Kristen’s place felt like a home away from home. I came to Taupō to do the Ironman and I felt so comfortable in her home. She offered the garage to store my bike, said my family could have changers and camping chairs to cheer me on in the race and was always prompt with responding to any questions I had regarding the house, location or surroundings. I walked and road into town many times, swam in the lake, got great coffee from the coffee van at the end of the road and ate at some lovely restaurants. We also used the kitchen to cook meals and enjoyed sitting out on the deck watching the beautiful sunsets on display each night. I’m so happy I found Kristen’s house to stay in during my time in Taupō and I would highly recommend it to friends and family in the future. I hope one day life brings me back to this beautiful part of the world 🙏🏼