The accommodation was beautifully clean and tidy and you feel welcome when you walk in the door. The bed was so comfortable and some nice little breakfast and snack touches in the kitchen. Towels and linen felt luxurious and well laundered. We were also so pleased that the property is situated a few minutes off State Highway One and then so close to the Lake and shops. We definitely want to come back to spend a little more time exploring Taupo to see why it has been named the "most beautiful large town in NZ", I'm sure it is well deserved