Aspen Tampa, tampa-fl

Living at Cove Commons was genuinely one of the worst housing experiences I’ve ever had. I cannot express how much I regret choosing this place, and I strongly encourage anyone considering signing a lease here to reconsider. In my experience, the management was incredibly unprofessional, unhelpful, and frustrating to deal with. I constantly felt like I was being treated as an inconvenience rather than a paying resident. Whenever I needed assistance or had questions, getting any meaningful help was unnecessarily difficult. It genuinely felt like my concerns were never a priority. One of my biggest frustrations was the fees. I experienced charges that I felt were completely unreasonable and unjustified. Instead of feeling comfortable in my own apartment, I felt like I constantly had to worry about unexpected expenses and whether management would actually help me resolve an issue. What bothered me most was having to spend a night sleeping on a couch because I was unable to stay in my own bedroom. Regardless of the circumstances, having to deal with that while paying for a place to live was incredibly frustrating and unacceptable to me. Overall, my experience with Cove Commons was nothing short of miserable. Between the frustrating communication, the fees I felt were unjustified, and the way my concerns were handled, I genuinely wish I had chosen somewhere else. I rarely feel this strongly about leaving a negative review, but I wouldn’t feel right recommending this place to anyone. Save yourself the stress, frustration, and regret. I would never choose to live at Cove Commons again.

Living at Cove Commons this summer has been genuinely difficult, and I feel like I need to share my honest experience for anyone considering signing a lease here. For the past week, my air conditioning has been stuck at 80 degrees. My roommates and I have submitted two separate maintenance requests, and despite that, management has done little to actually resolve the problem. Coming back to a hot, stuffy apartment after a long day has worn on all of us. Not to mention sleeping in my room is unbearable. On top of that, a few weeks ago the flooring in my building was replaced with wood. During the installation, the chemicals used on the floors were so strong that I couldn’t safely stay in my own room. I essentially lost access to my living space, and through all of it, management offered no accommodation and no compensation. What frustrates me most isn’t just the individual problems. Management here is quick to hand out fines, but slow to show that same urgency when residents are dealing with real, legitimate issues that affect our health and comfort. It leaves you feeling like a source of revenue rather than a person they actually care about housing. I really wanted to like living here, but based on how these situations were handled, I’d strongly encourage anyone thinking about signing a lease to look twice.

I had a really great experience here and wanted to give a shoutout to Danny for making it even better. From the moment I walked in, he was super friendly, welcoming, and easy to talk to. He took the time to answer any questions I had and made sure everything was smooth and stress-free. You can tell he genuinely cares about creating a good experience for people, which goes a long way. The space itself is also really clean, modern, and well put together. It has a great vibe and feels very inviting, not like one of those places where you feel rushed or uncomfortable. Everything just felt organized and professional. Overall, the customer service really stood out to me. Danny made a strong impression, and that kind of energy is what brings people back. I’d definitely recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area—you’ll be taken care of.

My son lived at Aspen Heights Tampa, now Cove Commons, for more than two years starting in 2024. I handled the lease and the payments. My concern is the steady stream of extra charges and the lack of clear answers when we asked about them. I uploaded my homeowners policy to show my son was already covered. The monthly insurance charge kept posting anyway and was automatically deducted from my bank account. Utilities posted after the fact, and I received delinquency notices on an account that was on autopay, including one for $1,332.47 in July 2025. I asked in writing why and never got a written answer. When I did the walk through, the units were already occupied. Each bedroom has its own lease, so four people share a kitchen and living room and everyone moves in and out at different times. That makes it close to impossible to prove what condition a room or the common areas were in, and nobody can show who caused what. We took photos at check out and have video, and little ever seemed to get fixed. Over more than two years, my son's fraternity put in real upgrades to the property, including turf, and expected nothing in return. Management still charged us for everything it could. We disputed the move out charges through the form management required. The only response my son received said no charges could be removed and pointed to an inspection form. It did not itemize the charges or address our photos and video. The first copy of that message was addressed to a different name. I received no response to my own submission. The property looks great on a tour. Ownership also changed during our time there, and I believe this ownership and management group deserves a close review for how it follows up and how it treats tenants. If you are considering this property, get every charge explained in writing before you sign. My son moved to a nearby community for much less, and I would 100% recommend other properties that are just as good and a lot cheaper. Now after going above and beyond having to post a review to get any type of response within 24 hours, I got a response to my detailed request for review as well as now this review I’m not sure why management would say for me to contact them. I’ve already contacted them multiple times and on going over the years and past 45 days, but social media is powerful and I hate to use it, but it is great for consumers that don’t have a voice.

I have been so lucky to live here the past three years with all my roommates to are my best friends!! I love seeing so many people I know daily on walks, at the pool and the gym- it such a close community. There is nowhere I would rather live during at my time in college. Love the staff and how often they throw events and supply treats for residents!!