When he moved to Phoenix my husband did a thorough search of all apartment rentals in Southeast Phoenix and the Chandler area. I commend him for the meticulous job that he did in picking out this lovely gated community for us.
Although it looks the same as a San Brisas or a San Montego it is still much better that any of these places. One of the reasons could be because San Melia charges a premium for the same floorspace. Besides, the neighbourhood is good, in fact a little bit of research on the internet revealed that it falls under the 'low-crime' zone of Phoenix police.
During the summer months the pool gets a little crowded with the residents and their acquaintances but recently the office sent out a communique limiting the number of guests that can be brought in.
I have read mixed reviews about the office staff at San Melia on different websites ... to be honest I have never had a bad encounter. Living by the 48th street or next to the tot-lot might get a little noisy at times but apart from that this place is convenient, safe and enjoyable.