Find out what people are saying about life in Villebois

“We really bought into the concept or the idea with Villebois – dense housing, future retail shops, the community pool, being able to walk to stores, not having to drive very far, and things like that.”

~ DJ

“Our neighborhood in Vancouver was all starter homes…the houses went in, then the yards went in, then the dogs went in, then the kids went in. And nobody got out and walked around and talked with each other. There’s just nothing to draw people out, and that’s one of the things that we really liked here.”

~ Richard

“There’s a really great mix as it is now, and I think everybody that doesn’t have children enjoys watching the children for the most part. Everybody’s pretty active in the community. You see all different sorts of people walking around all the time, enjoying just everything about it…We just recently moved here not too long ago and…it seems like everyone around here is kind of looking for the same thing: being involved and having relationships with everybody. And they seem to do just a lot of community things and we have get togethers and people are always just hanging out, looking to meet new friends.”

~ Katie

“I think one of the reasons people choose to come here is because they want to be a part of a community. And I think that if somebody wanted to be in a place where they got to know their neighbors and they had a chance to get to know people and to be active, this would be the place to come.”

~ Laurie

“I’ve never lived in a neighborhood. This is the first neighborhood I’ve ever lived in. And being a Realtor, I think the way this neighborhood is developed and put together is a lot different than all of the other neighborhoods, of course, that I’ve toured in the area in that it’s mixed-use all the way from apartments to very large, manor-type homes with all the amenities. And it doesn’t have a feel of a cookie cutter.”

~ Troy

“It definitely frees up your time to actually live life rather than cleaning up after it.”

~ James

“In our last house it seemed like all of our time was tied up in maintaining our backyard and doing all the maintenance around our house, and here we don’t have to do that. We can just enjoy, and come home and sit and have a glass of wine on the back patio and relax, and go for walks.”

~ Susy

“We learned about the master planned community many years ago and were inspired with the concept. Immediately I thought of opening a dental practice here in a brand new community, so we've been plotting and planning this for a long time... It's a wonderful neighborhood. It's a new business opportunity and it's a seven-minute walk from my house.”

~ Steve and Joanne

“We previously lived in Southeast Portland and we were looking to move to accommodate our growing family. We looked at several different areas and neighborhoods. We were looking for a community that would have all the walkable amenities of the city, preserved green space and parks, access to excellent schools, diverse housing options, and include sustainable development from building materials to greenscaping, to neighborhood design. In addition, we were looking for more than a neighborhood; we wanted a community where people are connected to each other. We have that here. You can walk through the neighborhood and see how the intentional design of the houses, parks, and streets encourages people to interact with each other and build friendships. A typical Sunday afternoon is often spent sitting on the front porch with neighbors and watching our kids play in the front yard. Or, taking a stroll through the parks and stopping to play with friends we see along the way. It far exceeded our expectations and I am so happy to call it home.”

~ Marta

 “In a nutshell, the reason we chose Villebois was the overall livability of the community. It wasn’t just that the houses were nice or the floor plans worked for us, but the whole concept of living in a walkable community, with shops and parks, where you know all your neighbors really appealed to us. And, as Realtors, we see the vision of this place totally completed and just LOVE the entire idea. We have been to similar communities in other states and know what it feels and looks like when it’s done – and we are so excited to be a part of it from these early stages on. It’s been thrilling to watch the homes go up, meet the new neighbors, even sell quite a few homes in here. And, Costa Pacific really did it right. They saved mature trees, use recycled water, build green-friendly – everything that matters to today’s homeowner.

Plus, Villebois is extremely all-inclusive. We loved the fact that it does not discriminate; there is a home for every age, every lifestyle, every stage of life – from singles to young families to empty-nesters and pet lovers. We all comingle here. Altogether, Villebois is much more than just a neighborhood. It is truly a unique place where people can come together and experience LIFE together. And if you don’t believe it can be this great – you just have to come and see for yourself!"

~ Sherine

“…When we went looking for a home, almost every place we came to was either a craftsman or the garage sticking out with front door recessed, etc. Villebois, although we do have standardized plans, doesn’t look so bland and blah. Especially with the intricate European flavored details. Of course, the emphasis on green space is important, too, but it’s the front and center front doors, in relation to the sidewalk, that gives the architecture its crowning friendliness.

Now let’s get to the people. In any other neighborhood I’ve lived in, you would typically know some people around you, either through your kids or from being out front...over time. We’ve lived here about three years and as I sit here and count, I can tell you the first and last names (and their kid’s names if they have them) of the residents of 27 houses, that are within a 1-minute walk from my house. In any previous location we’ve lived, that number would probably be, at the max, five. 

When the word ‘community’ is used in Villebois, you could capitalize it. It’s on steroids here. There is no other place, that I’ve ever seen or even visited or read about, that has the same sense of community that this place does. During the summer, it’s not unusual to see 3 or 4 families closing down a park with the kids playing and the parents talking at the park bench. We have a campout each summer, in one of the parks, and roast marshmallows and watch a movie on a big screen projector. This last one we had probably over 100 campers participating. We have an Easter Egg hunt each year and the Easter bunny actually shows up. We’ve had an ice cream social, I’m sure you’ve heard about. We even had a touch football ‘turkey bowl’, in the rain, Thanksgiving morning. Then there’s the 4th of July parade we have each year (our own... not a joint one). Not many cities have their own parade, let alone a subdivision. Every year, we have a Christmas party where all the kids come to our house and then grownups go to someone else’s house and all the attendees live within a 500-foot radius from one another. This last year, we had about 40 adults attend. We had over 30 kids at our house that night. That was just the party we attended. There were others going on, too, with different demographics attending each.

What Costa Pacific has done with Villebois is just short of amazing. Wilsonville probably deserves some credit too for supporting such a unique concept in community living…It’ll be exciting to see Villebois in 20 years, with mature vegetation and everything built out. It’ll be a very, very sought-after community, then. Even more than it is today.

I once tried to characterize Villebois to my brother-in-law and I said, for lack of a better term: we just have ‘quality’ people living here. Then of course, that became a joke for him, as if I was implying all other places didn’t have ‘quality’ people. But it’s an apt phrase. There’s not one person I’ve met, who lives in Villebois, that I wouldn't be happy to call my friend. Again, I’ve not had that experience anywhere else I’ve lived…”

~ Dan

“One of the reasons we chose Villebois is because of its lovely parks and common areas. It also has a slightly urban feel, compared to other developments we looked at, with the potential for so much more. The very nature of its design facilitates easy communication between neighbors...parks and green spaces nearby, courtyards in the front of some of the homes, shared common areas, and the (eventual) Village Center. Villebois promotes 'getting out there and meeting your neighbors.' We also like the economic, social, and ethnic diversity compared with other areas in the suburbs. There are apartments, condos, assisted living homes, and single-family homes all in one neighborhood. Living together and understanding different points of view and lifestyles are all great experiences we can give our children. That’s why we love it here. That’s why we love where we live.”

~ Dianne