Resident Reviews

Great apartment, great amenities. Hate the valet trash service. Also had a slight roach problem but that’s anywhere in Florida. Other than that, the pool, gym, coffee bar and everything are great.

May 28, 2023

Varela has been a welcome change from our last location. Clean, calm, beautiful place with great staff and amenities. We hope this is how it will remain.

May 24, 2023

Apartment is nice! Staff friendly. Amenities great! Just wish they were open more. Waiting for the electronic vehicle chargers that were supposed to be installed in March… it’s now 1 week until June. Many days the coffee bar is closed or nobody is working it. Maintenance is quick and precise and very friendly. Overall 4-4.5 stars. Some of the neighbors are loud.

May 24, 2023

Have had a wonderful experience living at Varela so far! Everyone is friendly and respectful, areas are clean, and the amenities are unbeatable.

May 24, 2023

Awesome staff, great amenities..love the Varela! Sometimes there are fire ants by the dog park, but..welcome to Florida! The updates being made have been fantastic!

May 24, 2023

Just moved in and so far the front office staff and maintenance staff have been very helpful! The area is very clean and very dog friendly. I would highly recommend this apartment to friends.

May 24, 2023

I love living within walking distance of so many restaurants and shops. The staff is always very accommodating. The community gatherings are a lot of fun and Varela does a great job of fostering a sense of community. The amenities are top notch.

May 23, 2023

Beautiful apartment in a good location. Note that since it’s dog friendly you might notice some smells around the apartment building. So that could be bothersome for non pet owners.

May 18, 2023

Love it so far. Everyone in the office has been so nice to me during this whole process of moving in. I am recommending this complex to my friends who are also looking.

May 11, 2023

The area is full of a lot of things that are great and maintenance is always super fast and reliable here at the Community I cannot give enough praise to them.

May 6, 2023

We have had such an amazing experience at Varela Westshore Apartments. Everyone is so helpful and kind. The amenities are wonderful. I love all the events that they plan. They really care about their residents and love to make them happy. I do love living here.

May 3, 2023

This is my second time living at Varela, and I've lived in four different apartment units in total with Northwood Ravin. Overall, the experience has been great. I have never had any issues with noise and I've made friends with many of my neighbors. The amenities are top-notch, and definitely some of the best you'll find in the area. The community events are always a lot of fun, and it's much appreciated when we get free food and drinks. The property is kept up well and maintenance is usually very quick to respond to requests. You most certainly get the "resort-style" living feel here, and with so many activities and amenities, you often don't need to leave the property. I would highly recommend this community to anyone looking to move to the Westshore area.

May 1, 2023

I enjoyed my experience living at this apartment. There are plenty of amenities that are always on the property and events that happen each month. I love the Food Truck visits that occur occasionally. The maintenance team is also AWESOME! They would respond to issues fairly quickly and I never had any issues with them.

Apr 27, 2023

Great place to live, they keep up on the place and staff are all very friendly. 10/10 would recommend it here. I love the amount of grills available.

Apr 26, 2023

I LOVE VARELA!! I have had nothing but good experiences living here for almost two years! I love all the amenities and the staff is so nice and helpful!

Apr 19, 2023

This apartment has great staff and amenities. I love the monthly activities, especially wine-down Wednesdays. The food trucks are tasty as well.

Apr 17, 2023

The amenities are great, gym is clean and well maintained, the pool can get loud sometimes. Mail is easy to retrieve. I wish the hallways were brighter.

Apr 10, 2023

Great I love it. If you haven’t been to this apartment place you need to get here. The office was very helpful and made things easy for me to move in

Apr 6, 2023

Varela apartment complex is an exceptional place to live. The staff is highly professional and helpful, and the units are modern, spacious, and beautifully designed. The location is convenient, with easy access to shopping centers, restaurants, and other amenities. Although I would love for the spa amenity hours to be adjusted to suit early risers, and the gym would be fantastic if there were a stair master available, the staff is accommodating and willing to listen to feedback. Overall, Varela is one of the best apartments, and I highly recommend it for a comfortable, modern, and convenient living experience.

Apr 3, 2023

Great building and amenities. All staff are very friendly. Neighbors that I have met are nice and it's quiet. The building is well maintained and clean.

Apr 2, 2023

Not a bad place, everything is clean and well maintained for the most part. Rent is a little pricy. Definitely dog friendly. The fitness center consits of 3 different rooms and is the best I have ever seen for an apartment

Mar 31, 2023

I have absolutely no complaints. The amenities are great. Everyone is so nice. I would recommend this complex to everyone! I am moving due to professional school and am so sad to leave :(

Mar 19, 2023

Wonderful staff! Really make it a great place to live. The amenities are well kept and the resident events are a lot of fun. Going on my third year living here .

Mar 17, 2023

Only thing lacking here is the neighborhood. Worst thing that happened was car break INS twice while living here for 3.5 years. They have a security patrolling the garage during night now which is reassuring. Otherwise, this place is very safe. Just some creepy dudes here and there

Mar 1, 2023

I love it here, I really do. I love the pool and gym and all of the amenities. I enjoy the coffee bar. I do wish there was matcha at the coffee bar, but that's not a big deal.

Feb 27, 2023

The best part is I can walk to Target, Nordstrom Rack, Ulta, HomeGoods, and MY JOB! The gym and sauna have what I need and the barista bar is a plus. And everyone is so nice!

Feb 24, 2023

Management is great. My apartment area is quiet and clean. It’s a safe building. The amenities are fantastic. I always find a parking spot in the garage. The location is close to just about anything you could want or need. My main issue is the pest control. I was told they don’t do a traditional spray to avoid chemicals. I found this odd since this is a tropical city with lots of bugs. I’m on the top floor. I’m also new to Florida and where I’m from I had an exterminator come in and spray and didn’t have live bugs in my place.

Feb 21, 2023

Very responsive staff to maintenance issues and all other inquiries. I have loved living here the past two plus years. I would recommend it to everyone. I love having so many restaurants within walking distance. I particularly enjoy using the hot and cold plunge pools, the poker tables, the barrista, and the fitness rooms.

Feb 17, 2023

Beautiful apartment with plenty of space. I do love the indoor garage and the common spaces like the swimming pool/gyms. A good location near the airport and about 15ish minutes to downtown Tampa!

