This place is better than any 5-star hotel, it has ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING YOU NEED with a magnificent view! It was so pretty, we did not even want to leave the house. It has everything you need, the host Marie and Mike were extremely helpful. Everything was as described in the listing. You will literally get what you see in the photos, and the view from the patio during the day or night really is magnificent. It is extremely convenient to get in and out to Lake Taupo and a very nice neighborhood. Especially loved the hospitality from the host. Highly recommended.