Our stay at C'est la Vie was short but very sweet. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the space is clearly very stylish. We were wishing we had scheduled more time in Taupo and this would've been a fantastic base. Susan was full of recommendations for local restaurants and things to do, and a huge plus for us was the fully stocked kitchen area. We had a very early morning leaving out of Taupo to head for Tongariro, and it was *amazing* to have yogurt and banana ready to grab for the road. There was also a charming variety of teas, coffees, and other staples like museli and Weetbix on hand. Overall we has a lovely stay and definitely recommend it.