This condo was exactly what we needed. I was teaching a week-long course at ASU. The bus runs right by the complex, if you are without a car. The location on Papago park provided hours of easy exploration. You can get anywhere in Scottsdale-Tempe-Phoenix easily from here.
The condo itself was well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. The VRBO listing doesn't mention it, but there is an iron/ironing board setup and a hair dryer--all the comforts of home. While there were plenty of dishes and pots/pans, the kitchen utensil collection was a bit light, so I'm not sure you could do full-on cooking here. But we didn't want to anyway, there are so many awesome places to eat nearby. The only possible shortcoming was that, without a rug, the lovely stone floors made for an echo-y living space.
The owner was extremely accommodating and helpful, even dropping by to check on a possible problem reported by the housekeepers.
If we're ever in the area again, this is where I'm headed.