The Yards and Backyards

From the moment I transitioned from St. Cloud to Woodbury for my new position, I knew I needed a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to land. That’s exactly what I found at The Yards and Backyards. As a traveling professional, it can be challenging to find housing with flexible lease terms that also offers peace of mind and pride of place. From the start, Bobby Joe, the property manager, listened carefully to my needs as a contractor requiring short-term leasing. She went above and beyond—meeting with me on a Saturday, and even taking the time to give my children a separate tour so they could feel reassured that their mom from Florida would be safe and cared for in Minnesota. When my initial lease term ended, I began looking elsewhere for a longer-term stay. I found a lovely downtown S

We moved into these apartments in August, and this is the very first place my husband and I have had on our own. As young parents to a three-year-old, this home means so much to us. From the beginning, it has truly felt safe, peaceful, and welcoming. A few months after moving in, my husband and I started struggling with our jobs and things became very hard financially. We did everything we could to make sure we had money for food and rent, but it was still a very stressful and overwhelming time for our family. During that season, Bobbi showed us so much understanding and compassion. Instead of making us feel embarrassed or judged, she worked with us and helped guide us through our situation. Her support meant more than she probably realizes. It makes such a difference when management genui

The staff make this place exceptionally wonderful. Bobbi Jo makes this place wonderful and she deserves a raise. She takes concerns seriously and it shows. There are plenty of new (and overly expensive) beautiful buildings around the cities. I find it to be pricey, but it’s worth it. I’ve lived in numerous different properties over the years and this way better than anywhere else. They know everyone’s name which is just wild. Okay real talk: It’s not very noisy and you can’t hear neighbors much aside from if you’re in the hallway. The parking is quite hellish in the evenings and weekends though with an indoor spot costing $100 at the time of writing. You can smell the wonders of SSP when the wind blows the right way. Doesn’t happen too often and I think the city is fining the plant for

This is a really great place to live. Managenment and staff are super Kind, helpfull and loving. I love linving here. I recomend this place 100%.

“I wanted to take a moment to thank the entire team at The Yards - The Back Yards for the amazing experience I had living there. Working with the management team was a breeze—they were always responsive, helpful, and made everything so easy. The amenities were top-notch and added so much comfort and convenience to my stay. From start to finish, it was a truly great experience, and I’m grateful for how well everything was handled. Huge thanks to the whole team!”