Lyn is a lovely host in many ways : warm welcome, easy check-in, very helpful and easy to talk with (we loved the conversation we had yesterday night, we learnt a lot about New Zealand), she also prepared everything we needed for a nice breakfast before our early hike to the Tongariro Alpine Cross. She made us feel at home.
Lyn's house is lovely, very clean and tidy, peaceful.
The location is perfect if you're planning to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (15-20mn by car to the Ketetahi "park & ride" parking, where the shuttles leave to drop you at the start of the hike (Mangatepopo)), if you like to fish (there are some trout spots) or if you want to discover the nice Taupo region.
We can also recommend a great tasty restaurant just 5mn away by car from Lyn's house : Hare & Copper (nice place, friendly staff, tasty food & wines).
Thanks again for everything Lyn, we really enjoyed our stay with you and we'll come back next time :)
Ps: Lyn has the cutest dogs