We had a lovely time exploring Phoenix. It was surprisingly quiet and very private, considering it was on a main road. Tracy was quick to answer any needs or problems we had. We felt the light was rather dim for reading in the living room and (the very same day) a floor lamp was waiting on our front entryway for our use when we retuned from exploring! The kitchen is well equipped with a nice eating area. It looked like it would be pleasant to eat on the private back courtyard, but alas, it was a cold week we chose to be in Phoenix! Google: "Sprouts," the organic food store nearby, for wonderful whole foods, if you like to cook. My husband has severe food allergies, so we appreciated the kitchen at this cottage. Make sure you check out the botanical gardens in the area: The Desert Botanical Garden, and the Lloyd Thompson Arboretum State Park. And of course the Heard Museum and the MIM (Musical Instruments Museum) were outstanding. We usually try to chose a place to stay that has a "sense of place" and some local character, verses just another cookie-cutter accommodation. This cottage was comfortable, very clean, and had some charm.