Never--I repeat, NEVER--rent from H.E.W. Properties (the people who own White Barn) in Stillwater. My two roommates and I paid a combined security deposit of $1,050 for our duplex, and one of my roommates and I paid an additional $250 each in non-refundable pet fees. With a grand total of $1,550 in fees and deposits, one would expect not only a spotless, problem-free home, but also stellar maintenance and pest control services. Unfortunately, there was no such luck with H.E.W. Not only did we end up getting a house already infested with mice and bugs and no help whatsoever from H.E.W., we also had to call every day for more than a week at a time if we wanted or needed anything fixed. No one came before we moved in to do a walk-through with us, so the house was filthy and many things in it were broken (the fridge, washing machine and garbage disposal were a few). When we called to get them fixed, we got the run-around from the office for literally three weeks--they refused to come fix them until we threatened to withhold our rent payment and make them pay our electric bill (the fridge was running constantly). When we called about our doorbell (also not functional since our move-in date), they came after more than a month to repair it. It took three men two separate several-hour visits to attempt to fix it before putting a cheap, battery-operated doorbell set in--and affixed the button to the brick with a 3M Command peel-off sticker. Needless to say, it fell off. When we had to call to get our thermostat fixed, they only changed a fuse so it broke again two days later. The entire year we lived there, the gates of the so-advertised "gated community" were not functional. During the last month of our lease, they began locking the two side gates with chains and padlocks at 9 p.m. That would have been a fantastic plan, except they had no one sitting at the front gate checking residents, so anyone could get in anyway. It was ineffective at best, but more inconvenient and moronic. As if that weren't enough, we are getting literally none of our deposits back. Despite the $1,550 we paid initially and the fact that only two sets of mini blinds were damaged (and the rest of the house is in MUCH better condition than when we moved in), we are receiving nothing back. About halfway through the year, I met a woman who showed me her move-out sheet which itemized the deductions H.E.W. took from her deposit, and she was charged two separate fees regarding carpet: a $125 carpet cleaning fee, and a $100 carpet "wear and tear" fee. She lived in a unit with not even one square inch of carpet. These people are incompetent, greedy and rude. They will do everything in their power to make your stay with them as unpleasant and expensive as humanly possible. Never, EVER rent from H.E.W.

My overall experience with white barn estates is excellent. I had fun there there is alot to do there like putt putt golf bumper boats and fishing they even do weddings there

Plain and simply put, do not even consider White Barn Estates, or any HEW property. Terrible people will steal and cheat you, while lying to your face about it, many broken promises. The houses are mediocre at best, much better places to live in Stillwater and much better people to rent from (I would suggest Teal Ridge, or any other house in town owned by an individual and not one of these big companies like HEW or Campbell). Security never leaves the tenants alone, and cant seem to be of any use when your truck gets side swiped in your driveway by a drunk driver hit and run. I fail to believe any of these reviews that rate anything more than a single star. House was spotless when we moved out, but yet they still were able to nickel and dime our deposit away on random "cleaning" fees. I've been told they have fired all of their previous employees since last year, but as long as HEW owns the properties they will be trash. Don't fall victim to HEW, believe me, I'm a concerned, broke college student that wants people to know how HEW properties treats their customers.

Really enjoyed living here. My roommates and I just moved out at the end of July from one of the White Barn Estates duplexes. I never had any problems, the office staff was always very nice and maintenance was pretty prompt getting to my issues. I really enjoyed the house itself since I had my own private bathroom and patio door from my room. My only suggestion is make sure to get a really big area rug for your bedroom (I got mine from the Walls carpet outlet so I could have it made extra big) since those floors get cold on your bare feet! I received information about my deposit less than 2 weeks after moving out and most of the charges seemed normal, all of them were described in my lease so I guess I was willing to sign off on them in the beginning I should be willing to pay them now. The only thing I had a question about I addressed with the office staff, was allowed to plead my case, had them look at pcitures they took, and they fixed it for me. I'm not getting back all of my deposit, but I didn't get ANYTHING back at James Creek when I moved from there so I won't complain. I would live here again if I had roommates that wanted to split the cost with me.

This place will tack on bogus charges when you move out. DO NOT rent from this place unless you're willing to lose your deposit as well as pay more!! There are better places to live at in Stillwater, Okla. I would never recommend anyone to live at White Barn Estates after spending a year out here. Trust me on this!