Feb 6, 2023

I don’t have any complaint, this apartment are manage with a great staff. I like the opportunities to know other people at the apartment and the amenities that we have. This is a great opportunity to thanks the staff for all their service.

Feb 5, 2023

my favorite place! i have lived multiple places in tampa and Varela is by far my favorite. We have great amenities and great services! Love it here.

Jan 2, 2023

Everything at the complex is excellent. The only exception is the hallways are a bit dark and the carpets are soiled or need to be replaced.

Jan 2, 2023

Varela has been a great place the live, the location is so convenient and the floor plans of the apartments are great. Maintenance is always friendly and quick as well.

Dec 31, 2022

Sometimes staff forget to take my trash. However staff here are very nice and friendly. Maintenance request are fast and they get things done quickly

Dec 27, 2022

Great apartment, good security, and maintenance is always super fast and helpful. The only thing is it is hard to have dog sitters or someone over because you can’t have an extra key.

Dec 26, 2022

Lovely staff and maintenance teams. Really great community based on the events and the weekly workout classes! Only downsides are the mail delivery system is a little wonky and there is some obvious noise pollution from the hallways but not from apartments on either side of you.

Dec 16, 2022

My experience here has been very well loving quiet community. Front office is amazing. Staff is amazing. If there’s problems they get fixed on time. Couldn’t ask for anything else.

Dec 16, 2022

Living in Varela since 2020. Happy with my community . Love my balcony that is my happy place and glad to be part of this beatiful complex. Super place to live and to receive my family.

Dec 15, 2022

Everything has been really great so far! Only thing I would have to complain is the noise that comes from above neighbors. Sometimes it can be disturbing, otherwise the unit is great.

Dec 7, 2022

We just moved in. Everyone was so helpful and polite. Our apartment is so beautiful and up kept. Place is very accessible and has so many amenities. Love this place!

Dec 4, 2022

I absolutely love living here. It is the best complex I have stayed at. Super affordable, and so many fun community activities! Plus the amenities are amazing.

Nov 28, 2022

Living at Varela is great! the amenities are great and the people are so nice! The only thing i think they can improve on is getting more parcel lockers, or a better system for packages

Nov 17, 2022

I love how organized the packages are! The lobby always smells so good I want to show it off to all my friends. The huge grills are a hit and. everthing is so CLean

Nov 2, 2022

I’ve been a resident at Varela for over 3 years now. The staff is top-notch, the amenities are quality, and the residents are a step above most buildings in the city of Tampa. Would recommend anyone to stop by and check it out if you’re in the market for a rental

Nov 2, 2022

A lovely place to call home. The staff is awesome and welcoming and the residents are friendly (humans and fur babies lol). The amenities are top notch along with multiple monthly community events. Definitely worth a visit.

Oct 29, 2022

Very responsive staff to maintenance issues and all other inquiries. I have loved living here the past two plus years. I would recommend it to everyone. I love having so many restaurants within walking distance. I particularly enjoy using the hot and cold plunge pools, the poker tables, the barrista, and the fitness rooms.

Oct 20, 2022

Have been living at Varela for 2 years now and it’s been one of the best experiences I’ve had at an apartment complex! The office staff are incredible kind and helpful, the maintenance requests get fulfilled within 24 hours or less, and the amenities are unlike any complex in the area. 10/10 highly recommend living here!

Oct 14, 2022

Best apartment complex I’ve ever lived! Great staff - great maintenance! The grounds are clean! The residents are friendly! Really happy living here!

Oct 13, 2022

We enjoy living here. All service requests are promptly sorted and no complaints. As with other apartment buildings you have a wide variety of individuals that make the living experience eventful.

Oct 13, 2022

The staff at this facility seems to be very good people. Bulgaria there have been some minor hiccups but for the most part most of my stay at this facility has been very enjoyable

Oct 13, 2022

Location, Location , Location !!!! I Love this community it’s centrally located to shopping and the airport and a lot of activities the amenities here are GREAT !!!!!

Oct 13, 2022

I just love this place! Is awesome ❤️ Amenities are great, I love yoga classes on Thursday and the gym is huge, is the best place to live in Tampa

Oct 13, 2022

So far, at almost 3 months, I really love this place. At first it did seem very confusing, as it is a complex layout in a way.. but a two months ,I had it down. The girls at the office are great. The two that I knew moved on to a promotion at the other property, but Courtney is still here and she helps me with any problems, etc. Extremely dog friendly, which I, and my chihuahua Romeo love. Amenities are amazing-my favorites are the hot tub and the sauna, but there's a huge gym yoga classes, a dog park, golf simulator. As far as noise level, I would say it's great. I'm saying this because I was a condo owner up north, where I heard literally every noise that people above me and below me made, and here, that is not the case. Definitely props so far!

Sep 20, 2022

Everyone has been so friendly and welcoming! There are so many opportunities to meet others in the community which is a huge plus. I am excited to continue meeting new people!

Sep 20, 2022

Has great amenities, valet trash service is great, and the dog park is super great for all the fury friends! Very safe as well which is a huge plus with gated parking garage!

Sep 17, 2022

Great staff and awesome apartment complex. Only concern was everyonea mail was ripped open in the mail room by someone. I didn't notice any cameras in there.

Sep 11, 2022

Great complex and amazing staff. Overall the amenities are nice and the events held by the community really make living here a very unique experience.

Sep 9, 2022

Seems like a great place to live even though I just moved in. Homey feeling with lots of great amenities. Feels safe and secure! Parking is great for all levels and plenty of space to take advantage of amenities at the same time as others.

Sep 9, 2022

Everything is great living here. Only criticism I have is that I wish they would clean the hallway floors more often & the rent has gone up. Very expensive.

Sep 2, 2022

Varela is probably one of the best places ive lived. Quiet community but still things to do always. The gym and pool are my favorite spots.

Sep 2, 2022

I just moved into Varela at the begging of June and my experience has been great. The staff is very helpful and friendly, the amenities are great, and everything they have to offer is lovely!

Aug 31, 2022

Living at Varela has been fantastic so far! I love the amenities and all of the offerings. Coffee in the morning and yoga classes combined with a beautiful living space create the perfect living experience.

Aug 31, 2022

Amazing community, maintenance team, amenities, and neighbors! It is a clean, quiet, welcoming place to live! I have never had an issue or complaint with this apartment complex! 10/10 recommend!!

