This is a stunning property which reminded me of a Scottish hunting lodge. The furnishings are beautiful and the kitchen well equipped. There is plenty of room for people to have their own space and also to come together as a group. Whilst there was only four of us staying, a larger group would not be crowded. There is a great library of books and the log fire was cosy (the underfloor heating was not working during our stay but I would imagine that is luxurious ).
The lake front location is peaceful with great views and a short drive takes you into Taupo township.
We would love to stay here again, however we felt very let down by Bachcare (who manage this property), their communication ranged from no reply to messages via Airbnb to very poor over the phone. This detracted from the usual personal experience we have come to expect from Airbnb and we would be very reluctant to book a property managed by them again. In addition there were a couple of aspects of the property where maintenance/cleanliness could be improved.