Felt like we were truly part of Denise's family. The one word we would describe Denise as a hostess would be 'generous'. She provided tools we really appreciated - as a big group, these were the large bottles of toiletries, plentiful kitchen appliances and cookware, and lots of towels and blankets to use as required. The warmth of her hospitality was complemented by the stunning views of the property, and we loved that it could be 'ours', even just for a few days. Thank you for opening your heart and home to us Denise, and our discovery of New Zealand was made so much better by the hospitality of you our local hostess. We wish you and your loved ones all the very best, and would highly recommend this place as a place to stay in Taupo.