Ratings & Reviews
Resident Reviews
|Recommended: YesThe best apartments in Davis hands down. — I love this complex. I love the atmosphere here. The staff is SO helpful and friendly, everything is done ASAP. The neighbors are great. It is a more family oriented complex, so there isn't noise from crazy frat guys or anything. It might seem pricey but its well worth everything that is offered. One of the best places to live in Davis.
response from property -Hello Natalie! Thank you so much for the kind words.... we are very proud of our property and we LOVE our residents! All of the staff members at Portage Bay take great pride in what we do and truly enjoy working with all of the residents.
I am so glad to hear that we are meeting your expectations. Don't ever hesitate to share your ideas on how we can make our community even better....we love to hear what our residents think!
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Amy Hansen
Assistant Operations Manager
|Recommended: YesI think it is a safe and friendly environment for people to live in. — I would tell them it is nice and quaint. Anyone who enjoys a quiet community should definitely live here. The apartments themselves are beautiful and made with nice architecture.
|Recommended: YesWell Maintained Property. Good. — I would tell them that I enjoyed living here and that the staff and maintenance was professional.
|Recommended: YesVery nice place for college student — quiet unless having a noisy neighbor. nice parking, never have trouble to find a spot that's close to apartment unit.
|Recommended: YesAMAZING — Management is great, maintenance responds fast. Living in West Davis is way better than anywhere else because it's quieter and more residential. The bus stops right outside the apartment complex and the bike path is right there also.
|Recommended: YesGreat first apartment experience — I've always rented houses or rooms in houses, so I was a bit nervous about moving into an apartment complex after hearing horror stories from friends. However, the people at Portage Bay have definitely made my experience a positive one. Sal and the rest of the maintenance team are very professional and have always promptly dealt with the few minor issues that we have had. The apartment is recently renovated and really nice. When we found out that our dog had dust mite allergies and I asked Amy a few questions about the new carpet and padding, she even offered to have an exterminator come in. The gesture was unnecessary but greatly appreciated.
Parking can sometimes be challenging, especially when one of the apartment complexes across the street was repaving their lot. We've never been unable to find a spot on the street though. To be fair, there is a sizeable parking lot, but the spots on our end of the complex are frequently taken. Thus, my boyfriend chooses to park on the street rather than in the spots on the far side of the complex. I don't own a vehicle and am spoiled with a bike parking spot just outside the front door.
Overall, Portage Bay has been a wonderful place to live.
|Recommended: YesVery good — I would like to tell my friend that I'm living in a friendly, wonderful apartment
|Recommended: YesGreat complex — The management and maintenance are kind and helpful. The apartments are a little dated, but are in good condition. The complex is overall quiet, and the neighborhood is very safe.
|Recommended: YesLovely complex and amenities — My roommate and I chose to live in Portage Bay because of its reputation for being a serene and quiet place to live. It has been exactly that for us so far. Maintenance is quick and helpful. The office staff is polite. Best of all, the property is kept clean and the amenities pool, jacuzzi, laundry are pristine.
Thank you so much for your kinds words.... We are all so pleased to hear that you are happy with us at Portage Bay. We wonderful residents that make our jobs worth while. We are so happy that you will continue to call Portage Bay home. If there is anything that we can do to serve you better, please do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Portage Bay Apartments
|Recommended: YesWonderful staff. Friendly, quiet neighbors. — Relaxing
|Recommended: YesA quiet, family-oriented community. — Living at Portage Bay is a pleasant experience. We have had very positive interactions with our neighbors and the management, which is generally responsive to our needs.
|Recommended: YesHave Lived Here 3 Years - Never Want to Move — I ve written reviews for Portage Bay since 2011 on Yelp and Davis Wiki, because it is the most amazing place to live. A quiet location, beautiful environment, with a wonderful large pool and hot tub, extremely well-kept grounds. But what makes Portage Bay especially wonderful is the staff. I can t say enough about Amy and Sal and their assistants. They make this community a home and are always so friendly and helpful, going out of their way to make sure all the tenants are taken care of. I have an upstairs two-bedroom apartment and absolutely love the large porch with built-in gardening containers. I never want to leave
|Recommended: NoAverage, quiet, pretty. — It s fine.
|Recommended: YesIts a well-kept, friendly community! — Portage Bay is a very relaxing, quiet community with fairly spacious, affordable apartments. The service is fantastic, and the staff is friendly and cares about the people living here. The landscaping is great, there is no struggle for parking, maintenance is fast and efficient, and you have a lot of privacy. I really enjoy living here, it s been a great place to be when coming home from a long day on the UCD campus.
|Recommended: YesNice, calm, needs to be more college friendly to students, no study area — Its a very nice place to live. Its very calm and peaceful. maintenance is quick and people are friendly here. A study room with free wifi and AC would be nice for college students as myself.