Great place to stay! Close walk into town, but be aware you do have to cross a busy road + walk alongside busy street. Very safe though. The house did have a foul odor while we were there — maybe because of the rainy day but smelled of mildew and/or cats. We conctacted the owner who only said they did not have cats. Mattresses are old & a bit uncomfortable. Kitchen has everything you need! Great deck for pretty days in Taupo! VERY close to Huka Falls!