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The Waylon

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 18 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(18) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
The Waylon
Location
Allandale, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
18
Ranking
#315 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Professionals and pet owners seeking upscale finishes and wellness-focused community amenities.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

The Waylon delivers a luxury apartment experience that feels more resort than complex. Residents consistently praise staff like Tariq, Caitlin, and maintenance manager Maximus for genuine care and responsiveness. Fitness and wellness drive the appeal: saunas, cold plunges, a full gym, and a pool anchor a comprehensive amenity set. The building itself shows unusual attention to detail, from sound insulation to soft-close cabinetry to bug screens. Early-stage gym maintenance and equipment gaps have been flagged, though management appears responsive to feedback.

Praised for
  • responsive, knowledgeable leasing staff
  • thoughtfully designed units and grounds
  • premium fitness and wellness amenities
  • responsive maintenance team
Watch-outs
  • gym flooring needs more frequent cleaning
  • gym equipment gaps during early occupancy
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Best for: Professionals and pet owners seeking upscale finishes and wellness-focused community amenities.
Think twice if: Gym flooring maintenance and equipment offerings are still being refined during initial occupancy.

What this place gets right

  • Luxury finishes and attentive design across common areas and units
  • Fitness-forward amenity package with saunas, cold plunges, pilates
  • Leasing and maintenance staff known by name and praised for care

Before you tour or apply

  • Tariq, Caitlin, Nico, and Niko named as leasing staff praised across multiple reviews
  • Maximus, the maintenance manager, repeatedly cited for genuine care and professionalism
  • Amenities include sauna, cold plunge, pilates reformer, rooftop deck, game room, business room with cappuccino machine, market/café area
  • Building features softened water, excellent noise insulation, bug screens on balcony doors, roll-down blinds, quiet AC, soft-close cabinets
  • Management responsive to resident feedback on gym equipment additions

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Units praised for thoughtful design, solid construction, and luxury finishes that avoid cookie-cutter feel.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Website lists pet-friendly apartments; reviews do not detail pet policies or experiences.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 5 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 10% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 61
Review volume 56
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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18
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FAQ

Are pets allowed at The Waylon?
Yes, the business lists pet-friendly apartments on their website, though specific pet policies and fees are not detailed in available reviews.
What fitness amenities does The Waylon offer?
Amenities include a full gym, saunas, cold plunges, a pilates reformer, a pool, a game room, and a rooftop deck.
Is there parking available for residents with accessibility needs?
Yes, the business has wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking.
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Last updated 2026-09-22