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  • Villa Venetia
  • 2775 Mesa Verde Drive East
  • Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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All type of crimes especially breaking & entering cars to steal. There are SEX OFFENDERS - live in this apartment complex or walking distance to this complex. The management and their staff are doing... Read More
9/23/2009
No
2
I have been at Villa Venetia for a year and a half. I pay $1300 for a one bedroom apartment. I have no problem paying this price assuming it was comparable to other apartments... Read More
At first I loved this place...It looks great on the outside and everyone seemed friendly. but then after a few months the staff are shitty they say they love their residents but they dont...they... Read More
Oh, how I wished I would've read this review page before moving in. Don't make our mistake! To break the lease, you have to pay 2 1/2 times your monthly rate!!! That is how... Read More
It's so amazing that i didn't find this site sooner. But this place just isn't what it seems. I am stuck in this stupid lease for 8 more months. I've been... Read More
These reviews are very helpful! This is the worst place to live. The leasing office and outside will fool you! The apartments are horrible and the carpets are really old. You get one stain... Read More
After 8 months of living in this complex: Well, lets see...We unfortunately signed an 12 month lease which thank god ended in Sept. Don't let the grounds & the club house of this apartment... Read More
My first neighbor was couple of party animals who had frequent "alternative lifestyle" parties - which frequently gets violent. I spent one evening without my husband home, cringing and listening through the walls to... Read More
12/18/2007
No
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I JUST MOVED HERE AND ALREADY WANT TO MOVE!! MY APT WAS PAINTED POORLY BIG DRIPS HERE AND THERE, STOVE WAS ABOUT TEN YEARS OLD (LOOKED 20) COUNTERTOPS IN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CUT AND... Read More
Lots of thiefs and crimes Un-safe for kids What a SHIT HOLE !!! Rats, Spiders and tons of ducks / dog's shit Horrible security Daily car-towings of visitors unless your visitors choses to park at Vons and... Read More
Police was called each week for some sort of crimes starting from minor theft, car thefts, breaking & entering to full on rape attempts. There is security but they are useless - Rats and... Read More
This place has been nothing but problems since the time my boyfriend and I moved here. The only peek is Debbi and Julian, they are very nice and good with follow up. The rest... Read More
I don't know how safe I feel when they tow cars but there is robbing and rape attempts in the complex. I don't mind that they don't want overnight visitors, but I think residents should... Read More
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE - This place is a shit hole - Pool is dirty - Spa never / barely work - Huge security problem and the staff are USELESS. RUN for your life... Read More
I am really getting tired of reading all these negative reviews. Many of my neighbors have gotten upset when they get caught doing something wrong and decide to show them, get even and write... Read More
I was about to sign a lease this week, but NOT NOW! No way. Thanks for the honest reviews
worst complex I have ever moved
Villa Ventia is not perfect. But they are close. They are truly working for the tenants- you and me- And THAT is very apparent. It is like coming home to... Read More
I have lived in Villa Venetia since March of 2007. Location: close proximity to the center of Costa Mesa, shopping, music, walking, entertainment and dining. There is a park right behind the apartments for walking... Read More
I have lived here since July 2007, and its not a good place to be living. It just look good on the outside, but the living is poor. 1. I was told before signing... Read More
Well, lets see...We unfortunately signed an 8 month lease which thank god ended in Sept. Don't let the grounds of this apartment fool you. It is full of rats, cockroaches and spiders. The first... Read More
My wife and I have lived in Villa Venetia for two years an have survived the property being purchased by new management. As long as you want to live in a quite... Read More
This place is grossly overpriced, and nothing in my unit worked, ever.
Other than the appliances being old, it's over all a quiet place and my neighbors are friendly. We did just have an armed robbery on the property and the management sent out a notice... Read More
Office staff doesnot have a consistency about informing their residents about the rules for lease ...some staff will say some rule and other staff will tell you a different rule... Also there was... Read More
We moved our daughter in here to go to a local school. We wish we had paid more attention to these posts and researched the owners of these apartments. They can be found... Read More
I wonder which staff member posted this lie.

Yes there are spiders and sometimes the parking is a little tight, but for your money it is an awsome community.... Read More

Pretty much everything below me ( comments ) is all true. But in my case times ten. My neighbor is freaking me out and I know other people have complained. And he still lives... Read More
Pretty much everything below me ( comments ) is all true. But in my case times ten. My neighbor is freaking me out and I know other people have complained. And he still lives... Read More
the parking was the worst I have ever experienced with a very predatory towing company (Tow n Moe)just waiting for an excuse to tow you, your friends, or family to the tune of $225... Read More
If you ever have a problem here dont even try to call the office, they could care a less. Can't even sleep in my own bed because the is a garage below me that... Read More
Apartment is very spacious and having two master bedrooms is very ideal...WARNING!!! There is no parking for visitors or even you if you live there! After 5 pm forget about it, you... Read More
1/5/2007
No
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I initially chose this complex because I got a good rental rate and lots of space. Luckily I only signed an 8 month lease. The Management staff is the worst I have... Read More
I just recently moved in last month. Let's just say I was deceived.

I agree with ALL of the complaints below and I have 11 more months to go in... Read More

I would add to all the other awful comments. We were also told we were to have a garage-surprise-none! We had a visitor's car towed from a visitor's space. We have... Read More
First of all, the condition of the apartment itself it pretty old. Specially, their bathroom and kitchen it is in poor conditions. I would high recommend that if you do decide to... Read More
I moved in, in August of 2006. I have continually had not 1,2,3,4,5,6, or 7 problems. I'd count 15 and the list is growing.

