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Pearl Bee Cave

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 38 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(38) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Pearl Bee Cave
Location
Bee Cave
Services
Luxury Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
38
Ranking
#262 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Residents prioritizing modern design, fitness amenities, and quiet construction; willing to navigate early operational growing pains.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Pearl Bee Cave offers striking new construction with standout amenities: a well-equipped gym, resort-style pool with Hill Country views, golf simulator, and thoughtfully designed common spaces. Residents consistently praise the property's modern finishes, thick concrete walls that minimize noise, and the friendliness of staff like Bre, Luz, and Feliciano who go the extra mile on move-in and maintenance requests.

However, the experience fractures at the management level. Several residents report critical communication breakdowns: unresponsive emails and calls, move-in date switches that stranded residents with scheduled movers, and a refund promised in writing that was never processed. New construction issues pile up fast (plumbing failures, dishwashers inoperable for weeks), and parking switched from free to $40 per month with poor site layout. The property appears to shine for residents who settle in after the chaos, but the leasing process itself carries real risks.

Praised for
  • Modern design and build quality
  • Excellent gym and fitness equipment
  • Responsive maintenance team
  • Strong amenities (pool, golf simulator, work spaces)
  • Friendly leasing and management staff
Watch-outs
  • Unresponsive management and communication
  • New construction defects (plumbing, appliances, electrical)
  • Parking pricing increase and poor access
  • Slow maintenance response times
  • Package room disorganization
  • Predatory leasing practices and move-in delays
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Best for: Residents prioritizing modern design, fitness amenities, and quiet construction; willing to navigate early operational growing pains.
Think twice if: New to leasing here: communication gaps at move-in have trapped residents with unresponsive management, unfixed defects, and broken refund promises. Document everything in writing.

What this place gets right

  • Brand new construction with modern finishes and thick concrete walls
  • High-end fitness center with weights up to 100 lbs and specialty equipment
  • Resort pool with Hill Country views; golf simulator and work pods
  • Strong leasing and maintenance staff responsiveness (when reachable)

Before you tour or apply

  • Bre, Luz, Feliciano, Courtney, Molly, Alex, and Breanna praised for helpfulness during leasing and move-in
  • Gym includes squat rack, cable machines, two-axis Smith machine, and dumbbells to 100 lbs
  • Thick concrete construction reduces neighbor noise significantly
  • No carpet + robot mop/vacuum option praised for cleanliness
  • New construction defects reported: plumbing failures, dishwasher inoperation (2.5+ weeks unfixed), electrical outlet shutdowns
  • Covered parking switched from free to $40/month with poor pedestrian access
  • Package room disorganized, no Amazon lockers
  • Pool unheated (but swimmable by 9 am)

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Modern finishes and amenities feel genuinely upscale, but new construction defects and management chaos during move-in undermine the luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 15% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 30
Review volume 69
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Is the gym really as good as reviews suggest?
Yes. Multiple residents confirm it includes squat rack, cable machines, two-axis Smith machine, dumbbells to 100 lbs, and a curved treadmill. Staff have added equipment based on resident feedback.
What should I know before signing a lease?
Get everything in writing and screenshot confirmations. Move-in dates have been changed multiple times, promised refunds have not been processed, and maintenance on defects (dishwasher, plumbing) can take weeks despite promises.
Is the pool heated?
No, but it warms up naturally and is typically swim-ready by 9 am. It can fill up quickly on weekends.
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Last updated 2026-09-08