Lisa's place is the perfect launching pad for a ski trip up Whakapapa. I cannot stress how amazing the location was - there is a ski rental place about a 3mins walk away, a cafe and Four Square corner store in 4mins walk away. It made our drive up the mountain so much easier, especially when we were travelling up in the school holidays and were gunning for a carpark. It was clean and warm too with a great fireplace and plenty of firewood, very comfy beds and the drying room is a great treat after a day on the slopes. Would highly recommend - you'd be hard pressed to find such an ideal spot for your ski trip.