The Reese — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Near I-595, Nova Southeastern University, and FAU's Davie campus, Davie, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Near I-595, Nova Southeastern University, and FAU's Davie campus
Address
5800 Reese Rd, Davie, FL 33314
Floor plans
Studio-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,973-$5,060 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2023
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓As a 2023-built community, residents frequently praise the modern design and high-end finishes, including quartz countertops and oversized tile showers
- ✓The clubroom (with shuffleboard and a media lounge) and fitness center are commonly highlighted as standout shared spaces
- ✓Proximity to both FAU's Davie campus and NSU, plus easy access to Fort Lauderdale, is a recurring convenience theme
Common complaints
- ✕The pet policy restricts a long list of dog breeds, which some prospective renters note as a drawback
- ✕Being a newer luxury community, some reviewers compare its pricing unfavorably to older Davie properties on a per-square-foot basis
- ✕Leasing office hours are limited to weekdays, which a few reviewers note as inconvenient for weekend touring
Our take
The Reese is a modern, 2023-built community near Fort Lauderdale's western suburbs, marketed toward renters who want new-construction amenities with easy access to both NSU/FAU and downtown Fort Lauderdale. It has built a strong early reputation for design and amenities, balanced against premium pricing typical of new luxury builds.
Amenities
Resort-style poolSpaSundeckElevatorClubroom with shuffleboard and media loungeFitness center with Peloton bikesPet spa/grooming stationCo-working spacesFirepitsGrilling stationsBike storageGatedPackage serviceQuartz countertopsValet trash
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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