Apartment Review for Baywood Apartments - Newport Beach, CA

For an apartment community that is over 30 years old, regular maintenance has kept the facilities looking new. Because the apartments were constructed over 30 years ago, a great deal of open space for grassy areas and parking exist. The mature oak and pine trees along with the wood (not stucco) walls of the units give the apartments an East Coast (or Lake Arrowhead for you Californians) feel. There is a wonderful nature trail with a stream located behind the complex. Beautiful Rogers Gardens is just across the street and Fashion Island is just another block away. If you appreciate the feeling of being 'home', Baywood is the place for you. The apartments are not stacked 4 units high with newly planted trees the size of bushes. It in no way resembles the city living that the newer apartment homes of the IAC offer in Newport. The only drawbacks may be that they do not have air conditioning or washer/dryer hook ups in the 1-2 bedroom apts. As for the air, who needs it! The apartments are located on a hill and are protected from the sun by the foliage. Not once did I ever need to use a fan other than the ceiling fan in the dining room. The laundry rooms were excellent, just get in early on the weekend. Easy to use WEB cards & new, industrial front load machines were inexpensive and efficient. As for management, they were pleasant and provided excellent customer service. The longer I stayed at Baywood, each year my rent actually decreased slightly rather than increasing to fair market value. It was evident that Baywood valued their residents. Some residents still there today are original renters...sad to think in 30 years they could have owned a home, that's what makes me realize Baywood is exceptional! I lived on Baywood Drive for nearly 4 years. Had it not been for my acceptance to U Penn for law school I would still be there. I hope to return upon completion of my education (God knows I cannot afford to buy in Newport just yet!)