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| - I lived at Ovation Venicia from late August through July 31st of this year. Nearly one full year. I had been meaning to write a review sooner but had been caught up with moving and work. That said, when I occasionally drive by the Venicia on Fort Apache, I still look at it with happiness, for it was a great home to me for one year. I wrote a review halfway through my stay, giving it a five-star A+ rating, and I stand by that. And here are my quick overview thoughts, looking back at the year.
The Landscaping--some of the best I've seen in Vegas. It's really lovely to walk around the complex with fresh growing greenery, various plants, blooming flowers, manicured desert landscape, and well-trimmed trees. Even driving back from work, it feels like you've returned to an oasis or sanctuary. And that's needed in a wild and woolly town like Vegas!
The Pool Area--rocks. Clean surroundings, nice barbecues, lounge area covered and non-covered, and adjacent to a 24hr mini gym and office-houred clubhouse. In a perfect world the hot tub would be hotter, but most hotels and resorts these days have really low hot tub settings, liability issues or energy issues I'm guessing. This area is a nice communal place, too, to have a few beers with your friends or even meet your neighbors. Venicia has a few pool parties throughout the year that encourage a positive, outgoing community; people are free to have space and do their thing, yet can connect to a community when they want to.
The Apartments--like luxury condos. Fairly new, granite counters, walk-in closets, high ceilings, and so forth. Make no mistake, it's a classy and comfortable place to make home.
The Area--I really like the Southwest. Clean, wide open streets, LVAC close, Red Rock close, Whole Foods Market, Regal Theatre, bike paths and walking areas close, etc. It's safe and convenient to the 215. And driving to the airport took me 16 minutes, that's hard to beat.
The Price--it's expensive, but worth it. Yet, compared to most big cities, still cheap. Well under San Francisco, LA, Seattle, etc.
The Staff, Maintenance, & Management--awesome. They work very hard to take care of issues and make your stay comfortable. I use the word "stay" in this case because it does sometimes feel like the kind of service you would get at a five star hotel. Nearly every time I had an apartment issue, here is what happened: I call them, they either answer or call back in 20 minutes. They listen closely and tell me they will get to it within 24 hrs. And usually within an hour the maintenance guy swings by! Lickety-split, it's done. No joke, they are swift and efficient. For bigger issues with the complex, they may take longer because of service delays or ordering of parts, but that's understandable. Anytime it was a problem with my immediate apartment, it was done well within 24 hrs, usually an hour or two. I also feel that Desiree, the manager, truly cares about Venicia and making it a good home for its tenants. She and the staff are often doing little things above the call of duty, to improve, change, or just better the atmosphere there. Yes, the place actually changes and improves, rather than many complexes that simply maintain status quo or deteriorate.
Having Friends & Family Visit--time to show off. My guests were always blown away by Venicia, and couldn't believe I had such a sweet setup.
Overall--I loved my stay, and I recommend Ovation Venicia without hesitation.
Cheers, Brendan Magone
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