We loved this place. It had genuine holiday house charm. Marie and Geoff couldn't have been more welcoming - Geoff even brought us plums fresh from the garden one day. The terrace is great with lovely views of the lake, especially on a sunny day which is how it was when we arrived. A proper sense of privacy too. This is definitely somewhere where you need a car, but that wasn't a problem as we did! Excellently located from Rotorua Airport, but not so close that you're aware of the flights. We were sorry to leave.