The Retreat at Vista Lake
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The Retreat at Vista Lake

3701 Winkler Ext, Fort Myers, FL 33916
(50 Reviews)
$1,303 - $2,215/mo
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Floor Plans & Pricing

1 Bedroom

Haven

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 638 sq. ft.

$1,303

3 Available Units

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Haven-T

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 638 sq. ft.

$1,303

3 Available Units

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Zen-T

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 747 sq. ft.

$1,459

3 Available Units

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Refresh-T

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 786 sq. ft.

$1,499

3 Available Units

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Sanctuary-T

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 704 sq. ft.

$1,518

3 Available Units

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Escape-T

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 773 sq. ft.

$1,484

2 Available Units

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A1

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 638 sq. ft.

$1,543

2 Available Units

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A2

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 704 sq. ft.

$1,853

2 Available Units

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Refresh

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 786 sq. ft.

$1,349

1 Available Unit

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Sanctuary

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 704 sq. ft.

$1,403

1 Available Unit

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A3

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 747 sq. ft.

$1,459

1 Available Unit

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A4

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 773 sq. ft.

$1,484

1 Available Unit

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Zen

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 747 sq. ft.

$1,309

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Escape

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 773 sq. ft.

$1,334

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2 Bedrooms

Sanibel

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,029 sq. ft.

$1,450

3 Available Units

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Estero-T

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,089 sq. ft.

$1,510

3 Available Units

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Relax-T

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 997 sq. ft.

$1,539

3 Available Units

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Tranquil-T

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 984 sq. ft.

$1,589

3 Available Units

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Sanibel-T

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,029 sq. ft.

$1,600

3 Available Units

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B1

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 984 sq. ft.

$2,039

3 Available Units

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Estero

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,089 sq. ft.

$1,545

1 Available Unit

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B4

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,089 sq. ft.

$1,960

1 Available Unit

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B3

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,029 sq. ft.

$2,215

1 Available Unit

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Relax

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 997 sq. ft.

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Tranquil

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 984 sq. ft.

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B2

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 997 sq. ft.

$1,614

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Community epIQ Grade

D+
D+

Renter Ratings

D-

Review Ratings

Noise

1.5

Grounds

1.0

Safety

1.0

Office Staff

1.0

Maintenance

1.0

Neighborhood

2.0

Survey Ratings

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Review Count

F

Number of reviews in the past 365 days

2

Managerā€™s Review Engagement

A+

Percentage of reviews responded to

100.00%

Managerā€™s Review Reply Time

B+

Average time to respond to reviews

9 days

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The Retreat at Vista Lake Reviews

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anonymous

prospective ā€¢ Visited 2008

5/12/2008

I have read alot of these negative reviews.. I have been here for a year and so far not one of these issues has happened to me. When I first moved in my dryer wouldn't turn on.. with-in 24 hours I had a brand newā€¦Ā See More >
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    anonymous

    Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2008

    1/13/2008

    We have been here for over a year now... Initially, we loved the quiet location, nice neighbors, and ease to various locations in the area. The fact that the buildings are old did not bother us because it seemed like the staff was ableā€¦Ā See More >
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      anonymous

      Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2008

      1/10/2008

      The staff is helpful, and maintenance comes quickly and takes care of problems. The facilities and apartments aren't new, but overall this place is average or a bit above average. I was there for a year and a half by the way.ā€¦Ā See More >
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        anonymous

        Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2007

        12/18/2007

        Overall, this is not a bad place to live. That is if you don't mind the occasional (every weekend) police visits. Or the pulling of the fire alarm in the middle of the night by people who have nothing better to do. Water bills areā€¦Ā See More >
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          anonymous

          Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2007

          8/21/2007

          do not make the mistake of moving into viridian lakes apartments, the nicest place on the property is the rental office. the staff has totally rotated out because the property cannot sustain a good working staff. the property is currently for sale so the propertyā€¦Ā See More >
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            anonymous

            Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2007

            4/5/2007

            i moved in november and i regret it! i have looked at similiar places closer to the beach and more room for less money! when i moved in there was a huge rip in the lanai screen which still hasnt been fixed! as well asā€¦Ā See More >
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              anonymous

              Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2007

              11/14/2007

              These folks are overcharging residents for the water bill... I found out the city rates and these crooks are mean to people. I did my calculations according to their readings and I have been paying like 45% more per each bill... I wrote a commentā€¦Ā See More >
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                sonicthree

                Resident ā€¢ 2004 - 2007

                1/15/2007

                Thanks for the great breakfast this morning. What a treat on a Monday morning. Thanks again.

