Suss and Shane were both wonderful hosts! Their home is beautiful and charming, with lots of shared hangout spaces, both inside and out, including a great backyard deck with great sky views at night! Suss and Shane (and their adorable old beagle, Chico) were extremely welcoming when we arrived and we felt right at home immediately.
We cooked dinner and breakfast in their kitchen, and also ended up just sitting around chatting with them until midnight (New Year's Eve!). Very enjoyable! Both are very easy-going and entertaining.
We didn't spend any time in downtown Wakefield, so I can't speak to that, but the larger town of Nelson is only about 30 min drive away. I'd definitely recommend staying with Suss and Shane if you're in the area!