We had a wonderful 2-night stay at Vicki's place. The description of the property was very accurate. The apartment was quiet, spacious and cozy. Vicki greeted us upon arrival and gave us all the details. She provided us with all items needed to have a comfortable stay. There is no full cooking facilities in the apartment but it's possible to make a simple breakfast with toaster and kettle. Vicki was so kind to offer a complete selection of tea and instant coffee. A short drive to town will bring you to a lot of restaurant options. The two restaurants Vicki suggested to us were both awesome. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Taupo foodie trail map from the tourist center (i-site) which will give you a complete listing. We really enjoyed waking up to the view of the bay. Taupo is truly a great place, we will definitely consider visiting and staying at this apartment again.