I had an amazing stay at The Studio. It's a lovely quiet location, while still being close to Motueka and Mapua for shopping, good restaurants and pubs etc. There are beautiful beaches close by on Kina Peninsula, wineries in the hills behind the property and it's only a short drive to Kaiteriteri, Marahau and Abel Tasman National Park.
The property itself is spotlessly clean, beautifully designed and decorated with stylish furniture and artwork. There's a private outdoor area of decking at the rear with a great view of the nearby hills and the bay. Darryl is a professional artist and sculptor so you'll find a lot of his impressive work both in and around the place. The gardens look great too, with palms, fruit vines and colourful flowers all around while I was there.
Tania and Darryl are super friendly and always happy to help with local knowledge and any other questions. They're located in another property on the same land, so are accessible, but happy to give you privacy and space as well. They're very responsive to any queries and are both interesting and very likeable people.
I've stayed in many Air B&B properties, which have all been good, but this was my best and most memorable stay. I'd recommend the property highly to anyone looking for a peaceful, cosy, stylish place to relax and enjoy the NZ life style and/or as a base to explore the coast, wineries and national parks at the top end of the South Island.