Apartment Ratings | Gael Ratings and Reviews

Gael: Management will find a way to take all your money!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-11-11T13:31:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I thought my apartment was over priced from day 1 but I decided to live in the Gael because I like the area and it was close to work.I had a 12 month lease and when it was time to renew they jacked up my rent by $100/month. That may ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: If you don't like service; this is the place! (Not Recommending)

2008-10-09T13:22:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'll have to say that the location is the best, the apartment and grounds are kept clean and I've never had a problem with security. I will say however that management is very abrasive and money driven. Our water has been turned off several times and we would receive a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Like to be treated like sh**??- COME LIVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2008-09-25T16:10:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you like it when the leasing staff treats you like your dog's business- come live here! I will guarantee you many things- you will be treated like you are worthless and wasting their time; when you call to make maintenance appointments, you will go deaf because "blondie" screams in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Don't bother (Not Recommending)

2008-07-08T07:54:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yes, these apartmens have an awesome location but that is the only redeeming quality about this place. I also see that the post on 6-23 sounds like a managemnet post but good try. Not only is the staff rude and crass but they don't care about their residents. The apartments ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Hope to never move (Recommending!)

2008-06-23T12:12:11-06:00

From lach@sparkwash.com: This apartment complex stands above the rest. Before moving across-country we did a lot of research online and using apartment consulting companies. My wife and I compiled a list of all the apartments that met our criteria (good location, large second bedroom, above ground floor) and scored them based on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Good location and apartment, AWFUL staff! (Not Recommending)

2008-06-18T11:15:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We like this apartment because of the location, and the maintenance guys are really nice and helpful. Shops, restaurants and grocery stores are within walking distance, which is very convenient. However, the office staff is UNBELIEVABLY RUDE, especially the lady who sits near the door, Julie. She are not friendly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Just resigned lease (Recommending!)

2008-09-25T16:57:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I originally posted back in April and still have not encountered any problems. The day after Ike maintenance did a walk through to inspect for damage. We had a small leak and they removed the affected drywall and surrounding area a couple days later. They replaced it today.Everytime some azzhat ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Good location/Terrible Staff!! (Recommending!)

2008-02-25T07:50:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently still live here... location is GREAT! And its pretty spacious. I actually really like it here except for the staff. They are incredibly rude people. Just rude. And I did see 2 cars get broken into in the garage. they were even parked in the front closest to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: A few issues, but very nice. (Recommending!)

2007-12-11T13:11:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here since March, and I really like this complex. Management has been nothing but polite and responsive with me, and all maintenance issues have been handled quickly.My only issues - problems with one of the walk-in gates being broken, some water line issues, but all have been remedied ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Love it (Recommending!)

2007-06-27T16:55:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Moving here 3 months ago, as a newly single girl, I feel safe and comfortable here. Although periodically the gate is stuck open, everything else, including maintenance has been done effectively and efficiently in my mind. Rent is high, but you get what you pay for, I love it and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Don't Live Here!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-22T11:02:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place used to be great, and then the Gables bought it. The office staff are so incredibly rude.
1.They won't let you have packages delivered anymore that over a certain size. Are you kidding me???? If you leave a package in the office for over a week, they will ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: TERRIBLE! Guy below that says "awesome" = management post (Not Recommending)

2007-02-15T09:58:59-06:00

From indiam16: This place used to be a great place to live, then gables bought it.

While performing "maintenance" they broke a pot and left muddy footprints on our patio furniture, and didn't even clean up the broken pot!

When confronting management, they said its a contractor so they can't do anything for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Bad! (Not Recommending)

2007-01-04T00:05:18-06:00

From rajaa25: The Gael/Essex House has the worst front office staff. They are biased and seem to be discriminating towards minorities. No one greets you once you are in. Matter of fact they keep on looking at you like you are going to steal something from the office. The previous management company ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Awesome! (Recommending!)

2007-01-02T12:19:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I agree that this is the best apartment we have ever rented. We LOVE the location, parking is great, the complex is safe and the management always takes care of our problems promptly and politely.

We have no issues with noise, we love our floorplan, and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Don't Do It!! Waste of Money to Live Here! (Not Recommending)

2006-12-03T22:06:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The location of this property is good and they will take larger dogs (bonas). However, everything else is very poor quality.

1. First, moving in was a pain because the didn't put oversized elevators in and you can only park your moving truck on the street. Very long walk with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Prime locale, frustrating mgmt (Not Recommending)

2006-10-11T11:34:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 1- concert tickets mysteriously disappeared in the office (don't trust packages to be received in the main office)
2- management thought they did not receive my rent check, so gave one day notice and changed my locks. was not happy when I returned from a business trip. bit of an overreaction ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: LOVE IT (Recommending!)

2006-08-02T17:41:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You could not ask for a better location. I have lived in two other complexs in the area over this last five years and this one is the best by far. Several different floor plans and price ranges. Be sure to ask for the specials because I got a exellant ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (Recommending!)

2004-11-10T15:30:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Good: location, location, location; I liked the management staff . . friendly, You can walk through a gate to Central Market.
The Bad: Theft, murder (1 I know of), noise, moving in totally sucks b/c you can't get close to your door with the design of the parking garage, a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Cool (indoor hallways), some inconveniences (theft). (Recommending!)

2004-08-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I guess noise is both subjective and the luck-of-the-draw. I haven't heard my neighbors' conversations, only the occasional footsteps from upstairs. The walls certainly don't seem to be dorm-room thin to me.

This complex isn't built like most brick buildings surrounded by parking. The parking is all in one place, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: LOVE this complex (Recommending!)

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

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Gael: Don´t Move HERE!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2003-11-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have had the worst experiences with crime here, and the management is even worse. Expext your car to be broken into and there was a murder next door to me and I am sure they will rent it out to some unsuspecting person. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Great Location, little noisy (Recommending!)

2003-08-14T00:00:00-06:00

From kf_12@hotmail.com: Great location with a conjoining door to Central Market. However a little noisy if you live near the Baker Hughes bld.

Had some garage thefts of Motor Bikes.

All in all though a safe complex. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: LOVED IT (Recommending!)

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

From happyone59: My apartment was one of the best in the city. After reluctantly deciding to move I was so happy that I made a great decision. Location, location, location! My back door opened to fine dining, shopping and the city´s finest entertainment. Neighbors were friendly and the ladies in the office ... [click to read full apartment review]

Gael: Good location, poor quality (Not Recommending)

2002-08-09T00:00:00-06:00

From happyimoved: The property looks nice and the location is great. However, the parking garage is too crowded and there is only one entrance/exit. Moving in/out is difficult because trucks won´t fit in the garage so you have to park on the street and carry everything. Biggest complaint is that the walls ... [click to read full apartment review]