Aug 31, 2022

Excelent experience in Varela !! Good neighbors and amenities, love the pool ❤️❤️ Love the gym. Excelent service to the residences. Love the barista coffe

Aug 30, 2022

It is going well so far and i enjoy living here. I like the events and activities the apartment building puts together for its residents. I like it.

Aug 29, 2022

Overall pretty good! Quyen is wonderful! Upstairs neighbors are very noisy and rent is a little pricey but amenities are great and lots of activities!

Aug 29, 2022

staff and amenities are great ! public spaces are clean and well kept. free coffee every morning is a plus ! neighbors are friendly as well.

Aug 13, 2022

I love it, I just wish rent was cheaper. But aside from the rent, I am really happy with the space, the amenities, and the location. With that, the staff is also incredible. SO yeah absolutely no complaints besides the price.

Aug 12, 2022

I moved down from New Jersey in search of an apartment that had a central location and great amenities. I had to look no further than Varela to provide everything I had been looking for. 15 minutes from downtown, 8 minutes from the airport, and roughly 30-40 minutes from some of Florida’s best beaches. Moving to Varela has helped me make the transition seamless and has provided me a great community of friends. I use most of the amenities like the pool, hot and cold tub, sauna, gym, and the barista bar (shout out to Jessi!). The staff here are all super friendly from the front office- Jeremy, Kamilah, Courtney, Quyen, to Diana and her mother who keep the building clean, and Jon, Victor and Freddy who always help with maintenance around the building. If you are looking for community, amenities, and a central location in Tampa, look no further than Varela!

Aug 12, 2022

Just renewed the lease for the next coming year.Love staying at Varela Westshore . They have amazing staff and well planned activities. The plus point is the security .

Aug 10, 2022

Overall it has been a great experience. The staff is very friendly and service requests are handled in a timely manner. I would highly recommend the Varela!

Aug 1, 2022

Great place to live. Just a few minutes from Tampa Airport, Inrernational Mall, Hyde Park Village, Armateur Works and Rampa Downtown. Amenities are great and staff is alwayshelpful.

Jul 31, 2022

Varela has been my for several years now. The property is always maintained the right way, as this is not the case with places I have toured or visited before. The staff is friendly and they all have real, proper personalities. I would recommend Varela to anyone who appreciates luxury living as well as the neighborhood it’s located within.

Jul 30, 2022

My resident experience has been great, lots of wonderful location, plenty of amenities, and great staff. Mail system is a little quirky due to issues with directions but those are easily remedied.

Jul 29, 2022

It has been great. The people are friendly and the Maintenance is fast. I would recommend this appartment to anyone who is looking for a high end place in tampa.

Jul 29, 2022

Very nice group of people! Amenities are great! The staff also puts in some nice community events that are always fun when my schedule allows me to attend.

Jul 23, 2022

No complaints about it, best place in Tampa - the other tried to duplicate, but failed. Wonderful people and amenities. The covered hallways are super nice.

Jul 21, 2022

I love living here. Between the amenities and my apartment I never have to leave the building. The staff and the community are great people. Thank you for making this one of the best places to live.

Jul 14, 2022

Awesome experience at Varela Westshore, friendly staff and great amenities. I love the fitness classes and yoga! I love my home and the neighbors.

Jul 11, 2022

Best place to live in Tampa Bay !!!! Been a resident for 3 years. Thank you Varela. Amenities and staff are amazing! The area is safe and has the biggest dog park in the area !

Jul 1, 2022

Great moving experience so far. The team was super helpful with providing us with everything we needed to know and they were always quick responding to our messages and questions.

Jun 18, 2022

So far so good! Move-in was super easy, neighbors were helpful, and staff made the process so much better. Plus, the amenities are the best I’ve ever had.

Jun 18, 2022

Good place to live. I wish the rent wouldn’t go up so much so I could stay. I can’t hear my neighbors. Only the upstairs neighbor sometimes if they are stomping around.

Jun 17, 2022

Overall an amazing place to live. The amenities are amazing including two pools, two gyms, tanning, the coffee shop, etc. Also, everyone is so friendly and the leasing office holds a lot of events to meet people.

Jun 17, 2022

Everything is great so far! Could use some carpet cleaning in the hallways. We plan on staying for a while. Thank you to all the staff in helping with our transition to apartment living!

Jun 8, 2022

Varela is the best apartment complex to live in. From the leasing staff to the maintenance, everyone here is top notch. They have the best amenities in the Westshore area and do amazing community events.

Jun 8, 2022

Been here for 6 years and absolutely love it! Good customer service and can’t beat the location and the size of all the amenities plus great community events

Jun 7, 2022

Just moved into Varela. Was a smooth process and staff was very helpful. First interactions with maintenance have been very pleasant as they pay close attention to detail in keeping residents updated on work orders.

Jun 7, 2022

Really enjoy the amenities and the staff are amazing! They recently renovated the pool and replaced all the carpets, they are constantly improving the space.

Jun 3, 2022

Staff has been very friendly and helpful. Amenities are top notch. Love the large dog park and all the residents are very friendly. Met several people just in the first few days living here.

Jun 2, 2022

One of the best places I have rented from. Front fest amazing Maintenance is fast Quiet but friendly environment. All the above in every category

May 14, 2022

Really enjoy living here. Amenities are great, location is central. Very friendly neighbours. Car park has plenty of space and is well protected

May 12, 2022

I cannot say enough great things about Varela! From day one, Tracy the leasing agent was so helpful through the whole process. From the amenities, to the staff, Varela is the place to live!!

May 4, 2022

The management staff is awesome! The apartment amenities are very nice. Clean hallways and amenity spaces. Love the monthly events as well!!

May 4, 2022

Beautiful complex that has made my recent move in very smooth. The staff has been very friendly and accommodating. The unit itself is beautiful, and the amenities are top notch

May 2, 2022

A lovely place to call home. The staff is awesome and welcoming and the residents are friendly (humans and fur babies lol). The amenities are top notch along with multiple monthly community events. Definitely worth a visit.

Apr 22, 2022

Staff is great and very hospital. The community is extremely welcoming. The hosted events are well thought out and planned. Very fun activities. Only suggestion is to get a ping pong table

Apr 19, 2022

Living at Varela has been a great experience. Staff and the quality of the property are what makes it stand out the most. Would recommend to anyone looking for a central location to live.

