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2 Bathrooms SALT 6 is a fully renovated Guiones Beach suite in one of the area’s original buildings, blending authentic local charm with clean, minimalist design inspired by New York lofts and the Mediterranean. Enjoy a private entrance, outdoor shower, split-type AC, fast Wi‑Fi, and a spacious terrace with a hammock and gas BBQ grill—5–10 minutes’ walk from Nosara’s cafés, yoga, and surf.
Each Salt apartment has its own private entrance with private outdoor space and outdoor shower.
Each outer gate and apartment door have codes which will given 24 hours before check-in.
Salt 6 is really special when you walk up the stairs. You will feel like you are in a Mediterranean island, as you walk up the stairs and enter the main living area. It is a very spacious and comfortable apartment in the middle of everything. There is a full bathroom on each floor.
It features fast wifi (100Mbps) and a long table where you can work, dine, play.
SALT is located on the road adjacent to the beach. Playa Guiones is a protected beach with a green zone so there are no homes or hotels on the beach. Guiones has small dirt roads just out of the green zone. SALT is a sweet 3-5 minute walk to the waves. We are conveniently yet privately located in the center of everything easy and delicious. Neighboring shops within 5 minutes walking include cute boutiques , a mini-market, espresso bars , surf shops, juice bars, private surf club , and many great dining options. Local activities within 5 minutes walking include yoga, surfing, beach and mountain biking , and a diverse amount of movement and exercise classes. You can also book easily zip-line canopy tours, ATV tours, horseback riding, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling trips and waterfall tours.
WHY NOSARA?
Known for its impressive lush beaches, Nosara is a popular destination among surfers, yogis, families and nature lovers. It is a place of tranquility, natural beauty, consistent waves all year long, and an open multicultural community. The concern with environmental sustainability is part of daily live in Nosara too. And it is located in the Nicoya Peninsula, considered one of the 5 Blue Zones of the world, that is, where people live healthily over 100 years. The locals here can live that long because of the good quality of the air and water, lots of fresh food all year long, their active lifestyle and their deep sense of family.
Nosara is a district with many towns and beaches. Guiones is a town specialized in tourism, and building fast so you can find all the comforts that you need, but since everything is spread out among the jungle, you don’t get the sense of being in a touristy place. Guiones is the most popular since it has consistent waves for beginners to professional during the whole year, a lot of restaurants for all kinds of diets, yoga centers, stores and hotels. Pelada is a small town with both tourism and locals, and a beautiful beach perfect to swim. Garza is a small local fishing town, most boat tours depart from Garza for fishing, whale and dolphin watching, snorkeling, and more. Nosara town is not on the coast, and it’s where most locals live, you can visit the town to experience the true Costa Rican culture and food. There are other small villages all around.
REFUGE
Nosara’s uniquely beautiful beaches, Guiones, Pelada, Garza, Boca Nosara, are all part of the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge was established to protect the turtles that come each month to Ostional beach for nesting their eggs. For this reason it is forbidden to build on the border of the beach, what has helped with the conservation of the flora and fauna in the refuge, and has kept Nosara the tropical paradise it is. The buildings surrounding the beaches are small scale developments, so you won’t find any big international hotels or beaches full of tourists and chairs, fast food restaurants or paved roads. And most hotels and restaurants are eco friendly and bring help to the community. Just the perfect place to reconnect with nature and find peace.
HISTORY
Today Nosara consists of a vast tropical forest, but it wasn’t always like this.
The first settlers of the Nicoya Peninsula were the Chorotega, the indigenous people that are still alive and nowadays live mostly in the town of Matambú (you can visit them, around one hour from Nosara). Actually, Nosara was the name of a Chorotega princess that died on its beach fighting for love. Then the Spanish came and eventually the land was used for cattle. This destroyed most of the primary forest until the sixties when the land that is now Guiones and Pelada was bought to build what is now called the “American Project”, and a golf course that fortunately never got built.
When the first foreigners came to live in the Nosara district, the small local community had no roads or even an estable electricity service. The expatriates community developed along with the local community. In 1979 the first road was built and electricity came until the 80’s. The forest began to cover the lands again to become what is now one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica, and the area was established as part of the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge.
