Windsor Ludlam Trail Apartments

After moving out of Windsor, I am finally sooo happy. I will say the building is pretty and the rooftop pool is amazing- that is all I can say positive. The residents are rude, loud, scary and management does not care at all. Move here if you want to step in dog pee every time you enter the elevator or walk in the halls. Or if you want your walls to shake because of loud parties and DJ sets on balconies. Or if you want to see women taking half n*ked photo shoots on their balconies. So gross.
People throw huge parties at the pool so it can’t be used by residents and they always leave a mess. Literally the least relaxing place I’ve ever been.
Gym often occupied by non residents who somehow get in the building. Also there’s a trainer that trains multiple clients who don’t live in the building, using all of the machines and taking up space.
The worst was when there was a tragic crime (which was an isolated incident) in the unit right above mine and the management didn’t communicate with us well at all. It was so sad and scary. I spent the next weeks listening to property restoration vacuuming and fixing up the unit, which was very scary. I would have loved communication… EDIT: in their response they said they handled it with care and compassion… not at all. It was the unit above mine! The management here are liars… two people were murdered above me. No communication. No checking in. Nothing.
Oh and random cars will follow you into the garage. So many non residents take up all of the parking spots. They will not get towed. And everyone parks so badly for some reason… major security issues.
And you have to pay $30 a month to get packages that often get lost and sent to post office that you’ll need to pick up.
When I moved out of Windsor Ludlum trail I was sooo happy. Now I live in a respectful community with amazing management and I have peace and quiet and great community. :) I did not feel safe at Windsor and the management simply did not care.

The experience I had from the beginning of my tour to signing my lease was amazing. I felt so welcomed by the whole staff Britney, Janella, Kristin were treating me like family from the moment I walked in. They made my decision easy to make this place my new home. I definitely recommend these apartments to anyone!

(UPDATE 02/20/25) Avoid Windsor Ludlam Trail – Not Worth the Headache!
Windsor Ludlam Trail is nothing like it’s made out to be. Like Miline (the next-door apartment), it sits in an industrial area, bringing constant noise, disturbances, and an overall unpleasant living experience.
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Noise Levels Are Unbearable
The noise here is insane. Tenants rev their engines at 3 AM like wannabe street racers, usually in beat-up Mitsubishis with obnoxious exhausts. The stretch in front (between Burger King and the complex) turns into a racetrack at night. Garbage trucks slam dumpsters between 8-9 AM, and trains pass every few minutes, honking nonstop. The walls are paper-thin—you hear everything outside, killing any chance of peace.
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Dog Sweat Smell Everywhere
The whole building reeks of dog sweat, especially in the elevators, hallways, and gym. It's completely avoidable if management enforced pet policies or if ownership actually cared enough to increase cleaning frequency. Dog pee and poop are everywhere, even inside the elevators. The carpet hides it, so you often step in it without realizing until you're home and the smell hits you. Disgusting.
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Crime and Safety Issues
Security here is a joke. Shady people constantly loiter near the garage entrance, sneaking in behind residents. Recently, a woman was arrested for breaking into cars and stealing from tenants. Crime goes unreported. A few months ago, there was even a murder-suicide in one of the units, and you could hear maintenance working on the unit for days—constant banging, drilling, and hammering echoing through the halls.
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Poor Maintenance and Cheap Interiors
The apartment itself? Cheap. Curtains are thin and useless against sunlight—buy a sleeping mask if you move in. Our floors had scuff marks, chipped tiles, and lifted sections. They should’ve repaved the floors before move-in, but nope—management handed us a worn, neglected unit. The bathroom was just as bad, with scuffed paint, torn plastic, and a terrible shower layout.
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Fake Google Reviews – Be Warned
Don’t trust the positive Google reviews. If you look closely, they’re clearly bots. Check the reviewers' profiles—they usually leave identical 5-star ratings for random businesses like insurance companies and other commercial services. Very Suspicious. Whenever someone leaves a negative review, a glowing one conveniently pops up to bury it. It’s obvious they’re paying for fake reviews.
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Depressing Location and Traffic Nightmare
Management sells this place as a “convenient location.” Trust me—it’s not. Sure, it’s close to the airport, but how often do you really travel? The real issue is the constant traffic from the highway entrance and exit right beside the building. It's gridlock almost all day.
And the view? Just concrete. Sit on your couch and look outside—it feels like you’re in a prison. There’s no life here. You can walk on the sidewalk to McDonald's, Starbucks, and a few other chains, but it's all concrete—no greenery, no parks, nothing pleasant. The only patch of green is the tiny park across the street, and to get there, you’ll have to cross through two busy lanes of incoming traffic. You have the "Ludlam Trail", but it reeks of dog pee/poo. I don't recommend it, and it ends once you go all the way down, it's not a long walk, very short (5-10 min tops).
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Final Thoughts:
For Miami natives or anyone considering this place for cheaper rent, don’t do it. Trust me, my husband and I chose Windsor Ludlam Trail because of the lower rent, and it was a huge mistake. It’s cost us a ton—not financially, but mentally. This place is genuinely depressing. Save yourself the stress and live closer to the Gables area. Sure it may be a little more, but this place is not worth your money, no matter how “affordable” it seems. It’s cheap for a reason. Avoid it.

