Denise's place is located beautifully directly at the shore of Lake Taupo. The views from the living room and the terrace are amazing. We did not use the Dingi or Kayak as it was a bit cool, but would certainly have done that in summer. The fire-place was amazing and we highly appreciated the heaps of fire-wood supplied. The kitchen is very well equipped and the bathroom appears to be newly renovated. The property is large and well maintained, secured and fenced. The only thing that we would like to caution, especially if you are traveling with kids, is that the house is located directly on State Highway 1 and it can be a bit noisy at times. We were not bothered too much by this and it did not affect our stay, but we think it is still good to know.
In summary we really enjoyed our stay at Denise's place and can recommend it especially for those looking for a perfect place for fishing and kayaking activities.