| Location | |
| 2949 Portage Bay W | |
| (West Davis, near the intersection of | |
| Portage Bay West & Lake Boulevard) | |
| Contact | |
| (530)758-3190 | |
| <portagebay AT goags DOT net> | |
| Features | |
| Central heat/air | |
| Dishwasher | |
| Laundry | |
| Patio | |
| Cats allowed | |
| Pool/spa | |
| Washer/dryer hookups in townhomes | |
| Website | |
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Portage Bay offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes ranging from $965/month to $1695/month with a $300 pet deposit and $100/bedroom lease deposit [as of September 2009]. The complex is on Unitrans D and K bus lines. Additional advertised features are private sun decks, fenced patios, garbage disposals and ample parking.
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2005-08-27 20:37:13 Portage Bay is highly recommended by almost everyone that has lived there. I think it won complex of the year in 2001... The management is very friendly, capable, and reasonable. If you don't like animals, this place is not for you, as the complex becomes a free-roaming cat colony at night. Instaconnect sucks, don't decide based on that alone! —NicholasKent-Basham
2006-11-6 15:24:10 I would like to retract my statements on Instaconnect, I was a little too opinionated at the time that I wrote that review. I loved the complex, but I did have poor luck with Instaconnect - the signal was too weak to be consistently connected. This may have changed since my stay at Portage Bay. Ryan, my apologies >< —NicholasKent-Basham
2005-08-30 14:20:34 Nicholas, why do you say Instaconnect sucks? I work for Aria Communications, we provide Instaconnect. I looked through our tech support call logs, and see nothing from you, nor do I see you registered. Are you speaking from personal experiance, or did you just hear about problems from a friend? —RyanCastellucci
2006-02-21 16:24:45 I lived at Portage Bay for about a year and half and the manager was always nice to me. Any maintainance problems we had got fixed quickly. I loved the big patio, it was very private, high walls with ivy all over them. They have been redoing some of the fences for the lower patios and the structure of the upper patios. My only complain is that our apartment didn't get much light, there was only 4 windows counting the sliding glass door, but if you get a unit on the end of a building they have more windows. They have a great spa and well maintained pool. There is good lighting in most spots except for one of the corners of the parking lot. The landscaping is very nice too, always have gardeners out working. There is plenty of parking, but lots of trees so your car can get kind of dirty in some spots. I would recommend this complex to anyone who asked. —LaurelManfredi
2007-01-06 18:12:55 I went to see an 2bd/1ba apartment there today. I love the big patio area. I heard the swimming pool is rarely crowded. One thing that really didn't like was the fact that you have to renew your 1 year contract every year. I understand the first 1 year contract because the manager would want less turnover on their property. But the fact that I have to make 1 year commitment every year seems excessive. Is this kind of lease term normal in Davis? —YooSook
2007-01-22 16:47:14 Yes, most leases are year leases... there are complexes that have six-month leases, and some low-income complexes have month-to-month leases, but the majority are 12 month leases. It can be frustrating... —ElleWeber
2007-01-31 19:32:06 I absolutely LOVE living here! The management is extremely nice, and repairs are always done quickly! The landscape and pool area are beautiful, there's plenty of parking, and it is a pretty quiet place. The only thing I don't like are the gardeners who come around 9 am every wednesday morning or so with their loud leafblowers ... but I understand they have to do their jobs. I also LOVE my sundeck/patio. And yes, the pool is rarely crowded. —MindyYang
2007-02-28 11:52:18 I have lived at Portage Bay for 3+ years. Jackie, the apartment manager, is the best. We appreciate the personal touch she adds with Christmas cards, bbqs, pizza parties, and coffee days. —RobertPattison
2007-03-31 08:21:15 Which is better? Top floor one bedroom or ground floor one bedroom? I imagine the top floor is sunnier and the ground floor has a bigger patio. —BreeGee
2007-06-04 23:09:09 i like the top floor. LOVE the sun, the garden bin, and the balcony! —MindyYang
2007-06-18 10:15:37 I know that chances are slim, but would anyone be interested in displaying pictures of their Portage Bay apartment interiors? I'm interested to see what the apartments look like :) The images that I could find on the PB web site are few, and all exteriors. —FredBarrett
2007-08-16 14:26:36 Best secret in Davis. Overall the complex is quite and very clean. The one bedrooms are awesome because your typically on the end so there is only 1 wall to share. I personally live on the first floor and I love it. There is a small "yard" where you can grow plant if you have a green thumb. My unit has it's own outdoor hose which is awesome. The layout is nice however the cabinets are old and I cannot stand the closet doors. Any repairs that need to get done are taken care of right away. I had instaconnect my first year here and it was okay it went out about 4 times which was annoying and inconvient but otherwise not a big thing. The laudry room is awesome since it is coinless only bad thing is people can lag getting there laundry out of the washer or drier which can cause issues. —Donna
