We chose this basic property as a more affordable option for skiing Aspen Snowmass, and its location in the heart of historic old Basalt is excellent—restaurants, shops and the river are just steps away. The staff were friendly, the rooms were impeccably clean, and they have made some updates—the shower was new and spacious, the mirror over the bathroom sink offered changeable lighting tones, and the toilet even had a heated seat! We also appreciated the large eco-conscious dispensers for soap, shampoo and conditioner. However, there were several aspects that made our overall stay uncomfortable. The walls and ceilings are thin. We were on the first floor, and every morning, when people got up very early and walked around in the unit above us, the creaking was so loud it woke us up. Our room was also hot and stuffy. We tried turning the temperature down on the wall-mounted unit, but it did nothing, and it didn't seem that we could control the baseboard heating. Then there was the lighting—very bright, harsh fluorescent fixtures including a bedside 'reading' sconce that was as glaring as the overhead light. The bed was hard, and the living room sofa was also--and it had a straight back and no arm rests -- not comfortable for sitting. Bath towels were very thin. Wi-Fi was erratic, and I had work to do. Finally, snow removal from the parking lot, which is sloped, was not adequate. It was uneven, icy and dangerous.