What clients say about Casa del Sol Resort West in Peoria (AZ)
This is a 55+Community manufactured home park. There are manufacture homes for sale and rent. Make an appointment with the office in order to view the available homes.
Had an opportunity to meet some great people. Completely laid back and friendly. Had a great time here , I live in Illinois but will definitely try to make it back.
Park is trashy looking, mobile homes have nothing but weeds growing in their yards nasty, I bought my place there,lived there for 16 years, it turned into a dump!!!
Nice 55+ community in Peoria. Manufactured homes of all sizes with nice amenities such as a pool, recreation center, park, outdoor b-b-q's. The staff in the office are very nice and I found them helpful. It is quiet and well kept.
Sorry, but I have to say this.....they are so strict with who they let reside there and from what I could see it's not an area to write home about. I can tell their HOA is not very strict at all. They don't seem to care if they have hoarders or unkepted trailers. I expected the areas to be cleaner.
It's not as nice as they would want you to believe!
I recently went to visit the property with a friend of mine to inquire as to how the mobile home community worked. I am a black female and my friend is a white male. I was greeted by the receptionist Ada Arnold who immediately gave a sideways look to her coworker Paula Mann as if to say, "Oh boy! What are THESE two doing here?" She nearly rolled her eyes at us. It was astonishing how blatant the look was and also astonishing that apparently Ada didn't think we had eyes and could see her expressions since we were standing right in front of her face. The first thing I was told by Paula, and I literally mean the FIRST thing, was "you're too young so that's that". She was very serious and very blunt. Mind you I was there with a senior who is in his 70s. They never even bothered asking who the property was going to be for and also, just as I already knew, I am eligible to live there because I am over their age requirement which is 35. By law they have to allow some younger residents. When Paula's comment about my age didn't deter me she then tried to make light her comment and act as if it were just a joke. Finally she had enough common sense to ask me who the property was for..... Seems she should have done that in the first place instead of trying to turn us out the door the second we walked in.
I don't have enough time or space to write down the entirety of this extremely awkward and negative experience, but long story short my friend and I ended up spending 30 minutes in the office listening to Paula talk about all these things that weren't really related to our questions about the community. I felt like she was spending more time trying to feel us out and figure us out instead of explaining the property and how it really worked. She also was clearly uncomfortable with me being black and kept making insinuations that they would treat people "fairly" and wouldn't judge me because the color of my "shirt". One of her first comments to us was about fair housing as if to say that mobile home communities are special because they participate in Fair housing.... which to my knowledge all housing communities participate in fair housing! This is not the 1950s. The vibe and comments were just really strange. It was my friend who later said after we left, *Wow! She was trying everything she could not to say 'Hey we noticed that you're black (and probably have an issue with that).'"
They also continued to insinuate that we couldn't afford much by saying things like "Oh maybe you can find a trailer for $5,000 and then just fix it up." Paula also insinuated that I didn't understand how utilities worked and she explained that if I bought property I would only have property there and that water trash sewer and electricity wouldn't be covered and also that no one was going to come and clean my house for me. I mean... Really?? Paula and Ada were very condescending and rude all whilst keeping a fake smile plastered on their faces. The inappropriate and off the wall comments just didn't stop for the entire 30 minutes. Unprofessional and RACIST are the words that come to mind with those two. I honestly haven't experienced uncomfortable racism like that in decades. This kind of community seems very clique-ish and almost cult-ish. If you're new or different or refuse to participate in their activities I'm sure they will not be very welcoming. They also mentioned that crime could be a problem in that area which is surprising, but if they're telling you that then it seems like it's not a very safe community to live in. Look elsewhere.
Water is constantly being turned off. Seems like it happens once or twice a month. The office staff here is horrible. The manager is the most condescending person I have ever met. I wish they would quit firing them drom the other sites and bringing them here.
