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The Papago Pad - Modern Desert Living

Holiday home with kitchen, near Phoenix Zoo

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61314 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Desert Botanical Garden
  • Place, Arizona State University
  • Place, Phoenix Zoo
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Loft

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Papago Pad - Modern Desert Living

Mid-century modern meets luxurious desert living in this beautifully remodeled Tempe townhome! The Bluebell Townhome at Papago features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a loft that triples as a bedroom/office/coffee bar.

Guests can look forward to staying in a home that is peacefully situated minutes from the Papago Mountains and perfectly central to Sky Harbor Airport, Old Town and ASU.

Also fully remodeled with brand new furniture, tons of amenities, a spacious turfed patio and community pool!

TPT License: 21381359

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please kindly refrain from using glitter, confetti and candles on or in the property
Additional $300 charge for signs of smoking in the property
Additional night of stay will be charged upon late checkout notification past 11am by Airbnb

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tempe

Located in Tempe, this holiday home is in the mountains. Scottsdale Fashion Square and Arizona Mills Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tempe Town Lake and Camelback Mountain. Check out an event or a game at Chase Field, and consider making time for Phoenix Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tempe, AZ

What's nearby

  • Desert Botanical Garden - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tempe Town Lake - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Arizona State University - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Phoenix Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tempe Beach Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Center Parkway - Washington Station - 4 min drive
  • Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Restaurant & Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bikini Beans Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zu Izakaya Asian Kitchen Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Papago Pad - Modern Desert Living have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Papago Pad - Modern Desert Living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Papago Pad - Modern Desert Living?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Papago Pad - Modern Desert Living?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Papago Pad - Modern Desert Living located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Papago Park and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Arizona State University. Hole in the Rock and Desert Botanical Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much, home was very comfortable and you were so excellent to work with. Thank you for your kindness!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Jane F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

We had a wonderful stay at Papago Pad on VRBO. The space was well equipped, and in a quiet yet convenient location—close to shops, and eateries. Communication was prompt and friendly, and check-in was seamless. We especially appreciated the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen. Overall great value and we’d be happy to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

We had my best friend’s son wedding at the Botanical Gardens in phoenix. This place had a great location close to airport and venue. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few days in Phoenix

We stayed for a couple nights at the end of a week-long trip in AZ. The Papago Pad was cozy and comfortable for 4 of us (my husband and I and 2 adult kids). It is in a quiet, safe and convenient location, near Papago Park, the Hall of Flame Museum, restaurants, and the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent stay where the house was located. It was quiet and convenient location to do stuff we needed to do. We had a nice family cookout. Everything worked. The house was cold as the temperature outside was hot 104, so much appreciated. Parking space was perfect. Didn't use the garage but was available. There was a washer and dryer - perfect to wash kids uniforms after each day. Plenty of room for everyone. The rooms were comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie D., Taylorsville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The house was exactly like the listing showed and perfect for our 3 night stay. It was close to restaurants and the Desert Botanical Garden, and we would stay there again. Also, the Prooerty Manager's communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Business

This was perfect place for mom & I on business trip. Grocery, restaurants all close drive/or uber. House was is just as listed. Would be great for couples as upstairs has separate living area,bath & bedroom. Spacious backyard. Communication quick, easy. We would definitely stay ago.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property! - Here's what you can't see in the listing.

