My sister and I stayed one night in Taupo. Jacqui was a wonderful host and we had great conversations, including many helpful recommendations for local activities and restaurants. The house itself is cozy, with a super comfy bed and spacious bathroom, and is 5 minutes from the water and restaurants. We also loved meeting her friendly dog, Fanta!
We would highly recommend staying with Jacqui. :) If we make our way back to New Zealand some day, we’d love to stay again.