Veteran-owned. Hampton Roads trained. Serving Langley AFB families and Peninsula military communities.

Three building types. One property. Each one moves differently.

We know which building you are in before we show up.

📞 Call Now: 757-330-0008

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Property Marcella at Town CenterAddress101 Benevita Place, Hampton, VA 23666

Management Boyd Homes Office HoursMon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM • Sat 10 AM–4 PM • Sun closed

Building Types3-story walk-up • 4-story elevator • 3BR townhomes

Floor Plans834 sq ft 1BR → 1,609 sq ft 3BR townhome

Phone757-330-0008

PCS Booking Window3–4 weeks ahead (May–Sept) 

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Assigned surface lot, reserved spaces by building.

Trucks stage in open unassigned areas near the building entrance.

Overflow: Peninsula Town Center lot on Executive Drive — under a quarter mile.

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4-story buildings: passenger elevator to all floors. 3-story buildings: exterior stairs only. Townhomes: ground-level garage load.

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Weekday mornings, 8–11 AM.

Lot is clear. Elevator available. No Coliseum traffic on Executive Drive.

PCS season runs May–September. Book early.

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This is one of the most active PCS destinations on the Peninsula.

Langley AFB: 5.1 miles Fort Eustis: short drive down I-64
 

When PCS season opens in May, this Boyd Homes community turns over fast.

Most residents moving in and out are military families on a fixed report date.

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Before the truck leaves our yard:

• Building type confirmed
• Floor confirmed
• Stair vs. elevator access confirmed
• Boyd Homes office hours mapped to key pickup

On arrival:

• Truck pre-staged near building entrance
• Doorframes, walkways, elevator interiors protected
• Pre-existing condition photo-documented before furniture placement

Why photos matter here: Smart-lock unit access with no building lobby. Your photo timeline is your deposit protection.

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Boyd Homes requires keys turned in the day of move-out.

Hold past that date and per-diem charges start immediately.

This is documented across multiple resident review sources and confirmed by Boyd Homes management.

It is not prominently advertised on the property website.

⚠️ Military families on PCS timelines who miss this detail pay for it.
 

How we run move-out at Marcella:

• Truck positioned at first light
• Building cleared before office hours end
• Keys turned in on time

What national chains do instead: schedule a 6-hour move ending at 5:30 PM. Resident ends up at a locked office door Saturday afternoon with a fistful of keys and a holdover charge starting Monday.

We do not give Boyd Homes a reason to hold your deposit.

📞 Call: 757-330-0008

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A crew that has never moved at Marcella will spend the first 20 minutes figuring out what we already know.

Three building types. Three completely different move plans.

That gap costs military families time they do not have on a PCS schedule.

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Exterior walkways → elevator lobby → elevator to floor.

No freight elevator on this property.

King mattresses, sectionals, large dressers require deliberate orientation and proper door-hold technique.

✅ What we do: Run the lobby and the elevator simultaneously. No dead time between loads.

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Exterior stair access only. Stairs open to the weather.

Resident reports: stairs slick during rain, dangerous in snow.
 

✅ What we do: Slow controlled pace on wet stairs. Furniture protected. Crew protected.

⚠️ What discount crews do: rush exterior stairs to make up time. That is how damage happens, claims get filed, and someone gets hurt.

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The cleanest load on this property.

Ground-level. Direct from garage to truck. No elevator wait. No exterior stair exposure.

Up to 1,609 sq ft of household goods.

⚠️ This is not a two-man job. We size the crew to the actual move.

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DestinationDistanceLangley AFB5.1 mi · 13 minFort Eustis~15 mi via I-64 WSentara Careplex Hospital0.8 miPeninsula Town Center<0.3 mi (overflow lot)Hampton Coliseum<1 mi (event traffic factor)Newport News/Williamsburg Airport (PHF)10.1 mi · 17 minNorfolk International Airport (ORF)19.8 mi via I-64 EI-64 access (Mercury Blvd)<0.25 miHampton University~5 miNaval Station Norfolk~25 mi via I-64 + HRBT 

Why Langley families choose Marcella: 5.1 miles. 13-minute drive. Direct I-64 access.

Why Coliseum traffic matters: Events on Coliseum Drive jam Executive Drive. We check the schedule before booking late-day moves.

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3-story walk-up. 4-story elevator. Attached-garage townhome.

Three completely different move strategies on the same property.

Action: Confirm your building type with Boyd Homes leasing office. Get it in writing before move day.

⚠️ Crews that arrive without this info burn your first hour figuring out what booking should have handled.

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Assigned spaces by building. Trucks stage in open unassigned areas near the entrance.

During PCS season and weekday mornings, the lot fills fast.

Overflow: Peninsula Town Center lot, under a quarter mile.

