I am a current resident here at Village at Bear Creek, and thus far have had a lovely experience. For the last 5 years I have lived in the Lakewood area, and this is by far the best apartment home I've ever had. Granted, I am a bit biased because I have worked for the property management company for the last 18 months. That being said, I have a strong grasp of the other communities in the area both by my own experience, friends living other places, and the many horror stories I'm told by my customers about other places.
The parking is a bit tight at times, but where is it not? I've never had to park outside of the lot in front of my building, and I never feel unsafe in my area. My neighbors are great, there's almost no noise, and the community is kept clean.
Maintenance has responded to every single one of my service requests quickly, and solved the problem the first time. The grounds are green and lush; the landscaping team spends a whole day every week making sure this place looks stellar.
The office staff is professional and knowledgeable- I feel I get clear information whenever I have questions.
I will say this: we live in the newer phase. Our appliances, cabinetry and bathroom are a bit more updated than the older phase. We pay more, but it is worth more. If price is the biggest issue when shopping, please be aware that you get what you pay for. Part of the price of this area of town are the foothills, the great school district, and the trails. Each of those things are wonderful to have, and each of those things drives the value of this property up.
Overall, a fabulous experience thus far. Would highly recommend it to anyone.