We had an absolutely lovely stay at Maren's. And hope to be back for a longer stay soon! We used the cottage as our base to take our children to the snow to go sledding at Whakapapa and to the hot pools. The views of the lake are stunning. The cottage itself is charming and attractive and we had everything we could need. The stars are amazing at night. The sunrise and sunset over the lake are sensational!! We even loved our rainy day. The only possible detractor was the occasional sounds of traffic. However that is not a complaint. We had an absolutely wonderful time and highly recommend this lovely spot and lovely host to anyone wanting to enjoy the better side of lake Taupo and the delights it has access to. Many Thanks!!