We really enjoyed our stay, and it was a perfect base for our activities for a few days (walking Tongariro and Whakapapa, Lake Taupo etc.)
It was an unusually hot day when we arrived, and the whole house had been thoughtfully opened up to cool prior to our arrival.
The house was perfectly set up for a family stay, with a family home feel and entertainment (puzzles, games etc.) that worked really well for our kids.
The green back garden and quiet location were lovely. There was good parking for a couple of cars, and a very short distance to shops for everything we needed to stock up on during our trip.