Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive with recurring praise for the community lifestyle, extensive amenities, and many active, friendly residents. The centerpiece noted repeatedly is the very large, modern clubhouse (described at roughly 30,000 sq ft) that houses pools (indoor and outdoor), a hot tub, a large gym and indoor track, meeting rooms, a restaurant/bar, and many spaces that facilitate clubs and social activities. Residents and visitors consistently describe a resort-like atmosphere with abundant opportunities for fitness and social engagement (pickleball, bocce, travel clubs, dining clubs, community service groups and more). The community is described as well landscaped, scenic, and pleasant for wildlife viewing, with lakes, golf course views, walking trails and attractive home exteriors and back porches.
Sales and staff experience is a clear strength for many reviewers. Multiple people singled out individual staff members (positive mentions include Elizabeth Marince, Cory Wilson, field team members Josh, Danny, and Justin, and front-line staff Collette & Dan) and described the sales and handover process as organized, low-pressure, and responsive. Several reviewers praised the field manager Danny for timely issue resolution and going out of his way to get things done. Many newcomers reported being excited to join and satisfied with model homes and the buying process, noting flexible scheduling and knowledgeable staff who spent time without pressuring buyers.
Despite those strengths, the reviews reveal important and sometimes serious concerns that prospective buyers should weigh carefully. Several reviewers raised warranty and builder responsiveness problems, with at least one explicit claim of a two-year wait for warranty resolution and general skepticism about buying a spec home because of slow or unresponsive follow-through. Related maintenance issues such as AC problems and water intrusion concerns were also mentioned. Management and governance issues appeared repeatedly: reviewers described petty management decisions, front desk conflicts, staff not getting along, and calls for HR involvement. Some long-time residents lamented staff turnover (a former cleaner named Ed was missed) and described embarrassment with certain management choices.
A small but very serious cluster of reviews raised safety and resident-conduct concerns. These include reports alleging fraud risk, threats and stalking, and an assertion that a convicted felon was living in the community — reviewers presented these as warnings and urged thorough due diligence. Additionally, at least one controversial social event (described as a 'Drag Queen fiasco' in reviews) provoked strong negative reactions and calls for personnel changes, indicating that community culture and event decisions can be polarizing. HOA-related issues were also cited: some reviewers noted strict rules, conflicts among neighbors, and advised potential buyers to compare options and understand HOA restrictions before committing.
Location and infrastructure received mixed but mostly positive notes. The community’s proximity to Disney, the Posner Shopping Plaza, restaurants, I-4, Orlando and Lakeland is frequently praised as very convenient. However, traffic and local infrastructure strain were mentioned as downsides, including concerns about development without corresponding roadway improvements and curb/entry appearance. The community is still growing, with construction ongoing and many lots sold; that growth brings both vibrancy and temporary disruption.
In summary, Del Webb Orlando/Del Webb Davenport (as referenced) presents a compelling option for active, social 55+ buyers seeking resort-style amenities, abundant activities, friendly neighbors, and a professionally run sales experience. The strong positives are the clubhouse, fitness and social programming, scenic setting, and many staff who receive excellent reviews. The primary cautions are governance, warranty/builder responsiveness, some reported maintenance issues, HOA strictness, infrastructural/traffic impacts, and a few serious safety-related allegations reported by reviewers. Prospective residents should visit in person, tour the clubhouse and model homes, speak with current long-term residents, ask specific questions about warranty processes and service timelines, review HOA rules and recent meeting minutes, and perform standard safety and background checks where appropriate to confirm the community experience aligns with their expectations.
