Wow, what a wonderful surprise this gorgeous French inspired cottage was! We had everything we needed, and more. The place is immaculately cared for and clearly loved. Creating a wonderful sense of charm and cosiness. The little treats she left for us in the fridge were just the start of a beautiful 3 night stay. We did not expect any view of the lake, but there is a lovely front verandah with furniture perfect for enjoying meals while admiring a great view of Lake Taupo, which we spent a lot of time on. The garden is beautifully planted and felt very French provincial with hints of lavender. There is also plenty of space and parking. The neighbourhood is lovely also. But best of all was our host Jo, who was the best Air BnB host ever and our best experience of Air BnB to date. She made our stay so wonderful and easy! We cannot thank her enough for her warm generosity and kindness and we feel like we've made a wonderful new friend. In saying that, she does live off-site and the place is completely private but she was available by phone if we needed her. She is a true super-star!