Apartment Ratings | Estancia at Shadowlake Ratings and Reviews

Estancia at Shadowlake: If safety is your biggest concern...look elsewhere! (Not Recommending)

2008-10-01T15:04:17-06:00

From getserious: Safe? Let me enlighten you and others about this property and managment. Although the staff is very friendly, they are not proactive and do not follow through with what they promise. I lived at Estancia less than a year, in that short time my daughter was chased by a drunk ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Not a good place! (Not Recommending)

2008-09-28T09:40:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for about 8 months and I am disappointed. It looks nice from the outside and is well maintained, maintenance is pretty good but that is about it. Like most complaints on here, my upstairs neighbors are also a nightmare! They are constantly stomping and jumping (they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Not sure what everyone is complaining about... (Recommending!)

2008-09-01T21:49:01-06:00

From migetlarynx: I have lived at Estancia at Shadowlake for 9 months now. I have always found the mgmt to be very friendly and helpful. All of our maintenance request have been fulfilled either the same or next day. This is one of the best apartments in the area. We have always ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: My thoughts (Recommending!)

2008-09-01T13:49:38-06:00

From andrea.colby: While researching another apartment complex I came across my current residence (Estancia at Shadowlake) and read some of the reviews from our current/past residents....and here's my 2 cents...Even though, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, it amazes me that negative, disgruntled residents will post comments as if someone just ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Estancia Sucks (Not Recommending)

2008-07-16T09:59:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Our apartment got broken into twice during a 3 month period. The first time, the management didn't even address it other than repairing a broken window. The second time, under a new manager, they offered to review the surveillance tapes of the entrance gates.- If you live in a first ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Caveats (Not Recommending)

2008-07-01T08:59:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As the others have said before, there were several break-in's and not much was done about it. The apartments aren't really luxury and in fact, just look nice from the outside. parking .. maybe be full if you are in the inner quads, usually if you come back late, you'll ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Responsive Mgmt., Comfortable, Best in the Royal Oaks Area (Recommending!)

2008-05-15T11:54:54-06:00

From mckc7@aol.com: I have lived at the Estancia for three years now. If you are interested in living in the Royal Oaks area of West Houston, these are the finest apartments units available. I have always found the management team to be responsive and concerned about any matter I have brought to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Premier Apartments in Southwest Houston (Recommending!)

2008-05-01T16:52:48-06:00

From lovingit999: Very nice looking apartments on the inside and the outside. We were refered to these apartmenst by my friend and they were absolutley right - these are the best apartments in Houston. Great location for us since we work near the Galleria on Westheimer. Will continue to refer my friends ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Wonderful Place to Live!! (Recommending!)

2008-05-01T12:21:09-06:00

From happyrenter_10: My family and I have lived here since the property opened in 2005. The staff has treated us wonderfully and gone out of their way on several occassions to help us through some difficult situations in our lives. The maintenance guys and lady do a wonderful job and are always ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Save your money...go somewhere else (Not Recommending)

2008-05-27T11:05:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Horrible tenants, horrible management, the grounds are okay, the parking is crap, not getting what you pay for here. Several break-ins last month. Don't move here unless you are desparate....REALLY BAD PROPERTY THAT JUST LOOKS GOOD ON THE OUTSIDE. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: What a RIP OFF!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-04-22T19:55:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Estancia for a year. It is generally a nice looking apartment complexes. I had a 2BR, 2BA. I loved the layout. The high counters in the bathroom and the stand-up shower and garden tub. However my neighbors were HORRIBLE! I lived on the first floor and they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Don't Go! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-12T17:20:11-06:00

From laqueshab: After being here for 8 months at the start of Jan of 08 Estancia lost my money oders said i didn't pay rent i proved i did they still took me to court i one, the next day they raised my rent to market rate. Come Feb. i let them ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Can't wait to move out (Not Recommending)

2008-03-06T10:27:22-06:00

From TXFamily: After 2x 7-month leases, come April 1 2008 I cannot wait to move out. As a single dad I am tired of coming home with my 3 year-old Thursdays and weekends and having to park 100-200 feet from my front door because there is no surface parking after 7 pm. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Nice place to live in (Recommending!)

