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Spicewood Springs

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 101 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(101) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Spicewood Springs
Services
Pet-Friendly Communities, Furnished & Corporate Housing, Apartment Building
Reviews
101

The honest read

Residents consistently report a well-run complex with responsive staff and swift maintenance. Lydia and her team earn repeated praise for warmth and problem-solving. Maintenance requests often get fixed within hours. The location near HEB, the library, and Highway 183 appeals to families. Spacious units, two or three pools, a tennis court, and a gym anchor an affordable rent package. A small minority flag service issues during lease transitions.

Praised for
  • fast, responsive maintenance
  • friendly, helpful management staff
  • good value for price
  • clean, well-maintained community
  • quiet, peaceful environment
  • ample amenities (pools, gym, tennis court)
  • family-oriented atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • service at lease end unclear
  • limited dog amenities (unfenced dog area)
responsive-managementfast-maintenanceclean-facilitiesfriendly-staffquiet-communitygreat-amenitiesgood-valuesafe-neighborhood
Best for: Families seeking affordable, well-maintained rentals near good schools and walkable amenities.
Think twice if: Moving out or breaking your lease; service quality during move-out is disputed.

What this place gets right

  • fast maintenance response (often within hours or a day)
  • genuinely friendly staff including manager Lydia
  • strong value relative to Austin market
  • multiple pools and well-maintained grounds

Worth knowing

  • Manager Lydia praised by name for warmth and problem-solving across multiple reviews
  • Thomas in maintenance fixed a refrigerator within 20 minutes
  • Maintenance requests often completed within one day or even one hour on holidays
  • Units described as spacious with ample parking
  • Zoned to Caraway Elementary and Canyon Creek Middle School
  • Near walking distance to HEB and public library

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Dog owners wish for a fenced dog area but appreciate the pet-friendly policy overall.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
No explicit mentions of furnished units or corporate housing in reviews.
Apartment Building
Spacious, clean units with good maintenance and peaceful environment.
Apartment Complex
Well-maintained grounds, multiple pools, tennis court, gym, and low-pressure leasing process praised.
Apartment Rental Agency
Office staff described as helpful, welcoming, and efficient with leasing and move-in.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.9 against a 3.99 average across the 325 pet-friendly communities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 30% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 87
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 74
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
52
4
19
3
11
2
2
1
17

Contact

Address
8617 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759
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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
10:00-15:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
Swimming poolsFitness centerClubhouseTennis courtWood-burning fireplaceKitchen with pass-thru serving barGreenbelt viewsWiFi

Credentials claimed:Equal housing opportunity

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

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Quick answers

How quickly does maintenance respond?
Responses range from under 20 minutes to one day depending on the issue; one reviewer reported a maintenance visit on a holiday within one hour.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, the complex is zoned to Caraway Elementary and Canyon Creek Middle School, both noted as excellent.
What amenities are available?
Two or three pools, a gym, a tennis court, clubhouse with fireplace and kitchen, and WiFi.

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Last updated 2026-07-17