Apr 18, 2022

Varela is a good place to live. If you like to use the amenities and will use them often then it's worth the price of admission. The staff and maintenance team are super friendly and helpful. Haven't had any bug issues besides one rainy night(it's Florida). Hoping to stay here longer if the price doesn't go to high.

Mar 16, 2022

Great amenities and location, central to all Tampa Bay has to offer. Love the spacious apartment with high ceilings. Only wish there was more ground floor parking for residents.

Mar 3, 2022

Varela is great. The pools and amenities are awesome. The office staff has been very nice and very helpful. We did have a lady at the dog park with and aggressive dog be rude to us but overall great experience

Mar 2, 2022

Love the complex and love the amenities! This is a great place live, the pool, gym and sauna to name some of it! Also the barista is awesome 🤩

Mar 2, 2022

I love the people who live and work here. Great sense of community that is cultivated by the staff and the amazing events. The fitness classes are also the best!

Feb 17, 2022

Very nice place. Great amenities and nice rooms. Quiet apartments and kind staff. Parking garage, pool, dog park, and more! Located very close to Raymond James!

Feb 16, 2022

Very nice staff, maintenance comes quickly when needed. The amenities are nice, sometimes broken but usually gets fixed pretty quickly. Great community and friends!

Jan 31, 2022

It's been a pleasure living here. One of the safest places I've lived. Front office is attentive and are always available to help if something is going on. Just overall great community!

Jan 28, 2022

A lovely place to call home. The staff is awesome and welcoming and the residents are friendly (humans and fur babies lol). The amenities are top notch along with multiple monthly community events. Definitely worth a visit.

Jan 22, 2022

Good 😊 . Enjoying alot in this space and community. Love the weekly yoga and workout sessions and different events and activities organised in the community

Jan 11, 2022

Great staff, great amenities, Swift maintenance, and overall a great living experience. Most residents are respectful and quality people. Would recommend to the young business professional.

Jan 5, 2022

Varela is the best place to live in the Westshore area. The amenities and location are top notch. The staff and maintenance are always ready to help.

Jan 4, 2022

Great place to live. Everything and everyone here are great! The only downside is the dog park not being kept up well and the humans who don't pick up after those dogs.

Dec 3, 2021

Staff is so supportive! Love living here! The amenities are awesome. Maintenance is super fast and responsive. It is so close to so many great restaurants and other attractions. Would certainly recommend it to family and friends.

Nov 19, 2021

Everyone who works here is thoughtful, personal, and does their job terrifically. The staff is what makes this a great place to live and work from home

Nov 12, 2021

The leasing agent Tracy was amazing and was a big part on why I picked this place over 2 other complexes near by and made the process extremely easy. I have a hectic work schedule and needed quick fast responses which Tracy did provide. Also the Amenities that this complex provides was a plus to my work needs along with social life. 😊

Nov 10, 2021

Great location, amazing amentities, and very friendly staff members and neighbors. I haven't fully moved in yet but I feel like this is truly home.

Nov 8, 2021

I rated a 4 only because I just moved in and don’t have a lot to go on. So far it’s been great. The staff is some of the best! The parking garage and gate are not great but then again I have an f150. It’s just really tight.

Nov 5, 2021

Quiet with quiet neighbors, everyone is friendly. Amenities are on point I get what I need to get done in the gym. Overall a wonderful place to live

Oct 27, 2021

Great place to live! Quiet, good amenities, valet trash, pools, grills, gated parking, dog park, dog grooming station, events! There’s even a computer lab, game room, and a full swing simulator!

Oct 22, 2021

Amazing place and experience nice staff and very pet friendly all the amenities are great gym coffee in the morning And pools. I love this place.

Oct 1, 2021

I have been at Varela for the last year and a half and my experience has been amazing. Great amenities, quiet, clean and great customer service!

Oct 1, 2021

I've lived at Varela for the past two years, and I couldn't be happier. Management is friendly and attentive, the maintenance staff is phenomenal, and there are dozens of great amenities that I use on the daily. The best part for me has been the access to the dog park. It's really nice to be able to bring my dog out to run every day in such a well maintained space. I love it here.

Sep 29, 2021

The staff is amazing. They are always willing to help out and throw amazing events. The amenities are the best in the area. The maintenance team is awesome and very helpful and friendly.

Sep 29, 2021

Awesome place, with a great staff. Close to the airport and malls. Monthly events are cool, even though unable to make it to alot of them I appreciate they are there.

Sep 15, 2021

Amazing experience on moving in and the staff is amazing. Location location location ! Everything is 20 minutes away MAX and most things are less than a mile away

Sep 14, 2021

Beautifully appo[nted apartment, location is awesome, staff is very helpful and friendly. Just moved in but feel quite at home, considering I haven't lived in apartment for years!

Sep 11, 2021

This place is gray! If the prices didn't keep getting so high I would probably stay forever! Overall it's a great apartment and I would recommend it to anyone who can afford it. They have a big dog park and a dog spa. Plenty of amenities like the gym, 2 pools, yoga room, dance room, business area, and etc.. They also have community events each month!

Sep 1, 2021

Great place to stay evereone is so friendly if you need anything thwir is always someone willing to lend a helping hand .never have to worry about finding something to do always something f close bye.

Aug 30, 2021

I enjoy my experience here so far, my children and I feel right at home. We take pleasure in using the amenities and I enjoy the lattes every morning! My favorite amenity is the resistance pool!!

Aug 19, 2021

Top notch amenities, service and comfort. Feels like home! Just re-signed for another year due to great first year. Love how close it is to everything.

Aug 13, 2021

Overall very happy living here! The staff is friendly and quick to respond to any needs or issues! I have enjoyed the amenities and social events.

Aug 11, 2021

Wonderful staff who go out of their way to give you the best experience. Fitness classes are greatly appreciated as well as the gym equipment.

Aug 6, 2021

I'm on year 2 here and I'll still loving it! The amenities are great and the staff is the best. Would definitely recommend it here to anyone!

Jul 30, 2021

Meets expectations! I’m quite pleased about the move in decision. The community is well cared for by the staff. I appreciate the strict rules listed in the lease agreement as it provides a pleasant experience for the tenants.

Jul 28, 2021

I have only lived in Varela for about 2 weeks and love it so far. Everyone is friendly and it is a dog welcoming community! The amenities are wonderful as well. No complaints !

Jul 28, 2021

Great place to live with excellent amenities! Lots of nearby places to visit and shop. Quiet at night and mostly quiet during the day. Dog parks are clean and grassy.

