Leonie Beltzer (Ima Happywife)
Aug 2026
My rating is based on a tour with Alisa. My husband and I are looking to the future for our later retirement planning. Being totally unaware that we could rent an independent apartment earlier in retirement, I was taken by surprise by Harbor Chase, which is located in the highly rated Dr Phillips area of Orlando, Florida.<br><br>The apartments I saw were larger than expected and very well laid out. They are unfurnished. The largest apartment was 2 bedrooms with a den and a beautiful open plan living room and kitchen area, with loads of large windows, a balcony, and a gorgeous view!<br><br>The cost is pricey, but you get what you pay for and if you plan on selling your home, you could very likely afford it and reduce your living complications.<br><br>I loved that there is a 'gentle' separation between the independent and Assisted Living areas, with them having separate gyms, and Salon/Spas (although usable by both), a very decent pool and loads of community areas and restaurants in house.<br><br>A generous food allowance is included in the monthly fee, which can be used at any of the restaurants, as well as all utilities, cable, Wi-Fi, maintenance basic housekeeping. Oh, and there is a stackable washer and dryer in every apartment!<br><br>When you are ready to move in, they will upgrade the carpets/flooring to your choice as well as making sure everything is top notch before you move in!<br><br>The biggest plus was that we will be able to seamlessly move from independent living to homecare in the same apartment (covered by LTC Insurance), and then, if necessary, move to a different apartment in the Assisted Living area later (also covered by LTC Insurance), or Memory Care should we start losing the plot :)<br><br>If my husband weren't still working from home and we were at that stage in our lives, we would absolutely move in IMMEDIATELY! We look forward to revisiting in the not-too-distant future, and hopefully it will still be under great management.<br><br>Thank you, Alisa, for a wonderful tour and for your hospitality,









