Los Olivos Apartment Village

BEWARE! I signed into a 14 month lease, and just received my renewal letter. HOW DO YOU JUSTIFY RENT INCREASE WHEN A MURDER HAPPENED RIGHT AT THE EDGE OF THIS COMPLEX!!! Irvine Company is notorious for hiking the rent at the end of your lease term!!! For the majority of our lease, we had horrible downstairs neighbors (who eventually got evicted). There is constantly dooshy dudes at the main pool, you can hear ALL of the freeway noise at night, the market is over priced, and parking keeps getting worse! There are way too many speed bumps they put in this complex also, which drives me nuts now. Also, there are concerts every Saturday, and aHole’s won’t let you get into the complex because it get’s all backed up from the freeway through to the amphitheater. There is not a whole lot of options for groceries around here either. They are putting in overpriced granola cruncher Whole Foods though across the street soon (which I don’t tend to frequent).

First let’s start with the 3 star and below people.
They’re always people complaining for ANYTHING. But let’s be realistic, the management is great. When ever I have any problems they fix them right away. I think the walls are really good, or I have quiet neighbors but for the most part I have no complaints over walls. The community offers a lot of amenities. I don’t see many other apartment communities throwing parties (good ones) or having good food options come to us. Thank you. I will say cars do drive fast, but hey they’re working on it! For all those complainers out there please tell me where you’ve live and it’s been perfect. I’d love to get the number for that complex. I have to say if you’re looking for somewhere nice this is a good spot. Yeah rent is pricey but hey we live in Irvine. If you want cheap go to another city where you will find older complexs for cheap. You pay for what you get people.

We love living here! I was hesitant to move here because of the low reviews (though they have improved in the past 6 months) but these grounds were the nicest that I could find in Irvine, so we did it. I’ve had guests stay at two hotels in the surrounding area, one in the Regis and one at the Marriott. I feel that Los Olivos is nicer than those hotels!
Being a New Yorker, Irvine is sleepy, but you feel like royalty living in Los Olivos. I think that the rents are outrageously fair but again, I’m coming from NYC where having a dishwasher was a luxury in a 2800 apartment.
Go see Jamie and/​or Kelsey because they are angels! They were so helpful with our cross-​country move and made the process so easy. :)

Moved in here a few months ago. Loved how the complex looked but after a few weeks I soon realized it wasn’t as glamours as I thought. I pay the cost of a mortgage for a house in Irvine.
Here are my major complaints:
1) everyone speeds here. I almost got ran over on my way to the gym one morning. Lots of nice and expensive cars and idiots driving them.
2) loud neighbors. I hear people arguing, partying and dogs barking all the time. Even though i live in a no animals section my neighbors still have dogs and I hear them bark all the time at night.
3) poor parking. Everyone uses their garage as a storage unit and park outside. I can never find parking after work. Leah’s have to park super far away from my apartment.
4) smell weed from time to time. Obviously some neighbors are smoking up.
5) expensive and not worth it.
I somewhat regret leasing here. Do your research before coming here.

Just pathetic, I made my complaint about the smoking issue, never got handled, actually got worse!!! If you live near the smoke permitted apartment complex/​non preference complex you will have to close your windows all the time because once the smokers light up that cigarettes, the smoke comes right into your apartment and makes it smell like someone lit up 100 cigarettes inside your place. The response that i got from the resident office is they can’t do anything but to leave a notice, and what that got me? Nothing but my selfish neighbor smoking all the time now. I am just waiting for my lease to end this is just terrible. I am paying over $ 1700 and i have to be the victim of second hand smoking smh…

I moved in with my boyfriend a little over a month ago, and it has been great since day 1! I literally had a list of 20 things that I wanted fixed upon moving in, and the maintenance staff fixed everything within a day! Lindsey Gardner was our leasing agent and she worked above and beyond for us. I’m not an easy person to deal with, and Lindsey made sure that we didn’t settle for just any apartment. She found us the perfect apartment for my boyfriend and me, and we couldn’t be happier!
As far as the community, the location is great and kept in beautiful condition. I read so many reviews about the parking being an issue, but there hasn’t been one night where I haven’t been able to find a parking spot within a 1 minute walk to my apartment. I also love how close it is to the Irvine Spectrum! Even better, I cannot wait for the Los Olivos Marketplace to open up across the street, it’ll be so convenient to have a grocery store, pharmacy, and bank ALL within walking distance to the complex.
Definitely would recommend this community! Thanks for finding us an apartment here Lindsey!

