Apartment Ratings | Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments) Ratings and Reviews

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): (Recommending!)

2009-09-07T13:25:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been living here for almost a year now, and overall it's been a good experience. My one bedroom unit is spacious, the office staff is usually helpful and pleasant, and it's a great location with easy access to major roads. I make use of the amenities like the the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Worst Apartment of the century (Not Recommending)

2009-06-04T09:00:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This apartment is located in a really nice locale ,surrounded by trees.However the apartments are as old as this earth.Either you can put heater or cooler on for a certain period.So if its hot during March there is no way you can switch on the cooler as it does not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): loved living at the community (Recommending!)

2009-04-20T13:35:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I loved living at this community. I had to move due to my job otherwise I would still be there. If I had a problem the office and mainteances was very helpful. Don't understand, the office staff very friendly. You won't go wrong living there and the price is right. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Lived there when it was Carter Lake (Recommending!)

2009-04-15T06:58:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Honestly, I really miss this apartment. It was perfect. We never heard any of our neighbors and the balcony was great. The grounds are kept really nice and the pool is awesome. Our only complaint was that the smaller 1 bedroom we had, it had a really ackward wall when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Read others before reading this (Not Recommending)

2009-03-23T13:35:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When my girlfriend and I lived there we had numerous issues, some tenant related, some management related, and some maintenance related. Everything that has been said on this site is true, so I will not reiterate. Instead, I will add on to it by describing my own experiences.First, we moved ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Do Not Live Here (Not Recommending)

2009-03-23T14:05:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at this location for a little over one year. I do NOT recommend living here. You can hear your neighbors through the walls and floors. If they play music or their TV at all hours of the night you will hear it clearly in your apartment. The office ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): BAD PLACE TO LIVE (Not Recommending)

2009-02-23T22:08:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We move there from Las Vegas Nevada, at the begining was nice, but like a month after that, the management people in the office are very rude, and very fake,we moved out of there, and they took all our deposit, they did not refunded us nothing, they are people that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): NEEDS APROVEMENT :( (Not Recommending)

2008-06-17T19:57:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been staying here for about 7 months now. I got to say at first I loved it here. It was quiet, we got to see deer laying down behind our place. Then as TIME passed! lets just say more and more people moved in. I come home during ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Disgusting (Not Recommending)

2008-06-17T11:42:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The bug problem they have is unbelievable, not to mention the broken stairwells, try going down those in heels! It's a miracle this place hasn't gotten sued yet... Plus, after the severe storms we had a few weeks ago the place is still a mess, debris everywhere! Guess they don't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Can be a great place, but isn't..... (Not Recommending)

2008-05-05T14:16:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When my husband and I moved to Colvin Woods we absolutely loved the quiet woods and the view from our patio. However, things started to pop up like some bad horror movie. The laundry room washers leak like crazy, you can't even walk in there without 2 inches of water ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Not a Quality Operation Here. (Not Recommending)

2008-05-03T10:21:45-06:00

From MadTenant39: I moved into the complex back in 2004 when the old Carter Lake staff was still running the property. I have to say that when they sold they place about a year or so later, things definitely started to go downhill in terms of the management caring about their tenants. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Do not believe the 60% rating (Not Recommending)

2008-04-24T19:19:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not believe the high rating on this place. We have been living here for nearly three years and we cannot wait to leave. When we first moved in it was quite and peaceful, but now it is far from that. We can barely keep our windows open at night ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Con-artists running a roach motel (Not Recommending)

2008-04-07T12:50:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first moved in here, two and a half years ago, living hear was quite pleasant. The leasing office staff was helpful and quick to respond toany issues you had. Since the property has changed owners once or twice since then, Carter lake has taken a huge turn for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): How true it is ! ALL OF IT ! (Not Recommending)

2008-02-07T22:52:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ok, I was going to be optimistic because I moved here with intentions of starting a new life in a wonderful place, and chose COLVIN WOODS as a platform. HA! I'll start here by saying I've experienced ALL of the complaints listed here, and Ive only been here for 4 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Ok to live, POORLY managed (Not Recommending)

2007-12-20T21:24:15-06:00

From robpeg84@yahoo.com: Seriously, I wonder how many people in this management company are just outta jail and on parole still. It's terrible! I've never seen a less professionally run leasing center and I regret having moved in. I like the places and it's ok to live here, so long as you NEVER ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): BE WARNED!!! Management Company of Colvin Woods Apartments is Horrific (Not Recommending)

2008-04-27T18:55:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Whatever you decide about the location...please know this. I was a tenant at Colvin Woods. Due to the "renovations" and the associated mess, noise and aggravation (losing water 30-50% of each month for 6 months in a row), I broke lease and moved out. Not only did I lose the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Realty Management doesn't care about tenants!! (Not Recommending)

