What an amazing house!!! I will echo a guest's note in the comments book "... Can we live here? ..."
Rick and Megan are incredible hosts. I didn't get the chance to meet them personally, but communication was perfect. Rick would reply to my messages within minutes. Always very kind, with lots of recommendations, flexibility and awesomeness.
Kim looks after the property in Taupo and was incredibly helpful with our check in process, which by the way, is a breeze.
They even went a step further preordering a very special request I had beforehand and leaving it in the house for me before we checked in. Thank you Rick & Kim.
The house is immaculate. Perfectly clean. I mean, every corner and edge was pristine clean upon arrival. So kudos to the cleaning team for a job very well done.
The living areas are wonderful and spacious. A TV room with every device you can imagine: PS4, XBOX, Apple TV, smart TV with multiple apps. EVERYTHING. The sound system is amazing. We listened to music and watched a couple of Netflix shows.
The lounge room with a fireplace and comfy sofas and chairs. Lots of boardgames. Absolutely gorgeous.
Outdoor spaces beautifully appointed. Weber BBQ, big table with chairs on an open space wooden deck overlooking a very clean and tidy garden. On top of that, outdoor bathtub which my brother enjoyed pretty much and a trampoline!!!
The garage is the games room. Decent size pool table, table tennis table. And then everything thing you need to go out for a picnic, or enjoying some water sports on the lake. Want to go for a ride, there are like 6 new bicycles to chose from.
The bedrooms are great, with very comfortable beds & pillows. Main bedroom with ensuite, TV and air con. The other 2 share a powder room and washroom.
Enough parking space for 3 cars and even more on the street if needed.
Very quiet neighbourhood, just few minutes away from the lake (Taupo).
We used the house as our base. We would go on day trips every day as this was our preference on this particular visit to NZ. However, you can make the most of your stay enjoying Taupo and it's surroundings. Next time we are there, we will do exactly that.
If you are looking for a beautiful place to stay for a family of 5 or 6, or even 2 or 3 couples (if you don't mind sharing the washroom), then look no further. Rick's place will blow your mind!!!
Again, thank you Rick, Megan & Kim for a wonderful stay!!!
Cheers,
Eduardo.