We booked Ricks place for a birthday weekend get away and it definitely did not disappoint. We were concerned about the warmth of the house being the middle of winter in Taupo but the house was well insulated with plenty of blankets, heaters and electric blankets. We were plenty toasty and warm. There were plenty of amenities, above and beyond what we expected with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The house was clean and tidy and just generally pleasant. The only downside was that we didn’t have enough time to make use of everything on offer! Thank you again Rick, we really enjoyed our time there and are already looking forward to our next visit.