Jul 16, 2021

Great place to live in a up and coming area in Tampa. Great amenities and the people who work here are all friendly. Center of Tampa near the airport

Jul 7, 2021

Very good complex with excelents amenities. I like the main pool area and gazebo facilities. Maintenance personal are very polite and loyal .

Jun 30, 2021

Best place to live in the area! Convenient location close to the mall, airport, high-quality restaurants, and shopping. The apartment complex has multiple amenities that are never crowded, including three pools (two outdoor and one resistance for “laps”), multiple covered grill areas, two gyms, a recreation area with foosball, pool tables, table shuffleboard, and poker tables. There is a sport simulator which has a variety of sports to try out. The management is attentive and helpful, and they organize community events which are a lot of fun to attend! Maintenance is easy to request and are quick, and if it is an emergency they have someone on call 24 hours. Parking is simple, there is a gated garage and ample space. Overall, best experience to be had living in Tampa.

Jun 30, 2021

I have only been here for a week but it has been excellent so far! Love the fitness center and barista. The apartment is amazing and so much storage in the kitchen!!!

Jun 29, 2021

Going into my third year here at Varela, much better than local competition. Happy to be a resident with other civilized and courteous residents.

Jun 25, 2021

Varela is a great place to live. The amenities are amazing, and the community is great. The staff makes you feel at home and are always welcoming.

Jun 23, 2021

Apartments are nice and decently priced for what you get. Maintenance is the best around and are always prompt and friendly. Gym and saunas are a big bonus as well as pool and indoor driving range.

Jun 17, 2021

Very nice place to live. Love the pool area and all the amenities. Close to downtown and many other things. Probably one of the best apartment complexes in Tampa.

Jun 13, 2021

Great place and friendly staff. Love the area because it’s close to everything. The party’s are Greta around the holidays and they keep everything clean. Gym is nice and the sauna is always a plus.

May 29, 2021

So far so good! The only downside is the neighborhood. Don’t feel safe walking around by myself. But the amenities and community events are awesome!

May 26, 2021

I have really enjoyed my time here so far. The area is great, amenities are incredibly convenient, service is top notch, and residents have all been very friendly.

May 21, 2021

Apartment staff is awesome. Maintenance when needed is quick to respond. Love the dog friendly environment. The building is kept clean and residents are friendly. My only suggestion for improvement would be to increase the number of visitor only parking spots.

May 13, 2021

Good can be nosey with people slamming doors at night but overall it's a good experience. The barista is not always there in the morning, so could use some work.

May 7, 2021

The maintenance and front office team are quick to address any concerns and are very friendly! While several of the community amenities have been out of service there has been open communication about when to expect them to be operational.

Apr 30, 2021

Maintenance has been super prompt, high quality and rapidly responsive! I have also enjoyed how maintenance and house keeping staff great my girls every morning.

Apr 19, 2021

The office staff is helpful and accommodating. Any issues are taken care of quickly including an maintenance problems. I love the random food trucks we get throughout the month which allow me not to cook but also to try new foods. I've lived here for almost four years and I've had issues with neighbors in the past but the apartment was able to quickly and safely handle the situation for us. Overall this is a great community to live in.

Apr 15, 2021

I absolutely love it here. Everyone is so friendly, the community is very clean. I love the events and I meet so many new people that I never would meet if it wasn’t for the wine down Wednesdays!!!

Apr 15, 2021

Nice quiet place to stay. Plenty of amenities to utilize and dog friendly! Free coffee and free dog treats! Decent security for the building plus a parking garage!

Apr 2, 2021

I love the community! The staff is always happy and helpful too! Love getting coffee and taking advantage of all the other amenities. The location is perfect as well!

Apr 1, 2021

Love it here! Staff is so pleasant and helpful. Love the free coffee and large dog park. I wish we knew we could have gotten frontier instead of spectrum, but that’s okay

Apr 1, 2021

Overall I enjoy living here. The staff are very friendly and quick to respond to any needs. I love the location and amenities. Easy access to everything around the area.

Mar 29, 2021

Great apartment and location. Friendly and helpful staff. A little pricey for the size unit, but the barista was a really cool perk of living here!

Mar 26, 2021

Things are lovely living here. Neighbors are friendly, things are quiet and still in the heart of everything in tampa. Front office is amazing couldn't ask for more

Mar 24, 2021

Almost two years here! Everything is great, just wish a few other residents here and there would be more considerate. Much better than some other buildings I have lived in within Tampa.

Mar 17, 2021

Varela is the best apartment community in Tampa. From the office staff to the maintenance, everything is top notch. The amenities are truly hard to beat.

Mar 10, 2021

I can't say enough great things about the quality of the amenities, the kindness of the staff, and the overall living experience Varela Westshore provides. All service requests are completed quickly and the grounds are well maintained. I moved in during Covid and was brand new to Tampa (and knew no one) the events Varela provides offered an amazing community (not to mention that the food, drinks, and activities are all really delicious/fun). The mattress I ordered wasn't there when I first arrived and they kindly let me stay in the guest suite until I had a place to sleep. As far as centrality of location goes you really can't beat it. Every Tampa neighborhood/district is about 10 minutes away and you're right by the freeway to quickly get to the gulf beaches. Overall, I give the Varela Westshore experience 10/10.

Mar 9, 2021

Awesome place to live. Great location central to all the hot spots and great amenities. Staff is always helpful and prompt with their responses. Apartments are really nice. Been here for two plus years and going!

Mar 9, 2021

I love it here! I decided to renew for another year because you can't beat the amenities, location, staff--all of it! I feel pretty lucky to have found this place.

Mar 7, 2021

I’m a huge fan of this apartment complex. After searching between all the apartments in this area, varela was by far the best. It has a newer feel than even the apartments built 1-2 years ago.

Mar 3, 2021

Amazing place to live! Varela has the best amenities of all the places I’ve lived in Tampa. Plus the location is perfect; close to every store you need.

Mar 2, 2021

Leasing office has helped with everything we have needed so far! Clean apartment. Nice amenities. Dog park is amazing and convenient! Location is great!

Feb 27, 2021

Great complex! Really enjoy the amenities especially the peloton! The staff is really nice and always answers calls for maintenance at a fast and respected pace.

