We had a wonderful time at Julie and Mark's studio! They really went out of their way to welcome us- we were in NZ on our honeymoon, and they even had a card, some chocolate, and champagne for us! The place is just pristine, quite spacious and very clean, you can see the attention to small details in every corner. We enjoyed coffee and scones (homemade by Julie) on the deck in the morning. Julie and Mark were also very helpful in giving us local pointers, which meant we got to make the most of our 2-day stay in Golden Bay. Their place is located in a quaint neighborhood, but just a short drive to the main town (approx. 5 minutes) and all that the area has to offer (beaches, hikes, kayaking). Definitely one of our favorite spots in NZ and we hope to return some day!