We briefly met the hosts who were leaving on a business trip but arranged for a house sitter who was generous with her time and provided useful information.
The hosts left a nice breakfast spread which we were able to enjoy just outside our room at the picnic table in the garden area.
Kinloch is a beautiful place about a 20 minute drive from Taupo. We chose it because it was more relaxed and closer to the bike trails, but restaurants and other services were not as convenient. It proved to be one of the more beautiful locations we have visited in New Zealand.