Hi friends, I'm glad to share with you that I found Richard's place such a wonderful and welcoming house. Everything is clean and organised and you will have all the needed facilities inside and outside. Great benefit for me was a Pet Friendly marker. Our dog slept with us in the room all we all were happy. Richard provided a very welcome breakfast for us and told about opportunities to spend time around or to do some activities. All I can say, I know a place to come back and enjoy weekend or holidays around Taupo and National Park.