⚠️ Vehicle break-ins documented at this property across multiple years. Do not leave a truck unattended.

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Marcella sits 5.1 miles from Langley AFB. When orders drop in May, this community moves.

Every qualified Hampton crew books fast May–September.

Book the week your orders are confirmed. That is the one decision that removes pressure from everything that follows.

The families who move cleanly out of Marcella planned. The ones who scrambled paid for it in every direction.
 

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The path:

Truck → walkway → lobby → elevator → unit
 

Every piece of furniture your household owns travels that exact path.

No freight elevator. No shortcuts.

We plan the move before the truck leaves our yard.

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• Floor and building number
• Largest furniture pieces
• Whether the sectional rides the elevator in sections or takes the stairwell

Elevator technique: hold the door without triggering the alarm. No frame damage.

Crew positioning: one mover at the walkway. One at the lobby. One at the elevator. Zero dead time.

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The walk from truck to elevator is exposed. We plan for it.

ConditionsProtocolRainPad-wrap with plastic before the walkwayHeatStage water. Rotate crew.ColdMove fast. Furniture out of freezing temps fast. 

Exposure planning is built into the move plan — not an afterthought.

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No building lobby. No fob system.

Each unit door has a smart lock.

Resident provides access:

• In person, OR
• By sharing the smart lock code

✅ We confirm access during the pre-move call. Not after the truck arrives.

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Valet trash bins: for nightly resident waste only (Sun–Thu by 6 PM).

Move-day debris: flatten boxes, clear to the property's exterior dumpster. Standard practice.

We do not leave a property looking like a move happened.

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Discount CrewMarcella MathTreats elevator building like any apartmentBurns 20 min per trip4-hour move turns into7-hour bill 

We have watched military families save $200 on a discount crew and pay more in overage than the savings were worth.

We move military families at Marcella the way we would want our own families moved.

📞 Call: 757-330-0008

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Marcella draws a specific population.

5.1 miles to Langley AFB. Boyd Homes runs military move-in specials. I-64 corridor reaches every Peninsula installation.
 

This property was positioned for the Peninsula military market.

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🪖 Active-duty Langley AFB familiesOfficers and enlisted who chose Marcella over base housing. PCS rotations May–September drive volume.

🪖 Fort Eustis service members~15 miles via I-64 West. Dual-installation families and TDY personnel land here.

🏥 Sentara Careplex Hospital staff0.8 miles to the hospital. Walking-distance medical professionals.

💼 Peninsula professionalsHampton Roads commercial corridor, Peninsula Town Center, downtown Hampton commuters.

🏡 Townhome families with garages1,609 sq ft units attract larger households. Kids. Dual income. Garage parking.

🔁 Long-term residents who upgraded internallyStarted in a 1BR. Moved to a townhome inside the same Boyd Homes community as the household grew.

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PCS orders set the date. The report date is fixed.

No flexibility for a crew that runs late, damages a doorframe, or hands Boyd Homes a deposit dispute.

Military families do not have time to fight a deposit claim while reporting to a new duty station.
 

The residents who move cleanly hire the right crew. The ones who struggled hired a cheap crew, got a damaged wall, and spent three weeks on the phone trying to check in at Langley.

We serve the military community at Marcella because this is our community.

📞 Call 757-330-0008

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Sources: Google Business Profile, ApartmentRatings, Apartments.com, Yelp, WAVY news report, our operational experience.

Multi-source corroborated patterns only. Single-source claims excluded.

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Marketing says: Spacious apartment and townhome floor plans.

Resident reality: Marcella delivers. 1BRs start at 834 sq ft. 3BR townhomes hit 1,609 sq ft. Vaulted ceilings on 4th-floor units. Loft layouts on 3rd-floor units.

For your move: Tour your specific unit, not a model unit, before signing.

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Marketing says: On-site maintenance.

Resident reality: Praised consistently across every review platform. Proactive filter replacements. Timely turnaround. Documented across years.

For your move: Submit work orders through the resident portal with photos and clear descriptions.

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Marketing says: Energy-efficient construction.

Resident reality: Sound insulation is a recurring complaint across multiple platforms. Thin walls. Noise transfer. Slamming doors. Late-night parking lot activity.

For your move: Pad furniture aggressively. Light sleepers and families with young kids — factor floor selection.

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Marketing says: "Controlled access entry" listed as an amenity.

Resident reality: Open walk-up. No perimeter gate. Multiple entry points. No lobby fob.

The "controlled access" line refers to the smart lock on each unit door — that is unit-level, not building-level security.

For your move: Plan staging, daily security expectations, and package handling accordingly.

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Marketing says: Resident parking and security patrols.