Upon move in our apartment obviously wasn't... Read More

10/24/2006
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Your visitors cars will get towed away most of the time and the chances are that if have a second car, you will be parking outside the apartment community for the lack of parking... Read More
9/5/2006
No
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Pretty Bad
9/2/2006
No
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Wost place I have ever lived. It feels like - what I would imagine to be - a community college dormitory.

Horrible management, security and sound. ... Read More

I lived at Villa Venetia for two years. It was the worst experience I have had with apartment living. The parking is a nightmare. I had to tow many vehicles out of my spot... Read More
Yes there are spiders and sometimes the parking is a little tight, but for your money it is an awsome community. We love it, and are planning to rent here again. Not sure what... Read More
6/16/2006
No
1
i lived here for 7months,it was the worst experience of my life,i would never recomend this place to anyone,ive had my apartment burgled not once but twice,had drunk college kids knock on my door... Read More
Parking is a nightmare! Unless you are home by 9pm Mon-Wed and 7pm Thur-Sun, good luck. Guaranteed you will be driving around for awhile looking for a spot, that you pay for. If you... Read More
i am trying to be objective here..but this place sucks big time and the worst thing is the management has been very unreasonable and rude. I lived there for 2 yrs and they still... Read More
5/18/2006
Yes
3
Honestly it's not the that bad. Poop (stuff) happens yes but I never feel not safe. The neighbors upstairs have an extremely actively sex life that you can hear all too often.... Read More
the crime here is awfull, ive had thousands of dollars worth of stuff stolen, sometimes i have to drive around for an hour or more looking for parking, and have had to park off-site... Read More
5/10/2006
No
1
If you like places where they put all of the money into the clubhouse (which nobody uses anyways), and use poop for money to build the apartment units, then this is the place for... Read More
First of all I would like to point out the pluses. It was clean, in a nice area and very close to a lot of shopping and some dinning. I thought it was well... Read More
3/14/2006
No
2
Parking is SUCKS!!!!!!!!!! Every nigth I expend 30 minutes to find a uncover parking spot
Registered Sex Offender living on site According to www.familywatchdog.us a registered Sex Offender is currently living on the premises
List of Issues I've had while living here the past 3 years. And its getting Worse, which is why I'm glad to be GONE!

1. Parking is ridiculous. The Management... Read More

1/6/2006
No
2
Security Is a joke here. Your car will most likely be vandalized and or stolen. management Is also very poor. Look elsewhere unless you like bad management and crime In your area
12/27/2005
No
1
I can't stand living here, parking is terrible, there's always a huge pile of dishes in my sink, there are piles everywhere, I can barely walk through my apartment, the bathroom is crusty and... Read More
Here are the reasons why I recommend why you should not move to Villa Venetia apartments in Costa Mesa on Mesa Verde Drive East. The reasons are in priority.

1. WE... Read More

The parking and towing policies don't let you have a guest without towing worries. Simply no free spaces and no where else to park. Noisy neighbor who refuses to comply with rental rules and... Read More
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management hates you. they want you to die. they don't care if your cars get vandalized. the would slit your throat if they could.

parking.. what parking?... Read More

THIS PLACE IS A LIVING HELL. THE MANAGEMENT HAVE SOLD THEIR SOULS TO THE DEVIL. THE WOMEN IN THE RENTAL OFFICE HAVE A COMBINED IQ OF A LAB RAT. ... Read More
i got stuck with a crazy neighbor. this neighbor listens for everything and anything i may be doing. i was washing dishes and she called the cops and told them i was... Read More
There is no definite parking place management out here, there were more than 3 to 4 parking management company and towing company changed within last 4 months. no body knows where to call for... Read More
This place is ridiculous. My roomate and I lived here for 14 months. I can not word th is strongly enough. DO NOT MOVE HERE!! We also are in a dispute with management over... Read More
I've been here a very short time and honestly, I was drawn in by the views. My apartment is nice to a point. Not much to complain about....aside from being stared down by a... Read More
Like what you will read in other reviews, the outside appearance of Villa Venetia is an attractive mask for problems that you will have if you rent here. I lived here for 6 months... Read More
6/13/2004
Yes
5
Out of a a 1-10 scale, 10 beeing the highest, I would give this place a 7.5 It is a very nice property, and the when some thing is broken, it's repaired quickly. there... Read More
This place is awful! Firstly, there is no parting if you have more the one car. If you would like to have a guest over here you you better go pick them... Read More
well, this is the worst place to live in~ altough it looks great in the outside~ if u come see it don't fall for appearances~ good
12/3/2003
Yes
3
Nice places, good layout. Terrible paint jobs interior/exterior. Nice new carpet, clean. Fireplaces and animals everywhere, geese ducks turtles... thats cool. Absolutely NO parking anywhere, really sucks. They really... Read More
Yeah, looks good from the outside. If you don't mind having your stuff trashed and/or stollen by unsupervised, drunken college students. Parking is a nightmare as well. This place goes through So Cal... Read More
horrible, rude management. updated exteriors but buildings are over 30 years old and noticeable. major termite problem in our unit and laundry room. there was even termites in the washer. called front office and... Read More
Formerly known as Vista del Lago, this 30-year-old complex underwent a


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