2008-01-15T11:59:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment I got was in great conditions, unlickily the neighborhoods shoutand talk loud, we talked to the manager and we moved to other unit.The place is great, clean and quiet. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: I'm very satisfied so far. (Recommending!)

2007-11-26T17:51:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am just writing a review because the current rating doesn't seem to reflect what everyone thinks about this place.I have lived here for 6 months, and so far I am very satisfied with most of things here. Maintenance is good (I haven't had any problem yet), haven't had any ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: I would not recommend it. (Not Recommending)

2007-11-16T17:09:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for almost a year, and I am anxiously awaiting the end of the lease. Initially, I had no major complaints; sometimes they were slow to respond to maintenance requests. The neighbors and community were quiet, the access gates worked, and the grounds maintained. The walls are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Vehicle got stolen (Not Recommending)

2007-08-13T11:55:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved into the apartment about 2 months ago. The apartment looks nice from the outside but like some of the other reviews mentioned, some of the residents living there definitely look shady. I'm not a racist and have had no problem living with FEMA assisted people or people ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: terrible place (Not Recommending)

2007-07-21T14:42:48-06:00

From diemong: i came in asking about the place.. and the guy who work there told me to come back at 3:00 p.m which is like 10 min away. and before i left i asked for a brochure and he said to come back since he was all worried about a pool ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: horrible customer service, dinged me for $600!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-04-10T19:01:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had a small accident in the carpet of the dining area and was upfront about it, told management that I was willing to pay and just asked that they be reasonable and work with me on the payment. They kept telling me "yeah yeah, well have soeone look at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: In my oponion - a Very Nice Place to Live. (Recommending!)

2007-03-02T08:03:24-06:00

From Woodstockian: Estancia has been nothing but a great place to live for me. I like a quiet neighborhood with rather upscale people living around me. I am very active and the location just off Westheimer is excellent. They get my recommendation for anyone considering living here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Quiet Upscaled Apartment Complex (Recommending!)

2006-10-14T10:01:46-06:00

From dette911: Hello,
I am a teacher. I love this quiet upscaled apartment complex. Sometimes I forget to lock my door. I feel just that safe. The manager Carol is very professional, but at the same time down to earth. I feel the same way about the rest of the staff. Even the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Location, Great Staff and nice diggs. what more could you want (Recommending!)

2006-08-18T12:59:09-06:00

From 2ndfloorrooster: From the start this place looks awesome from the street. Gates work and the grounds are well kept. The Staff is great and helpful and they are full of solutions. The pool area are full of folks who are nice and managed their kids well too. My apartment was very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: I like it here!! (Recommending!)

2006-08-04T22:22:42-06:00

From hallielee134: I moved to Estancia about 2 months ago. I also read the ratings on this website before I signed my lease and I was really worried about living here. So much in fact, that I signed a 6 month lease instead of a full year. But, it was the nicest ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: PAINT THE TRASH DUMPSTER (Not Recommending)

2006-07-25T05:10:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Since stupid lazy people can't manage to even get their trash into the dumpster (pile it around it, leave it on the steps)the least that mgmt could do is paint the thing and make it look better.

FIX THE GATES
PICK UP THE TRASH AND ALL THE FLIERS AROUND
CHANGE YOUR RENTER QUALIFICATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: The truth about these apartments... (Not Recommending)

2006-07-19T20:33:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don't let the new exterior fool you. In the beginning it was satisfactory, then the "demographics changed" when Katrina hit. They claim they screen their applicants but nothing but disrespectful and loud people moved in....right when we moved in, child services had to be called on one of our neighbors. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: THESE RATING ARE WRONG!! THIS PLACE IS FANTASTIC! (Recommending!)