Resident reality:

• WAVY-documented overnight incident: 20+ vehicles vandalized
• Weapon stolen from one vehicle
• Package theft recurring across multiple years/platforms

Boyd Homes confirmed three nightly patrols and video surveillance.

The patrols happen. The cameras exist. The incidents still happen because the property is open access.
 

For your move: No valuables in vehicles overnight. No unsecured trucks left unattended.

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Marketing says: Garden-style apartment community.

Resident reality: 3-story walk-up exterior stairs exposed to rain and snow. Slick when wet. Dangerous in winter. Falls on snow-covered stairs documented across multiple resident review sources.

For your move: Real move-day variable. We do not rush wet stairs at this property.

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Marketing says: Valet trash service for resident convenience.

Resident reality: Monthly fee. Pickup Sunday–Thursday only. Bagged trash placed outside doors by 6 PM. Exterior dumpster handles large items and flattened boxes.

For your move: Move-day debris goes to the exterior dumpster — not the valet trash receptacle.

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Marketing says: Standard move-out procedures.

Resident reality: Boyd Homes requires keys turned in the day of move-out. Per-diem charges start immediately if you hold past that date.

For your move: Get the move-out procedure confirmed in writing. Schedule to clear the building before the office closes on your move-out date.

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Marketing says: Limited mention of storage availability.

Resident reality: $25/month for 15 sq ft of storage space. Useful for residents downsizing during a move or needing temporary overflow.

For your move: Ask the leasing office during booking if you think you will need it.

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Marketing says: Convenient Hampton Roads location.

Resident reality: Peninsula Town Center under 0.3 mi. Sentara Careplex 0.8 mi. Langley AFB 5.1 mi (13 min). I-64 access within a quarter mile.

For your move: Consensus strength across reviews. Military families and frequent travelers rate this property higher than residents who weight interior acoustics.

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Strengths:

• Well-located, well-maintained
• Large floor plans
• Strong maintenance team
• Boyd Homes consistent operations since opening

Operational warnings:

• Thin walls
• Walk-up layout, no building access control
• Documented parking lot security issues
• Weather-hazard exterior stairs
• Move-out policies that catch unprepared residents off guard

None of that makes it a bad place to live. It makes it a place that rewards preparation.
 

Hampton Virginia Military Veteran Movers knows this property. Knows Boyd Homes procedures. Knows how to move a family in and out of 101 Benevita Place without a single thing going wrong.

📞 Call 757-330-0008

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Transparent rates. No hidden fees. No bait-and-switch.

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(We supply 26-foot truck, blankets, dollies, tools)

Crew SizeHourly Rate2 movers$200/hr3 movers$250/hr4 movers$300/hr 

✅ 3-hour minimum on all tiers

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(Your truck, PODS, U-Haul, Penske, Budget)

• $75 per mover, per hour
• 2-mover minimum
• 3-hour minimum

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• 🏢 Building type — walk-up runs longer than elevator. Townhome garage cleanest.
• 🏗️ Floor — 4th-floor elevator faster than 3rd-floor walk-up
• 📐 Square footage — 834 sq ft 1BR ≠ 1,609 sq ft townhome
• 📅 PCS season — May–Sept tight availability, premium scheduling
• 🌧️ Weather — exterior stair carries in rain/ice slow the pace
• 🛣️ Distance — local Hampton ≠ long-haul PCS

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• No fuel surcharge
• No stair fee
• No elevator fee
• No standard residential furniture surcharge

Deposit: one hour at the booked tier ($200, $250, or $300). Refundable if cancelled 48 hours in advance. Applied to total bill on moving day.

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Real windows based on running moves at this specific property.

Unit TypeTime Window1BR · 3-story walk-up3–4 hours1BR · 4-story elevator3–4 hours2BR · 3-story walk-up4–5.5 hours2BR · 4-story elevator4–5 hours3BR townhome · garage load5–6 hoursLoft · 3rd-floor walk-up4–5 hoursLabor-only PODS/U-Haul load3–5 hours 

⚠️ Windows assume the resident is packed and ready when the crew arrives. Unpacked moves run longer and cost more.

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Complete before your scheduled move at 101 Benevita Place:

• Building type confirmed with Boyd Homes leasing office (in writing)
• Elevator reservation requested if moving into a 4-story building
• Smart-lock unit access plan confirmed
• Key return deadline confirmed in writing — Boyd Homes per-diem starts immediately
• Truck staging position confirmed — Peninsula Town Center overflow identified
• Hampton Coliseum schedule checked for event-night traffic
• Move-day debris plan confirmed — exterior dumpster, NOT valet bins

📨 We send this checklist to every Marcella customer 7 days before the move.