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                  decolady

                  Resident ā€¢ 2006

                  9/5/2006

                  unless they are under new management, i have had a completely different experience...<br>our garbage is picked up every single night, no problem there..<br>the only time they don't is if it's not in a bag...i noticed it with my neighbors.<br>every thing i put on my moveā€¦Ā See More >
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                    anonymous

                    Resident ā€¢ 2005 - 2006

                    5/11/2006

                    Alright, here's the list of issues off the top of my head:<br><br>1. management lost a package of mine delivered by postal service. they blamed the postal worker, despite the fact he defended himself with a signature from their management confirming they received it. ā€¦Ā See More >
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                      anonymous

                      Resident ā€¢ 1999 - 2006

                      5/4/2006

                      I think the water meter system sucks! $80.00 a month for water!

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                        anonymous

                        Resident ā€¢ 2006

                        5/2/2006

                        Run down and mismanaged!

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                          anonymous

                          Resident ā€¢ 2004 - 2005

                          9/28/2005

                          I think this is a nice place to live. If I have a problem it gets fixed, if I have a question the people in the office always greet me with a smile. Say thank you and have a great day. Theyā€¦Ā See More >
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                            anonymous

                            Resident ā€¢ 2004 - 2005

                            9/27/2005

                            The place turned into a dump with the new management!!!

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                              anonymous

                              Resident ā€¢ 2004 - 2005

                              9/5/2005

                              I have been renting for about 20 years. I moved into Viridian Lakes due to a good reference from a co-worker. When I moved out they kept my deposit and charged me an extra $150.00 due to supposed pet stains. The stains are from theā€¦Ā See More >
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                                anonymous

                                Resident ā€¢ 2004 - 2005

                                7/27/2005

                                got everything, rents are ok, managers friendly, no problems, nice neighborhood, can not complainā€¦Ā See More >
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                                  anonymous

                                  Resident ā€¢ 2005

                                  7/26/2005

                                  I have lived here for about 6 months now. This is from different than North carolina. The people here actually care about you. The office staff has gone above and beyond to make my transition smooth. The guy who rented toā€¦Ā See More >
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                                    anonymous

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2004 - 2005

                                    6/19/2005

                                    RENTER BEWARE!!!! This is one of the worst places I have ever lived. Initially, you think it might be okay, but then you realize that the siding is bad and you are pretty much guaranteed a roof leak come rainy season. Allā€¦Ā See More >
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                                      anonymous

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2003 - 2004

                                      11/15/2004

                                      I hated the staff that works at Viridian, me and my wife lived there for six months and never had any good interaction with the staff. They were always losing information, one person would tell you something and another, something different. Every weekendā€¦Ā See More >
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                                        anonymous

                                        Resident ā€¢ 2003 - 2004

                                        5/3/2004

                                        The complex itself is aging, and all apliences need to be replaced (70's washer/dryer/dishwasher/AC) however, they do function. Problems with our AC were ongoing, and I do not believe ever properly rectified, however, the staff does respond in a timely manor as they claim.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                          anonymous

                                          Resident ā€¢ 2002 - 2004

                                          2/10/2004

                                          Well, where do I begin....After sitting here and reading some of the reviews other people are writing I find it nothing more than out right funny!!! I understand, (AFTER READING THESE OTHER REVIEWS), that the idea people have of an apartment community is a wonderfulā€¦Ā See More >
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                                            anonymous

                                            Resident ā€¢ 1998 - 2001

                                            10/20/2003

                                            I lived at Virdian lakes and i found the management was okay itĀ“s not worth the money but there are better and worse apartments out there. I would definetly not live here again though and i would not recommend this apartment to any one iā€¦Ā See More >
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                                              Pookiepie325

                                              Resident ā€¢ 2003

                                              8/28/2003

                                              This place has the worst management, they do not care about the people who live there. NOT WORTH THE MONEY AT ALL!!! THIS PLACE WILL SCREW YOU A NEW -------, im just putting nicely, and bluntly!!! much better apartments somewhere else, everything breaks, it wouldā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                anonymous

                                                Resident ā€¢ 2001 - 2003

                                                8/10/2003

                                                Lived in Viridian since 2002. Any psycho can get into this place IĀ“ve recently learned. Two neighbors recently moved in that continue to blast music at all hours, another couple choose their lanai to have daily and nightly violent arguments. As soonā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                  anonymous

                                                  Resident ā€¢ 2001 - 2003

                                                  4/14/2003

                                                  I lived in each side of this place (Beach Club and Viridian) and its alright, but IĀ“ve seen better. The roofs all need to be replaced, bad mold problems in floors and water spots on walls, which they dont fix, they just paint over.ā€¦Ā See More >

