I agree with other guests that the view of the lake is simply stunning. You get to enjoy it from the living and dining room, the kitchen, and even the bed in the master bedroom. The kitchen is well equipped and would be a joy to cook in even without the view, and there's a good supermarket less than 10 minutes away, in central Taupo. In addition, we were thankful for the pellet stove -- it warmed the living room up quickly and added to the beauty of the space. Because we were there during winter, we felt the lake was too cold for kayaking, but the house provided a convenient base for day hikes in the Taupo area and as far as Tongariro National Park as well as for visits to hot springs.