My boyfriend and I left Taupo with a new friend in Jane! We had such a marvelous stay that we changed our plans to be able to stay in the area longer because we fell in love with the Taupo region, and Jane made us feel so incredibly welcomed! The place is absolutely perfect - Jane has thought of everything, and she has an eye for decor. We slept wonderfully (amazing mattress!), and we were warm and toasty from the heater + electric blanket. We cooked many of our meals at the place as Jane has provided all the necessary things for cooking - plus there's ample space to do it! We loved the set-up overall of the space with a separate sitting area and a bedroom that looks out over the lake. There are also tons of great books and magazines to browse! We also loved meeting Jane's two beautiful dogs, Beau and Gracey, and getting to spend time playing with them (especially as we really missed our two dogs back home.) Best of all, we loved meeting Jane and connecting with her and hearing her many stories. She is a true gem, and we will definitely return across the Pacific to stay with her again!