Apartment Ratings | La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes) Ratings and Reviews

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Putting lipstick on a pig (Not Recommending)

2008-10-28T09:52:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been at La Jolla for over 3 years now, and it keeps getting worse. Back in April this year they started working on "improving" the complex by paving the parking lot over with asphalt, removing the hardboard siding and replacing it with stucco, adding some covered parking, placing a ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Can't wait to move out (Not Recommending)

2008-09-26T06:21:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at this location going on 3 years now and I think I over stayed mytime here. I am so tired of them not caring about what goes on with an apartment.I waited for 4 days for them to fix the A/C and now the stove broke and ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): BE VERY CAREFUL (Not Recommending)

2008-07-25T12:15:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My grandfather,whom just passed on WED July 23rd, lived here when it was called "The Cove". He lived there for about 13yrs and had a bad experience one night a couple years ago and was heald at gunpoint. He was forced to surrender his car key but he luckly got ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Was Great As The Cove (Not Recommending)

2008-05-24T09:56:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I still stay at La jolla on the lake lol and i can actually say they should have kept the name cove.. Since the name change, more hispancics,more kids,more violence,more car break-ins,more police calls,more fires in the apts. Oh dont renew your lease it will go up about 150 easy, ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Only if they give you a special (Not Recommending)

2008-02-25T16:49:25-06:00

From modelchick8806: The Cove is average at best. I lived there for about six months in 2007, the only reason I moved was to go live on campus at U of H since its closer for me. I'd move now if I was there simply to upgrade to a more luxury apartment. ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Less then mediocre (Not Recommending)

2008-01-28T00:47:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: LOL at La Jolla, anywho, I have lived here for almost 2 years and to say the least, I would say, it's getting better, but there have been multiple break-ins to peoples vehicles, apartments, etc. Don't try to have a nice car with nice wheels and tires, they will be ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Really impressed (Recommending!)

2008-01-15T14:44:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the cove for 6 months and since I've been here I have always been treated so nice. The outside people always wave and the girl that signed me up always calls be by name when I come in. The name just changed like they said and ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): This is the place to live!!!! (Recommending!)

2008-01-15T14:33:24-06:00

From Bonny_09: Yeah I just moved here a month ago and I just found out that they are working on a fitness center,getting carports,up grade units, fixing pot holes, new security cameras installed. All my work orders are well taking care of.They make sure everything is taking care of.I'm glad I chose ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Appalled (Not Recommending)

2008-01-15T11:30:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am happy that they are trying to renovate some of the pot holes, but I do not understand why they added the housing for their dumpsters. You cannot see if someone is coming from the opposite end. I have had pests for the longest. Someone shot themselves to death ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): nice place (Recommending!)

2008-01-14T12:49:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: just moved in and i LOVE it here! there is alot of construction going on but at least they are fixin it up. ive been here almost a month and i have had no problems at all, its relatively quiet, i can park my car by my front door almost ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): New Tenant (Recommending!)

2008-01-09T10:55:44-06:00

From ddbonkers@hotmail.com: I moved in October and they have fixed every problem I have. I would recommend The Cove to anyone. My best friend is moving in next week because they are really fixing up the place. ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Glad I moved here (Recommending!)

2008-01-08T13:04:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 4 months and am surprised to see that the repairs promised to me at move-in are starting to happen. The pot holes that I was very concerned about have started to be repaired and also a fitness center is being made by the office. My ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Would not recommend (Not Recommending)

2007-12-05T15:01:28-06:00

From gmagma59: We have lived here for 3 years. The pot holes are out of control and the property makes no attempt to make any major repairs only some half ass bandage. Recently they have decided to invest money on putting walls up around the dumpsters. Go figure and to top it ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): The Biggest Mistake You'll Ever Make. (Not Recommending)

2007-07-27T15:22:59-06:00

From SnowWhizzle: Ok, so I dont even know where to start. Ive lived here for a year and my lease is up this weekend.Guess what? Im taking this whole week to move. I hate living here. Ive had so many damn vehicle problems (with my tires) because of the huge craters they ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Um, its OK (Recommending!)

2007-06-21T19:38:47-06:00

From skorpian82: I've lived at the Cove for a few months now, the complex is OK. The property is definately old, and most certainly needs a face lift. But I understand how coporate can be tight with their money. I don't have much of a preoblem with bugs. I've seen a few ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): TOO MUCH CRIME (Not Recommending)

2006-12-03T22:54:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I AM NO LONGER AT THE COVE AND I WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU DON'T CHOOSE TO LIVE HERE. PEOPLE GETTING CAR JACKED AT 3 IN THE AFTERNOON AND MANAGEMENT DOES NOT CARE. THEY HAD A SECURITY GAURD FOR ALL OF 2 MONTHS. THEY WANT TO RAISE EVERYONES RENT, BUT NOT ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): (Recommending!)

