Lesley was an excellent host. She was quick to respond and even came by to chat every now and then, which was nice as it was just me staying there. The place was perfect with all the amenities you could ask for - a kitchen with cookware, utensils, dishes, coffee and tea, even a bit of cooking oil, and plenty of towels for the bathroom, hangers and closet space, and lots of bed pillows. If you needed anything to replace (toilet paper, towels, linens) Lesley went and immediately retrieved it for you. The place was spacious and the view outside was amazing, as well as the neighborhood. It was just a 50 minute walk from Huka Falls, and about 45 minutes from downtown. I highly recommend this place if you're staying in Taupo.