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Mariposa at Hunter Road

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 51 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(51) 62 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Mariposa at Hunter Road
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Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
51

What Residents Report

Residents praise Mariposa's connected indoor hallways, community events, and pet amenities, with some highlighting friendly service during tours. However, repeated complaints about management responsiveness, missed or delayed security deposit refunds, unfinished maintenance work, and staff conduct-particularly from Dustin Rodriguez and Amanda Keifer-undermine the community appeal. The property appears divided between those enjoying its social aspects and those frustrated by administrative failures.

Praised for
  • pet-friendly dog park
  • community atmosphere and events
  • accessible layout with indoor hallway
  • friendly staff on tours
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive and dismissive management
  • slow or missing refunds
  • poor maintenance and delayed repairs
  • security and safety concerns
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Best for: Senior renters seeking pet-friendly community with accessible design and social activities.
Think twice if: Phone access is poor, refund processing has failed repeatedly, and management has been dismissive in disputes.

What Works Here

  • 55+ community with indoor air-conditioned hallway connecting all units
  • pool designed for disabled access
  • dog park for residents with pets
  • on-site social activities and theater

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Dustin Rodriguez named for positive tour service
  • Dustin Rodriguez also named for raising voice, interrupting, and disconnecting calls during refund dispute
  • Amanda Keifer (Regional Manager) declined to speak during deposit refund issue
  • Security deposit refund delayed over 30 days due to incorrect mailing address entered by staff
  • Elevator out of service for 2+ months affecting senior residents
  • Hallway carpet not shampooed in over 5 years
  • Office restricts visitor access to appointments; phone often unanswered

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Appealing community design with accessible layout and active social programming, but significant failures in deposit handling, maintenance, and management responsiveness damage confidence.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 4 against a 3.85 average across the 292 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

dog parkfriendly atmospherecommunitytourtheaterwalkamenitiesmoviemanagementcall

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 29
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
34
4
4
3
1
2
2
1
10

Leasing & Application Office

Address
2600 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
Attributes
has_onsite_serviceshas_wheelchair_accessible_entrancehas_wheelchair_accessible_parkinghas_wheelchair_accessible_restroomhas_wheelchair_accessible_seatinghas_business_centerhas_elevatorhas_fitness_center

Last verified 2026-07-22

Office & Application Hours

Monday
08:30-17:30
Tuesday
08:30-17:30
Wednesday
10:30-17:30
Thursday
08:30-17:30
Friday
08:30-17:30
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
55+ apartments1 bedroom apartments2 bedroom apartmentstheaterpoolcard room with billiardsfitness studiohigh-speed internet

Credentials claimed:Equal Opportunity Housing, Handicap Friendly

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Is Mariposa pet-friendly?
Yes. The community has a dog park available for residents with pets.
Can I tour the property?
Yes, tours are available. Contact the office by phone (note: reviewers report the phone is often unanswered).
What happens if I need to reach management?
Residents report the office phone is rarely answered, appointments are required to visit in person, and call-backs often do not come or are delayed days.

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Last updated 2026-07-21