Right from when we made the booking to our actual stay, every aspect of the point villas exceeded our expectations. When we booked they were flexible with our check in and check out times and as we were staying for more than 3 days we were given a reduced rate. When we arrived we couldn't believe the setting...it was truely magnificent...nestled in amongst the bush and overlooking the most beautiful bay with a small island in the middle offset against blue green waters. Just across from us were Tennis courts and all around us wonderful bush tracks leading down to the rocks, little beaches and old moari caves. The environment is filled with native bush, plants and birdlife. We were able to kayak around the rocks with kayaks provided. The Villas themselves were first class.....tasteful interiors, beautiful furniture, the most comfortable beds...absolutely everything felt luxurious. The bathrooms were a feature in themselves...fully glassed and looking into the bush or a rock waterfall. Our kids had a fantastic time on the beaches, in the kayaks and exploring the bush tracks. The views over the whole estate are just the thing to leave you feeling inspired. We will definately be going back to re experience what was a very special experience.

I was looking for a place in Taupo for a family of 2 with 2 kids and for my parents that were coming from Europe down to New Zeland to enjoy the nature and really relax around a lake.

If you look into the rest of website you'll find another review that I just posted regarding a place in the Cook Islands. The deal with my parents was to stay 4-5 days in NZ to enjoy the nature and rest after the trip from Europe and then go to the Cook to have the warm weather (which can be a bit of a problem in NZ).
Choosing the Point Villas was a bit of a luck and a lot of looking around on the Internet. We wanted something with privacy so not really a hotel (also because of the kids) with nice views, close to the lake with possibilities of trout fishing and not to far to the city for out dinners.
For us the Point villas were perfect. They are brand new villas with state of the art equipment and architecture, sublime views of the nature around (of course the lake views are stunning but the bathrooms with garden views like in Japan are amazing). They are located in the most exclusive private development around Taupo (we got that from the real estate agents in town looking at prices of property there) where sections are in the million plus range and houses in the 2 million plus meaning you have security and access to tennis canoes...the villas are stocked which means that you get everything for breakfast but you need to put them on the table. We were happy not to have staff as long as we didn't need to go to the supermarket all the time and that was great because everything is very well executed.

The weather was a bit cold (August in Taupo is right the middle of winter) but everything in the house is cosy for winter with warm fireplaces and good heating/insulation. Wes till could go trout fishing down (5 minutes walk in the bush) from the place

I would completely recommend the point villas. Perfect spot, perfect ambiance (maybe even better in summer for the other activities like swimming, waterskiing and kayaking on the lake). We have already booked them for January !