Now, you can find a community that is a unique mix, multicultural, with locals and foreigners looking to enjoy this peaceful place they call home.
EVERYDAY LIFE
Some important facts you need to know during your time in Nosara.
From November to April is the high season, the weather is dry and it almost never rains, so it’s perfect to enjoy everything Nosara has to offer and prices go up. From May to August it’s low season, it rains more, especially in May. Usually, if it rains during the morning, the afternoons are sunny and vice versa. Normally it doesn’t rain everyday and during this rainy season everything gets green. In the months of September and October it tends to rain more. But we still have lots of sunny days and its a bit quieter around town which is a nice.
One concern people have when they travel to another country is water. The water in Costa Rica is safe to drink, and we use a water filtration system in our airbnb's just to be safe. It is considered that that Nicoya is a Blue Zone (the 5 areas in the world where people live healthily over a 100 years). However if you are out and about still don’t feel like drinking tap water, be sure to use a reusable bottle, as plastic disposable ones cause pollution in the oceans. Many places will be more than happy to refill your bottle with filtered water and you can buy reusable bottles easily. And if you definitely have to buy a plastic bottle, most hotels and restaurants participate in recycling programs so you can dispose of your plastic there. If you’re staying long term and want to recycle, Nosara Recicla has a truck that collects recyclable waste once a week.
There’s one gas station in Nosara, on the road between Nosara town and Guiones. The next closest one is on the way to Sámara. The main road is paved and few others , but for now you’ll find dirt roads with potholes and dust, so be careful if driving.
There are two banks, one in Guiones and one next to the gas station. The two of them have ATM machines. If you’re not Costa Rican, you need to show your passport to make transactions. The local currency is the Colón, but in the touristic places dollars are generally accepted, to change currencies you can go to the banks.
In Nosara town there’s a post office, a pharmacy, stores, supermarkets (Super Nosara is the most popular as they have a wide variety of products) and many local restaurants if you want to try local food. A small airport for internal flights is also located in Nosara town.
In Guiones and Pelada there are restaurants, clothing stores, gift shops, surf schools, yoga centers, tour agencies, a spanish school, bike rentals, book exchanges.
A private clinic, Paradise Medical, is also located in Guiones and they offer a variety of medical services. There are other smaller clinics and private doctors if you need, but the only hospital is located in Nicoya.
Pets are happy in Nosara, many people bring their animal friends as they can enjoy themselves freely with all the space available. Be sure to check all the paperwork necessary to bring pets into Costa Rica.
Many families choose to bring their kids to one of the multicultural schools in Nosara. They have the same school schedule as in Europe and the USA, and have programs for families visiting for short periods of time.
Nosara is not a party destination, but you can find night activities like live music and dancing nights. Especially during Fridays and Saturdays you can find more nightlife. There is great music in the neighborhood within a few minutes walking distance.
There are lots of restaurants in Nosara, so you’ll never get bored when eating out. Italian, Japanese, American, Costa Rican, Peruvian, Mexican, seafood, grill, mediterranean, smoothies, vegetarian, vegan, raw, gluten-free... It doesn’t matter what you’re looking for, you’ll get it here. Take a look at the best restaurants of Nosara.
If you’re interested in helping. There is a list of organizations that need volunteers or donations. From helping turtles and monkeys, the environment, people in need, to development associations.
There’s a common story in Nosara: “I came for a week, and I never left”. Many families, surfers, yogis and people looking for a peaceful place to live fall in love with Nosara and decide to buy a property. If you’re interested in Real Estate services we recommend Curt at Century 21. He's a great and trustworthy guy who will show you all that is on the market between all real estate offices.
Smoke-Free Property - Salt is 100% smoke-free, both indoors and outdoors. Thank you for respecting this policy.
Sustainable Water - Our state-of-the-art filtration system makes tap water perfectly safe to drink. Help us reduce plastic waste by refilling your reusable bottles here.
Energy Conservation - Please turn off A/C when leaving the apartment - it cools down quickly when you return. Turn off exterior lights before bed.
Quiet Hours - Out of respect for neighbors, please observe quiet hours from 9:30 PM to 7:00 AM. No events or parties allowed.
Community Respect - You're part of a residential neighborhood. Keep noise levels considerate and enjoy Nosara's peaceful atmosphere.
