Mahau made me feel right at home. He has done a great job decorating the place, it looks amazing and it is clean. He is a great host. Gave clear instructions and was responsive and very hospitable, even invited me to join him for dinner, BBQ, yum. Taupo and its surroundings are truly magnificent, the lake, the geothermal areas, Huka falls etc. Would go back in a heartbeat.