Janine's place is secluded and it feels as though you're in a tree house overlooking Lake Taupo. The view is breathtaking! My family and I never got tried of looking at Lake Taupo and remarking on its beauty, sunrise to sunset. Her home has a ton of space and amenities to make your visit to the area comfortable and located near Turangi's town center (15-20 minutes), Whakapapa (40-50 minutes), and Tokaanu Thermal Spas (15 minutes). We had a lovely time exploring all day and returning to a comfortable home and cooking dinner. For those urbanites like us, I would advise you to arrive in the daytime (it gets super dark and her driveway can be a bit tricky), pick-up some groceries before you get there (to just enjoy the view immediately upon arrival), and brush up on your fire-making skills (because it gets chilly at night during the winter).