Denise is the best Airbnb host that I've ever met and her place is simply amazing with stunning view of the snow mountains and Lake Taupo.
We are travelling with two baby girls and Denise offered us two cots (even bought a new cot mattress for us) and two highchairs and there are lots of toys for the kids to play. Denise replies messages instantly and is lovely to talk to. The house is directly opposite a local playground which my toddler enjoyed going there every day. Denise's house is only 5 min walk to Lake Taupo and central shopping and dining areas. The big supermarket Countdown is only 10 min walk.
Denise provided us with very clear check in instructions a week before our trip, so it made our check-in a breeze. The vintage house is maintained really well and recently renovated with new bathroom, it is kept really clean and we love how everyone was asked to remove shoes before entering the house (we do it for our own house). The place has everything you need from oil and salt to glass straw drinking mugs :P
We would highly recommend Denise's place and would definitely stay at Denise's place again if we come back to NZ north island.