Valley View Apartments 19310 4th Avenue Northeast, Poulsbo, WA 98370

"These apartments are clean and affordable with abundant parking"

"Horrible, run down, way overpriced. This complex should have been condemned years ago. Our apartment was infested with bugs and black mold (never got fixed by owner). The carpet was at least 5 to 10 years old with stains everywhere. The walls were painted over cigarette tar from the last renter so when we were taking showers the walls would sweat a disgusting odor and yellow tar. The broken and extremely outdated and gross appliances, faucets, counter tops and shower enclosures were never replaced despite calls and letters to the owner. The owner is a rude slum lord who never fixed or paid for anything to be replaced, you either live with it or fix/pay for it yourself. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere for an apartment, it's worth it to pay a little more for your health and your sanity."

"I got my full deposit back. The place was close to my work and the price was affordable. I always recommend this place to my friends."

"What is great: Your friendly managers and maintenance folks are sweet and helpful. It’s a quiet and safe complex right by old downtown Poulsbo. I was in a bottom unit and every once in a while, I would hear hard footsteps from my neighbor above or an occasional toilet flush. The walls aren’t overtly sound proof but there are a lot of people living here who have normal 9-5’s so it’s usually very quiet. It’s less than a 3-5 minutes walk to old town where there is a waterfront park and several great little stores to explore. It’s a safe and quiet neighborhood great for walks, jogging, bicycling or whatever else you do. The location is unbeatable for the price. Lots of extra storage space and a small patio with an outdoor closet/storage space as well. What is NOT great: The biggest red flag is the OWNER of the complex. She is strict and non-negotiable. Your only option for renting is a 1-year lease. If you are uncertain about your time of stay, DO NOT choose to live here(you’ll forfeit your full security/damage deposit as stated in the lease contract). As another reviewer said, she WILL take your whole deposit. No exceptions. Also, under no circumstance will she allow lease transfers. So if you sign that lease, you’re in it for the long haul. Other concerns; I had lots of quarter-sized or larger spiders showing up during the summer/fall months. There was black mold in the bathroom cabinet originally when I moved in(the awesome maintenance guy took care of it immediately). He also fixed the wobbly toilet asap. The hill going into the complex is a bit steep and hard to see over when pulling in and out of the complex. The on-site laundry units occasionally break down or steal your money. I had a lot of difficulty opening my mailbox to retrieve mail(old mail boxes). A lot of things are older here, but there are improvements coming along slowly. Overall I loved this location. I felt safe and enjoyed my short stay."

"Horrible place, rent is a crime, maintenance people on meth or something. Managers live onsite and want to know why you do anything, invade privacy, etc. Owner is very aggressive and will take your deposit guarenteed."