We felt right at home at Dierdrei and Richard’s place! It was a little outside of the town centre but we had a rental car so it was only a few minutes’ drive away. Check-in was easy and our hosts were very responsive.
Although the cottage is on the same property as the main house you still get a lot of privacy and you’re free to roam the garden and feed the chickens. We didn’t get to try the bath as it rained during our trip. However, other nice touches made our stay easier, like homemade bread, some tea, and even beach towels provided which came in handy. The bed was very comfortable and the sofa (which I believe is a sofa bed) was just as comfortable to lounge on. Everything was exactly as described and all instructions we were given were clear.
I definitely recommend Dierdrei and Richard’s place if you’re staying in Taupō. They clearly put a lot of effort into making a space that lets their guests feel at home.