This is what Airbnb is all about. Spacious modern private accommodation set in a beautiful garden, with magnificent views over Lake Taupo. I had the whole top floor to myself with my own private entrance.
My hosts, Susie and Mike, could not have been more welcoming. I arrived late for check in, tired and hungry after extensive delays at Auckland airport. Within minutes of arrival Mike had vanished through a hole in the hedge and arranged a meal for me in the local pub. Delightful hosts in a delightful setting.