Retreat At Cross Mountain

I moved into The Retreat just after it opened. Yes, there were the usual teething problems that you find with any new construction, but the maintenance and management were wonderful at getting this sorted immediately. I haven’t had any problems in over a year. Actually, the maintenance and management teams are part of the reason that I am renewing my lease — they are such an amazing asset to the tenants. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable — A+. The complex itself is small and has a cozy family feel with many of the tenants getting to know each other — the fact that the management arranges community events definitely encourages this too. Most of the community are professional people of all ages, including some retired — a few graduate students. There are also a few families with small children — I’ve noticed that rare thing today, children happily playing together in a safe atmosphere of an early evening. There are some wonderful features — a heated pool, a dog grooming room, three little dog park areas, some of the basement/​first floor level apartments have tiny enclosed yards, there are garages available (although they and the car ports do go very quickly!). There is a DNA traceable dog poop scheme so the place doesn’t have the problems that many do with nasty messes everywhere (thank goodness!). Every few weeks a free car washing program for residents. My apartment faces out down the valley towards the prestigious hotels and La Cantera is a mere five minute drive away — I get to see the fireworks at Six Flags from my balcony each evening! The interiors are lovely — well designed, granite worktops in the kitchens and bathroom, and the latter are a great size! Separate storage rooms are available for a small charge but they are cheaper than local storage facilities and it is so nice to walk two minutes from your home if you need to find something! They have a small but good gym — there are yoga and boot classes every other week that are free. The residents have a ladies group that meets every couple of weeks in the coffee lounge to discuss clean eating/​additive free regimes. Overall just a wonderful feel to the place.