Feb 24, 2021

I love varela! From the staff to residents everyone is a community and i have nothing but great things to say about varela. The amenities are definitely a plus as well

Feb 23, 2021

Overall I love the community! Definitely has its issues from time to time, but overall good. I am glad I renewed my lease. Wish the rates were raising.

Feb 22, 2021

The place is good, but the price is a bit overboard for what you get. If you can afford it then it's a nice place to live and the neighbors keep to themselves which is nice.

Feb 22, 2021

Loving the community so far! Tracy from the leasing office is absolutely AMAZING! She was extremely helpful and patient, really taking the time to address all of our concerns. We love her!

Feb 22, 2021

So far so good! The apartment is nice, same with the amenities. I rate it a 4/5 because the only thing that I would change would be more events! I think it’s a great way to meet people.

Feb 9, 2021

Living here is like living at a resort. My studio floor plan is spacious and open. I love my pool view. The kitchen is has great appliances and lots of storage space. The bathroom has plenty of storage as well! So excited to be a part of the Varela Westshore Community!

Feb 1, 2021

So glad the garage gate is working again! Maintenance is awesome and very responsive. Love getting my coffee at the barista bar (one of my favorite amenities)

Jan 30, 2021

Love the community and amenities. The event nights are always a lot of fun for the residents to get together and enjoy some food, drinks and games

Jan 29, 2021

Good maintenance crew! Love their response time and complete willingness to make it right the first time. Wish endless pool and spa room would have been fixed faster than 11 months though.

Jan 28, 2021

I’ve lived here for 2 years and so far it has been great. The staff and maintenance are very friendly and the amenities are fantastic. The Bucs watch parties are great!

Jan 22, 2021

I noticed you guys are trying to get food trucks here. I've tried a bunch in the area and two of the best I've found are: I Wanna Wok Wing Box Get them here and you will see why! Oh yeah and love living here :)

Jan 22, 2021

Community is kind, a lot of people say hi to you when walking down the hallways. Staff is kind and always seems helpful when I can’t track down my packages. 4 stars because the 5th floor entrance from the parking lot always has a broken handle.

Jan 15, 2021

My move-in was great! The elevators are all in very convenient spots, which helped make it a smooth move. The complex seems very clean and well kept. AND THE AMENITIES!!!!

Jan 13, 2021

VW is the friendliest & safest place in Tampa to live!! With all the activities going on, every month, you're meeting different people continually!! Thanks, Varela Westshore, for making this a wonderful place to live!!

Jan 13, 2021

Very friendly place with so much to do without having to leave. Multiple monthly community events are a bonus. When you do leave, most places are right around the corner.

Jan 6, 2021

Everyone has been very helpful! Still getting settled in apartment, but really enjoying it so far! Pelotons are great, parking easily accessible & most of all it's quiet!

Jan 4, 2021

Varela is an amazing place to live. They have great amenities here. The staff is here is also great. I am very glad I chose to live at Varela.

Jan 3, 2021

Great place to stay, great locations. Management arranges cool activities for engaging residents. Very helpful staff, really enjoy living here

Jan 3, 2021

I love living here! There is always so much to do and the staff is really amazing. They hold all kinds of events every month, and this is the first time I have lived in a community were the residents actually attend haha The amenities here are also really amazing.

Jan 2, 2021

Varela is awesome, best apartment in the area! We’ve lived here for over a year now and enjoy it. Perfect location! We also love the dog park!!

Jan 2, 2021

Amazing!! I love living here so far! The amenities are great and my unit is perfect! The location is perfect since you are set right in the middle of Tampa and St. Pete

Jan 2, 2021

Perfect location and perfect apartment to stay in Tampa. Amenities are great 👍 and managememt staff is helpful. Also love the activities being organized every month for residents.

Jan 1, 2021

So far so good! It's only been a few days but we like it. The hot tub, the gym, and the barista are our favorites! Some things need repairing around the building but hopefully those things will be addressed now that the holidays are over.

Jan 1, 2021

Great place to live and the best apartment I’ve ever been in. The community events are awesome and so are the staff. The amenities are great and is a very clean place.

Dec 30, 2020

I have been very impressed with the many great social events. The staff have been incredibly helpful and informative. Communication is definitely a strong suit of management at Varela. My daughters love greeting the staff members they encounter.

Dec 29, 2020

Overall great, amenities are nice and well kept. Beautiful view with little to no noise problem within the apartment. Community events are really nice and dog friendly is a big plus.

Dec 17, 2020

Great place to live! You’ll be a short drive away from most stores, the airport, and the mall! Dog friendly. Low noise at night. Secured access. Great appliances in unit!

Dec 16, 2020

Everything is great about Varela. The amenities are the best in Tampa along with the staff and maintenance. This is the best place to live by far.

Dec 7, 2020

So far, So good!! It is quiet and I love my apartment and the amenities!! There is always resident functions and the office staff are great!

Dec 7, 2020

Varela is a great place to live! The community events really bring the apartment together and have fun with the other residents. With the coffee in the morning and the workout classes in the evening, Varela covers all the bases.

Dec 4, 2020

Front office is amazing. Tracy and kamilia will take care of all of your needs. Neighbors are friendly and kind. Move is was only bothering some not having a freight elevator but once I got in it feels like home.

Dec 4, 2020

Just moved in but the staff has been great! Love the location. The grounds are well kept. Excellent amenities. I would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Dec 2, 2020

Excellent community! Excellent management! Excellent maintenance! I love the community activities they organize and the food trucks they invite!

Nov 26, 2020

This is a great place to live if you're in school or if you work remote. They have a business center so you don't have to sit inside your apartment all day if you work from home. They've got a game room and a sports simulator which is super fun. Overall pretty nice place to live. No complaints except about our upstairs neighbor who you can hear stomping around sometimes, but it's not too bad.

Nov 19, 2020

Ive been living here almost 4 years. Great location and very close to the airport. The amenities are great. The lifestyle is luxurious. I love to call this home!

Nov 18, 2020

Just renewed. I am happy to be staying for at least one more year. Varela worked with my roommates and I to keep the lease price reasonable.

Nov 2, 2020

So far so great! The events have been fun and looking forward to meeting more neighbors. Also, the leasing staff is great and always available!

Nov 1, 2020

It’s quiet, really nice, a lot colder than my last place. I enjoy having access to pools and the gym. The parking garage is great, keeps my car nice and cool and always somewhere to park.

