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Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 286 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(286) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments
Location
The Meadows Of Great Hills, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
286
Ranking
#59 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Professionals seeking quiet, nature-immersed living close to North Austin's tech corridor and The Domain.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Residents consistently describe a quiet, wildlife-rich refuge in North Austin with deer, trees, and forest views. The leasing team, particularly Andrea, and maintenance manager Thomas earn repeated praise for professionalism and going beyond their role, from helping residents upgrade units to offering the clubhouse for a last-minute wedding. One long-term resident's formal disability-accommodation request was ignored by property management, leaving them to absorb unexpected costs.

Parking is tight and rent is high for Austin. Most praise the thoughtful layout, updated units, pool, fitness center, hiking trails, and dog park. Staff responsiveness dominates positive reviews; one negative experience suggests that same responsiveness does not extend equally to all residents, particularly during crises involving accessibility needs.

Praised for
  • serene natural setting with wildlife
  • responsive and caring maintenance staff
  • professional leasing team, especially Andrea
  • thoughtful amenities and well-maintained grounds
  • strong sense of community and hospitality
Watch-outs
  • tight parking spaces
  • expensive rent
  • unresponsive management in disability accommodation cases
responsive-managementwell-maintainedquiet-communityfriendly-staffgreat-amenitiesparking-issuesoverpriced
Best for: Professionals seeking quiet, nature-immersed living close to North Austin's tech corridor and The Domain.
Think twice if: Parking is cramped and rent is high; management may not prioritize disability accommodations equally.

What this place gets right

  • natural setting with deer and forest views
  • responsive leasing and maintenance staff
  • thoughtfully designed amenities and layout
  • smoke-free community with positive rental credit reporting

Before you tour or apply

  • Andrea (leasing agent) praised for professionalism and going above and beyond with lease upgrades
  • Thomas (maintenance manager) noted for responsiveness and care
  • Property manager Greg received mixed reviews: praised for friendliness in positive contexts, criticized for ignoring a seven-year resident's formal disability-accommodation request
  • Clubhouse offered for last-minute wedding venue
  • Maintenance requests handled promptly in most cases

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Updated units, spacious, thoughtfully designed community with strong maintenance response and professional leasing team.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Off-leash dog park available; pet fees and monthly rent clearly disclosed; residents with pets report satisfaction.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 87% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 40
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
206
4
12
3
5
2
7
1
56

FAQ

What are the pet fees?
One-time pet fee is $400, with monthly pet rent of $30 per pet. An off-leash dog park is available.
How responsive is maintenance?
Most residents report maintenance requests are handled promptly. Maintenance manager Thomas is frequently mentioned for professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond.
Is parking included?
Garage parking is included. However, multiple residents report parking spots are tight and small, with some cars taking up two spaces.

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Last updated 2026-09-08