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The Club at Sugar Mill Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Sugar Mill / Caramel Avenue · Port Orange, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on The Club at Sugar Mill Apartments

The Club at Sugar Mill is a 168-unit income-restricted community offering one- through three-bedroom apartments in central Port Orange. Its rents and family-oriented amenities stand out, while prospective residents should verify eligibility, waiting-list status, pest-control procedures, and maintenance expectations.

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Neighborhood
Sugar Mill / Caramel Avenue
Address
3635 Caramel Ave, Port Orange, FL 32129
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,043-$1,463 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2000
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Residents and local commenters repeatedly value the income-restricted rents relative to nearby market-rate communities.
  • Positive reviewers commonly describe the community as quiet and generally well kept.
  • Residents appreciate the spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts.
  • Residents commonly value the pool, playground, basketball court, fitness center, and clubhouse.
  • Reviewers value the central location near Dunlawton Avenue, shopping, schools, and Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens.

Common complaints

  • Reviewers report pest-control concerns, including roach activity, and dissatisfaction with management's response.
  • Some reviewers describe slow maintenance follow-through and difficult office interactions.
  • Older reviewers report frustration with apartment inspections, community rules, and rent increases.

Amenities

Swimming pool and sundeckFitness centerClubhouseBusiness centerBasketball courtPlaygroundPicnic and grilling areasCar-care centerLaundry center

The nitty-gritty

These details come from public property materials and listings available at research time. Fees, parking rules and utility packages can change, so request the complete lease-cost sheet before applying.

Deposit
$500 security deposit disclosed by a current public rental listing.
Pet details
Up to two pets are accepted; the current property site discloses one-time fees, a deposit, monthly pet rent, and restrictions for aggressive dogs or bite history.
Management company
Highmark Residential
Unit features
Washer and dryer hookups; Energy-efficient appliances; Spacious closets; Private patio or balcony; Ceiling fans; Waterfront views in select homes
Research transparency

We cross-check property information and summarize recurring public resident feedback. A missing detail means we could not verify it reliably—not that the fee, rule or feature does not exist.

Questions to ask when you tour The Club at Sugar Mill Apartments

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

  • What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
  • Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
  • How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
  • Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
  • Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
  • Who is the current management company, and how are unresolved resident issues escalated?
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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