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Laundry
                                                    • Laundry On-Site
                                                    Pets
                                                    • Cats Allowed
                                                      Restrictions: .. Pet Limit: 2. Comments: We welcome up to 2 pets per apartment home. Pet Fee $400 for the 1st animal and $200 for the 2nd. Pet Rent is $25 (per pet per month). Combined weight may not exceed 100 pounds. We do not allow visiting pets. Aggressive breed dogs and exotic pets are prohibited. Approval through PetScreening.com is required. Please call for complete pet policy information.
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                                                      Restrictions: .. Pet Limit: 2. Comments: We welcome up to 2 pets per apartment home. Pet Fee $400 for the 1st animal and $200 for the 2nd. Pet Rent is $25 (per pet per month). Combined weight may not exceed 100 pounds. We do not allow visiting pets. Aggressive breed dogs and exotic pets are prohibited. Approval through PetScreening.com is required. Please call for complete pet policy information.
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                                                    Other
                                                    • Basketball Court
                                                    • Business Center
                                                    • Clubhouse
                                                    • Dog Park
                                                    • Fitness Center
                                                    • Gazebo with Grilling Area
                                                    • Media Room
                                                    • Playground
                                                    • Racquetball Court
                                                    • Swimming Pools
                                                    • Tennis Court
                                                    • Walking Trails
                                                    • Wi-Fi at Pools
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                                                    Leasing

                                                    The Retreat at Vista Lake offers luxurious one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments for rent in Fort Myers, FL. Our newly renovated apartment homes include quality amenities, such as hardwood flooring and washer & dryer hookups, giving our interiors a touch of sophistication. Residents enjoy outdoor communal amenities that help them relax in style. Take a relaxing dip in one of our two swimming pools, work out at our fitness center, or just sit back and bask in the Florida sun as you take in serene lake views from your private balcony or patio at our Fort Myers apartments. With easy access to I-75, residents can easily get to where they need to go from our community. Our Lake Vista apartments offer unparalleled luxury and convenience. Schedule a visit today and see for yourself why The Retreat at Vista Lake has the best apartments in Fort Myers.
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                                                    Office Hours

                                                    • Sunday: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
                                                    • Monday - Friday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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                                                    Based on 50 number of votes by renters, The Retreat at Vista Lake is currently rated 2.5 out of 5 stars.
                                                    The Retreat at Vista Lake is rated 1/5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered poor. The grounds are in a state of disrepair and need immediate attention.
                                                    The Retreat at Vista Lake is rated 1/5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered poor. The maintenance team is unresponsive and ineffective in addressing issues.
                                                    The Retreat at Vista Lake is rated 1.5/5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered poor. The noise level is consistently loud and disruptive, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    The Retreat at Vista Lake is rated 1/5 stars in our renters safety survey, which is considered poor. The complex is very unsafe and poses serious risks to residents.
                                                    The Retreat at Vista Lake is rated 2/5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered poor. The complex is located in a very undesirable and unsafe neighborhood with limited or no access to local attractions and services.
                                                    The Retreat at Vista Lake is rated 1/5 stars in our renters staff survey, which is considered poor. The staff is unresponsive and unhelpful, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    Managers have responded to 100% of their community reviews in the past year.
                                                    Managers have replied within 9 days to their community reviews in the past year.
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                                                    Cats Allowed
                                                    Restrictions: .
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
                                                    Comments: We welcome up to 2 pets per apartment home. Pet Fee $400 for the 1st animal and $200 for the 2nd. Pet Rent is $25 (per pet per month). Combined weight may not exceed 100 pounds. We do not allow visiting pets. Aggressive breed dogs and exotic pets are prohibited. Approval through PetScreening.com is required. Please call for complete pet policy information.
                                                    Dogs Allowed
                                                    Restrictions: .
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
                                                    Comments: We welcome up to 2 pets per apartment home. Pet Fee $400 for the 1st animal and $200 for the 2nd. Pet Rent is $25 (per pet per month). Combined weight may not exceed 100 pounds. We do not allow visiting pets. Aggressive breed dogs and exotic pets are prohibited. Approval through PetScreening.com is required. Please call for complete pet policy information.
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                                                    2 Beds, 2 Baths
                                                    One Month Free! Lease by 11/30/23!

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                                                    The Retreat at Vista Lake is a 638 - 1,089 sq. ft. apartment in Fort Myers in zip code 33916. This community has a 1 - 2 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $1,303. Nearby cities include North Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, Esterro, and Lehigh Acres.

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