There’s not really anything like sitting poolside in the hazy days of summer, especially in New Orleans. Those of us who have lived through a summer here know that it’s not just hot in August, it’s HOT. That’s why it’s so great to step outside and take a dip in one of the great pools at many of our apartment communities. Whether just paddling around for fun on Saturday afternoon to cool off or doing some laps after work for a little low impact exercise, everyone knows the pool is the place to be this summer!
It’s not just in the pool where fun can be had. Our outdoor areas also feature reclining chaises for relaxing and sunbathing around the pool. Catch up with friends or relax with a fun summer read as you take in the sunshine and enjoy the surroundings. And when it’s time for dinner, you don’t have to head indoors. The pools and outdoor areas at 1st Lake Properties are all ready for your summer picnics. Our shaded tables are perfect for grabbing a quick bite or a Labor Day Feast. Don’t worry about the sweltering sun, either; large picnic umbrellas will be sure to keep the heat off.
It’s easy to feel like every summer day is a vacation day with a pool just steps from your front door. At 1st Lake Properties, though, you never have to go further than New Orleans. And with easy access to Metairie shopping and the New Orleans French Quarter and downtown areas, it really is like you’re on vacation every day, without ever having to leave your hometown.
Find lavish pools at 1st Lake apartments near New Orleans in Metairie and Covington.
In Louisiana we enjoy our little something extra – or what we like to call lagniappe. That’s exactly why 1st Lake Properties offers a lot of lagniappe besides the typical apartment building floor plan with nothing but a parking lot out front. Besides the elaborate landscaping of 1st Lake Properties communities in Louisiana and Mississippi, there are lots of extra features both inside and outside the apartments.
Balconies – Who doesn’t love a nice balcony? It provides the fresh outdoor air while allowing easy, convenient access to the apartment interior when it’s time to go back inside. When there’s nice weather, it’s a great amenity to have. The Brewster Commons apartments in Covington come with balconies to enjoy the great outdoors just a step away from the cozy indoors.
Sunrooms – The balcony’s older sibling, a sunroom lets a lot of great, natural outdoor light in without ever having to actually step outside. You can enjoy the outdoors right from an enclosed room with a comfy chair and some friends. A sunroom is also an excellent space to convert into a home office. An outside view is always great for inspiration and serenity when getting work done. Lost Bayou apartments in Metairie and Boardwalk apartments in Metairie are three excellent 1st Lake Properties communities that come equipped with sunrooms.
Nearly all 1st Lake Properties apartments offer two or more bedroom floor plans, and converting that extra space to fit whatever function you’re looking for can be easily done. Turning an extra bedroom into a sitting room or office is a beneficial way to maximize on all the available space.
Fitness centers – It’s hard to find a perk better than having an all-inclusive fitness center right on your apartment’s property. 1st Lake Properties offer the best in state of the art gym facilities at select apartment communities. The brand new Brewster Commons apartments in Covington offers a great fitness center complete with treadmills, elliptical, exercise bikes and a Pre Cor gym. But that’s not all – right outside the fitness center is a Wii and yoga room. Lake Towers apartments in Baton Rouge as well as Arbor Gate apartments in Picayune, Mississippi also offer excellent fitness centers.
Play Stations – The Grand Palms apartments in Mandeville is a wonderful community for all types of renters. The property has a playground for the kids – or for adults who want to feel like a kid. Grand Palms also features a covered picnic area that’s perfect for cookouts with friends, rain or shine.
Tennis Court – Tennis courts are another outdoor extra you can’t find everywhere. Tennis is a fun, therapeutic way to burn off stress and some calories while you’re at it. You can enjoy playing tennis at home at the Audubon Gates apartments in Slidell and the Van Mark apartments in Jackson, Mississippi.
Louisiana is called the “Sportsman’s Paradise,” and with good reason. Located along the Gulf Coast, there are plenty of beautiful waterways throughout the state to fish, boat and play water sports in. One of the most robust fishing communities in Louisiana is on the Northshore, which conveniently is where the fabulous new Brewster Commons apartments are!
The Tchefuncte River that feeds into Lake Pontchartrain is a popular natural resource for fishing and boating. The Tchefuncte River is serene and relaxing with a fun local dining and leisure scene surrounding it in Madisonville, right next to Covington where Brewster Commons is located. The Tchefuncte is open to the public and has a healthy population of fish that can be caught, like the Largemouth Bass, Catfish and Striped Bass.
The St. Tammany Parish fishing pier just officially opened in June and is available for public use from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the summer and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter. The entry fee is $3 to fish and $1 just to sightsee. This is an exciting new addition to the area that makes fishing that much more accessible, and is a great family-friendly activity that’s free for children under 12. The fishing pier, located in Slidell, is close to and easily accessed from both the Audubon Gates and Brewster Commons apartment communities.
If you love to fish, or just love being by water, then these two Northshore apartment communities are set in the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful nature and wildlife of Louisiana with the comforts of home.’
It’s not the 1950s anymore, and that’s evident in later marriages, births and most noticeably in living arrangements. The American Dream of a white picket fence adorning a single family home is a thing of the past. It’s a renter’s world out there, who will potentially make up “half of all new households this decade,” according to the National Apartment Association.
The new faces of the American Dream are professional, independent individuals of all different ages and backgrounds. Due to the fact that “the fastest growing populations in the next decade will be young professionals and empty nesters,” more people are expected to choose apartment living. “Only a fifth of U.S. households are ‘married with children,’” says the NAA, thus decreasing the demand for home ownership.
With this change in population behavior transitioning what the American Dream means, it presents a lifestyle of freedom and autonomy. More “flexibility, professional mobility and a wider range of living options” are offered, which apartment living makes possible.
For example, at 1st Lake Properties apartments in New Orleans and the surrounding areas, you can enjoy all the comforts of a home without having to mow the lawn, garden or trim the hedges. Maintenance is all taken care of for you, and beautifully we might add.
Apartment living is for people on the go both in their professional and personal lives. 1st Lake Properties provides fantastic amenities that many home owners don’t have, like jogging paths, fitness centers, tennis courts, swimming pools, movie theatres and clubhouses. The only membership or cost required is to become a resident.
As the NAA says, “Change Happens,” and it’s happening right now. So embrace it – there’s no reason not to!
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If you like serenity and convenience, the Boardwalk apartments in Metairie, Louisiana might be just what you’re looking for. This intimate community made up of 112 studio, one and two bedroom apartments is centrally located in Metairie between the premier shopping and entertainment of Cleary and Clearview.
As with all 1st Lake apartments, the landscaping at Boardwalk is pristine, it’s pet-friendly and comes equipped with state of the art amenities. Sun rooms and flex spaces are available in select rooms and are convertible as extra living or office space.
The Boardwalk location is hard to beat. It’s near plenty of shopping, including Lakeside Shopping Center, the AMC Clearview Palace movie theater and is just a short drive to all the activity of New Orleans and relaxation and recreation of the North Shore. The surrounding Metairie neighborhood also offers plenty of great dining options.
Food – Tandoori Chicken, Milano’s Pizza, Parran’s Po-boys, Pho Orchid
Grocery shopping – Rouses, Breaux Mart, Sam’s Club
Schools – St. Benilde School, Archbishop Rummel High School, Bridgedale Elementary School
Parks – Ney Rey Park, Green Acres Park, Zephyr Field, Lafreniere Park
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