It is exactly like the photos. What you can't see from the photos is the layout of the house, and the comfort of all the furniture. The layout is big enough for everyone to be together and also get their own space for personal time. All the beds were really comfortable, same for the couch, dinning chairs and outdoor furniture. I've been in properties where the furniture looks great but the floor is more comfortable. This is not the case with this property. The pool is a short walk from the front door, and not so close that you hear the noise from it. We'd absolutely book this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Clean, comfortable house. Enjoyed our four-night stay. Very responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dusica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully equipped and easy to use since we made a few homemade meals. It had everything a family would need for a few days!(:
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was absolutely amazing. Loved the kitchen and living room. Bed in bedrooms were the most comfortable bed we had ever slept in. Host was wonderful and very down to earth with a great sense of humor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We stayed at this property two weeks ago and had a mixed experience. The listing advertises three bedrooms, but it’s a bit misleading—fine print reveals one is a loft with a pullout couch, which may not suit all groups. The Wi-Fi was unreliable, dropping frequently, which was frustrating as we planned to relax and watch football before our event. Despite the host’s mention of ongoing efforts to fix it, this was a letdown. The air conditioning struggled to cool the downstairs bedroom, making it uncomfortably warm and forced to keep bedroom door open. The noisy unit was located in open air loft area and came with an unlisted restriction not to set it below 68F. Additionally, the property seemed neglected, with dead insects upstairs and noticeable dust in the bathroom, suggesting it hadn’t been occupied or cleaned recently.On the positive side, the property was functional, and the host was responsive, though the issues impacted our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nicely decorated. It was clean. However, I do think it may need a deep clean for areas such as baseboards and the headboard in the master bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall - very nice property. Kitchen was nice, but was a little understocked. We didn't have hot water while we were there, but the property manager worked hard to make it right.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

amalie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, very comfortable for 2-4 people. Very clean, great pool area to cool off. It was great being able to park in the garage as well. The recommendations I have for the owners is to offer nicer towels that actually dry, maybe a toaster or toaster oven and please put window coverings on the kitchen / patio side.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place in a great location. Evan made check-in and check-out easy and convenient. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great stay near Papago Park and only 10 minutes to airport. The place was clean, nicely decorated and had a garage. Evan is a wonderful host!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home. Good location. Quite nice neighborhood. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mya K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice neighborhood and comfortable

The location was great for our purposes, the pool was nice and they had floaties to use. Evan the property manager was nice to work with but it’s more like 2.5 bedrooms. The 3 bed is a pull out in a loft. We ended up doubling up in the upstairs bedroom. We really appreciate having the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amitabh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay, will do it again

We loved our weeklong stay with family! The space was clean, welcoming, and very comfortable. There was plenty of room in the common areas for everyone to relax, and multiple desks made it easy to get work done when needed. The bedrooms were spacious with great closet space, and the restrooms were spotless. We appreciated the well-stocked kitchen and bathrooms—it made the stay even more convenient. The backyard was quiet and enjoyable, perfect for unwinding. The location was also ideal, just a short distance from ASU. The spacious garage parking was a big plus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A desert oasis!

What a fantastic property and fantastic neighborhood! The location was great as it was walking distance into Papago Park where we hiked daily and toured the zoo. The pool is a short walk from the townhome which was no issue. The house has a great layout and a perfect bavkyard. Evan was extremely responsive in messaging and accomodating a late check in. We'd love to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Easy to communicate with host. Incredible location! Bird watching right from the property. Several excellent walks. Quiet neighborhood. Convenient for baby.
Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia and Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

Had a great stay! In town for a wedding and stayed here with kids, parents, and a grandma. Lovely, comfortable place. And it was great to be so close to the botanical gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

The condo is accurately represented by its photos. Great area for someone who likes to hike, walk, and bike as the condo is close to Papago Park and Tempe Lake. The addition of the community pool area is also a plus. The host's communication was very professional, always clear and prompt. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Tempe

We found the house to be very nice & suited our needs. The property was close to many places- which made it seem easy to get around Phoenix & beyond. We enjoyed using the well stocked kitchen (pans, utensils, etc.) and the nice backyard. Evan was very quick to respond to any questions we had. We hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Evan Loo

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Hi friends!

I am a full time realtor in the North Scottsdale area. I recently moved here from California and fell in love monsoons, unlimited golf courses, real estate opportunities and everything else Phoenix has to offer.

This is my first short term rental, I live close by and hope to make every experience here the best that it can be. Please reach out if you have any questions!!

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