Would highly recommend this as a place to stay for anyone wanting to stay inTaupo. The area was quiet, but close enough to the lake and town. Also very close to the botanical gardens. The studio apartment was sparkling clean, the bed was very comfortable and there was everything you’d need there. Kirstin was a very welcoming host and accepted my booking at very short notice. We even got to try out the E bikes which was awesome for a lakeside bike ride. 10/10.