Each Salt apartment has its own private gate, private entrance, and private outdoor space with an outdoor shower. Self check-in is available through a smart lock.
We offer the ease and privacy of feeling right at home. With secure, coded doors, self check-in and check-out are effortless. Our lovely house manager, Margarita, is available to assist with anything that may come up during your stay.
SALT values privacy while keeping you close to Guiones’ dining, wellness, beach, and outdoor experiences. Double-sided locked gates between apartments allow friends and families to rent multiple apartments or the whole property together.
Nicholas
August 2026Great spot in a great area
Stefanie
July 2026super happy mit unserem aufenthalt in diesem airbnb. alles war sehr sauber, geräumig und top ausgestattet. zu fuss ist man in 3' am strand. würden sofort wieder zurückkommen!!
Robert
July 2026We had a wonderful stay! The home was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The location was great, and it made the perfect base for exploring the area. The hosts were responsive and easy to communicate with. We'd definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone visiting Nosara! pura via - From Florida
Carlotta
May 2026Everything was perfect. When we arrived, there was an issue with the apartment we had booked, but they responded within minutes and offered us an upgrade to a larger apartment. The apartment was beautiful, fully equipped with everything we needed, and in an excellent location. The hosts were extremely helpful and available whenever we needed anything. Highly recommended!
Dominique
May 2026Appartement spacieux , avec une belle pièce de vie et une terrasse avec Barbecue. Il est bien situé proche des différents restaurants. La plage est accessible à pied. Concernant le logement , quelques améliorations seraient intéressantes à apporter. À savoir , dans les salles de bain la pression de la douche est imparfaite car les pommeaux de douche sont saturés de Calcaire. Pour continuer sur le problème du calcaire , la bouilloire de la cuisine nécessite aussi un nettoyage ( vinaigre blanc ). Pour les voyageur(es)s sensibles au bruit, il fait savoir que les 2 chambres se situent sur la rue principale ; Les boules Quies s’imposent car l’animation est tardive et le vie reprends tôt le matin. De plus , les rideaux occultants n’ont que le nom mais pas la fonction. Il fait très jour dans les chambres dès 5 Heures du matin.
Tina
April 2026Location location location! Closest you're going to get to the surf - less than 5 min walk. Made our sessions easy and efficient. Great space to share with few friends. We loved the huge living room and patio, as we all had our own space to relax, read, hang out. Everyone was so comfortable. Ample cafes, bars, restaurants and surf shops. WIFI strong and dependable. Hosts were lovely and the cleaner was so thorough and hard working. We really appreciated it. Highly recommended.
David
April 2026We had a lovely two-night stay here. The apartment is well-equipped and very modern. The AC worked well, and we appreciated the keyless entry system (which worked smoothly). Stacy and Alberto were communicative and made check-in a breeze. The location is very central and provides easy access to restaurants and is a very short walk to the (beautiful) beach. Thank you for hosting us!
Ray
April 2026Great apartment, clean , spacious and comfortable for out party of 3 adults. It is in the center of everything in Nosara, no car needed and Salt recommendations for transfers , lessons and activities were all excellent. 5 mins walk to the surf and sand !
Ethan
April 2026Convenient location. Very well curated apartment.
Scott
April 2026Great stay here, would absolutely recommend! Very central location, clean, secure, etc.
Jake
March 2026Great location, 5 minute walk to the beach and close to restaurants. Clean and comfortable, would definitely stay here again
Tristine
March 2026Great stay!!! Excellent location- great surf. Thank you for the hospitality!
Jessica
March 2026Stacy and Alberto’s place was exactly what you want in Nosara! Perfect location right in the center of town/steps to beach , clean, spacious, a/c, great lanai. Secure entrance. Parking out on street wasn’t a problem. Would definitely come back to stay again!
Randy
March 2026the place was beautiful and very modern and new. they gave us a little bit of flexibility to leave our laundry after check out time. they were very kind and helpful. we love the place and it was located right in downtown
Amy
February 2026Amazing location steps from Guiones beach, restaurants, and shops. Would love to stay again
John
February 2026This apartment is in the heart of Guiones. Walk to everything including the beach. There was a great grocery down the street also. Right by gilded iguana, go juice, and so much more. Highly recommended especially if you don’t have transportation. No vehicle or cart needed!