I love this community! I live at los Olivos for 2 years right now and I honestly love it!
BUT the customer service is the worst!
Irvine company really care only from your monthly check and that’s it! When you have problem and you call to the office they even don’t give you a call back! I had a problem with my account and they wasn’t care they make me come to the office 3 times and email them twice the same documents for only because no one ever put a note in my case. Until today (6 months pass!!!) no one gave me an answer from Irvine company/​Los Olivos.
So again, I love my apartment, love the maintenance team, the streets always really clean and they take care on the place. The only thing is the customer service. And that’s a bummer!

I was looking to relocate to Irvine and came to Los Olivos to learn more about the area and possibly find a apartment. Jamie Fairly was very helpful in showing me the complex and was very knowledgeable about the Irvine company’s options here. She was able to find exactly the type of apartment I had hoped for. I didn’t realize how many amenities were available and I didn’t expect such a kind, courteous and pleasing experience. I have since had other friends and colleagues contact Jamie to help them find the perfect apartment. I highly recommend her and this great community!

Cool community, love living here.
I’ve seen one coyote, which I thought was cool. I don’t see why people are freaking out. Perhaps it’s because I’m a foreigner, and it’s a novelty.
The village market is great, and very convenient. However that convenience comes at a premium price, but in the end still worth it.

If you’re interested in checking out Los Olivos make sure to check in and speak with Ms. Jamie Fairley. This girl is extremely knowledgeable about the Los Olivos Community — beyond friendly and full of positive energy one would think she won the damn Powerball. Her contagious smile will go home with you and trust me you’ll be coming back.
Btw. She has a collection of accolades on her desk. Must be doing something right.
Ok so about the community.
I’ve been here since the resurrection of Los Olivos about 2 years.
First, I would like to debunk what I’ve read about this community/​Irvine OC in general.
~Coyotes: They live all over, they’ve been here and they’re not only in the former wild animal park.
They live in Laguna Canyon/​hills where I cycle/​mountain bike.
They live in Rancho Santa Margarita where I hike.
They live in San Diego where I surf.
As for the the bad review peeps… They must be transients from Sandusky Ohio and trust me the mosquitos there will give you malaria.
I’ve lived in many places. When I lived in Alaska I didn’t leave bad reviews about the Wild Moose and Bear «infestation.» Respect nature– that’s what makes the community amazing. I’ve lived in Manhattan New York and that concrete jungle is gorgeous, however, I’ll take the trees and coyotes any day. It’s not the environment that’s lurking you it’s your lack of awareness.
Here’s a little tip: when walking your Dog day/​night get your head out of your phone and enjoy the scenery… You may spot some wild animals and just like always be aware of your surroundings and yes I have a dog.
As for the recent attack. It was an «isolated incident» and not a «random act.»
I cycle throughout the bike trails daily,
It’s safe-​move on.
For my career, I sleep at odd hours and trust me sleep is important. With that being said I have no complaints even when Journey/​Foreigner/​VanHalen etc… jamming out. I’ve even walked to a few concerts and talk about convenient. Too bad the Verizon amphitheater only has one more year.
Maintenance is on it. Matt Aldez and his crew got this place dialed.
In closing. The motto here at Los Olivos is «Love Where You Live.» My motto: «If you don’t love it, leave it.»
I’m
Staying.

Ok seriously. For everyone who is giving bad Unilocal reviews due to the death of the man on the bike path is ridiculous. It had nothing to do with Los Olivos and could happen anywhere. Yes it’s scary, yes it’s creepy but anything can happen even in safe areas.
The coyotes– also not Los Olivos downfall. Yes they should do something to help protect the people/​animals living here but ugh hello? we are living on their land!
We have lived here for over 2 years and just resigned for another 14 months. Pretty happy and lucky to live in such a beautiful place. We have never had issues with neighbors, employees or our apartment. Minor issues have come up but they have quickly been dealt with. Thankful for this beautiful luxury living.

Coyotes everywhere everyday! I’m afraid
I saw 6 on the hill out my window on Sunday at 9 am. I see them morning noon and night they are inside the complex everywhere now and no one cares. I’m afraid for the little dogs and kids
The pools are never heated so I quit going. No one parks in their garages, homicide on the bike path. Printer was broken for weeks in the office room. Resident service girls are mostly rude.
The traffic is going to get horrific when they open the plaza across the street.
Most of all the coyotes!

This review is a supplement to my previous review, and it’s for one thing only… the coyote infestation! The first six months I lived here, I didn’t see one coyote. Then the Irvine Company started building up the hills behind the amphitheater, and suddenly they’re everywhere, and there is no safe time of day or night. That saying that they’re only active during dawn and dusk is NOT true… I’ve seen them morning, noon, and night.
I’ve been stalked by them several times while walking my dog (who I then had to carry all the way home), and I know several people whose pets have been killed or attacked. It’s just a matter of time before they attack a toddler (which has already happened in other parts of Irvine). They are not afraid of cars or people, and tonight I saw one hanging around the entrance of the Village Market!
They need to get security lights installed and DO something about these predators! I’m sick of feeling like prey in my own home!