Nov 1, 2020

There is a lot to love about Varela - great management team, amazing maintenance team, apartments have a lot of high end finishes, etc. It is a great place to call home!

Oct 28, 2020

I think my residence experience has been pretty good. Need to get new carpet and computers. Also, enforce smoking rules. Otherwise, it has been pretty good.

Oct 27, 2020

The amenities are top notch. The location is perfect, 10 min away from the hot spots in Tampa and 5 min from the airport. The staff has always been kind and helpful. Been living here over two years and it’s been great!

Oct 27, 2020

Varela is great! I love the amenities and the spacious floor plan of my apartment. Very dog friendly which is great for my corgi. Can’t wait for another year here!

Oct 27, 2020

Resident events have been phenomenal! Really seems like a community and I have made some friends because of them! Staff have gone above and beyond.

Oct 23, 2020

Friendly community, number of activities to do and ease of access to major city hubs are a few of my favorite things about living here. The dog park and perks are a plus too

Oct 18, 2020

Great place to live. The staff is great and the building is well kept and in a great location. The amenities are awesome and very well maintained.

Oct 18, 2020

I've been here for only 3 days and everyone is amazing from the staff to the residents!!! Definately made the right choice!!! I plan on being here for a looong time.

Oct 6, 2020

Varela Apartments have exceeded our expectations in every way. The quality, amenities, and community events are exceptional. The location is perfect and accessible to everything we need.

Oct 5, 2020

Its very nice and peaceful community with all the amenities.. they have good resident events and maintain the community pretty good 😊 love varela

Oct 4, 2020

I've been at Varela for a little over a year and I love it! It has been a great way to start my Florida life. I have recommended it to friends. Love the amenities (especially the Peloton bikes and smaller pool). Blessed to call this home.

Oct 2, 2020

Great place to stay, great locations. Management arranges cool activities for engaging residents. Very helpful staff, really enjoy living here

Sep 30, 2020

This is the best place to live in Tampa!! The staff at Varela Westshore is top notch! If something goes wrong, the maintenance Dept is right there to fix the problem. It is a safe and peaceful place to live!!

Sep 30, 2020

The community is very interactive and friendly. Lots of activities to do every week and get people together. There is also the virtual room to get together. And the fitness center is very large with a lot to use

Sep 30, 2020

Our experience here has been awesome. The amenities are great although the hot tub has been under maintenance for quite some time now. Overall I love the location, and I love the apartments. The staff is super helpful and kind too!

Sep 29, 2020

Great amenities and amazing staff! The location is perfect. Everywhere you go is so clean. The dog park is huge! Great weight room also. You will love it.

Sep 29, 2020

Best place to live in the area. Unmatched amenities compared to other apartments and one of the most helpful staff round. Maintenance maintains the building and amenities well.

Sep 25, 2020

Perfect location and perfect apartment to stay in Tampa. Amenities are great 👍 and managememt staff is helpful. Also love the activities being organized every month for residents.

Sep 23, 2020

It has been great so far, I love the location for me. Easy to get to work, and close to so many things. And having all the amenities here is great. Just wish I wasn't so far in the back of the complex.

Sep 23, 2020

I was only supposed to be here temporarily, however, with the ever-changing climate of our economy I find myself here now going on 4 years. I love the location and the staff has been extremely helpful. This is to say a lot when the Office management and Maintenance can receive high grades. The community is where I have my issues when tenants cannot police behind themselves. Constantly there are pet issues with tenants not cleaning behind themselves. this is to include trash being left out in the common hallways with smell permeating throughout when there is a trash shoot available for them to dispose of their trash. there is nothing more embarrassing than to have staff showing potential tenants the grounds to have this blatant display of disregard and nothing to my knowledge is being done about it. I personally would love to be on staff as a building enforcer of these issues to include noise displine. the tenants need to be held accountable for there actions.

Sep 19, 2020

The amenities are very good, the staff is fantastic and the maintenance extremely fast to respond our demands. I live in the front of Trash Chute and the cleaning is outstanding! Very recommended!!!

Sep 9, 2020

I just moved here last week and love it already. There are so many amenities and the staff seems very friendly. Overall a very beautiful apartment.

Sep 1, 2020

From the staff to the maintenance, the customer service is top notch. The amenities are the best in Tampa by far, and the proximity to everything is a must have.

Aug 29, 2020

I love living at Varela and the amenities and staff are awesome! My only complaint is the price of rent for the size of the apartment is pretty crazy.

Aug 27, 2020

The amenities and staff are exceptional! Maintenance requests are resolved incredibly promptly. The community is for the most part well-kept, save for some dirty carpets. Overall an extremely good place to live!

Aug 25, 2020

Its the best place to live in Westshore. Top notch amenities and an amazing pool to dive in. The best part is the in-house Barista. Thank you!

Aug 20, 2020

Smooth sailing so far. The staff are really helpful and the amenities are amazing! I have never been processed so efficiently and quickly.

Aug 17, 2020

Just completed my first year here at Varela Westshore. A great overall experience with amazing amenities and the residents are all great people. A very HUGE upgrade from Society Westshore!

Aug 13, 2020

So far everyone has been very nice. Our apartment is very quiet! Move in was easy.(besides lugging all our stuff inside) I can't wait to see what this place has to offer!

Aug 13, 2020

So far everything has been great. All of the staff are fantastic! The location is awesome and the building is well maintained. Very pleased with the amenities.

Aug 13, 2020

This place is quiet, very secure, and clean. There’s wonderful amenities on site along with a coffee barista! A lot of the rooms even come with an outside balcony. It’s pet friendly and a close drive to my college!

Aug 12, 2020

Love the apartment and staff, great amenities and love the location. Our apartment is nice and we love the layout. It’s bigger than our last and security feels safer with the pods to get into anything. Parking on the first can be a pain ,but it is what it is.

Aug 8, 2020

So far- so good! I LOVE the amenities, and the high ceilings in the apartments (even on the first floor) The maintenance has been quick to respond, and I love the online portal.

Aug 3, 2020

I have love being here so far! The amenities are amazing and well maintained and the people here are kind and really helpful! I would highly recommend living here!

Aug 2, 2020

I've lived at Varela for 13 months and just resigned for another year. The amenities are great, especially the pool, gym and sauna. Repairs are made very quickly, and maintenance is timely. I would suggest this complex for anyone who desires a clean, calm, well maintained apartment.

