This place was surprisingly spacious and super warm. A real suntrap most of the day, plus with the log burner and heatpump it didn't matter how cold it was outside. In terms of location, there wouldn't be anything more central than this in Kinloch, right next to the restaurant/cafe, store and takeaways, plus the waterfront and playground for the kids. We stayed there during the Taupo Ultramarathon, which had it's main aid station just over the fence, so super convenient for that.