2006-07-06T16:16:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a brand new property, that I enjoyed living at Very Much! The Staff is friendly and caring, and the neighborhood is awesome! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: nice...but dirty and not worth it for the price (Not Recommending)

2006-06-21T10:43:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: when i first moved to this LUXURY apt complex...the place is really nice and quiet. it's like being on vacation...but after Katrina things changed. It became dirty, people putting trash in the parking lot, on the stairways, outside their door. They even leave smelly trash around the trash bin. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: No way i would live here! (Not Recommending)

2006-06-04T12:03:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My friend and i went to look at an apartment this weekend(6-2-06) and an agent could not be found to talk to. Well in any case we decided to look around and what i found was truly disappointing. I had not even read any of the reviews prior but i ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: I expected much better (Not Recommending)

2006-04-15T18:54:21-06:00

From jaw808: When I had spent the whole day searching for apartments on this side of town, I was just about to settle when I stumbled upon Estancia! I was like "Wow!"

Now that I've finally moved in, I'm getting a closer look (and listen) at some of the details that you just ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Very Nice (Recommending!)

2006-04-05T15:21:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Was wary after reading some of the reviews but I have a friend that lives there and she stated it was a great place to live, so I visited and found just the opposite of what those reviews stated. It is a nice and quiet place to live. The staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Wouldn't live her if they paid me (Not Recommending)

2006-02-06T17:01:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first moved in these apartments were fabulous until teh Evacuees showed up after Katrina. They are housing over 100 of them and they stay home all day and play their gangsta rap. My car was stolen and the office was no help when it came to the security ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: NICE & PLEASANT (Recommending!)

2006-01-26T13:52:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been a resident of the Estancia since August 2005, and my living experience has been way above the expected. This well-rounded environment is an awesome place to reside for couple who have 0-2 children, who would love to rear their children in a atmosphere filled with adversity and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Estancia at Ghetto Fabulous (Not Recommending)

2005-12-18T12:02:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all Estancia is advertised as a luxury apartment complex, well definitely not true! More like Estancia of FEMA people. The amenities in the apartment are just ok, the walls are paper thin, you can hear you loud annoying neighbors that live here rent free, compliments of FEMA.

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

Estancia at Shadowlake: Very bad experience (Not Recommending)

2005-11-23T11:10:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is going down hill fast, laud neighbors, pack of certain looking characters roam the property anytime they feel like to.
I dont think they checked the renters rental background, some people rent a smallest one-bedroom apartment, but there are 4,5 people live there, and they are always in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Pushed out of the door (Not Recommending)

2005-11-22T09:39:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a white male in my late 20's. My girlfriend and I are currently apartment hunting. I checked out Estancia on the web and found it to be exactly what we wanted. 3 weeks ago we took a Saturday afternoon and went to take a closer look. I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: DIRTY RESIDENTS (Not Recommending)

2005-11-01T15:19:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: FOR WHAT I PAY TO LIVE HERE, IT IS NOT WORTH IT. IT WAS WORTH IT, BUT I THINK THEY LOWERED THEIR RENTING STANDARDS.

THERE ARE ALOT OF UNSAVORY LOOKING CHARACTERS THAT LIVE HERE, ROAM THE PROPERTY LIKE PACKS OF DOGS AND DRIVE THRU IN LOUD OLD CRAPPY CARS.

I'M MOVING WHEN ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: Downhill fast (Not Recommending)

2005-10-02T01:01:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't know if they changed their rental background checks or what, but this place has gone downhill fast. Maybe they are all just temporary - I see alot of Louisiana plates, so many that I have NOWHERE to park - but this place has turned into trash. Garbage everywhere, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Estancia at Shadowlake: OK.............so far (Recommending!)

2005-08-07T02:02:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved here in May. Quiet, nice. Can't get workorders filled fast at all and it looks like the grounds are not tended very well either. Overall, it has been OK, but I am concerned with the quality of renters that are moving in. It seemed upscale at first but ... [click to read full apartment review]