We can highly recommend this basement suite. It has recently been completely renovated and is very clean, very private and well appointed with everything you might need. The bed was very comfortable. There is no hotplate or oven for cooking but there is a BBQ for your own private use plus a fridge, microwave, kettle & toaster which was totally adequate. Peter was very helpful with ideas on where best to eat out and activities in the area. We would stay here again when we come back to Taupo.