Summer House

I love living at The Summer House! The staff is friendly and helpful and the building and units are gorgeous, upscale, and very well...

I love living at The Summer House! The staff is friendly and helpful and the building and units are gorgeous, upscale, and very well maintained. There have been some fire alarms, which unfortunately happens in a multi family dwelling place with restaurants on the first floor, but they certainly havent been excessive. I rarely hear neighbors, but I dont expect soundproof 24/7. This is by far the quietest apartment complex Ive lived in. Most of my neighbors are very approachable and there is a fantastic community atmosphere. On the one occasion that I had a noise issue, I simply informed my neighbor and the problem stopped. We frequently have get-togethers in the club room that are well attended and the managers are very involved. The staff here goes out of their way to make this a wonderful place to live and I highly recommend this complex!

Absolutely the WORST living experience weve ever had!!! Fire alarms go off constantly! Numerous times my family along with our new born baby have...

Absolutely the WORST living experience weve ever had!!! Fire alarms go off constantly! Numerous times my family along with our new born baby have been awoken by the horribly loud sounds. Each time the entire building has to evacuate. Neither times was there a fire. It gets to a point where you dont know if you should take the alarms serious! We are so over it! In addition to constantly being awoken by false fire drills. The people above us have dogs that are constantly running across the apartment which sounds like bowling bowls rolling down a lane and this is DAILY!! Its difficult to get a good nights sleep.

I have been living at The Summer House Apartments for over four years and I enjoy everything about my apartment! The management company; The...

I have been living at The Summer House Apartments for over four years and I enjoy everything about my apartment! The management company; The Franklin Johnston Group and the management at The Summer House Apartments, Mike and Vanessa along with the staff April, Jamie, Colleen and Brandon are all AWESOME, they all truly care about their tenants! The community is always clean and very well maintained. The maintenance staff is quick to respond and the common areas are always fresh and inviting. I enjoy all the amenities that The Summer House has to offer, what a wonderful apartment community I call home!

As empty nesters, just selling our family home ..my husband and I are so completely impressed and happy about the management/customer service SHA has...

As empty nesters, just selling our family home ..my husband and I are so completely impressed and happy about the management/customer service SHA has given. April helped us with every need for move in. We were blessed to get a beautiful unit with a view. The service speaks volumes not just for the staff.. but the property manager Mike. The attention to detail, pleasant addressing of all questions and issues..and last but not least..fantastic all inclusive theme parties for the tenants! We just wanted to let everyone know.. the staff and and PM Mike, are a class act and much appreciated.

One thing you will find here are consistent recent reviews about the Summer House. No new amazing revelations on my part. What others have...

One thing you will find here are consistent recent reviews about the Summer House. No new amazing revelations on my part. What others have stated is the truth....this is a wonderful place to live! Besides the great location, besides the beautiful apartments and facilities, besides the resort-like amentities, it is the staff here that take this place to the next level! From the moment I decided to move here, the staff from the Management Office were fantastic in helping me get settled-in to my new home. Answering questions, helping me with arrangements, recommending local assistance to handle with the myriad issues that occur when moving to a new City. Even to this day the staff remain open and accomodating, taking resident issues seriously and providing immediate solutions to all of your concerns. There is a sense of community and ownership in this building which is very important to ones quality of life. The grounds are kept very well maintained, the hallways and common areas are always clean and fresh smelling. The facility safe and secure. Apartment related maintenance issues are handled promptly and properly. The Management Office which is centrally located in the lobby of the building always has an inviting and welcoming presence to it. I am not sure how this place was run beforehand, but it is quite obvious that the newly installed management team of the Summer House take their roles and responsibilities quite seriously. Too many names to mention (I don't want to leave anybody out!), but thank you all for making this the best place to live! Home, sweet home. If you are looking for a special place to live in Virginia Beach, the Summer House is it. Enough said. Time to run across the street to the beach!

This is a fantastic location and great amenities. But, it's the STAFF who makes this place SO much better than even more expensive locations!...

This is a fantastic location and great amenities. But, it's the STAFF who makes this place SO much better than even more expensive locations! We almost made a HUGE mistake and rented at a tall place up the block but when we discovered that SUMMER HOUSE was NEW, way better managed, clean, and even less expensive overall, well, it was a no-brainer. It's truly like living in a resort hotel. And again, that's because of the fantastic staff and concierge style service. Keep up the great work Mike, Vanessa, Jamie, Shawna, Colleen and April .

I just moved into to Summer House and I have to say that I love it. There is so much to do and the...

I just moved into to Summer House and I have to say that I love it. There is so much to do and the staff is so knowable and kind. They made every step hassle free. This place is so amazing and i cant wait until the summer!

So I recently moved to Virginia beach a month ago for work and had 24 hours to find a place to live. I went...

So I recently moved to Virginia beach a month ago for work and had 24 hours to find a place to live. I went to every apartment complex from town center to the ocean front and had made my mind on where to move. Well as I was returning to my hotel I noticed the summer house apartments right near the beach. I decided what the hell after looking at 10 places might as well look at one more. I called and spoke to Britney who was great. She gave me a tour of the property and helped me chose between two units that were available. Now I had a hard choice to make between the apartment I had already decided on and the summer house. Well thanks to Britney I chose the summer house and couldn't be more happy. She was the cherry on top that swayed my decision and now that I am here I couldn't be happier.

I love living at The Summer House. The amenities are amazing and the location is the best on the beach ... concerts ... events...