2007-09-07T15:54:21-06:00

From scirocco81: Thats right, the new management company could care less how much they are inconveniencing current tenants while they perform "upgrades". They are actually trying to get the buildings back into compliance with the Fairfax County after years of failed inspections!! Water service has been shut off repeatedly over the last ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): AVOID THIS PLACE (Not Recommending)

2007-06-28T11:19:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The water has been turned off for three days this month -- no notice, weak apology. They're doing this as part of renovations so they can wring more rent out of newcomers. Meanwhile, existing tenants get the shaft.THEY LIE TO YOU. Avoid this place. In the long run, you'll be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Worse housing I have ever stayed! (Not Recommending)

2007-05-26T18:08:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These apartments took a turn for the worse when they were bought out and changed their name from Carter Lake to Colvin Woods. The previous staff were so friendly and helpful. The present staff could care less about the tenants. Here is my summary: 1. Lots of Mold! 2. Government ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Renter beware (Not Recommending)

2007-05-02T21:38:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These apartments are also called "Colvin Woods." Serious problems with mold (painting over a problem does not make it disappear, folks), maintenance entering apartments for NON-emergency matters without prior notice or permission, no towing signs up and no official letters sent to residents and no "resident parking only" markings of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): DONT MOVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2007-04-26T17:08:02-06:00

From kingoftheuniverse: MOST IRRESPONSIBLE PLACE I HAVE EVER LIVED IN. DO NOT MOVE HERE. I have waited patiently for a response and nothing has come. I posted the coment earlier saying lets wait and see if they handle my case in an amicable way.....I have waited long enough. Nothing has come to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): resident there (Not Recommending)

2007-04-03T15:12:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I will let you know when I find out how they deal with my case. I have had a number of incidents there. If they deal with them in an amicable fashion, I will have no complaints. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): In All Fairness (Not Recommending)

2007-03-27T13:09:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: At first glance the neighborhood is quiet and friendly. It is a small community at the "end of the road". There are plenty of woods around and parking is not bad. That is about the extent of the nice things I have to say.

The management has changed, the owners have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): WARNING: Know the area (Not Recommending)

2007-02-08T10:07:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Looks like these apartments will NOT be going condo. Let's get real: the area is spooky. And I mean, really spooky. As a single woman, I don't think I'd live in the area. Thanks to everyone for their comments on poor construction. COMSTOCK thought it would simply come in and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Great Changes (Recommending!)

2007-07-09T15:02:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i visited the property before and i love the changes that where made i decided to move in its a must see! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Average-to-above-average, pet-friendly, but noisy (Recommending!)

2006-08-02T12:09:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been at Carter Lake over 3 years, and it's gotten better over time.

---Pros---
You get a good amount of space for your money here. The apartments are in good condition, even if only superficially. Nice rural setting. Pet-friendly. Plenty of parking. Maintenance problems have been rare for me and fixed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): what is that smell??? (Not Recommending)

2006-06-15T01:21:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: OK I wrote a previous review, about if they were going to be changing to condos or not. Well, as you probably have already read, they are.

Anyway this is about something totally different. I have lived here for almost 3 years, and for the past two, I have had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Things have gotten worse (Not Recommending)

2006-06-09T08:00:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have to agree with the other reviewer who complained that the neighbors are LOUD!!! I feel bad complaining about the other young people in my building (I'm young, but very quiet.)

I have complained a multitude of times to the management about the noise. I have even called the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Problems (Not Recommending)

2006-06-02T15:04:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Well, this certainly isn't the worse place around, but it has its fair share of problems. For one, the buildings are not in great shape. In my bathroom and kitchen the tiles are peeling off, and many parts of the floor and lower walls are showing signs of excessive wear ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Sell Outs! (Recommending!)

2006-05-29T10:06:49-06:00

From kevintracy: I loved my stay here despite the garbage always being full, terrible plumbing, and seasonal ladybug infestation... okay, it wasn't an 'infestation.' I've had some spiders and even a few grasshoppers and crickets, but I'm on the first floor, so that tends to happen.

No Black Widows like in my last ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Do NOT Live Here!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-20T19:31:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've had maintenance people enter my apartment as early as 8 a.m. with NO notice, and wake me up.

Complaints to the leasing office resulted in a note being taped to my door that quoted the lease agreement that states that the landlord is allowed to enter the apartment "whenever" they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Not so Great (Not Recommending)

2006-04-25T17:53:36-06:00

From RenterDano: I'm surprised so many people claim to be happy at Carter Lake. I've lived here two years and found the management staff surprisingly spiteful and unwilling to fix things like the Laundry room door that would close with metal on metal and sound like a gun going off, or the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Friendly, get away from everything kind of place (Recommending!)

2006-04-04T15:41:21-06:00

From Just_U_n_Me: Its located past a school and a narrow road (with parking on both sides) but its a nice quiet AWAY FROM EVERYTHING kind of place. Just cleaned up a lot of trees, but the management is now considering turning them into Condo's, so if you're looking to rent, you may ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): condos? maybe (Recommending!)

