We had a great stay at Kazumi's place. It was private, with our own entrance, and was fully self-contained including a gas stove and microwave oven. When we arrived, we walked into a toasty room with the fire roaring and freshly baked bread on the table. Kazumi came down and gave us a warm greeting and thanked us for our stay as we were leaving. And on top of that location was excellent, with being right next to the main town. We couldn't have asked for more, so if you are planning on staying in Taupo, Kazumi's place should definitely be considered for your accommodation.