Business Details
Furnished Student & Professional Apartments in Cullowhee
University Suites & Villas has been providing premium furnished housing solutions for students and professionals in Cullowhee, NC since 2009. Our three properties - University Suites, The Villas, and Villas II - offer modern studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartments designed to meet diverse living needs. Each unit features individual bedroom leases, eliminating financial liability for roommates who leave or fail to pay. Our all-inclusive rental model covers water, sewer, garbage, and high-speed internet with no separate deposits required. Strategically located just half a mile from Western Carolina University, our complexes combine convenience with comfort through premium amenities like mountain views, full kitchens, and modern furnishings.Our management team maintains a strong commitment to prompt service, with maintenance requests typically addressed within 24 hours. Residents consistently praise our professional staff, well-maintained facilities, and the unique balance of social atmosphere and quiet living spaces. We specialize in creating transitional living environments that support academic and professional success through reliable, affordable housing solutions.
Services
Furnished Apartments
Individual Leases
All-Inclusive Utilities
Roommate Matching
Mountain Views
Highlights and features
- We offer individual bedroom leases with no roommate liability
- All utilities included with no separate deposits required
- Maintenance requests typically addressed within 24 hours
- Properties located just half a mile from Western Carolina University
- Modern furnishings and mountain views in every unit
What people say
Professional and courteous staff
Prompt maintenance response
Great living conditions
Positive experience overall
Exceptional services
Services
Furnished Apartments
We offer fully furnished studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartments designed for students and professionals. Each unit includes modern kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, and comfortable living room furniture. Bedrooms feature private bathrooms, individual telephone hook-ups, and dedicated study spaces.
Individual Leases
Our unique leasing model allows tenants to rent individual bedrooms without financial liability for roommates. If a roommate leaves or fails to pay, your rent remains unchanged. We also provide roommate matching services for tenants without prearranged roommates.
All-Inclusive Utilities
Monthly rent covers water, sewer, garbage pickup, and high-speed internet with no separate deposits required. This comprehensive approach simplifies budgeting while ensuring essential services remain accessible without additional fees or service interruptions.
Maintenance Services
Our maintenance team responds promptly to service requests, typically addressing issues within 24 hours. Residents consistently praise our professional and courteous staff who maintain the complex's 300+ beds and shared amenities to the highest standards throughout the academic year.
Proximity Housing
Two properties are located just half a mile from Western Carolina University, with Villas II directly adjacent to campus. This strategic positioning provides convenient access to academic buildings while maintaining a peaceful residential environment with spectacular mountain views and river vistas.
People
Ginger Wade
Office Manager
Manages daily operations and tenant relations at University Suites & Villas. Available during regular business hours to assist with leasing, payments, and resident concerns.
Mike Idyle
Site Manager
Oversees property maintenance and on-site management. Provides support for residents with apartment-specific issues and coordinates maintenance services.
Questions
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept E-checks, debit cards, and credit cards through our online payment portal. E-checks carry a $1.00 processing fee.
How do individual bedroom leases work?
Each resident signs a lease for their specific bedroom, eliminating financial responsibility for roommates who leave or fail to pay rent.
Do you help find roommates?
Yes, we offer roommate matching services for tenants who don't have prearranged roommates.
What utilities are included in rent?
Rent includes water, sewer, garbage pickup, and high-speed internet with no separate deposits required.
How close are the apartments to campus?
University Suites and The Villas are located half a mile from Western Carolina University, with Villas II directly adjacent to campus.
Reviews (5)
Dylan Eggers
Oct 27, 2021
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Like many others on this list, I made a deposit at initial move in and after having a sublet they rebounded with "its a nonrefundable deposit." Tried charging over $200 in damages, which i sent pictures of the apartment from before and after moving in. Nothing was changed, exactly the way it was left. Electricity never made sense, how did a month i was home constantly be $50 and a month i was gone for winter break be $180? The final and most hilarious action, was over a year after moving out trying to claim i owed over a $1000 to them. Ginger, if still there, is a terrible person and the owner
Samer Alkiswani
May 24, 2021
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I have been at villas II for about 6 months. I cannot think of anything negative about management so far. Ginger has been professional since day 1. They reply to inquiries quickly. I have not used their amenities so cannot comment on that. I will update this review when I move out.
Arthur Fitzpatrick
Jul 05, 2020
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My daughter had a great move in and loves this place. The staff and owner's are very responsive and a pleasure to work with. The apartments are very well kept. I am also very appreciative that they listened to me when I told them about a puppy dog boy who wanted to stay excessively with his girlfriend in the apartments, and they made him leave. It put my daughter and me at ease that they were concerned enough with everyone's safety and well-being to not let this happen. Thank you!
Same Girl
Jan 04, 2018
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I lived in the Villas II, which is under the same owner, as well as, I was allowed to use the gym and pool at The Suites and Villas I. I loved living there. I had noise neighbors that fought a lot, but that's just a part of life. The apartment was really nice and had a great location. I have been studying aboard and Ginger has been working with me to get me a place back in the same building. We've had problems in the past, but we worked through them quickly and we have a good relationship with each other. She treats me well as a resident and the mutual respect for one another makes a big difference
Emily Couvillon
Jun 29, 2017
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Honestly it's nice inside, but management it awful. I left and they tried charging $170 for damages that I moved in with. I've tried emailing and they just ignore me. Would not recommend.
