Angela and her family were very welcoming and made us immediately feel at home. The fact that they are conscious about the environment is a big bonus for us and it was great to get some local insider tips around what to visit in the area as our Tongariro crossing hike had been cancelled due to the bad weather. We ended up hiking another mountain nearly and had a great time in the thermal hotsprings around the area. I can highly recommend Angela's place to anyone who wants to stay in Taupo!