I love living at The Summer House. The amenities are amazing and the location is the best on the beach ... concerts ... events ... restaurants .... shopping right outside my front door!

Hi all! I knew this day would come eventually. I use to live here at summer house and it was an experience from HELL!...

Hi all! I knew this day would come eventually. I use to live here at summer house and it was an experience from HELL! Firstly I must say that I never signed an application. I was screened under the incorrect social security number to then find out that I was a supposed convicted felon. I thought it was important for me to finally say something because even tho this mistake happened I still got approved to live there!!! WTF!? So how many other criminals are living there? I thought this place was suppose to be higher class! Under the approval of the building manager he okayed me even with the wrong social! Then comes new management that thought it was me and tried in every way to get me kicked out. so after 10 months of living there no problems and out of no where I get numerous noise violations and 2 to which no one was even there! meaning out of the state. I just think in general the whole thing was shaddy and my reputation as well as my credit got tampered with because of their mistake!!!! Think twice before moving there bc there might be a sex offender next door with no questions just sure welcome to Summer House!!!! I have nothing good to say about this place and have numerous pictures of bugs also!

Well, I typically don't write reviews, but I thought this place was worthy. My daughter and I are here temporarily while we wait for...

Well, I typically don't write reviews, but I thought this place was worthy. My daughter and I are here temporarily while we wait for our home to be built and I was VERY nervous about communal living. I could not have been more wrong. Friendly without being invasive, the staff is unbelievable...so helpful at every turn. I feel safe, cared for, and well.....quite frankly, pampered. Everything is very convenient and we all feel like family. Great floor plan, fantastic socials, impeccable facility.....who knew I didn't have to die to go to heaven. If you are looking for a place to get spoiled rotten, relax, have fun, and feel secure, Summer House is it. Come on down! I'd love to have more great neighbors! Cheers!

Currently a tenant, I have watched the property go from nice and new to worn and stained in just 18 months and its not...

Currently a tenant, I have watched the property go from nice and new to worn and stained in just 18 months and its not the same place we moved into, its a shame. If your considering TSH then there are some things to consider. Those looking at the Cavalier property, may find this informative. A few women have mentioned the security here, that was before Summer 2015. They would not feel the same way today. At every turn the management cuts a perk or service, usually without notice. Take for instance security, until this year, there was a person at the front desk to receive and direct visitors, and from 7pm-7am a professional security officer was present to assist or escort single women to their vehicles and prevent unwanted guests from showing up at your door. However, management eliminated the receptionist and cut the night security from 12hrs to only 5hrs a night! WTF? Yep, 10pm - 3am. Hard to believe but true and that's just par for the course at The Summer House now. Like a crashing passenger jet, the management is destroying the tenuous reputation the place started with, now the word is out and people are jumping ship fast. The parking garage is cumbersome and tenants are required to park above the 5th floor. Those who don't are quite literally harassed and fined $50 per occurrence. I have never seen such a petty and small-minded operation. Considering the toxic dust that coats every surface in the garage, one would think they have more important issues to focus on. Oh yea, a black soot visibly coats vehicles overnight, like black pollen, but year-round. Obviously one has to consider how much is inhaled every day during a years exposure. The caustic and carcinogenic affects of tire rubber, petroleum products, and exhaust are no secret. But ask the staff what they have done about it? The answer is unimpressive to hear and less to watch. Ask tenants about the black soot in the garage. There are ludicrous issues that stem from poor insight and an obvious lack of experience. One of these is the provision of only 1 grilling station for 150+ units. While management sends emails for the most benign issues, they neglect to inform the residents when things like the grilling area, club room, and service elevator will be monopolized and unavailable. How about the pool that self-destructed in May 2015. Water the seeps in under the baseboards at the mailboxes. All the No Parking Signs, hundreds, yet visitors routinely get lost and cant figure out the entry system, when it actually works. Why did it take the VBFD over 20min after arriving on scene to gain access? Why is the fire alarm deafening, way beyond reasonable, actually damaging itself. Who directs emergency personnel when they respond between 3am and 9am? Consider the building layout before you fall prey to the allure of the beach proximity. Its two blocks long! There are only two elevators in the main building, one service elevator, to service this vast space. There are elevators (2) in the garage, primarily for patrons of the first floor businesses, like Buffalo Wild Wings. Tenants must exit the security of the main building and use the all public elevators just to go to the pool on the 2nd floor, which may be ok for men, but single women and children could encounter a group of drunk football fanatics, its not a stretch. Nothing bad ever happens until it does. Theft here is hardly given any attention. We had two bikes stolen right beneath a camera, on two occasions, and yes they were locked. As services are slashed, lease rates climb each year in the triple digits. Often the management, SL Nusbaum, points fingers at the owners, which I think is an intentional strategy to avoid accountability for more stick and less carrot. I suggest people seek other location to reside, there are several other new properties close by. They have owners with better track records and less contempt for those enriching them than the Thompsons and Ruffins, in my opinion.

I spent a year living at The Summer House Apartments and I truly enjoyed my time there. The staff is very friendly and so...

I spent a year living at The Summer House Apartments and I truly enjoyed my time there. The staff is very friendly and so were my neighbors. The building is very secure, I felt completely safe living there as a single woman. The walls are a bit thin. Rent is expensive but you are a block from the beach and all the events during the summer months. It was great to be able to walk or bike ride to most events .