See what residents are actually saying about life at The Ames — straight from the community that calls it home.
The Ames is one of Summerville's most active resident communities, with 84% of Cobu users regularly engaging through weekly events, 27 interest groups, chat, and a neighbor marketplace.
Located at 3800 Zephyr Road in Summerville, residents connect through interest groups such as Gym Goers, Foodie Group, and Pickleball, plus a vibrant community chat.
The community hosts an average of 3 events per month, here are a few recent examples: Tacos and Trivia, Pool Party, and Coastal Craft Night.
The Ames hosts 3 community events on average every month. Here's what's coming up and what recently happened.
Upcoming
71 RSVPs
Fall is here, so come celebrate all things apple at our Apple Festival! Try a flight of crisp ciders, snack on sweet apple treats, and enjoy live music while you play lawn games with friends and neighbors. Bring the whole crew for an evening of fall flavors!
Upcoming
11 RSVPs
Join instructor LeeAnn of Off Script Yoga for a yoga pop-up on the rooftop on October 13th & 29th! Classes are just $10 per person (cash or Venmo accepted on-site), and while you're welcome to bring your own mat, we'll have a few extras on hand if you need one. Off Script Yoga will be leading two classes a month, so save your spot and stretch it out with us! Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.
Upcoming
54 RSVPs
Stop by our Mini Fall Farmer's Market and pick up free seasonal produce from a local farm partner! While you're there, browse Styled in Spirit, a mobile vintage and secondhand shop run by one of our very own Ames residents, with 10% of all profits going to a local nonprofit. It wouldn't be October without pumpkins, so come ready to decorate a mini pumpkin to take home! While supplies last.
Recent
57 RSVPd
Grab your seat for a Taco Tuesday to remember - dig into tacos from Tiki Taco while you battle it out in a trivia showdown, with prizes on the line for the winning team. Come hungry and bring your A-game! Tacos are while supplies last. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.
Recent
53 RSVPd
Get ready to make a splash at our 3rd Annual Pool Party! Join us for an afternoon of summer fun featuring a live DJ, hot dog bar, and popsicles. Rock your best red, white, and blue and beat the heat poolside with your neighbors for a day you won't want to miss! Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.
Recent
37 RSVPd
Join us for a Coastal Craft Night and let your creativity shine! Choose from a variety of supplies to make your very own custom shell creation - whether that's a keychain, bag charm, hair clip, picture frame, or more. To top it all off, Salt & Sun Sodas will be on-site serving up complimentary dirty sodas to sip on while you craft - making it a fun summer night with your neighbors! Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.
Groups are open to all residents. The Ames residents have formed 27 active interest-based groups. Here are the most popular.
Group for people needing gym partners for encouragement, and support. Make the gym area less awkward.
Welcome to the foodie group! We're all about food and friends. You can expect us to get together often to share everything from potlucks to take-out, taco trucks to prix-fixe, and cooking up our own culinary delights too. What to bring? This will vary by gathering so check the description for details or ask in the discussion section — and always be sure to bring a healthy appetite! Have an idea for our next foodie adventure? Schedule a gathering and let's eat!
Let's Play!
A hint of nutmeg..." Welcome to the tasting group! In this group, we explore the world through our sense of taste: wine, beer, whiskey, cocktails - you name it! You can expect us to get together often to share our favorite things to taste or go out to a restaurant or bar for a more formal tasting of something special. What to bring? This will vary by gathering, but always be sure to bring your taste buds! Be sure to check the gathering's description for details and whether you should bring your own favorite beverage to share with the group. If in doubt, start a discussion thread. Have an idea for the next tasting adventure? Schedule a gathering!
Here, doggy! In this group, we and our canine companions will get together regularly to do fun activities like walks in the neighborhood, trips to the dog park, and puppy play dates. What to bring? This will vary by gathering so always be sure to check the gathering's description for details or ask in the discussion section. When in doubt, don't forget your leash, ball, & some poop bags! Have an idea for our next puppy play date? Schedule a gathering!
Residents that work from home or have a more open schedule during work hours
Real conversations from verified residents at The Ames community.
Hi all! I just moved in this weekend and was wondering what height y’all got for your bar stools because I am definitely wanting to get some for my kitchen 😊
Hey neighbors! 👋 Looking for someone to play some casual pickleball with at our courts. I’m definitely not a pro, but I enjoy playing and can hold my own l, looking to level up! Lol My schedule is pretty open, so if anyone else is looking for a pickleball partner, shoot me a message. Would love to meet some neighbors and get some games in! 🏓
Good morning! If any of the doggie parents are interested I use these to help save the grass and landscaping. My vet approved them and they work great!
We just moved here. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good reliable home internet for The Ames?
Frequently asked questions about community life at The Ames.
The Ames has a genuinely active resident community, with 85% of residents participating on the property's community platform. People help each other constantly, from a neighbor who offered to lend a stud finder within minutes to others who returned a lost wallet and rescued a wandering dog. New residents regularly introduce themselves and get warm welcomes, and folks trade internet tips, restaurant picks, and free furniture daily. This kind of steady, neighborly back-and-forth matters because it shows you'll land somewhere people actually look out for one another.
The Ames hosted 7 resident events in the last 90 days, averaging about 3.1 per month. Recent ones on the community platform include the annual Farmer's Market with 96 RSVPs, a Paint & Sip night with 77 RSVPs, a 3rd Annual Pool Party with a DJ and hot dog bar drawing 53 RSVPs, plus Coastal Craft Night and a Back to School Bash with Palmetto Mobile Golf. There are also food trucks, holiday markets, and coffee pop-ups. For a prospective renter, that steady mix means easy ways to meet people year-round.
Yes. Residents clearly know and rely on each other. When someone needed a hand truck to move packages, a neighbor on the same floor offered to lend one and meet in the hallway. Others gave away extra dog treats from BarkBox, dropped off free plants at the clubhouse, and repeatedly carried in packages left outside so they wouldn't get stolen or rained on. People even coordinated Halloween candy tables and pickleball games. That level of day-to-day helpfulness tells you this is a place where neighbors genuinely connect.
Residents have built 24 interest groups on the community platform. The largest are Gym Goers with 120 members, the Foodie Group with 118, and Pickleball with 117, followed by the Tasting Club at 70, the Dog Group at 56, and Book Lovers at 51. There are also niche groups like Gamers, Board Gamers, Running, and Mahjong Nights. Pickleball is especially active, with residents posting near-daily to organize matches for beginners and pros alike. These groups give new residents an easy, low-key way to find neighbors who share their interests.
Yes. The Ames is very pet-friendly, with a Dog Group of 56 members plus an on-site dog park and a pet wash station near the dumpster. Residents actively support each other's animals: several offered daytime dog-walking and drop-in visits for neighbors working long shifts, one gave away extra BarkBox treats, and others donated dog toys. Neighbors also post safety heads-ups, like warnings about a small gator near a nearby pond and reminders to avoid hot pavement. For pet owners, that built-in support network is a real plus.
Residents frequently recommend local favorites near The Ames in Summerville. For food, top picks include Halls Chophouse in Nexton, Pages Okra Grill, Taco Boy, Poogan's, and Fuji for sushi. Coffee and treat spots that come up often are Coastal Coffee Roasters, LoDi, The Bomb Bar across the street, and Rita's Italian Ice within walking distance. For pets, neighbors suggested Sweetspire Vet and Brighton Animal Hospital, and inails and Egyptian Nails for nails. These firsthand tips give newcomers a real head start on settling into the area.