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Condition Our Response🛗 

Elevator out in 4-story building Stairwell. Stairwell protocol activates. Crew size adjusts. Oversized furniture routes through exterior stairwell.

🌧️ Rain or snow on stair move Slow controlled pace. If unsafe — pause, pad-wrap, cover, resume when crew can work safely.

🚛 Truck blocked from buildingStage at Peninsula Town Center (<0.25 mi). Shuttle in. Costs time, not completion.

🕐 Move trending past office hoursFlex crew size. Adjust sequence. Keys turned in before office closes.

🔐 Smart lock fails mid-moveCoordinate with resident. Request leasing office support. No propped doors.

🚨 Vehicle break-in / theft riskLoaded truck never unattended. Belongings never stage outside the unit longer than the immediate load.

🏟️ Coliseum event traffic RerouteReroute through Mercury Boulevard alternates. 

Things go wrong on move days. What separates a crew that knows this property from one that does not is the plan for when they do.
 

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Are you really veteran-owned?

Yes. Owned and operated by U.S. military veterans. Every crew member has served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.

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Can a moving truck park at Marcella?

Yes. Surface lot, assigned spaces by building. Trucks stage in open unassigned areas near the entrance off Benevita Place.

Overflow: Peninsula Town Center lot on Executive Drive — under 0.25 mi.

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Does Marcella flood?

No. Inland location in Coliseum Central area of Hampton, VA 23666.

⚠️ Heavy rain creates wet/slippery conditions on exterior stairs at walk-up buildings.

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Is Marcella a gated community?

No. Open walk-up. No perimeter gate. No lobby fob. No building-level keypad.

The "controlled access entry" Boyd Homes markets refers to the smart lock on each individual unit door.

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What are the elevators like for moving furniture?

4-story buildings have passenger elevator access to all floors. Exterior walkways connect lot to lobby.

No freight elevator on this property.

We have run the elevators and we know the clearances.

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What floors do you serve at Marcella?

Every floor in every building. 4th-floor elevator units. 3rd-floor walk-up loft units. 2nd-floor walk-ups. Ground-floor units. Townhomes.

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When is the best time to schedule?

Weekday mornings, 8–11 AM. Lot clear. Elevator availability highest.

Boyd Homes office: Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM, Sat 10 AM–4 PM.

PCS season May–September — book 3–4 weeks ahead.

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What are building conditions during a move?

4-story buildings: good condition, functioning elevator access. 3-story walk-ups: exterior stairs slick in rain, hazardous in winter. Townhome garages: clean, dry, ground-level loading.

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How does unit access work on move day?

Open walk-up. Smart lock entry on each unit door. No lobby. No fob. No keypad at building level.

Resident provides access by being present or sharing the smart lock code.

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How do long-term and townhome residents move differently?

Larger households. 3BR townhomes hit 1,609 sq ft with full attached garage.

Full townhome moves require more crew, more time, and a specific garage-load plan.

⚠️ Not a two-man job.

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Is Marcella safe?

Lit, well-maintained walk-up community with nightly security patrols. Boyd Homes operates video surveillance and confirmed three nightly patrols.

⚠️ WAVY news report and resident reviews identify vehicle vandalism and package theft as recurring concerns.

Do not leave valuables in vehicles overnight.

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What happens with boxes and debris on move day?

Exterior dumpster for large items and flattened boxes.

Valet trash handles bagged resident trash Sun–Thu by 6 PM.

Move-day packing debris → exterior dumpster, not valet bins.

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Do you handle Langley AFB and Fort Eustis PCS moves?

Yes. Langley AFB 5.1 mi. Fort Eustis ~15 mi via I-64 W.

We schedule against your orders date — not your preferred date.

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Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured for Virginia local moves and FMCSA-regulated interstate moves.

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Do you offer military discounts?

Yes. Active-duty, retired military, veterans, and military families qualify.

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We know every building at 101 Benevita Place:

• The elevator buildings
• The walk-up buildings
• The townhome garages
• The exterior stair weather variables

We handle move-in and move-out. We know the Boyd Homes key policy. We show up prepared.

One call books your move. One crew handles everything.

📞 Call: 757-330-0008🌐 hamptonmovingcompanies.com

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Hampton Virginia Military Veteran Movers Serving Hampton, the Peninsula, and greater Hampton Roads

📍 10 Rose Briar Place, Hampton, VA 23666 📞 757-330-0008 🌐 hamptonmovingcompanies.com

Service area: Marcella at Town Center · Peninsula Town Center · Coliseum Central · Langley AFB · Fort Eustis · Newport News · Yorktown · Williamsburg · Poquoson · Norfolk · Virginia Beach · Chesapeake · Portsmouth · Suffolk

✅ Licensed, bonded, and insured ✅ Veteran-owned and operated