2007-08-28 13:16:55 Best place I have ever lived. Management is nice and responsive. The layout of my apartment is really nice too. The only complaints I have are about some of the tenants, but nothing unexpected for an apt complex (people being noisy when walking through or shouting in the parking lot at 1am). The grounds are very pretty and well kept. There are recycling bins next to every set of dumpsters... although during moving day people are tossing EVERYTHING including recycle stuff into the dumpsters (or rather on top of the lids). Again, things that can't be helped in a college town apartment. The place is very well lit and I always feel safe. Rent is decent. My friends are often jealous of this complex. —PhedreC
2007-12-15 14:41:11 I lived at Portage Bay for 3 years in a 2 bedroom. I only moved out 2 years ago because my roommate graduated. Jackie is the best manager I have ever met, she is extremely helpful and understanding. Maintenance is quick to respond and also very friendly. LOVE the BBQ and I even got a birthday card from management!! —JessicaYang
2008-01-04 11:58:34 I love living here! I don't plan on moving until I have to leave Davis. The only thing that could make this place even more awesome is if there were a grocery store a block away. ;) but that's not the managments problem. —AishaJohnk
2008-01-12 16:32:54 This place isn't exactly near the most important parts of Davis, but a three bedroom townhouse here is almost 500 dollars cheaper than at the Lexington. My bother lived here and he was satisfied with it. —AndrewHarrison
2009-01-23 18:00:37 I've lived here since September and have been very satisfied. The management is very attentive and responds quickly to any concerns. They're also really nice. The grounds/facilities are well maintained. Most of the people who live here are grad students and working professionals (I believe the manager told me that's 75% of the residents) so there haven't been any problems with noise or anything like that. The apartments are very affordable. One downside is the apartment interiors look somewhat dated. Also, there's not much room to entertain - the living space is kind of small (though the bedrooms are a good size). If those two things don't bother you too much, this is a great, affordable place to live with good management — something you'll be hard pressed to find in Davis! —OscarSabino
2009-02-10 23:27:56 Anybody here need a roommate for 2009-2010? Yea? —ChristyMarsden
2009-04-08 22:47:32 Hi everyone - I'm moving to Davis this fall as a grad student and looking for a good place in Davis to live. An old co-worker of mine lived here and said good things. Anyone still looking for a roommate? —klanim
2009-09-15 14:45:18 This is my second year living here, and I am very satisfied for the most part.
If you are considering living here, there are a few things you might want to know... The complex is VERY quiet (even on weekends), so if you like to throw parties, play loud music, or entertain more than a couple people, this is not the place for you. Your neighbors will not hesitate to complain to the management or the police if you bother them. If you're looking for a place to study or raise a family, this is it.
As for maintenance, my opinion is mixed. For short, simple repairs, they will come in and fix it right away. Sometimes the paperwork gets lost in the office, so you might need to remind them. For big things (since I have lived here, this includes a broken toilet, door that won't shut/lock, and dry rot), maintenance tends to find quick fixes that don't really work in the long run. They had to come in to repair our brand new toilet several times because the guy didn't do it right the first time. As far as the door, we're still waiting for someone to fix it...
Finally, the management is awesome. If you complain about anything to Jackie in person, she solves the problem right away. She is always available to talk and she is really friendly.
Overall, I would recommend living here. Just make sure you document any damage before you move in, and complain about any problems as soon as they crop up. —StephanieRobinson
2009-10-07 14:16:48 As an update on the maintenance, they have now hired a new maintenance supervisor named Sal. He seems very experienced and he knows what he is doing. The last guy took over a month to get around to our broken door without even fixing it, and Sal fixed it within 15 minutes. —StephanieRobinson
2009-11-13 17:06:40 I have lived at Portage Bay Apartments since mid-May and love everything about it. We've had very little issues with noise or trouble, and they are shut down pretty quickly. We do have a new maintenance supervisor, Sal, and he is amazing. Our Manager Jacque is very nice and attentive, if you need something taken care of, it generally gets done as soon as we have the opportunity to take care of it. As a resident, I love how quiet it is and that it is cat-friendly. As an employee, I love the staff. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate! Call or email us at the complex and we'll be happy to speak with you! —ReeseLayton
