The Beacon — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
New Smyrna Beach, New Smyrna Beach, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
2500 SR-44, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,445-$2,288 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2019
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Newer (2019) mid-size community with a modern amenity set including a co-working lounge and Peloton-equipped fitness center
- ✓Dedicated pet spa and paw park stand out for pet owners
- ✓Within a few miles of historic Canal Street, the beach, and the Marine Discovery Center
Common complaints
- ✕Public review volume is extremely limited (only a couple of reviews on record), so its reputation is largely unproven
- ✕No in-unit laundry is offered, which is a notable gap for a newer luxury-positioned property
- ✕Pricing varies significantly by floor and unit type, so budget-conscious renters should confirm current rates directly
Our take
A newer, amenity-forward community near Canal Street with modern shared spaces like a co-working lounge and pet spa, though it currently has too few public reviews to draw firm conclusions about resident satisfaction.
Amenities
24-hour fitness center with Peloton cyclingLuxury pet spa and paw parkResident co-working loungeEntertainment porch with custom BBQ grillsElevatorGated
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.