Townhouses at Woodland Mews, only issue has really been the kitchen that they updated which took way too long and was done somewhat poorly, everything functional though. Nothing else bad to say.

Woodland Mews is nicely updated and the maintenance is quite good. We rented a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse.
Pros:
- The dog park is very nice and active.
- It is also great to be within walking distance of the grocery store and shopping center.
- Quiet and secure
- Unfinished basement is great for storage
- Also pretty spacious for pets
- Gym is small, but functional with updated equipment. Usually not crowded.
- Pool is small, but nicely maintained.
- Walking paths are very well maintained.
- Attached garage is very convenient in the winter
- Bedrooms are spacious
- Free coffee in the clubhouse
- Leasing office staff are super friendly and responsive
- Walkable to the Michigan Stadium (about 15 min walk)

Cons:
- Townhouse's floor is slightly slanted on the first floor. Floors are also creaky.
- Slightly far from U of M. Business school commute is roughly 7-10 minute drive. 30-40 minute public transit commute.
- The AA bus stop is close, but bus comes every 30 minutes. So if you miss the bus, you could be stuck for 30 minutes.
- Not the best-insulated home
- Maintenance team can be slow to fix issues (typically 1-3 days for non-emergency, but as long as 2 weeks)
- Jacuzzi/Hot tub is constantly closed under maintenance
- walking paths are sometimes not cleared in the winter and may be icy.

Woodland Mews is ideal for couples, dog owners, and families. We’re more removed from campus and the community is a mix of graduate students and adults. The community is very friendly, most of the dog owners know each other, and the management company is easy to work with.

Our townhouse is spacious and affordable, with an updated kitchen. The units are not new construction but they’ve been well maintained. It is not a luxury complex but is very nice for the price! It’s been very comfortable for us, and appropriate for a young married couple.

We had to sign a lease without touring our potential unit and it was not disclosed to us that it was a basement unit. We do not get a lot of sunlight and there have been some centipedes. Management was quick to send over pest control, still waiting to see how that works. There were also humidity issues, but the complex paid for us to get a dehumidifier, which was super nice of them. I can't tell if the dehumidifier has been working or if it's just less humid now that it's cold.

We got the upgraded appliances, which work great, no issues there. Haven't had any noise issues at all. If you live here, I recommend paying for the yellow parking pass through the university. It's about a 10 minute drive to the lot and then a 10 minute walk to campus. I haven't tried to walk from the complex to campus, but it seems like it would be a hike lol

Honestly, the above ground units seem pretty nice! I just hate living in what feels like a cave lol and i haaaaate the centipedes :(

Great apartments for those who aren't crazy about night life and have pets.

Generally, Woodlands Mews has been an excellent apartment complex.
Pros
1. More size for less rent. This was important for my wife and I so that we both had space to work from home during COVID
2. Responsive staff. They respond quickly to any concerns or maintenance requests.

Cons
1. Monthly payment structure. They structure the rent like a car loan in which you pay a fixed amount divided by 12. This is strange because if you only book 1 year, you actually get 11.5 months of residence, but the total amount is not prorated. So it makes your actual monthly rent more costly than the estimates they provide.
2. Distance from campus. It takes a city bus and then a 3/4 mile walk to get to campus, which is about 30 minutes.
3. Relatively few other MBAs. There just aren't many MBAs in this complex, which makes socialization more challenging.

This complex is divided into two types of units. Some units are apartments managed by Woodland Mews itself, and some units are condos. The Woodland Mews management team seems great; however, I live in a condo that was owned by a private individual. Beware of renting from individual owners, because whether they are responsive and reasonable is honestly just the luck of the draw.

Generally, my partner and I have been pleased with the apartment complex. However, we do feel that the complex was oversold and underdelivered. Additionally, they have an unusual payment system that was not sufficiently disclosed to us. We only discovered this peculiarity when it came time to sign the lease.

Pros:

- Lots of space relative to the amount we're paying

- On-site gym, pool, dog park

- Located within walking distance of one grocery store

- Short drive to campus

- Complex management offers regular deals/events like free meals

Cons:

- Weird monthly payment structure

- Pictures on the website were not representative of the units (looked nicer than it was).

- Regular upkeep (like painting) is done quickly and therefore looks shoddy.

- Not a big MBA community

My apartment is technically a condo that I rent from an individual. The units here are mixed, some condos for rent and some apartments for rent. I love the location. It’s walking distance to the grocery store and CVS Pharmacy. My bus ride is approximately 10 mins with a 10 minute walk. I like the separation I get between my home life and school. I still use the rental office for emergency situations and they were very responsive the one time our water went out due to a line break. The gym facility is nice as well. The sidewalks are salted and kept clean.

Woodland Mews is a decent property. Management has been responsive. The finishes in the apartment are okay, but the windows let in some cold air and the washer/dryer are older. The basement is great for storage if you are bringing stuff from a larger house. The main reason we are moving is that the layout is very compartmentalized. It would be a great place to live if it had an open floorplan. In all, if these were close to Ross, I would probably stay another year. We have chosen to move to Woodbury Gardens next year.