The house was wonderful! It was nice and spacious, lots of room to spread out and relax. Also relevant for the spell of bad weather we ran into in Taupo: it was cozy and warm!! The laundry was amazing; we were touristing for 4 days and in need of a freshening.
The house is not necessarily close to the city center, but it was a fantastic launching point for our taupo adventures. We sought a private room with a bit more space, and we're willing to part with the "city-center" feel for it. And the place was perfect for this requirement. Despite this, we were only a short 5 min drive to taupo collection of restaurants.
All in all, a great stay! Heartily recommended.