Arbours at Shoemaker Place — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
DeFuniak Springs, DeFuniak Springs, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
214 Shoemaker Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Year built
2011
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Long-tenured residents describe it as a quiet, well-kept community with friendly neighbors
- ✓Management and maintenance staff are frequently called responsive and helpful
- ✓Smaller-scale layout (7 buildings, 2-3 stories) gives it a lower-density feel than a big complex
- ✓Convenient to shopping just off the main corridor into town
Common complaints
- ✕Some residents report shared amenities going unrepaired for extended stretches, including a pool and gated entry that were reportedly out of service for years without a rent adjustment
- ✕Complaints about upkeep of parking areas and stairwells (debris, cleanliness) surface in a few reviews
- ✕No elevators, which upper-floor residents note becomes a factor over time
- ✕Newer/renovating residents should confirm current amenity status directly with the office given mixed recent feedback
Our take
Arbours at Shoemaker Place is a gated, 80-unit garden-style community built in 2011 on the south side of DeFuniak Springs. Long-term residents consistently praise the quiet atmosphere and helpful on-site staff, though several more recent reviews flag extended downtime on shared amenities like the pool and security gate. It functions as the town's primary multifamily rental option outside of single-family home rentals.
Amenities
Gated entryClubhouseSwimming poolDog parkBBQ/picnic areaPackage receivingBusiness centerFull-sized washer/dryer in unit
About these pros & cons
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