Jul 30, 2020

My stay so far at Varela has been great. They have a lot of amenities and the support staff is very cooperative. One of the best apartment is the locality.

Jul 30, 2020

This place is incredible. The front office staff is super friendly, maintenance is responsive and pleasant, and the amenities are top notch. It's literally like living in a resort. I couldn't be happier!

Jul 29, 2020

Varela is amazing! We love the barista bar and we are so happy that Varela added Monday’s to the schedule. Who doesn’t need a coffee on Monday!

Jul 29, 2020

Love living here. Provided a safe care package during lockdown for COVID-19. Very resident centered. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a great apartment with amazing amenities.

Jul 25, 2020

I love the amenities. pools are great sauna superb! The area is quiet and peaceful. I feel very safe with the security features. The maintenance is super fast and great!

Jul 23, 2020

The amenities here are great, they are always clean and well kept. Only complaints are some noise pollution I can hear both in the hallway from apartments and in my apartment from the hallways as well as significant noise from my upstairs neighbor. However there is no noise from either neighbor next to me.

Jul 23, 2020

Excellent place to rent. The amenities, management, and community is excellent. We enjoy the events they organize and we live our apartment!

Jul 21, 2020

The amenities are second to none. I love sitting in the hot tub after a nice gym workout. The apartment is well kept. I definitely am glad I signed her.

Jul 18, 2020

The facility is great and up to date. The staff is awesome and are always quick to help and respond to work orders. The amenities are great and they are very good about keeping everything clean.

Jul 16, 2020

Staff is super friendly. There’s so many amenities! Perfect for a dog owner, specious park & large dog wash room. Perfect location, can just hop on the highway. Close to Target, Whole Foods, Publix, Mall.

Jul 16, 2020

Varela is like living in a luxury resort. The apartments have high quality features, I personally love the state of the art appliances and designer finishes.

Jul 14, 2020

The ease of move in and transition was fantastic. We have experienced a quick response to maintenance issues. We love the barista service. It is a major plus for us.

Jul 8, 2020

Lauren was our leading agent and she was fantastic. Super honest and sweet. Upon moving my husband has been dealing with Kamilah who has been extremely helpful since he moved before I did. My only concern right now after reading some Yelp reviews and confirming that the walls are very thin is the noise from the neighbor above us in unit 558, the dirty carpets on the hallways and the carpet in the master bedroom that needs to be changed since it’s dirty and it has a foul smell. I also think that the garbage container that they provide for the pick up is just not up to part with the rest of the kitchen appliances and it stands out like a sore thumb in the apartment. Other than that we are thrilled to have so many amenities and to be closed to international plaza and Whole Foods.

Jul 5, 2020

great location! lovely amenities! all around great place to live. Just moved in recently and am already in love with the apartment. it feels like home!

Jul 1, 2020

Nice place to live with lots of amenities.. staff is amazing and they always take care of residents . Cleanliness is at its best always . Love Varela

Jul 1, 2020

Third time living here- absolutely love varela! Awesome staff, friendly faces, clean hallways and amenity spaces- super dog friendly and safe!

Jun 29, 2020

Incredible. Enjoying my stay. Staff is friendly and acknowledging. Amenities are good and well maintained. Apartments are very nice and spacious.

Jun 17, 2020

Staff and residents are super friendly and personable. Makes apartment living so nice! Highly recommend everyone to come check it out. It’s like living in a resort. I never have to leave my house except to grab groceries. Everything else i could ever need is here and I love it!

May 31, 2020

I really enjoy the property and all of its awesome amenities! For the most part, the neighbors are friendly, the dog park/dog run area is huge and bigger than most apartment complexes, and the gym is impressive. The main reasons I don't give a 5-Star review are because I can hear when neighbors are loud from their units in the halls and that can come into my apartment and noise pollution; however the walls from unit to unit themselves are rather insulated so I don't hear them at night. The second reason is the hallway carpeting is a bit dingy (at least on the fourth floor).

May 28, 2020

Through such a time of uncertainty it’s great being able to feel safe at home. The measures Varela has taken in order to keep its residents safe and healthy is amazing.

May 18, 2020

From the maintenance to the leasing staff, Varela is top notch. We have the best team and amenities in Tampa with a perfect location. Plus we have our own barista.

May 14, 2020

We really feel like we are at home, staff, Kamila is perfect, maintenance is really good, neighbourhood is very convenient, amenities are well kept

May 12, 2020

The entire Varela staff makes this place feel more than an apartment complex, it feels like home! The amenities make it feel like i'm living in a 5 star resort!

May 1, 2020

Friendly staff and community has been pretty great. There could be more areas to lock up bikes on a secure floor. But other than that its been great.

Apr 30, 2020

Great place to live with amazing amenities but a little noisy! We can not hear any noise from the pool or the street but we can hear the people above us.

Apr 30, 2020

So far we have had a great experience living here!! The staff is phenomenal and the amenities are great. Location is perfect and there is plenty of guest parking as well.

Apr 17, 2020

We have lived here for over a year and we have had a great experience so far. Staff has been wonderful, the location is perfect, and the amenities are awesome. Definitely recommend.

Mar 5, 2020

The leasing agents are always super helpful and everyone is incredibly friendly. Just found the dog wash the other day and my girl was so happy to have a good bath!

Mar 1, 2020

Varela has been such an amazing place to live! We love everything about our community. The amenities, atmosphere, events, leasing staff (Varela family), and every else about Varela is just perfect!

Feb 24, 2020

This is my second week of living at Varela and let me just say I’ve never been happier. Moving here was definitely a great decision. Everyone is so friendly, from staff to neighbors. And the amenities! I’m not sure that their missing a thing when it comes the amenities. Coffee, gym, there’s even tanning. If I could, I’d never leave!

Feb 23, 2020

Beautiful apartment. Lots of space and amenities. The staff is wonderful. Love the coffee bar! Location is great! I am glad I signed a lease here!

Feb 14, 2020

Great Amenities offered and a beautiful apartment layout! My dog loves the huge dog park. The location is also so close to my favorite restaurants.

Feb 14, 2020

Great place to live overall. Great location, close to international mall and airport. Amazing amenities, just wish I had more time to actually use them. Especially love the yoga classes and barista bar.

Feb 14, 2020

Varela is an amazing place to live. It is like a luxury hotel but even better. Staff and maintenance are fantastic and we love it here. We could not be happier.

Feb 6, 2020