Christopher Todd Communities at McDowell

I was super excited to move into my first apartment ever, but since day 1 my expectations became a nightmare. My first night there was horrible; smoke stench from previous tenants was pungent throughout the entire building, no matter what we used to try to get rid of it, that smoke smell still lingered. Since day 1 there were several spiders and bugs inside and outside the apartment. I contacted management numerous times about the pest issue and only was handled once. Even after a “pest control” service the entire apartment was infested with all kinds of spiders. I tried all sorts of remedies to keep the spiders out, but nothing worked. The neighbors would abandon there vehicles in the uncovered areas, making it difficult to even have any guests over. Smaller pool had a few cockroaches floating around. Management had a terrible attitude each time I contacted them, and sometimes they wouldn’t even be present to answer my concerns. If you’re looking for your home, definitely steer away from this complex, not worth it at all.

Since moving into the Cottages with my significant other this past Spring ‘24, we’ve experienced nothing but the best service from the community staff!!! What they present online, over the phone, and in person exceeded our expectations before and during our stay here. If you’re looking for safe and affordable home options where both staff and fellow neighbors are respectful and look out for one another, this is the place for you. The location is solid! It’s conveniently located near the I-10 for your East-West travel and the 101/ 303 for north south. That makes it easy if you’re traveling far distances to work, date nights, school, etc. They have flexible parking options for both residents and visitors alike, which was a must for us. My favorite parts about living here are the personal space and amenities, both communal and personal, as well as being right outside Friendship Park! If you are even considering living here, do yourself a favor by checking out the website, calling the Cottages office staff, or requesting a tour to see the community I like to call home.

Avoid at all costs. After doing copious amounts of research I settled on this property. I loved that they had back yard areas! I have now been here for six months and have regretted my decision. The property is swarming with insects. And not just the occasional mosquito or fly, the gnats and spiders are outrageous (see the pictures- the brown are spider webs) . The property went without being landscaped for three months( see pictures, the back yard had grass that went to seed) causing significant overgrowth, to the point where you could no longer walk on the sidewalks. It was brought up to management no less than 10 times, and still it persisted. The local management is a joke. They don’t live at the property, therefore they do not care how the property looks. Nor did they seem to care about the concerns of the folks that live here. They also control the message board and refused to post negative feedback, And rather choose To respond privately via messages. Upon Move in, The unit was dirty. There were stains on the floor from the previous tenant, the cabinets had been painted over in the wrong shade so they don’t match, The floor had holes in it and large ding marks from the cheap linoleum, and the door had a ding in it so bad the paint is missing. Not only that, but they do not Maintenance the artificial turf. It smell smells like pee, even after being cleaned and hosed down with a pressure washer. I have regretted my decision to move here every day for the last six months. Do yourself a favor and avoid at all costs.

Beautiful community. Friendly front office. Prompt maintenance team. There are so many upsides to living in a cottage with a backyard. I think cottage living is your best choice when it comes to finding a residence to live in and I give two thumbs up to Christopher Todd at McDowell. There have been some brief internet interruptions that seem to have been resolved since moving in about two years ago which have been my only complaints. 5/5, I would recommend living here.

I had the pleasure of touring three different Christopher Todd community in Surprise Area. All of them were 5 stars! Mountain view stood out even more. Susie and Alicia helped walk me through the touring, application process, and finally signing my lease 😁. They were supportive emotionally... introduced me to other residents, and mad me feel safe and at home from day one. I'm excited to begin my new life experience here in April. Update Sunday February 15th, 2026 I just read my review on Google and the response from the community manager of Christopher Todd community at McDowell. The three Christopher Todd communities I toured were all located in Surprise AZ. The community I will be moving in to on April 20th is Christopher Todd community at Mountain View in Surprise AZ. I can only speak regarding my experience touring the communities at Mountain View.... Greenway....and Marley Park. I'm writing this update to clarify my review for anyone reading this and also to make sure Susie and Alicia get the recognition they deserve from their community manager at Christopher Todd communities at Mountain View.