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Resident-Favorite Coffee Amenity in Colorado: SipWithMe in Action

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Partner Since

2014

Property Name

Aventine Littleton

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Location

Littleton, Colorado

SipWithMe in Action

Aventine Littleton, a property in Colorado, serves a dynamic and evolving demographic of professionals in their 30s, young couples starting families, and individuals in transition between homes. As the leasing team worked to create a meaningful and modern resident experience, one amenity quickly stood out: SipWithMe.

From day one, SipWithMe helped deliver on the property’s mission to provide high-quality, low-effort lifestyle perks.“Our residents genuinely love SipWithMe—and honestly, we do too. I’ve worked with other machines that constantly broke. SipWithMe just works.”
Package type
5 free cups
Unique users
184
Cups dispensed
1240
Units
227
“Our residents genuinely love SipWithMe—and honestly, we do too. I’ve worked with other machines that constantly broke. SipWithMe just works.”
The Challenge

Victoria has seen the good, the bad, and the leaky when it comes to coffee amenities. At previous properties, her teams struggled with:

  • Frequent equipment failures with other coffee vendors like Starbucks and Aramark.
  • Poor coffee quality, which became a recurring complaint from residents and prospects.
  • Constant maintenance demands and messes left for staff to clean up.
  • Onboarding friction due to clunky tech logins and poor resident first-use experiences.

When her property was acquired and a cheaper coffee provider was considered, Victoria advocated for SipWithMe because of its reliability, elevated resident experience, and minimal maintenance needs.

The Solution

SipWithMe was appealing to Equity Residential because it offered a low-maintenance, high-impact amenity that was easy for on-site staff to manage and even easier for residents to enjoy. Victoria helped onboard SipWithMe at two different communities in Colorado, noting key benefits including:

  • Reliable performance with minimal downtime or tech frustrations.
  • Quick and responsive support, including an on-site service tech when needed.
  • Flexible setup and install coordination, despite a few expected hiccups with construction planning.
“I’ve managed properties with Aramark and even Starbucks machines. With Aramark, the coffee just didn’t taste great. With the Starbucks machine, it was constantly down and leaking. SipWithMe has been a total upgrade in every way.”
The Results

Since installing SipWithMe, Victoria’s property has seen tangible improvements in amenity performance and resident satisfaction:

  • Improved Resident Feedback. Residents consistently rave about the coffee quality and convenience. “We really like it a lot better than Starbucks,” Victoria said. “And it’s cheaper than going down the street.”
  • Operational Efficiency. Unlike her experience with other vendors, SipWithMe requires little from staff. “It’s easy to stock. I don’t have to take extra steps on my computer.” All the supplies are auto-shipped to the property.
  • Brand Alignment. Victoria’s team actively promotes the craft roasted coffee behind SipWithMe as part of their leasing pitch, integrating it into seasonal events and tying it back to the community’s values.
  • Allowance Technology to Curb Consumption. When cost became a concern, the property worked with SipWithMe to reduce the free cup allowance from 10 to 5, without sacrificing resident satisfaction. “Even with 5 cups, it’s still worth it. Residents are happy and we’ve been able to keep something we all value.”

Why SipWithMe stands out

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After working with coffee vendors like Aramark and Starbucks—and dealing with their constant breakdowns, maintenance issues, and underwhelming coffee—Victoria Cano knows what makes a great amenity. SipWithMe delivers where others fall short: it’s reliable, easy for staff to manage, and consistently delights residents.

Positioned in the community clubhouse near the leasing office, the machine is a daily stop for residents who appreciate both the quality of the coffee and the convenience of ordering additional cups at a price that beats Starbucks.

“We love the machine. It’s easy, reliable, and the coffee is great. It’s been a really, really great experience.”

But Victoria’s endorsement goes beyond her own property. She’s already advocated for SipWithMe at multiple communities and recommended it within her Equity Residential network—proof of the value she sees in the partnership.

As the property continues to grow, SipWithMe remains more than just a coffee machine. It’s a small but mighty differentiator, quietly boosting resident satisfaction and freeing up the onsite team—one great cup at a time.

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Header photo from Aventine Littleton.

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