We had a lovely stay in this beautiful house with our 4 kids. There was lots of space to spread out - 2 living areas and a large kitchen - and the surroundings are lovely - very private, as it's surrounded by bush, and with a beautiful garden. We kayaked from the safe little boat harbour to the Ngātoroirangi Mine Bay Māori rock carvings, played tennis, and sat in the sun. The kitchen was very well-equipped - we appreciated having a few extra supplies to supplement our meals. The house was warm, with a cosy logburner, and the beds were super comfortable. We'd be very happy to stay here again.
Note that the house is in a gated community, 10 minutes drive from central Taupo. The community is several minutes drive from Acacia Bay - it's definitely a place where you need a car to get around.