Linda's home was perfect for our needs. It was on the riverfront and had enough beds for my group of 7. It was immaculate and had all the essentials. It was cozy, but was also big enough for everyone to have their own space. The view of the river was great. It was walking distance to town where we bought all our essentials. The town closed most of the shops by 5pm during off season. Linda was a great host, even though we never met her. She was able to give me detailed instructions with everything we needed. When I wanted to find out about hot spring resorts, she was able to give me a list of places right away. This is a great location if you're looking for a place close enough to the tourist spots near Lake Taupo.