Apartment Ratings | Chalet at the River Ratings and Reviews

Chalet at the River: I finally get to write a review for MYSELF (Recommending!)

2009-10-09T13:24:34-06:00

From laura.c: We currently live at the Chalet.There is a previous post that had some of my issues listed, and some ugly things were said. This was not a post written by me.This is my personal review.We had one prior problem with the management and that was soley due to the the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: They will try to take your money if they can, not a safe place to live! (Not Recommending)

2009-09-20T13:49:50-06:00

From CHALETSUCKS777: Bonnie is not concerned with the opinions of any of her tenants. She will do what ever she can to not listen to you and take as much of your money in the process. She is the landlord and owner of the parking lots and the apartment complex. I gave ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: Worst Management Ever! (Not Recommending)

2009-06-20T08:08:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The "Chalet" is a complete pile of crap. First of all, it took a few phone calls and threats to receive my full security deposit, they will also try and screw you out of the $90 security deposit for parking (I bet most people forget about it because who changes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: some good/some bad. (Not Recommending)

2009-06-19T06:53:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been living here for 9 months now. The location is good, the building has the potential to be beautifulThe lofts are Okay, extremely roomy, updated kitchen, extra large bath.The management staff is alright until you need something.Some of these problems are completely ridiculous and could easily be fixed by ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: I give it a 9 out of 10... (Recommending!)

2009-06-05T18:00:44-06:00

From souljaofone@gmail.com: I'm writing this before I get my security deposit back, so we'll see how I feel after that, but I stayed at the Chalet for that last year, and I liked it for the most part. We have a dog, and this is one of a very few places we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: Great spaces, nice place to live (Recommending!)

2009-01-03T22:19:32-06:00

From CTEichenlaub@stthomas.edu: When I initially read the comments on this website, I was extremely anxious about renting from this place. "Wow, these people must be real a-holes to inspire such anger." It made me nervous about renting, but I had already put down my deposit. I am very glad I ignored all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: AWFUL (Not Recommending)

2008-12-30T07:12:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This building is not what they say it is. Great location? Yes! Management and occupants are awful!!! Bonnie has done nothing to update or renovate the building. It is dark, dingy, dirty and moldy. The carpet has been there since the 70's and early. Woodwork, which could be stunning, is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: I would keep looking. (Not Recommending)

2008-01-14T15:27:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Really really loud, garbage trucks every morning (excpet Sunday) between 4 and 7 am. Walls are paper thin and people play loud music 24 - 7. I lived there for a year and I couldn't wait to get out. I found a place about 2 blocks away, in a nicer, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: Honest Review (Not Recommending)

2007-12-06T09:47:59-06:00

From ltd78146: I will break down the good and the bad with this building. I have not been living here long but have seen a lot already. I would say that this place is not good or bad, just mediocre. Moving in was a nightmare for me and the owner was completely ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: DO NOT RENT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-07-08T08:05:57-06:00

From thebesttenant: DO NOT RENT HERE!!!!This is not a safe neighborhood. The apartments are not as described. The walls are very thin, I live here now and I can hear everything, from my neighbors television to their doorbells and their conversations. At night bums hang out in the front of the building ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: Beautiful area and people (Recommending!)

2007-10-25T23:00:20-06:00

From Jig_CiTy: I moved in October and ever since I have enjoyed it. It is very comfortable and I have an amazing view of the city. It is in the heart of downtown and in walking distance to my work. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: i live here.. it sucks (Not Recommending)

2007-07-20T21:10:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in.. startedhaving all kinds of problems... Frank is a jerk. He is always walking around on a power trip towing peoples cars and ticketing them at any chance he can. (even if you have permission from Larry the parking manager) All the parking guys are great... Nice guys ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: I love it here.... (Recommending!)

2007-04-27T14:54:44-06:00

From art@mrzsolutions.com: I've been a resident at The Chalet for just a few days shy of one full year. I resigned my lease without hesitation. I just love living here and plan to stay.
The location is amazing, I could'nt ask fopr more. Literally EVERYTHING is within walking distance. Downtown living isn't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: Worst experience in my LIFE! (Not Recommending)

2007-04-16T10:30:24-06:00

From cbossardet@wbmi.com: I lived at Chalet on the River for 2 years 2000-2002. I moved from out of state and found the apt online, sight unseen. My mistake. But I made the best of it, putting in about $1,000 in redecorating and a completely new paint scheme. According to Terri and Bonnie ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: Owner is AWFUL - but good location (Not Recommending)

2007-04-15T15:25:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My first huge headache with the owner was when I was changing between units, into a bigger space. When my old lease was up and I was to start a new one, the office manager told me I could have a week or so to move and clean etc. because ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: Great big lofts right in the middle of downtown (Recommending!)

2007-04-10T05:01:19-06:00

From md123: When I moved into the Chalet I intended for it to be temporary, but I have liked it so much that I've been here for 6 years now. The lofts are big and open with 12 foot ceilings and very nice unobsructed views of the city. It's an older building ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: (Recommending!)

2007-04-03T12:41:45-06:00

From mjrjd: I've lived at the Chalet at the River in Milwaukee WI for almost 21 years.

The units are "New York Style Lofts". They do not claim to be luxury apartments and aren't fancy, but the location is great and my corner unit has wonderful views. As a former home-owner, I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: Do not rent here!! Bonnie Joseph will find any way to nickle and dime you.... (Not Recommending)

2007-03-21T09:57:44-06:00

From Unfortunate_Renter: This woman is an absolute nightmare. She will not work with you if it costs her more than 50 cents...she would rather take you to court. I was unable to afford my rent because of employment downsizing and I TRIED VERY hard to get a sublet for this appartment. Only ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: Renter Beware (Not Recommending)

2007-03-08T17:59:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Many of the previous posters' comments are correct. Management can be quite difficult to deal with, get EVERYTHING in writing. When I planned on moving out, Bonnie was extremely difficult and quite rude on the phone. Luckily I received 100% of my deposit.

The building is in poor shape, which is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: Horrible place to live! (Not Recommending)

2007-01-28T21:10:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: So first off you have a SUMLORD as an owner, named Bonnie Joseph! The building is in disarray and there only engineer isn't even an engineer. I think they found him off the street. Renters beware, no one lives in these units and once you move in it's all down ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: Be Careful (Not Recommending)

2006-12-02T03:36:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Loved the location! Loved Frank the maintenance man. Hated management-Terri and Bonnie. Dishonest and actually rude at times. The first week we were living there we had a major parking issue that was determined to be our fault, according to them, even though we had our parking sticker displayed and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: dont rent here, watch out! (Not Recommending)

2006-06-08T17:39:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this place may seem ok on the surface, but watch out. you will be lied to by the owner/manager Bonnie about alot concerning the building and how its maintained, that is a fact. you will loose your security deposit no matter what, guaranteed! it is so poorly maintained that you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chalet at the River: It's very interesting (Not Recommending)

2006-05-26T13:00:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I decided to take a tour of these loft and I was NOT impressed. I got there, and the lady that showed me around was not very helpful. We had to wait for 10 mintues for the other elevator because someone's dog peed in the elevator and the manager who ... [click to read full apartment review]