Wildwood off Main Apartments

Since being bought out by UV, there has been a decline in the quality of living. Rent was raised significantly (around $300) immediately and amenities have not been well maintained. Last summer, the pool became inoperable and flooded the fitness center. The pool was not available the entire summer, despite having paid the amenities fee. Fitness center equipment is outdated and oftentimes, in disrepair. At one point, the fitness center was closed for at least 2 weeks, due to them needing to paint... it. Instead of investing in modern fitness equipment, ensuring the pool is functional and making sure the nature trails and paths are cleared, they are trying to bring bee keeping to the community instead; something I am doubtful anyone in the community asked for. On a positive note, it is in a convenient place, close to shopping, downtown, campus and the highways. Read More

Long review ahead:
Pros:
1. No hallways/shared hallways with neighbors
2. Individual doors and entries
3. Mostly pet friendly
4. Large dog park
5. Away from the hustle and bustle/a bit safer than a lot of Kzoo, but still close enough for shopping/restaurants
Somewhat of a trail around complex that circles around Western’s edge of campus

Cons: (A LOT)
1. Management change from December 2021 is awful!!! UV Residential as the “parent company” is not the best
2. The age of these buildings REALLY... show (built in the 1980s)—creaky floors, falling apart and wobbly staircases with wood peeling, outside appearance not great with many paint chips and wood splintering
3. High rent increase, almost $300+ a month in most units with (yes its great but) some “renovations” and newer appliances—honestly 1b1b goes for about the same price as late 2010 apartments
4. Neighbors hit or miss with how nice or quiet they are (or if they follow lease rules such as smoking, vaping, or having drugs when it’s a drug and smoke free complex) *many cigarette butts across complex*
5. TRASH COMPACTOR ALWAYS OVERFLOWING AND DOG STATIONS AROUND WHOLE COMPLEX ARE ALWAYS FULL WITH NO LIDS
6. Slow maintenance, including no AC for a week (cause apparently its not an emergency maintenance call?) when weather would hit mid 90s
7. Pool was closed the whole summer before leaving, and they let it get green and gross
8. Rec center is a bust—old equipment and none of the TVs or speakers ever worked when I had gone in the past. Bad airflow with no AC or heat
9. Very limited parking—with many guests still park in tenant parking when its just tenant hours only leaving tenants to search for spots
10. Winter months are awful. Slow to plow the complex so good luck getting out if you do not have a large vehicle… Sidewalks and stairs are rarely done by maintenance
11. Grounds: landscaping/lawn care lacks with lots of overgrowth near the trails and around sidewalks… one fountain did not run the whole time of the 1 year lease out of the two fountains in the ponds (pond that did not have a fountain water is fairly gross). Broken bridge (might be fixed now). Old signage from Greenhill still.
12. New website is misleading with stock imagery!

Overall impression: better off renting in the heart of the college area for cheaper than deal with all of this. I did for a while and that was a better experience than this was ever.
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We were very excited to sign onto the waitlist here as it seemed like a lovely place to live. Soon after we signed onto the waitlist and put down our $300 deposit to keep our spot as well as “locked in rate” we received notice that all prices were going to increase by $300 a month. The notice said that every unit would be renovated and we could sign on for more money or wait with the current amount in hopes of a classic unit becoming available - with the knowledge that no classic units were... intended to be available (basically fork over more money or get off the list). We neglected to sign this amendment as we had a previous legal agreement with Wildwood that they should have honored. In addition during the tour, renovations were mentioned at the current rate - I do not know if the leasing agent had no knowledge of what new management (UV Residential) would do or if that was a blatant lie.

We then were given notice that all amenity prices would be increasing and were told to sign that. At that point we realized that they were intentionally pushing those who had signed onto the waitlist at a lower price off the waitlist through intimidation of higher prices. When we withdrew our names from the waitlist the reason for leaving was listed as “financial troubles” - this is simply not true. We removed ourselves from the waitlist because we had no desire to rent from shady management that incurred an onslaught of hidden fees.

We have been off the waitlist for some time now and I have now received a new notification that they intend to host what I can only deem to be bidding wars for units. The notice indicates that prices will raise daily and to put down your deposit as soon as possible for the unit you want - thus I assume the waitlist has been torn apart completely by them not honoring their previous contracts.

Sure, rental prices are raising across the country. I still take issue with renting from those who are dishonest and exploit renters assuming they have no knowledge of their rights. I would not advise moving forward with this company unless you want your “locked in” rental rate to continue increasing until you are forced to find a new home. Read More

The staff is amazing! They are knowledgeable friendly and super caring! Any issues I’ve had are resolved mega fast! LOVE living here ??

I've lived here for five years, I'm moving out this month and I will MISS IT.

Pros:
+ It's safe and people are super friendly.
+ Surrounded by green and forest with trails, it's peaceful.
+ Close to WMU campus and downtown Kalamazoo.
+ Front desk staff is amazing and always answered my questions fast.
+ Maintenance staff is wonderful and fast, always get the job done.
+ Pool is clean and never overcrowded or noisy.
+ Updated appliances, great balconies.
+ Pricey compared to others, but worth it... .

Cons:
- Floors/ceilings are paper thin, pray you don't get noisy neighbors. I struggled with this constantly, but the staff is willing to hear you out and help.
- No rules on smoking. Neighbors below me smoke and it comes up through the windows and floor.
- Close to WMU campus, sometimes fireworks from games, events, or loud students

Overall rating, 5/5, I recommend this place highly! Read More