The complex and units look pretty on the outside, but after living here, I’ve noticed that they’ve cut back on some key things. Example — the windows are single not double-​pane so it can get pretty cold in the winter at night. The cabinets are some cheap material so the screws start getting loose and the hinge can start to break off from the «wood». Luckily the maintenance team is very responsive. The maintenance team is awesome.
The main pool used to be nice, but this summer they turned it into a party pool. There was bad music playing, red drinking cups all around the pool and INSIDE the pool! Disgusting. I don’t mind people having a good time, but went it gets sloppy and like a frat-​house, that’s not what this type of place is for.
Speaking of gross, many units have a patio that faces the garbage but we have to pay the same or higher price at times than our neighbors. The sound, the smell, the sight… we should be getting a reduced rate but no one seems to understand that.
The clubhouse rentals are expensive! They charge hundreds of dollars for just a couple hours to use the space. And we are expected to clean up entirely and leave it as if it was untouched or else we get charged. So what are we paying for then???
And lastly, the security. Some guy was killed on the trail right behind the tennis court. That seriously creeps me out! I’ve always thought it was sketchy back there.

The Maintenance staff at Los Olivos is just wonderful. A big shout out to Jorge M. — what a blessing he is. He helped me with the removal of my Christmas tree. He went above and beyond to help me, and I can’t thank him enough. It’s nice to know that the maintenance staff is ALWAYS available… means a lot.
Props to Jorge… he certainly deserves recognition!

They’ve finally fixed the neighbor’s hoarding problem. Although they never returned my call, neighbor finally got rid of some of their precious junk and parked their car in their garage so I’m updating my review. Like I said previously, this is actually a beautiful community. It has a bike/​hiking trail, lots of areas to walk around, clean and maintenance is quick to respond. I just wish the demographic living here would be more of young families, professionals and older people instead of bros. But albeit the obnoxious partying males who walk around shirtless flaunting their flab, this is still a great community.
Thank you Los Olivos Management for listening to your tenants’ concerns.

We love the property and the team at Los Olivos. The grounds and amenities are as amazing (maybe even more so) than you’ll see in pictures.
For this review, I specifically want to highlight the staff. Everyone we’ve worked with has been incredibly kind and helpful. We had an incident in our unit requiring the floors to be replaced and some drywall cut out. Staff members Brian and Albert were awesome. They helped get the work done in less than a week… and this was a pretty big project. I actually heard Brian pleading with a third party vendor on the phone, on our behalf to get him in on Thanksgiving weekend. They truly went above and beyond every one of our expectations.
Not only are Brian and Albert phenomenal at their jobs, they’re also really cool people. While they were fixing stuff, I actually liked having them over and wanted them to stay and hang out for a beer. But, they were too busy being phenomenal at their jobs.
A shout out to Kristen too — she was great during the whole process.
Thanks, team — keep up the great work! It’s no wonder this place got «best apartment community in OC!»

I’ve lived here since 2013 (November), shortly after this place opened. Los Olivos provides many amenities to residents and their accompanied guests. Additionally, they put on excellent events as a part of community building, which I haven’t experienced in other communities. The private garage parking is excellent — and the generosity of having two vehicles per dwelling has proven very beneficial.
The apartments are well insulated, and noise with neighbours is minimised through the solid building structure (especially if you have a top unit).
Additionally, parking for electric vehicles is available, with preference given for cars who require electric hookups, with spaces marked (appropriately), «EV».
I have just renewed my lease for an additional fifteen months.
The staff are also very friendly, and maintenance/​landscaping is beyond my expectation.
I highly recommend this community!

My boyfriend and I just moved in a couple months ago and we’re absolutely loving it here. The apartment and grounds are so new and clean and the amenities are amazing!
I was able to cancel my gym pass — The gyms here are new, clean, and full of all the equipment I used at my old gym. Not to mention that they are 24 hour, walking distance, and never crowded. The classes here are also great.
The main pool looks like something you would see in Vegas and they heat the pool year round. They have cabanas, bbqs, and multiple jacuzzis around it and you can bring food and booze inside!
The market is literally 1 minute walking distance from my apartment and has almost anything you would ever need in a pinch — including alcohol!
Also everyone I have worked with on the staff have been super friendly and helpful and when I put in a request it gets taken care of right away.
There’s not much I can say that’s negative about this place besides maybe some of the people living here (speeding, not stoping at stop signs, etc) But it’s an apartment complex so what can you expect!

Leasing: Highly recommend Jenny Lu. She is prompt and informative.
The amenities are simply amazing at Los Olivos. Definitely should be a top consideration for anyone looking to live in the OC!