Hidden Pathways is a residential condominium community for people aged 55 and over, located in the White Bear Lake school district, and the place has 60 units spread over three floors, with two-bedroom and three-bedroom options, each with two bathrooms, and every unit comes with in-unit laundry, a deck, a private balcony off the main suite, walk-in closet, sliding door access, and views of gardens and green spaces that are kept up well, and the grounds are landscaped and well-tended. The building went up in 2005 and uses metal and vinyl siding, with units having things like dishwashers, microwaves, dryers, ranges, refrigerators, and washers, so you get kitchen appliances already there, plus high-speed internet, cable TV, air conditioning, telephones, and some furnished rooms, which makes it easier to move in, and it helps to know the facility's pet policy lets you bring small cats and dogs, but there are some rules about size and number. You enter through a lobby, and the hallways, doors, and elevator all have accessibility features like grab bars in the bathrooms and wide doors over 36 inches, so getting around is simpler if you use a walker or wheelchair. The community's access is controlled, with a security system and private road, and residents can park in an attached garage or underground heated garage, and you get assigned parking and extra storage downstairs as well.
The homeowners' association manages things like all shared amenities, the structures themselves, cable TV, internet, lawn and grounds care, trash, sewer, snow removal, and hazard insurance, and the grounds use an in-ground sprinkler system, have sidewalks and street lights, and have direct city street access, storm sewers, and both city water and sewer connections, so you don't have to worry about maintenance outdoors, which is nice for those who don't want to shovel snow or mow the lawn anymore. For indoor and community activities, the building has places you can use like a craft room, game room, exercise room, workshop, library, gathering room with a full kitchen and patio, and a rentable guest suite for when family visits, along with outdoor common areas, walking paths, and gardens, and you'll also find a carwash and a patio just off some rooms. The organization keeps a busy schedule, too, with things such as arts and crafts, movie nights, music programs, fitness activities, wellness room, and resident-run or community-sponsored get-togethers, so people can stay as active as they want in a group setting or just sit on the balcony for some quiet.
Residents who want help at home can get housekeeping, laundry service-though you need to ask for specifics-move-in coordination, help with meals, and concierge or family support; for those with pets, the rules allow small animals but with number and size limits. Dining services provide all-day options and meals for special diets like diabetes or allergy concerns, and all meals are prepared by a chef and served restaurant style, but you can cook in your own kitchen if you want, which is handy. It's a single-level unit setup that gives maintenance-free living, so no steps or big cleaning jobs, and you get emergency features like a sprinkler system, security lighting, and an elevator. The building is zoned for residential single-family use, with shared amenities and community spaces organized by the homeowners' association. Hidden Pathways isn't a care facility but offers a quiet spot in a community managed for older adults who want a comfortable, easy-to-maintain home.
