This studio is simple but lovely- made for a great, convenient location for exploring Taupo and doing the Tongariro Alpine Trek. It is a more remote area about a 25 minute drive from Taupo, but Tongariro was our priority so it was a good jumping off point. Pauline was especially helpful when we were having trouble booking transport to the hike and kindly let us use her phone. The tap water in the apartment has a funny taste (completely safe to drink- just well water)- but Pauline provided plenty of drinking water for our stay, so it was really no problem. We enjoyed using the hot tub to relax after a long day of exploring. Overall- great and would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area!