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The Saint Mary

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 198 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(198) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Pet-Friendly ApartmentsLuxury Apartments
The Saint Mary
Location
West Oak Hill, Austin
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
198
Ranking
#11 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners seeking resort amenities in a quiet Southwest Austin neighborhood.

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

Most residents praise the resort-style pool, well-maintained grounds, and responsive maintenance team (Ramo noted often for reliability). The leasing staff earn consistent praise for friendliness and quick responses. One lengthy complaint details severe issues: unresponsive management, poor refrigerator repair handling, tile stains not addressed, and accumulated debris in halls. This account stands apart from overwhelmingly positive reviews, though it surfaces accountability and follow-up communication as gaps worth noting before move-in.

Praised for
  • quick responsive maintenance
  • friendly welcoming staff
  • beautiful well-maintained property
  • resort-style pool and amenities
  • quiet peaceful community
  • pet-friendly environment
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive management via email
  • inconsistent major appliance repairs
  • poor accountability on maintenance failures
  • debris and common area cleanliness issues
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Best for: Pet owners seeking resort amenities in a quiet Southwest Austin neighborhood.
Think twice if: Expect email response delays and verify appliance repair specifics in your lease before signing.

What this place gets right

  • resort-style pool and outdoor spaces
  • quick responsive maintenance team
  • friendly proactive leasing and office staff
  • quiet walkable location near shopping

Before you tour or apply

  • Ramo (maintenance technician) repeatedly praised for quick repairs and personal touch
  • Leasing staff (Lauren, Faith) noted for knowledge and responsiveness
  • Pet spa available
  • Refrigerator repair failures and delayed email responses documented in one major complaint
  • Resort-style pool with outdoor kitchen and wet bar
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • New 290 bridge access improves commute

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet spa praised; one complaint noted no one picks up dog waste in halls.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.02 average across the 690 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

helpful staffpoolresponsive stafffloor planresort style poolclean groundsdog parkclean gymquick repair timedog friendly

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 57
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 66
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
155
4
17
3
1
2
2
1
23

FAQ

Does the community have a dog park?
Yes, there is a dog park on site. One reviewer mentioned it; the property also offers a pet spa.
How quickly does maintenance respond to repair requests?
Most reviewers report quick response times. Ramo, a maintenance technician, is frequently praised for efficient repairs, though one complaint detailed a weeks-long refrigerator issue without timely resolution.
Is the community quiet?
Yes, multiple recent reviewers specifically called it quiet and peaceful, though one complaint mentioned dog waste and trash in common areas.

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Last updated 2026-09-08