Love it! Great amenities and staff!❤️

Big shout out to Kristin for making my move in process smooth and easy. Very welcoming, and helpful!

I wanted to highly recommend Kristin, her service and attention to us was extraordinary, she helped us a lot and with great dedication and kindness she showed us the departments, 100% effective and recommended

Kristin Brigham is the absolute best , part of the reason why Windsor is now my home is because of her and the manager Brittney, they made the process so easy and they were so welcoming that I had to stay. The place is also absolutely beautiful. Very happy to be a resident

Kristin the leasing consultant for this building was very nice and professional. I would recommend her anytime you want to tour an apartment.

Nice staff, but there are too many persistent issues that make living here frustrating. I will not be renewing my lease next year. Parking: The parking situation is poorly managed. Residents should be allowed to park on the first three floors of the garage after a certain time. If you get home after 10 PM, you're often forced to park on the rooftop. This means your car is exposed to Miami's intense heat, and if it rains, you risk getting soaked on your way inside. I’ve shown up to work looking unprofessional because of this. It’s also inconvenient to have to park far away and take an elevator down multiple floors to get to your unit, especially when guest parking on the lower floors is largely unused.
Security Concerns (RFID Locks): A major safety issue is the RFID locks that were installed a few months ago by the garage stairwells, which require a key fob to enter or exit the garage (not the one nearest by the trash chute). These locks only work if there is electricity. During a power outage, tenants are unable to access the garage. This is a massive safety oversight. In an emergency, such as a fire, if the power goes out, tenants could be trapped and unable to escape through the garage. This is not only inconvenient but poses a serious risk to resident safety. For instance, during a power outage (they were setting up Sushi Sake's electricity), we couldn’t even leave the garage, which raises concerns about what would happen in a real emergency.
Other Issues:
Noise: Living on the third floor means being woken up every morning by loud waste hauler trucks emptying bins. This is disruptive for families, especially those with children. This is an issue for everyone near the garage, by the Burger King (all floors complain about it).
Pet Policy: Some pet owners allow their animals to defecate in common areas like carpets or around the building, and the lack of enforcement leads to residents stepping in it accidentally. This issue is persistent and poorly managed.
Theft: There’s a noticeable theft problem in the complex, and management doesn’t seem to be addressing it adequately. Because there is a gate to access residential parking (a lot of suspicious people will loiter around there and sneak in once your car passes through. This needs to be fixed asap.)
Maintenance: When we moved in, the unit had large scratches and chipped flooring. Maintenance has been slow or ineffective in addressing these and other issues, leaving many unresolved.
Traffic: This isn't a fsult of yhr building, however it's worth noting so you know. The building’s location on Bird Road means heavy traffic delays. A drive that should take 5-10 minutes often takes 30-40 minutes (forget it if you are hesding there between 5-8 PM). There’s no back exit, forcing all residents to funnel onto SW 40th Street, making it a major inconvenience.
While the staff is nice, these ongoing issues significantly impact the quality of life here. I wouldn’t recommend this complex or Miline to anyone. 4/10.