Yes. It's a desert oasis. Go figure. Updated villa rooms include kitchen with all of the amenities, comfortable bed and furnishings. Close to everything including the 101 freeway. As part of the Starwood network, this is a dedicated time-share property which also offers regular revenue rates to non-owners or those who traded properties. IF you are an owner, I would forgo the higher-StarPoint required Kierland Villas. This is about 1 mile away and still close to all of the shops, restaurants and entertainment of Arizona. You're never in the room anyway. YOU are on the lounge chair sipping frosty cocktails at the pool. What they should do is charge for the lounge chair and throw in the actual room for free! Just sayin'.
Family friendly but also good for singles and couples no matter your age. People are relatively friendly on property or pool and ask where you are from.
Visit the grocery stores nearby including Basha's up on Bell Road, about 2 miles from resort or Frys north on Hayden Road. Get yourself some bottled water, snacks, lunchy food,etc, to take to the pool and avoid the averaged priced items.