We felt as if we were staying in a tree house the moment we walked into this condo in The Aspens! The view from the living room, with walls of glass, made us feel like there was no one else around. We arrived on one of those rare summer nights when it was raining and cold enough to need a fire in the fireplace. There was an ample supply of wood behind the back porch, and we found long matches in a drawer. Pretty much everything a guest would need was supplied, and we were pleased to have a washer and dryer for our use after hiking all afternoon. Wilson is a well-kept secret for those who frequent the Tetons and want to avoid the traffic and crowds of Jackson, and The Aspens has a well-stocked and upscale grocery store with a wine store right next door. There is no need to make the short drive into Jackson, although there are several bigger grocery stores there. Why bother?
The furniture was more contemporary than what we had seen in the photos of other Aspen condos, and the remodeled kitchen and bathroom were a pleasure to use. We enjoyed lounging on the soft mock suede sofa that comes with a chaise in an L shape, and just looking out the windows and watching the TV. Fortunately, there were great directions on how to access the electronics without any problems at all. There was easy parking right in front of our unit and a friendly neighbor next door.
If we have a criticism, it would be that some of the kitchen items, such as the cutting boards, could be replaced with something fresher, and the patio furniture looked worn and weathered. We didn't sit outside for that reason, nor did we use the propane BBQ which also seemed a bit worn.
But we would love to return--this is one of the best units in the complex--on a corner with a little bit of grass and peaceful as a meadow that made us feel like home. Check out the other condos available in The Aspens, and you will find that this one is a real gem.