Even though Kinloch is about 20 minutes away from Taupo, Barb and I really enjoyed staying with Julie and her husband Charles. Their house is on a hill overlooking beautiful Lake Taupo, and the awesome Jack Nicklaus designed Kinloch Golf Course is right out their back door. The views are great no matter which way you look. We were greeted warmly by Julie and Charles, shown our en suite bedroom, and given a tour of the house and yard. Everything is clean and well appointed. We drove into Taupo for dinner. When we returned, we joined Julie and Charles for a glass of wine on the back deck. We really enjoyed the conversation and their company. If you're a golfer, be sure to play the golf course. It's a little pricey, ranging from NZD $150 to NZD $235 plus cart fee, but it is worth it to the avid golfer. Julie allowed us to check out a little late so that I could get a quick 18 holes in and Barb could catch up on her e-mails. We highly recommend staying at Bodes Delight