Mariposa Apartment Homes sits in a quiet part of San Marcos, near the Purgatory Creek Natural Area, and you can get to downtown pretty quickly if you need something from town or want to go to a restaurant, and you'll find that this community has been around since 2005 with Spanish mission style buildings and lots of green landscaping, plus there's an access gate for security so folks can come and go with peace of mind. The place is mainly for people who are 55 and up, and there are one and two bedroom homes to choose from, all with things like high ceilings, full kitchen appliance packages with dishwashers and pantries, decorative lighted ceiling fans, big walk-in closets, coat and linen storage, and some places have garden tubs or walk-in showers, oversized walk-in closets, and patios or balconies-including some Juliette balconies-so you can sit outside or enjoy a hillside view if you're lucky enough to get a unit with one. You'll find that there are washer and dryer connections in some apartments, and there are also laundry rooms and other laundry options nearby.
People who have dogs or cats can bring up to two pets per home, as long as the breeds meet the property's rules, and there's a one-time $500 fee per pet; the place is pet-friendly, but it's good to check the restrictions first, just to be sure nobody's surprised. Mariposa also has a resort-style swimming pool where residents sit at lounge chairs or dining tables, a clubhouse for bigger indoor gatherings, a game room with a bumper pool table, a card room with billiards, a library, a theatre, a coffee shop, and a beauty or barber shop, and there's outdoor shuffleboard, a fitness room, a jogging trail, and plenty of planned social activities, so when people want to meet up or do things together, there are spaces and chances for it. The building has multiple laundry rooms, and you'll get options for assigned or covered parking if you need them. Lease terms can run for 1, 6, or 12 months, and there is an application fee. In some homes, the rent may cover trash collection, water, and electric utilities, plus there's cable TV and high-speed internet available in certain apartments with fiber optic service.
Maintenance staff takes care of repairs, and management is on site for questions about leases and the property. There are no onsite healthcare services, but the property is close to public transportation, so it's not too hard to get around San Marcos if you don't drive. The area has walk, transit, and bike scores of 31, 41, and 41, which means most people drive, but some folks can bike or catch a bus. The apartments are designed to be comfortable and workable for older adults, with safety and storage in mind, and with things like wide doors and easy-to-move spaces. Mariposa is an income-restricted community, meaning some units are reserved for people meeting certain income requirements, so it helps make living in a nice area more affordable if you qualify, and there's a good set of amenities and features for people looking to live independently in an active, social setting, without any medical or care support included in the rent.
