Bellamy Dahlonega, dahlonega-ga

Genuinely living here was the worst possible decision I could’ve made. Don’t ignore all the bad reviews. This place is nowhere near worth the amount of money they charge. The owners are taking advantage of the fact that there’s nowhere to live around here and that the housing is already an issue on campus. I had black mold and had to leave for a month. The people that lived in the apartment before my roommates and I, left the counter broken and the fire alarm ripped out of the ceilings so we were Stuck with a broken counter and A faulty fire alarm system all year. The gate never works yet we’re charged for it. The Wi-Fi never worked the pool and the gym were constantly disgusting. They charge you for 12 months of rent even though you live there for 10 months and your final month you pay your full amount of rent for 10 days. This is ridiculous and unfair and should be more clearly stated in the lease. Do yourself a favor and try to find literally anywhere else to live. With all this being said, I have a lot of respect for Elizabeth and the maintenance staff, they were dealt a tough hand with having to run this place and have tried their best and were always kind and as helpful as they could be, but I do not recommend living here at all.

Over the course of my residency, I have encountered repeated issues that demonstrate a concerning lack of transparency and accountability. One of the most frustrating aspects has been the insufficient methods of communication available to residents. It is unnecessarily difficult to reach management, and important concerns often go unanswered or are addressed only after significant delays. Residents should have reliable and accessible ways to communicate with management, especially regarding financial matters and maintenance issues. Additionally, I have been extremely disappointed by the addition of miscellaneous charges to my account without any prior notification or explanation. It is unacceptable to expect residents to pay unexpected fees without being informed of what they are for or when they were assessed. Transparent billing practices should be a basic standard, not an exception. I am also concerned by the continued increases in rent while the quality of the apartments remains stagnant. Charging higher rates while providing outdated appliances and failing to make meaningful property improvements is difficult to justify. Residents should not be expected to pay premium prices for apartments equipped with aging appliances that have long exceeded modern standards. Taken together, these issues create the impression that the property prioritizes maximizing revenue over providing quality housing and fair treatment to its residents. Because of my experience, I cannot recommend this apartment complex to prospective tenants. In particular, I would strongly discourage new college students from signing a lease here. Many students are renting for the first time and may not be familiar with lease agreements, billing practices, or tenant rights. In my opinion, the lack of communication, unexpected charges, and rising costs create an environment where inexperienced renters may be placed at a financial disadvantage. Now all of these matters do not fall on the current management. I lived at Bellamy for almost 3 years and I encountered issues my entire residency. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and implements meaningful improvements in communication, billing transparency, property maintenance, and resident relations. Until substantial changes are made, I will continue to advise others to carefully consider alternative housing options before choosing this community.

Elizabeth is very understanding! She’s very easy to work with and talk to. Especially when it comes to personal and financial situations, she’s very good with working with you and finding out the best plan of action. Her role at the Bellamy is super appreciated! :)

Bellamy Dahlonega WILL take advantage of you. They will find literally any way possible to keep your security deposit and will charge you unreasonable and random fees. They will charge you for something you did not do or could not control. They fully take advantage of college students that need a place to stay in Dahlonega with the housing shortage. Leases are predatory- make sure to read the fine print. Units start around $700 per person, which is roughly $2,800 per unit. That is the low end and for the older, outdated units that have not been renovated or gotten appliances updated in years. Please, find another place to live. It is not worth it unless you are rich. Every manager here has been awful and unethical. You will save so much money living elsewhere. This is coming from a tenant that has an outstanding record of paying rent and utilities on time, as well as crazy, unnecessary fees.

old management was HORRIBLE. new management truly is such a change. there are some problems, don’t get me wrong- but most of them are handled as well as they can be, considering 90% of us are college students and stupid… elizabeth really is kindhearted and caring as long as you are respectful to her. one of the biggest things i would say for new residents (or even transferring residents) is to MAKE SUREEEEEE YOU DO YOUR MOVE IN INSPECTIONSSSSSSSS!!!!! take photos/videos of EVERYTHING!!!!! it seems redundant and a hassle to do, but it legit takes MAXIMUM 1 hour (if there r a lot of problems). but when i say sounding everything…document EVERYTHING !!!! i would have rather had been safe and basically uploaded a first walkthrough VLOG than have to deal with some of the charges i had last year (which were also due to poor management). JUST DO IT BRO I SWEARRRRR closing the fridge and it opens the freezer? document it. cabinets closing without the auto slow feature thing? document it. crazy roommate moves out and leaves uncovered paint tears off the walls??? DOCUMET ITTT ALLLLLLL!!!!!! i swear 1 hour could save you hundreds of dollars. thanks for coming to my ted talk.