We made the mistake of not staying long enough at Acacia Bay which is on the opposite side of the lake from Taupo. Jane's house is situated on the edge of the lake and we would have loved to have done some water activities. Jane was a very social and informative host, we enjoyed the the evening and a leisurely breakfast chatting. If you love dogs then Jane's pets Bo and Gracie her two boxer dogs add to this homestay experience.