The White House - Taupo Holiday Home

Deck overlooking the lake

Cleanliness of the house.

Just a problem with ants.And the top floor was a bit hot.No fans to cool down.

Instructions were very clear. The property is very nice and certainly very clean. The property has issues with ants and insects but this was made very clear with instructions. The house is large, parking is great, a family would certainly enjoy. Snacks on the deck watching the sunset is awesome.

The house was extremely hot. The day we arrived there was no wind so we opened all doors and windows and enjoyed snacks on the deck. One of our party remembered the instruction to close windows and doors to keep insects out. The door from the deck to the top bedroom remained opened but no lights were on. Bedtime came and there was a multitude of insects throughout. We used the flyspray that was made available. BUT it was far too hot. No fans available. Maybe insect screens fitted to windows would be a great idea. Also the key to the entry door downstairs would not open the door. We had to unlock the wash house door, lock it again as there is no button. Unlock the front door. The same to lock up. Our concern - if there was a fire the doors are locked with no opening button for quick exit. The TV is an older version with no wifi available. It would not accept the movie box we bought along. However there is a box of videos so watched a couple of those.

it was like home away from home!

we aren't used to putting everything, even fruit, in the fridge, so we had an enlightening experience!

Location, two car garage,

Our first time using Booking.com that we have been totally underwhelmed. Two mature couples, although we did book for possible third couple. At $870 per night we expected more than the property delivered. It was musty smelling when we arrived. Clean but musty. Bathrooms had no extractor fans, no toiletries other than used bar soap. One bathroom had a very small hanging loose non heated towel rail. Furniture was adequate but 70s. TV was an old non smart with limited reception, needed tuned everytime you wanted a Chanel other than TV3. Stated but I missed, no wifi. (just expected) Beds were comfortable. Heating was either small oil column or old noisey wall mounted system which led to the power overload and fuse breaker tripping. Upstairs ranch slider latch broken and unable to be locked securely. Realistically this house wouldn't meet the requirements for commercial renting, yet alone, although not stated, a $870 a night residence.

Location

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Location, well appointed, comfortable

Needed fans due to having to shut the windows at night, very warm