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Lakeside at La Frontera

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 316 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(316) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Lakeside at La Frontera
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Communities
Reviews
316

The honest read

Lakeside at La Frontera divides starkly: long-term residents and those helped by manager Kolbi report good experiences, but new move-ins encounter roach-infested, dirty units with minimal cleanup between leases. The front office is often unreachable, maintenance takes months for basic repairs, and package lockers fail for extended periods. Parking towing errors and vehicle theft are documented problems. Manager Kolbi and staff member Sandra stand out as exceptions, but they cannot offset systemic failures in cleaning, pest control, and maintenance responsiveness.

For a property of this size and rent level, the gaps between premise and delivery are severe. Roaches appear in multiple independent reviews across months. Some residents have lived happily for years; newcomers arrive to filthy, infested units with little compensation when issues drag on. This is a complex with real structural issues masked by pockets of good individual service.

Praised for
  • responsive manager Kolbi
  • helpful leasing staff (Ester, Sandra)
  • lake and pool views
  • long-term residents report improved recent management
Watch-outs
  • persistent roach infestations
  • unresponsive front office and maintenance
  • dirty, poorly maintained units and grounds
  • parking and package theft issues
  • slow emergency response
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Best for: Long-term residents in search of refresh; those with strong connections to current management team.
Think twice if: New move-ins should verify in-person; unresolved roach and cleanliness complaints persist; emergency maintenance and phone response unreliable.

What this place gets right

  • Manager Kolbi widely praised for responsiveness and professionalism
  • Helpful, attentive leasing staff (Ester, Sandra named)
  • Lake views and updated parking garage for some residents

Worth knowing

  • Manager Kolbi handles leasing and resident issues with noted care
  • Staff member Sandra described as diligent and attentive to concerns
  • Leasing agent Ester provided thorough tours and explanations
  • Roach infestations documented in multiple reviews across months (baby roaches in carpet, bathrooms, walls)
  • Maintenance delays: toilets took 4 months to repair, package lockers out for 6 months
  • Vehicle towing error cost resident $400 (system issue noted by management)
  • Parking garage motorcycle theft and package theft from doors reported
  • Pool and package lockers frequently non-operational

Reviews by category

Apartment Complex
Divided: long-term residents report improved management; new residents cite roach infestations, dirty move-ins, slow maintenance and unresponsive office.
Pet-Friendly Communities
Dog park available; no specific praise or complaint in reviews.
Apartment Building
Units range from classic older layouts to newer stock; some residents note poor soundproofing and outdated finishes.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.03 average across the 279 luxury & high-rise living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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93

Contact

Address
941 Hesters Crossing Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681
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Last verified 2026-07-17

Office hours

Monday
08:30-17:30
Tuesday
08:30-17:30
Wednesday
08:30-17:30
Thursday
08:30-17:30
Friday
08:30-17:30
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
1-bedroom apartments2-bedroom apartments3-bedroom apartmentsPet-friendly housingFitness centerPoolDog parkCo-working lounge

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Quick answers

Can I tour the apartment before signing online?
Yes. Reviews strongly recommend viewing in person, especially the full unit and surrounding grounds, rather than relying on pictures alone.
Is there a dog park?
Yes, a dog park is listed among amenities on their website.
What should I know about parking?
A parking garage is available and noted as a plus by long-term residents. New residents should verify parking registration requirements with management directly; a towing error resulted in one resident losing $400 due to unclear communication about vehicle registration.

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Last updated 2026-07-17