Andrea
February 2026Amazing hosts. Incredibly friendly, responsive, and helpful. Location was amazing, place exactly as described, very comfortable for me and my family! Thank you!!
Mason
January 2026This was our 4th visiting guiones. Probably my favorite location out of everywhere I have stayed. They were also super helpful and communicative, and the place was fantastic
Edward
January 2026Awesome location to the beach! Great stay thank you….
Connie
January 2026The space was very close to the downtown core so easy to get to everything- no need for a car. We used a golf cart once in a while to get around that could basically walk everywhere.
Emily
December 2025Fantastic stay here, couldn’t have asked for a better spot. Stacey and Alberto were so responsive and helpful. The location is fantastic, just near the beach and lots of lovely cafes. Can’t praise this place highly enough.
Eric
November 2025This place was just what I had hoped for while staying in Playa Guiones. We’ve stayed. In other condos that could’ve been anywhere from Orlando FL to York Maine. .. no real sense of place… Just a beach condo. This place had a strong sense of place. From The simple tropical wood furnishing and accents, to the concrete floor. and walk in showers. This place was a great find for us
Aubrey
October 2025This apartment was great. It was very spacious, comfortable, and clean. It was convenient and walkable to many places- Norte Nosara is right across the street. Easy self check-in and a responsive host was super helpful, since it was a last minute stay. We would love to come back and stay longer. The beds were comfortable and the apartment had a beautiful porch to overlook the street.
Julee
August 2025Loved the space… it was open and roomy… really cool decor and balcony! The little town, restaurant shopping… The beach just a short walk away! It was awesome, really! Would definitely come back again. 5 ⭐️’s
Patrick
August 2025Awesome stay, would surely go back
Gregory
August 2025This home is amazing - spacious, fully equipped, and in a great location. Howler monkeys lined the street outside the first morning, the local restaurants were all so good, and it’s a short walk to the beach. Highly recommend!
Jason
July 2025Amazing spot. Host was very helpful
Matt
June 2025Nice place and great location!
Timothy
June 2025Amazing location, fun layout, nice and open kitchen
Sofia
June 2025Great location and beautiful and comfortable place!
Kaitlin
June 2025So so so happy we found this place! It was perfectly located- walking distance to everything! Centrally located, but still very private. Super spacious, comfortable, and clean. Would absolutely stay here again. Margarita, the property manager, was kind and very helpful! Our stay at 6 was only a few nights, but we loved the rental so much, we booked another on of the other Salt units across the street. Highly recommend!
Eric
June 2025The space is huge and wonderful for stretching out and relaxing. The apartment was spotless. The location is perfect, right in the heart of Guiones. We loved our stay and hope to come back.
Noelle
June 2025Christina
May 2025Beautiful place, awesome location, walking distance to everything you need. Hosts were super responsive and very helpful upon my arrival
Maleigha
May 2025Great location ! Comfortable beds… Clean space… Would stay again
Reed
May 2025Excellent place
Justin
April 2025Amazing location. Very nice unit with tonsss of space. 5 min walk to the beach. Perfect location to stay in Nosara. Highly recommend !!!
Jenna
April 2025This is the second time I have rented a unit from Stacey and Alberto. The location is impeccable. I love the private yard to rinse off before walking into the unit. This larger unit was fantastic with views and a kitchen layout. Great for cooking lots of meals. Just steps from the beach
Taylor
March 2025Stacy and Alberto’s apartment was an amazing home base for our family vacation to Playa Guiones. Beach is a quick walk away and there are many restaurants very close by. We traveled with a 2 and 4 year old and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Erika
March 2025The place was just as it looked in the pictures. Deck had a breeze and was lovely to hang out on. We did the gilded iguana. surf club and it was an easy distant there. Great restaurants and a local market all within walking distance. Tuk Tuk just outside if you want to go further to the larger market. Thank you. We had a lovely time.
Andrew
March 2025You will not find a better location to stay in Nosara! Skip the ATV/golf cart rental and stay in SALT 6, right on the main drag, steps away from Playa Guiones, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and a grocery store. The hosts and staff (Stacy, Alberto, David and Melvin) were very friendly, communicative and helpful.
