This is a great Air BnB location. It doesn't have views of the lake but it as it is quite high up you get a great view northwards. The hosts Alan and Elaine are very welcoming and make you feel part of their home. There is no kettle in the room as you have free access to their facilities in the large kitchen/lounge. The ability to come and go into your room from the outside with your own key (and not disturb the rest of the household) is also good. With regards to local places to eat, the only place we found was The Bay Bar & Brasserie on the main road into Acacia Bay which we can thoroughly recommend. The only other places for food in the evening are in Taupo which is only 15 minutes away. Overall this is a wonderful place to stay and we intend to do so again.