Thanks to Lisa and Brett for a lovely stay on Lake Taupo (note, Bach 63 is about a 5 min drive from the town of Taupo and most of the shops/restaurants). As others have said, the views from the deck and through the floor to ceiling windows in the living room are just amazing! One of my favorite nights of our whole New Zealand trip was cooking local NZ steak and fresh produce on the grill at Bach 63, and then enjoying the meal with the lake views and happy tunes from the Bach's CD collection. The lack of wi-fi and need to reset the hot water every few showers were an inconvenience, but contributed to the place's charm. Overall, we loved the cozy, throwback feel of Bach 63 and would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet lake weekend or central hub to reach the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Glowworm Caves, Hobbiton or Rotorua (note, each are about a 1-2 hour drive from Taupo).