Sams place is absolutely magnificient. The surroundings are wonderful with beautiful rolling farmland and a mixture of animals including Alpaca, horses, goats, a pig, a few sheep and lots of cows in the distance. We loved the peace and serenity of the place and it was lovely to enjoy breakfast or an evening meal outside on the deck with only the noise of a few animals or the whisper of wind through the trees in the distance. The location is perfect, a 10 min drive into Taupo and an ideal base for daily sightseeing or adventures in this amazing part of the world. The amenities are excellent, everything you need in terms of kitchen / cooking, bathroom and a nice outside area to chill with a galss of wine or 2 with the evening meal. Cannot recommend this farm stay enough for couples or a young family. A fabulous experience.