This property was just as expected - an older (70s?) house, with newer fittings including kitchen and bathroom. It's a great location in Taupo proper, a short walk to the beach and a walk or short trip in the car to the centre of town. I can recommend it as being value-for-money (and a potential guest shouldn't hesitate on the mention of Stu living in the attached flat behind - we met him and he was a nice guy, and you'd never know he was there).