Erik
February 2025The place was great. Comfortable apartment with easy walking access to the beach like other reviews have said. Good restaurants nearby and a mini market almost next door, which is open late. Would definitely recommend!
Lisa
February 2025The location of this two bedroom two bath is excellent. However, the description of the two bedroom two bath is misleading. The first bathroom you have to walk up several stairs and there’s the first bathroom then you have to walk up another flight of stairs to the second bathroom and the two bedrooms. A little pricey overall, for what it is .
New
December 2024Look forward to coming back!
Kayll
November 2024Ideally placed for restaurants, surfing club and lessons plus a five minute walk to the beach. Would highly recommend and there’s a very good chance I’ll return. Once they finish upgrading the road in the next few weeks, it will be pretty much perfect. No parking on the premises but that wasn’t a problem as there was always parking on the road. I also loved the little private gated entrance as it gave you place to rinse and store gear safely. There’s an ATV rental place about 100 feet away and an Economy car rental agency just down the road for those day trips, so don’t rent a car at the airport unless you’re travelling a lot. Take a tourist transport into the village and rent a side-by-side or ATV to get around, or just walk which is what I did. Car barely moved. I’ll finish off with the restaurants…there are about a dozen restaurants within walking distance of this place. It’s really well situated. Trust the hosts on what they recommend…you really don’t need a car. Loved it!
Robert
November 2024great place and very easily accessable to EVERYTHING. the only thing that didnt make sense was the mid week clean "included" in my reservation that I didnt know about. Co-host even apologized for not letting me know in advance. I was surely startled having someone come in the place while I was home and working. Even stranger having a mid week clean 2 days into an 8 day stay. the unit is also the central laundry spot for several of the hosts units. You may have people working in the gated area or people waiting outside the entry door (for the laundry to finish), not a big deal but I wish I knew to expect them to be waiting at the door area.
Likza
November 2024My stay at this Nosara duplex was fantastic! The location couldn’t have been better – just a short walk to the beach and some amazing local restaurants. The two-floor layout was perfect for both privacy and relaxation, with plenty of space to unwind after a day of exploring. The interior was beautifully decorated and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The upstairs balcony offered views and was the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The host was friendly and responsive, making check-in a breeze and providing great recommendations for the area. This place truly captures the laid-back Nosara vibe – highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy beachside living!
Julius
October 2024Lovely and stylish place in the North of Nosara. Very spacious and it has everything you need. The beach is a short 3min walk away. The host were very responsive and helpful. It has two Bedrooms with large beds, so it's perfect if you're two couples or just two guys that want to surf and have a beautiful homebase.
Ike
September 2024Perfect place in a perfect location. Would recommend this to any person looking to visit the area.
Asif
August 2024Nice place to stay. But roads are bad.
Rick
February 2024Highly recommend this property. Manager David was helpful with booking airport transfers, tour suggestions, restaurants, etc. Quick response and resolution to concerns we had. Alberto was hospitable and offered to help us out with a place to get ready for our daughter’s wedding. We didn’t need it in the end but will always remember his kindness. Awesome first visit to Costa Rica - will not be the last because of our experience here. Muchas gracias!
Nancy
February 2024perfect spot in the perfect location!
Britt
February 2024Great place to stay and close to beach
Daniela
January 2024Excellent stay, would stay again.
Karen
January 2024Salt 6 was in a great location. Walkable to the beach and many other amenities - coffee, drinks, food, bike rentals - and the place itself was clean, airy, great beds & showers. Would definitely recommend to friends and come back ourselves!
Emily
January 2024Amazing location and amazing place!! We loved everything about Salt 6 and can’t wait to return in the future. The location can’t be beat for walkability to the beach and great restaurants!! The space is beautiful and comfortable!! Highly recommend!!
Daniel
December 2023Great spot if you’re looking for a comfy, quiet, and safe place close to the action of Nosara. You’ll need a car, or ATV, but that’s the case in most of Nosara. I’d come back!
