The Studio is a comfortable space with a well equipped kitchen although no oven. It has an iron and ironing board but no washing machine in the studio apartment although I think we could have asked to use one in their house as it is stated in their description. Huka Falls is a drive away or a half an hour walk from the house possibly longer. We walked from Spa Park down in Taupo and it was about 45 mins each way. The Waikato river is down in the valley but is not visible from The Stufio. It has a geo thermal stream in which you can swim although there are strong currents further towards the river which are to be avoided. The Studio is also in a good location for the Aratiatia Dam and rapids which releases water every two hours every day and worth a visit but watch from the first lookout. You can drive to this. Taupo is about a 5 min drive. We recommend the sloop boat trip from the harbour to see the Māori carvings.
Lesley was a very good host and we would recommend the Studio as a place to stay near Taupo.