Shani has an incredibly beautiful home situated just a few minutes drive/walk from the shores of Lake Taupo. My best friend and I enjoyed a short but sweet stay at her place during our road trip down from Auckland to Wellington and it offered the perfect blend of a restorative and cozy atmosphere. We very much enjoyed chatting to Shani and took advantage of her wealth of local knowledge and recommendations (the Wairakei Hot Pools is a must!).