Vanessa’s lodge was the perfect location to access the National Park. Vanessa was a great host, she replied very quickly to any query or question we had. The lodge itself is a great space to live in and relax, a very well equipped kitchen and to top it off, a log fire if the weather wasn’t so good. In the summer months the lodge has a garden to relax in with views of the nearby mountains and volcanos. It’s only a 15-20 minute drive to Whakapapa Village. We visited during the summer and would give this lodge a five star rating. A superb place to stay.