Lovely clean place and very tidy outdoors. I enjoyed my quick stop there on the way to Auckland. The dogs were friendly and didn’t bark. While the house is positioned on the main road, it was quiet. I found local recommendations helpful that made my stay in Taupo nicer. The key locker is positioned above the rubbish bin, so you better take the key quickly. The studio has a few instructions on cleaning after yourself like bed sheets removal, rubbish etc