Gabriela
November 2023Nuestra estadía fue maravillosa, super excelente ubicación con la privacidad necesaria ! el lugar y sus comodidades exceden ! muy bien y lo recomiendo ! ya pronto regresamos y esperamos quedarnos de nuevo con uds . mil gracias
Kenneth
November 2023"I had an amazing stay at this Airbnb in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica. The space was incredibly spacious, providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Its proximity to the beach and local restaurants made exploring the area a breeze. I highly recommend this Airbnb for anyone looking for a perfect blend of comfort and accessibility in the beautiful Playa Guiones."
Jessica
November 2023What a great space. Modern, functional and located in the perfect spot. We didn’t fully use all the spaces like the kitchen because the local restaurants just steps away kept us fed with amazing food. But there was lots of things there if we had wanted to cook. The space was clean and decorated beautifully in a modern way. The property manager David was quick to reply and helpful with suggestions. We will definitely be back here if available when we return. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay for a short visit or a long term stay! Thank you team SALT. We LOVED our experience!!!!
Jeff
November 2023Perfectly situated to walk to surf Guiones each morning. Located just off the main road through town with plenty of restaurants and local businesses nearby, but still felt private and secure. Very helpful and responsive hosts. Very clean and tidy, and had everything we needed as home base for our week long surf trip!
Olman
September 2023Gran lugar muy practico por su ubicación, bien equipado y cómodo.
Nick
September 2023Loved this spot. Really comfortable place, close to the beach and all the great food spots in town. The beds are comfortable, the showers pump out strong cold/hot water, and the kitchen is solid. The hosts were responsive and helpful. I will be staying here again.
Noralynne
September 2023Clean apartment, so close to everything. Perfect spot to stay.
Dasha
August 2023Stacy and Alberto, as well as their property manager David, were wonderful hosts - super responsive and helpful, such as with securing airport transfer. The apartment is really great, spacious, and quiet (except the occasional AM howler monkey chorus, which is part of the charm :) ) and had everything we needed to feel comfortable for ~3 weeks. The location is the best in Playa Guiones I think and was even better than we expected -- 5 mins walk to the beach and steps to lots of restaurants, coffee shops, and surf board rental shops. We had an amazing time staying here and will certainly be back!!
Sergey
June 2023Location is great. I could hear the ocean in the morning!
Jack
June 2023The pictures hardly do this unit justice. It is spacious, airy and comfortable, with walkable access to almost everything. Stacy, Alberto and their manager, David, were all very responsive, helpful and friendly. We would highly recommend.
David
May 2023Great place- spacious, boutique design, comfortable, and great location! Most definitely recommend.
Jane
May 2023This was a beautiful place with lots of room. David the property manager was really quick and responsive. There is some noise from the nearby bar on weekend evening and during the day from construction, but the owners were open about this on the listing which we appreciated. I think it’s the best location in the Nosara area.
Caesar
May 2023What an amazing find - both the place and the town. We were excited by the description and it was even better than expected. Right in the middle of everything and a two minute walk to the beach we could not have asked for anything more. Place is spotless and super comfortable and the hosts were amazing. They gave us local recommendations that ended up being highlights of a trip and they were flexible with our check out. Loved loved loved the place.
Olya
May 2023Not enough good things to say about our time at Stacy & Alberto's! Airy, well appointed and stylish with some of the best custom made (adobe?) furniture we've ever slept and lounged on, we secretly referred to our stay Salt @Guiones as "Little Portugal". We loved the proximity of the mini market (stocked with locally sourced products), Guilded Iguana, Fish Bar and Juan's surf shop right around the corner. Incredible communication with hosts - big thank you guys for being so kind and accommodating! SALT is Nosara's gem, we can’t wait to come back!!
Art
April 2023great place in amazing location
Brad
April 2023We planned a family trip to Nosara for a month and this place was exactly what we were looking for. Excellent location for walkability. Just a few minute walk to the beach - fantastic if you plan to surf regularly. A bunch of restaurants in the area. The house itself was really great. Nicely decorated, comfortable, and anything you might need in the kitchen. Both Alberto (host) and David (on-site) were incredibly responsive and accommodating. I highly recommend this property and would definitely consider staying here again in the future.
Callum
April 2023Great place in a great location. We stayed for a little over a month and loved the space. Alberto was very helpful whenever we needed something which was very much appreciated.