We spent the weekend at Taupo for my wife's birthday. Communications from the host were great - and they even left a lovely birthday note for my wife! The place was very clean and tidy, with a late model TV we could screen cast to from a laptop. The kitchen had everything, including a coffee plunger. It even had a sneaky view of the lake! Easy 10-15 minute walk into town. Highly recommended and would gladly stay there again.