Classic kiwi family bach right by the lake and far enough from the main road to be tranquil and peaceful. With a modern kitchen and a log burner the house was always pleasant and even though we had a lot of rain during our stay, we still had a great time.If you are a fishing person this is absolutely the spot for you, but we aren't and still very much enjoyed our stay. Some of the house is looking a little tired (new paint needed, some doors not closing properly, tattered curtains), but this is exactly as every kiwi family bach I have ever stayed at. So much more personality than the average accommodation out there. Being equidistant between Turangi and Taupō meant we could choose either direction for shopping or food, and the well equipped kitchen made cooking "at home" a breeze. I felt like the owners actually use the house, and that makes a real difference in terms of what is provided.I bet it's great in summer and I would definitely consider coming back at that time of year to take advantage of the lake activities. Even if it rains you can have fun trying to count all the fish paraphernalia in the house.