This place is a "must stay" and seems very "luxurious," whilst also being so relaxing. It is unique, tasteful, comfortable, stylish, quiet and central and the view over the hills is lovely. The bed was deliciously comfy, after a long drive. Fresh water, flowers and marsh-mellows - so thoughtful. The hosts are brilliant! Taihape is on the main trunk line so there are plenty of cafes - Brown Sugar, Le Cafe Telephonique, Soul Cafe, Coffee HQ, Crystal Bar Tearooms 'n Bakery, Wild Bean Cafe etc. There are plenty of restaurnats for a small town. We went to Al Centro, which was perfectly O.K. but there's The Rustic Steak House, The Countryman Restaurant (Chinese,) Straits Kitchen (Malaysian,) Oki Sushi, New Win Wah Chinese Restaurant/Takeaways, Subway and McDonald's. We loved our private balcony and meeting the gorgeous cat. We will be back, for certain!!