Town/City: Taupo
Suburb/Area: Richmond Heights
Type of Home: Holiday Home
Name: Norrey Simmons and Dave Betteridge
Email: bluethunder@paradise.net.nz   (Please put "Enquiry via KiwiStays" in the subject line of your email)
Day Phone: +64 04 499 0873 Night Phone: +64 04 297 0793 Day Fax: +64 04 499 0876 Night Fax: +64 04 902 0793 Mobile: 021 663 873 (Please
mention that you found us on the KiwiStays web-site)
Postal Address: 103 Manly Street, Paraparaumu Beach
Description of Home: Sited on the ridge in popular Richmond Heights above Two Mile Bay this is a suburban home on a fully fenced section with tended gardens. It is a well-maintained family style home facing the west with broad views of Lake Taupo and the mountains to the south. A large deck and conservatory means the view can be enjoyed in all weathers. There are four bedrooms; two queen, one double beds and two singles. There is also a double fold down sofa in the conservatory. All beds have pillows, covered duvets and electric blankets. The bathroom has a bath and a new shower. Separate loo. The kitchen is modern with a dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer and all the usual appliances and pots, dishware, glasses etc.

The cosy lounge has a log fire, and dry wood (when available) is  provided in the winter. Two night store heaters also ensure the house is warm in winter and there are cooling fans for summer. It has the usual TV, video, stereo equipment, plus children's games, along with books, tapes,  CDs and videos. A washing machine and drier are available. The home is relatively modern and fully carpeted.

The house is suitable for school holiday family groups, ski holidays, and groups participating in Taupo events, such as the round the lake cycling and and running.

Age of Home: 20 yrs Size: Medium Sleeps: 8 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1
Toilets: 2
Parking: Off-street - carport
Availability: All year. Already booked for Waitangi Day and the Ironman in March 2009.
Duration/Tariff: NZ$185 over Xmas and the summer holiday and during other major holidays (e.g. Easter, Labour Weekend). The off peak rate is NZ$150 per night (10% discount for four or more days in school holidays outside pubic holiday periods - no other discounts are offered). There is a standard booking fee of $35 per booking, plus if guests do not want to clean prior to leaving, a further $45 charge will cover a commercial cleaner. Where numbers of guests exceed 8, there is a further $15 per night per extra person charge.
Also Available: Swimming pool.
Conditions/Restrictions: Payment is required in full prior to letting, with a ten percent deposit required for forward bookings. Guests must clean the house and leave it in the same condition as they found it. Cleaning and laundry facilities and equipment are provided. All rubbish, including bottles, must be taken away prior to guests leaving.
Limitations: You do need to bring all linen, including tea towels, bath mats and pillow-slips. You also need all your own food, including basics such as flour, sugar, coffee, toilet paper, soap, washing machine detergent and so on.
Preferences: Families and adult groups.
Pets Resident/Pets Policy: No pets
Bed Linen: Bring your own
Smoking Policy: No smoking inside, ashtrays provided for smoking on deck. Alcohol Policy: In moderation
Description of People: We are a middle aged 'empty nest' middle class couple who have a holiday home in the central North Island so we can spend time with our grown up children and grandchildren in an area where boating, walking, skiing and a wide variety of holiday attractions are available. Taupo is a great holiday place, and is conveniently situated half way between Wellington and Auckland.
Occupations/Interests: Strategic communications consultant and silversmith turned builder.
Comments / Attractions: The house is only a block away from the Two Mile Bay boat launching ramp, it has wide views of the Lake and it is only minutes away from the town centre.
Internet Address: www.geocities.com/markandlindy2002

Currently it is booked for the 2008 Round the Lake Race, and from January 2 through to 23rd.