Views surrounding the house are amazing, waking up to it was even better! Loved arriving and the house was already warmed up us. Was so welcoming as Taupo is cold during this time. Traveled with a group of friends and there was so much space in the house for us to move around. It had what we needed and instructions on how to use everything. Was close by to shops and restaurants in which we enjoyed. We didn't cook at all so having the town close by was great! Communication between host was good. Definitely recommend this place to others and would love to stay here again.