John is helpful and friendly. His studio has nice decor and crockery. It has a country outlook, rolling hills and trees. There is a neigbours yard in front of the studio but you never see anyone there. Its mostly very peaceful..occasionally.joises of farm work but overall, calming. John left goodies in the fridge for me and it was a lovely surprise. Very nice. It was clean. I recommend this country stay. Also not far from Mangawhai but away from the busy-ness of a town.