Its nice and mostly quiet. Needs better street lights for at night time. Can barely see, the small lamps they do have give very very little to no light which can be dangerous to any residents walking or visitors who are driving through the lot
I have lived there for three years and OMG its been one thing after another. Every time I turn around I am being accused of violating one guideline or another The park manager stated she has people recording and or logging all vehicles and description of all guest that I may have along with all my activities. I can't even walk my dog or leave my trailer without looking over my shoulder to see who is following me or photographing me. Quite and friendly environment, Very unprofessional management.
Picked up friend to take to airport & 10 days later picked her up from airport & brought her home. She lives here & likes it. There's a dip just northwest of clubhouse where you have to turn. Maybe to slow people down but it's way too deep & needs raised up. I've been over sev times & that's my main complaint as a visitor. Their rent is WAY TO EXPENSIVE. If you own the mobile home, the size of the lot is too small for what they charge. & they don't pay water, sewer or trash which is extra so they need to stop gouging renters who own their home there. Park is nice in spite of few things.
I would advise anyone considering moving into this, or any mobile home park in the State of Arizona, refrain from doing so.
In Arizona, renting or leasing a space for your mobile home could cost you your part or in whole, even if it's been paid for, due to the fact Arizona is landlord centric, not for any land lease holder. You can be literally evicted at the very moment the management company makes that decision.
Due read all contracts, leases, agreements fully, and complete ensuring that you clearly understand all documents, and any addendums to those documents, should they exist. Seek legal counsel for advice or clarification should you have any questions.
Management does need to serve proper notice of intent to evict should problems arise providing management cause if issue is not remedied immediately.
However, immediate eviction is should the management company feel that you are in violation of the terms and conditions of the lease in any way regarding certain violations. Some of these may include any disturbance that requires the police to respond, any drug related matter, felonious activity. Keep in mind, as the lessee you do not have to be the individual that caused the situation. Any other legally listed on the lease agreement, or not, or any guests or proceed guests, of yours that violate the CC &R's can be cause for you to be immediately evicted.
Management rules specifically that is the lessee you are 100% liable, assuming all liability, for the for the actions of any and all guests for their actions, behavior, while on property. This would apply to someone that at one time or another was a guess, then returns on a later date uninvited by you, therefore it not your guests at this specific time, acting on their own accord, and violating terms and conditions of the park. Due to the fact that they are not invited guest as such time that they caused the violation, they should be charged as trespassers along with any other violation of the law they may have committed.
However, the management at these parks have far reaching authority, they know this, and will reach to evict you, the lessee, without any regard that the individual was not a guest of yours at the time.
Under the right situation these parks can be a possible option short term for some folks. I just want to be certain that people are aware of possible consequences, challenges of renting land.
Also, keep in mind that almost, possibly even every year, your lot rent will increase. Over 10 years, assuming a 5% increase year over year, and starting year one lease cost of $650, yr 2 $715, yr 3 $780, ... To yr 10 for a net monthly expense for the land rental of over $1000 dollars.
As you can see even though you own your home your land lease increase each year. I'm very short time your $650 per month will double to 1300 per month.
Though your tax bill for property tax will be minimal, mainly because manufactured housing is a depreciating asset or liability, where if it were attached to the land it would increase in value overtime. Manufactured homes that are not attached typically decrease in value overtime.
Do all the math for the time you want to live there to get a true understanding of the total cost. Thoroughly read any lease agreement to ensure you capture all costs associated.
At least now you can make a very informed decision.
Because there's no gain in the value only losses, I would mean more to the side of don't do it.
Love this resort, have lived here over 10 years, bought and paid for our home, and lot rent very reasonable, especially with all the amminities offered. Especially love their pool.
If you follow the rules in the contract and don't make your own rules it is a wonderful place to live. Be nice to people and friendly. I was sad when I had to leave only because I live in my Rv and you have to pay up front for a year. Just couldn't do it. Office staff are great people.
Very nice woman in the office, her name is Sherrie. She is caring supportive and will not ever let a resident to astray. She's kind and caring and makes people want to live here. 5 stars!
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