Palmilla at Campus Pointe

I searched high and low on the internet for Fresno apartments that were modern, clean, and within my budget before making the trip here to tour the contenders. I decided on a one-​bedroom at Palmilla and I’m totally happy here. I think a bullet list of pros and cons is most beneficial when you’re apartment searching so I hope this is helpful.
PROS:
–The property is 5-​years old so it’s still got that «new» feeling.
–It is decently priced for the square footage, cleanliness, and newness, especially in light of how other older apartments in Fresno are only slightly cheaper.
–There is assigned covered parking for residents.
–Units come with a washer/​dryer in each unit alongside a pantry.
–I think all units have a private balcony.
–There is a storage closet on balcony.
–Although not huge, there is a walk-​in closet.
–The bathroom is spacious and clean with a column of floor to ceiling cabinet storage.
–There is another storage closet between bedroom and bathroom (not sure where this storage is for other units).
–The bedroom is equipped with a ceiling fan.
–Unit comes with central AC/​heat.
–The front door entryway is wood flooring and has an unpolished feel, which I personally love because it reminds me of reclaimed wood. (Not sure if this is the same for all units).
–The staff is accommodating and try their best to make me as comfortable as possible.
–No property is perfect. I’ve had a couple problems (listed under «Cons»), but the staff has been great about responding, following through, and following up.
–Your leasing agent goes through each page of the lease with you. This sounds tedious but I think it’s so important for everyone involved to understand the lease.
–Palmilla has a small, but well-​kept gym, small pool, small computer lab with printer.
–Campus Pointe commercial plaza is coming soon with movie theaters opening in November 2014. It will literally be a two minute walk, which I personally would like. Sidenote: the property is quiet and relaxing, but I appreciate that just a few minutes of commute will take me somewhere busier and exciting.
–Delicious chocolate chip cookies every morning in the leasing office!!!
–There is track lighting in the living room and kitchen. It’s modern and could make for an interestingly themed bedroom and kitchen if you work it in. The kitchen is equipped with additional ceiling lighting. For the living room, it’s not the most effective because the lights don’t fill the space, but a floor lamp helps.
CONS:
–There is limited visitor parking but I haven’t seen this to be a problem.
–There is no medicine cabinet in the bathroom, which isn’t a huge deal for me, although it would be nice.
–I prefer underground parking but covered parking seems to be the trend in Fresno and is not a big deal. There are no issues with unauthorized cars taking your space, it seems.
–Vertical blinds — I’ve never been a huge fan, but they are clean, intact, and undamaged. I did come across one blind insert that was broken, but that was replaced within 24 hours. The model unit I toured, and I figure many other units as well, have hung curtains.
–I would prefer different, preferably granite countertops, but I can’t speak to the quality of the current countertops and granite would likely drive up rent. I’m just not a huge fan of the aesthetics. =D
–I’m on the third floor so my balcony faces the peak of a tall tree that wasps or bees have decided to hang around. Maintenance did an urgent damage control, but the problem remains. Palmilla has an extermination company available on, I think, a weekly basis. I look forward to having the problem permanently solved.
–I’m having a bit of an ant problem. There was a trail on my balcony that has been addressed by maintenance, but I’ve come across a few ants around the house. I don’t leave around or spill food, and throw my trash out every night, so I don’t know what it is, but I’m going to try ant bait.
It’s not perfect, but the staff more than make up for the little annoyances that are and will be quickly addressed and remedied. Hope this helps!

Im honestly very happy with the apartments and I have been living here for 3 years, sure its not perfect, but what place is right? In my opinion this is as close to perfection you can get. The main thing that Palmilla gives you is a clean and fresh apartment that is done to perfection, and the surrounding décor and outside façade of the apartment is beautiful, just like a spanish colonial design with a modern twist. When I first got into my apartment, they made sure the apartments feels like its new, the carpet smells fresh, the walls are all cleaned and the countertops spotless.
The management of Palmilla is the best I have ever experienced. If you have any problem with your apartment you can give them a call, and they will be right to you on it. They are just so efficient and not to mention friendly. At times they even organize a community event such a root bear time for the residence.
The amenities which includes the clubhouse, pool, gym and spa is just amazing. Its decorated so finely and looks very luxurious. Very well kept pools and gym. And there is a newsletter with very informative things about fresno and the apartment every time.
Should we have any interruption, such as traffic and water of electric interruptions, they will always notify you.
The apartment is also located close to groceries that is a bike ride away, and a new shop lots is coming, the Square on Campus Pointe with a movie theater. Its also a walk away from Dog House Grill and Buffalo Wild Wings.
The gardens are kept nicely, and its pet friendly too. Not to mention a well kept BBQ spot in the apartments.

When i first moved in here even though the price was high, i felt it was worth it. it is a gated community, with security at night which is always nice. the place was kept clean and the neighbors were always good people. however, recently, the area has been going a bit down in my opinion. gang fight outside the front gate, people coming in and stealing bikes, trashy neighbors. i might as well go live in the section 8 housing a ways away if i want this type of environment. add to that the wonderful scent of cow crap wafting on the breeze all the time (1 block away from a cow farm), and it is just too much money for the atmosphere. knock a couple hundred bucks off the top and it would be a fair price, especially with all the corners cut when they built the places.
at the same time, the jacuzzi and pool are nice, so is the gym equipment. the staff is pretty nice, not sure about the head manager, dont think i have ever met her.
i would move out, and pay less rent, for a nicer neighborhood, with less bullcrap to deal with, and all the same amenities.

Pros: gated, parking (one covered spot per apt) newer (so clean), safe (security at night), quite
Cons: carpet (low quality and it sheds A LOT you’ll notice it when you vacuum), bathroom (there’s one switch for both the light and vent. You turn on both all the time. It’s loud and annoying), common area (over watered and it’s muddy and moldy all the time), no light in the living room