Super great location, really well stocked for groups (tons of coffee mugs, tea selection, coffee maker all set up in the kitchen for easy access, lots of extra towels and pillows etc). John is still on the property while you stay there in a separate basement space (although he does share an outside door to enter that space with the main house) and he was the perfect balance of willing to help, but also making himself scarce and not intruding on our vacation.