2006-03-16T13:47:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would like to know why the management team at Carter Lake. Don't feel the need to let people know that our Apartments are going to be turned into condos and put up for sale. I have lived here for Three years. It came time to renew our lease. mine ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Very dog-friendly, lots of wooded trails (Recommending!)

2006-02-18T21:38:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Carter Lake Apartments in 2005. The rent was low for the area. It was very dog-friendly. The staff was very responsive. For me the best feature was access to all the wooded trails in the adjacent park.

There is a slightly seedy area nearby, but I never ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): RESTON PD SAYS THERE´S VIRTUALLY NO CRIME HERE. (Recommending!)

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

From doghouse: The Reston PD just ran a report for me using the street name and there is nothing of any interest. I mean nothing!

Somebody is full of sh%$#( ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Too Much Crime At Carter Lake Apartments! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Stay away!

****DID YOU KNOW**** about 5 years ago Carter Lake was GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED Housing. Yes welfare/section 8 homes. Another reason Iﾴm ready to move out. Yes they may be remodeled, but the quality of construction (money saving government)for such things makes me wonder.

STAY AWAY!

... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Great for Dog Owners (Recommending!)

2003-07-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved into Carter Lake as a quick fix for a quick move. A year later we are still here. We have two dogs who love the fact that we live adjacent to a 497(ish) acre park (albeit, tick infested). The staff is always friendly and will do what they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Nice place to live (Recommending!)

2003-06-25T00:00:00-06:00

From danielleherbert: Carter Lake is a great place to live. The property has a lot of walking areas and wooded paths. The Staff is great and accomidating to your needs, they had even in the past installed a dog park to welcome the extended part of your family. This is a shame ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): mentally disturbed man, who was evicted, is making false statements (Recommending!)

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

From jamescromwell: Joe, you need to stop this bullshit ... the property and their attorney knows it´s you. Also, stop using my name in your lies.

The real James Cromwell ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Reston PD says no rapes on record (Recommending!)

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

From longterm: Call them yourself, they told me they have very little activity at Carter Lake.

Long time resident... been here 6 years! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): WOW! Great rent and even better apartment layout. (Recommending!)

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

From 4monthsnew: Try getting a one bedroom WITH a den for $950 anywhere else in Reston. It ain´t happening, believe me. I checked with the reston PD before moving in and they have no record of any rapes, so WHATEVER!
The staff is friendly and the apartment layout is perfect as an ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Quiet, wooded and new fitness center is opening soon. (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: We´ve lived here for about 5 years and we love it. These bad reviews are NOT true because if they were we´d have moved a long time ago. Come by and see for yourself. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Quiet, wooded and very pet friendly. I´ts great here! (Recommending!)

2003-05-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Great place...I´ve lived here for 3 years and I´ve NEVER heard or seen anything like what´s being written. I

Come by and see for yourself. I´ts great here! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Where else could be better? (Recommending!)

2003-05-29T00:00:00-06:00

From smc123: In reading some of these reviews, I am wondering if we are talking about the same community? Carter Lake Apartments, on Becontree Lake Drive in Reston is the one I´m reviewing. The staff is courteous, friendly and timely with repairs, despite the SNOW and RAIN we´ve had this year. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): I Saw A Man Stabbed At Carter Lake Apartments (Not Recommending)

2003-05-27T00:00:00-06:00

From peaceboy: I saw a man stabbed with a big knife by an employee of Carter Lake Apartments!The employee was a painter of the company owned by JMG Reality Corporation!For more information about Carter Lake Apartments please see our new up coming web site! I will report only the things I saw ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Best Apartments in Reston area!!! (Recommending!)

2003-05-26T00:00:00-06:00

From diamond1ady: I have lived in several apartments in Northern Virginia since 1996, and Carter Lakes is the only place I have found that consistantly offers a clean, safe, quiet location with everything you could want in a home (other than owning one yourself). I LOVE IT HERE!!! As a single female, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Rape and Drugs At Carter Lake Apartments (Not Recommending)

2003-05-24T00:00:00-06:00

From signup: Many people are being hurt at Carter Lake Apartments! Stay away at all cost! Please pass the word! Children are not safe at Carter Lake Apartments!!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): New to property and we love it (Not Recommending)

2003-05-22T00:00:00-06:00

From bob1250: My wife and I are new to Reston. When we were looking for an apartment, Carter Lake really stood out becuse of the renovations and the pricing.

Thus far we really do like it. The staff is friendly and maintenance was great with the little move-in item we had.

Overall we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colvin Woods Apartments (formerly Carter Lake Apartments): Carter Lake was a great place to live. (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Carter Lake for a few years prior to moving out of state and I have to say it was a very enjoyable experience. The apartments were in a quiet, wooded area and I always felt like it was more of a home and not just an apartment. ... [click to read full apartment review]