn´t believe how many Apt. places there are here. Looking around, there are a lot of choices. Then I saw Charbonneau. First thing I thought was how many trees they have. I love the fact that they didn´t mow down all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: I love my new apartment! (Recommending!)

2003-01-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently moved to Charbonneau and would like to comment on how much I am enjoying my new home. My new apartment is very spacious and I love the screened in porch, fireplace and best of all FREE CABLE! The staff has been very helpful and the maintenance staff has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Low cost, low living conditions (Not Recommending)

2002-11-21T00:00:00-06:00

From incase: If the price is enticing, you´ll soon know why! The insulation is very bad (Be sure to get high electricity bills), the tiles in the kitchen are all cracked and chipped, the pipes under the kitchen sink leak, the walls are so thin you can hear the pipes all night ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: Slow (Not Recommending)

2002-11-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at this place for 4 months now. When I moved in my screens were all ripped out, and my door frames chewed up by dogs. I have sent in numerous maintenance requests, to no avail. It is now winter and I have barely been able to enjoy ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charbonneau: A honey of a deal! (not what you may think!) (Not Recommending)

2002-06-30T00:00:00-06:00

From petitediva_2000@yahoo.com: I have lived in Charbonneau apartments for apx 5 months. Charbonneau is the only apartment complex that I have lived in in Columbia, since I am new to the area. I chose to live here b/c the price was good, and the apartment included a fireplace, washer and dryer, and ... [click to read full apartment review]