The Retreat East

"I’ve lived here for about a year now. The place is nice and has good amenities, but parking is horrible and they have ZERO security. Multiple people have had issues with cars getting broken into and their stuff or even the car itself gets stolen. There are homeless camps nearby but there are no gates or any kind of security here tbh. It happens way too often for them to be unaware about it which is incredibly disappointing"

"Parents don’t put your student at this property. My daughter lived here for a year and it was a nightmare. After a break in at her unit the police told me that they are called to the property every few days for robberies and other disturbances. My daughter was assigned roommates by the property. Upon visiting I found two other people living there not on the lease which I reported. Even after they found one of them in the unit they didn’t remove them or take other action. Instead for a year I had to pay utilities for two extra people and on move out they had no responsibility for any of costs. I reported illegals drugs, trash inside and outside, strangers sleeping in the living room, doors left unlocked and yet management was complacent. I requested numerous times to be able to move my daughter to another unit or release her from the lease as the environment was unsafe. They gave us no options. At the end of the lease we were held responsible for damage and trash resulting from two tenants and their unauthorized live in guests. Management’s lack of concern for the safety of its tenets makes it a poor choice for college students. As a parent I want to know my child is in a safe environment."

"My daughter has been a resident since the Retreat East opened. It is a wonderfully run facility with a lot to offer. My daughter loves to use the pool and the gym. She frequently attends events that are offered which is a great way for the students to connect. She also takes full advantage of using their study pods. As parents, we feel confident that she is in a safe environment. I highly recommend The Retreat East!!"

"The Retreat East is a fantastic place to live. The clubhouse has an amazing pool, a two-floor gym, study pods, and a sports simulator. The apartments are clean and spacious, including your own bathrooms and huge closets. Besides this, the staff is fantastic; the managers put together different fun ways for all of us who live here to meet each other and always feel welcomed in our apartments, and the team always does their best to help solve any problems one may have, I would recommend the Retreat East to anyone moving or any college student living in Orlando."

"I love living here!! I was a transfer student from another Florida school and The Retreat East has made my experience at UCF 1000x better. The staff are friendly and helpful and if they don’t have the answer right away, they are quick to follow-up and get an answer for you. The amenities are amazing. I use the pool every chance I get and I use the study rooms a lot too. Maintenance is amazing too !! We have the best maintenance crew and they always respond so quickly to your requests. One thing that could definitely be improved is security at the complex. There aren’t security cameras or gates — but the retreat has security that patrols at night (though I wish they patrolled more frequently). Overall, I’ve had a great experience with the community and I think that if you’re looking for an apartment complex to live at, the retreat east is def the way to go!"