Excellent facility, very safe/secure, competent and friendly management, and plenty of parking. The office staff worked with me to make sure I got the apartment that best fit my needs. Facilities are well maintained. There is some minimal street noise on Friday and Saturday nights, but I suppose that's to be expected in Uptown (it's very easy to tune out). Overall, I highly recommend Gables Uptown Trail.
Best apartment experience ever! It's definitely a party building so if you're a working professional be prepared to lack sleep Thursday -Sunday. Other than that this place rocks! Great location, awesome clubhouse, community business center (always working), great package system, amazing floor plan, rent reminder emails, tons of community events! Aside from having to reintroduce myself to concierge everytime I visited the office all way swell... Thanks guys!
This is an extremely convenient location to get to work for either Downtown Dallas or North Dallas/West Plano. This is unlike other parts of Uptown where you have to deal with some morning rushes on McKinney Avenue. Here at this location, your way is much less congested. You take a simple turn on Cedar Springs and then head directly to Downtown Dallas…in about 5 minutes. If you work in North Dallas or West Plano, or need to get to the DFW airport frequently, you have a very quick access to the North Dallas Tollway using Cedar Springs. You are on the Tollway in a few minutes…and can then zoom to North Dallas, West Plano or the North Dallas Tollway. This is a good area to get your walking in and enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of sidewalks all around and more greenery here around than many other residences in Uptown. There aren't many retail or businesses around in sight. And, then of course, there is the almost directly connected Katy Trail, on the other side of the Katy Trail Ice House. The feel of this area is pretty laid back and newer. There has been a lot of recent construction and newer developments, along with the neighborhood houses that are well maintained (and pricey). This is definitely an area on the rise, and a bit more tucked back, to avoid the crowds. The Gables Uptown Trail has some nice things about it...here are some: * Gorgeous Kitchens - I kind of am a sucker for a great kitchen. The kitchen in the apartment not only has some standard things (great appliances, stainless, great flooring), but they use the space very well. Even in the smaller one bedroom, there is plenty of surface space to cook with. Also, like the nice touch of the opaque glass cabinet doors and the somewhat daring subway tile colors. This kitchen works. * Quartz Countertops - They are not the typical granite, but more of a corian looking quartz. They are lighter, and a little different than the norm. Thank you for trying something different. I like it. * Bamboo Floors, even in the kitchen - nice enough to have bamboo floors...but when you add in that they extend into the kitchen...even nicer. It just makes the kitchen warmer. * Newer appliances - Already mentioned above, but the stainless steel appliances are appreciated. * Patios/Balconies INCLUDED - Not always included in Uptown, but here it is. I like how big the patio is on some of the 2 bedrooms...circular and huge! * Washer/dryer INCLUDED - The set is included. Big deal, when you have to rent a set for $40 a month! * Plenty of Cabinet Space - Ok, there I go again, talking about the kitchen. But, it really did have a lot! * Walk-In Closet space - check! - Enough space, definitely. * Room SIZE - good, fits the furniture I need. * WIRED FOR SOUND - Maybe my favorite feature overall. Plug in IPOD and feel the flow of the music throughout your apartment. Hit it, Bruno Mars... The Gables Uptown Trail could also has some AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: * No walk in showers - In the 1 bedroom, there is the more typical tub/shower combo (think shower rings, curtain). Just so much less convenient than a walk in. * Need More Lighting - The lighting could improve in bedrooms in particular. They don't tend to have bigger windows and the provided lighting is not as bright as it could be. * Bedroom a bit bland - The bedroom is fine, but when it compares to the very nice outer parts (kitchen, dining), it could use a little more dressing up. * No Gas - Really would like to have a gas oven here. For more of my thoughts, please see Uptown101 .
Upscale in beauty, but a train wreck otherwise: * Poor Customer Service * Excessive Utility Bills: $150/mo at 900' with no AC or Heat Usage * Constant Breakdown of Equipment * Garage is a Nightmare * Pets Sick All the Time..Minimal Care to Grounds in this regard * After Hours Maintenance...Good Luck * Poor Communications..Frequent Inspections of Unit, Break Ins, Security? * Minor Change in Lease...All Residents MUST come to the office and sign in front of someone..ridiculous!! Lease at Your Own Risk!