2006-11-09T11:50:12-06:00

From perksharon: I have lived here here for nearly six years. I have not had any serious problems since I have been here. I don't know what happens after dark because I don't go out. But every area has crime and all you can do is be careful and alert regarding your ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Great lakeside living and good management (Recommending!)

2006-09-21T12:11:55-06:00

From Houstonscatcherman: Windmill Lakes is an oasis in the city, it has three beautiful Lakes teeming with bass and catfish, and the most fabulous sunsets each afternoon. I love Windmill Lakes and plan on staying awhile longer. Having lived here three years I've become familiar with the management styles of the five ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Pretty Good (Recommending!)

2006-09-07T19:19:24-06:00

From waitingtobuy08: My experience with maintenance has been great. They come out immediately, even for little problems. The grounds are constantly kept clean, the pool was open early in the spring, and the view by the lake is gorgeous. ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): watch your car!! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-26T12:12:04-06:00

From jenkristoff@gmail.com: I had my car stolen from this complex twice within a year. I also had my car broken into the prior year.

Get renters insurance for sure if you move here. I lived there for 5 years and watched it steadily decline.

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La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Very Great Place to live (Recommending!)

2006-05-09T12:27:51-06:00

From nicoledavis24@yahoo.com: These are apartments are great. The staff is understanding and everyone mines there own business. I love the lake in the back of the property. ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): The Cove @ Windmill Lakes (Recommending!)

2006-04-19T14:04:09-06:00

From happyextenant: My family and I lived at the Cove for about a year and recently moved because we bought a house. The staff was very friendly and maintenance was always on top of things. I never had one bad experience living @ " The Cove". I actually miss the environment there. ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): the cove is a great place to live (Recommending!)

2006-03-27T10:48:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a long term residence of about 5 years and i can say i love living here. The office and maintnace staff are great. The area it self has changed alot, and so has all of Houston. ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Bad Maintnance (Not Recommending)

2006-01-23T15:10:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Our AC went out 3 times in the middle of summer and no one would come till the next day. We have a 1 yr old. Our garbage disposal went out and no one would come to fix it for 3 days.. It smelled so bad. Office staff is not ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Prepare for bugs and thugs (Not Recommending)

2005-12-07T17:15:08-06:00

From kudabrown187: Man, where can I start? These apartments look beautiful during the day...ducks, lakes and volleyball courts. But don't let them fool you! The place is infected with bugs. Ants, termites, silverfish, roaches, beetles, any kind of bug you can name, they're here. The water is brown and is never hot. ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): CONSIDER SOMEWHERE ELSE (Not Recommending)

2005-10-14T12:16:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This was my first apartment...IT SUCKS!! I've had ant's in my kitchen, my daughter's bathroom and in the microwave(go figure). The pest patrol came out, but did no good!Also there are roaches in my bathroom and there are spiders...this was soooo not what I was looking for! The office staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): What a Dump! (Not Recommending)

2008-09-26T08:10:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It has now been almost two weeks since Hurricane Ike hit the Houston area. There are several buildings with major roof damage (one building had part of its roof torn away, exposing the apartment beneath to the elements while the others had their chimneys torn away). La Jolla's answer - ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): DO NOT LIVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2005-07-29T13:31:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Cove is a terrible place to live. I lived there from early 2001 until late 2005 unfortunately. When I first moved there, it was a decent place to live. The majority of the people that lived there were quiet and peaceful. There was a security guard at the front ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Bad place to live! Very unsafe! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-20T10:12:29-06:00

From knkhilburn@earthlink.net: The worst decission I have ever made was sighning the contract with the cove at windmill lakes! ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Dishonest (Not Recommending)

2008-07-28T07:46:56-06:00

From uhadnot@yahoo.com: I lived there for a couple of years. I lived at the front near the office so I didn't have many problems as far as noise and criminal activity. However I did have a lot of maintenance problems. The heating element went out once a year in my oven. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Go somewhere else! (Not Recommending)

2005-03-18T15:21:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not move here! There was a shooting right next to my apartment and someone was jacking cars at the complex next door. It is definitely not safe. Looking to move real soon! ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Waiting to move. (Not Recommending)

2005-03-06T02:19:29-06:00

From thesparkplug: Management staff changed shortly after we moved here. We leased a two bedroom to have a home office with broadband service. Only to find out that the second bedroom doesn't have a functioning cable outlet. I have been waiting since 06/04 to have the property manager get back to me ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): No No No!! (Not Recommending)

2005-01-09T15:18:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't know what is going on w/the management in the office but it seems there is a big turn around. The main reason this is not a good place to live is...one reason watch the news-Gun shooting!!!This place is by far THE WORST place ever, I'm moving.!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

La Jolla on the Lake (formerly Cove at Windmill Lakes): Nice, but became unsafe. Seems to have since cleaned up. (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: Beautiful property. It was very quiet and nice when I moved in. Seemed a little run-down but new management had just moved in and they were obviously fixing up the place - redoing insides for new leases and redoing exteriors everwhere.

It was a great place for the first 9 or ... [click to read full apartment review]