Becky
Reviews
Superhost262 total reviews
94% rated 5★
262 reviews
4.91
2018–2026
262 reviews

Carlos
Excellent, 1 month ago
Great house just a few blocks south of downtown. Great for large groups with 11 rooms, each with their own bathroom

Dylan
Excellent, 2 months ago
We booked two of Becky’s places a few blocks from each other for a group of 25. The places and Becky were great! Becky was super helpful and both places were great! We will definitely be repeat travelers!

Mauro
Excellent, 5 months ago
Everything was great.

Teresa
Excellent, 5 months ago
Beautiful home very close to everything with a lovely courtyard and interesting art. Our group of 8 loved the house. Becky was very helpful as well as the house manager. We’d definitely stay there again.

Dante
Excellent, 6 months ago
This place was stunning! Beautiful art, clean, comfortable. The space affords privacy as well as places to gather. I only wish I could have stayed longer.

Graham
Excellent, 6 months ago
Incredible stay in Oaxaca. The host was very responsive and the space was incredible. Easy walk to the city, couldn't have asked for better.

Helena
Excellent, 7 months ago
We had a super time and took the whole house for 2nights. It was perfect for our large group and loved the location in real. Oxcaca and very close to the great markets. Thank you Becky for our stay.

Kristy
Excellent, 7 months ago
Wonderful stay - clean, comfortable, perfect space for our group. Becky was a really sweet and accommodating host. 10/10 would recommend a stay here. More beautiful in person than the photos indicate.

Pepe
Excellent, 7 months ago
Everything was perfect. Just like the ad.

Carlos
Excellent, 8 months ago
Staying at this Airbnb in Oaxaca was truly a fantastic decision. The house was extremely spacious and comfortably accommodated our large family group of about 16 people, including single adults, couples, and kids. It was the perfect fit for us. The location was excellent—very central and within walking distance to shops and the local mercado, which made everything super convenient. The house itself was clean, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. We loved that each family had their own privacy with individual rooms (and private bathroom) arranged around a central patio. It created a perfect gathering space where we could all come together whenever we wanted. I also have to mention how wonderful our host, Becky, was. She was incredibly polite and always quick to respond to any questions or issues. The entire experience was peaceful and definitely one of the highlights of our time in Oaxaca. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!

Lorel
Excellent, 8 months ago
Becky was SO responsive and helpful. Having space to hangout together in multiple parts of the house and enough privacy, too, was perfect for our reunion group.

Juan Pablo
Excellent, 8 months ago
Excellent home and location.

Gingger
Excellent, 10 months ago
Will definitely stay here again! This place is magical. Our large group of friends all had privacy and space and we had such great common areas. The place was spotless and it was cleaned almost every day. Everything is walkable. Highly recommend!!!

JulieAnne
Excellent, 10 months ago
We had a great stay at Casa Agave. Great space for a large group with all Oaxaca’s attractions being easily walkable.

Bertrand
Excellent, 11 months ago
The accommodation met our expectations, with a nice living space, a terrace with views, near the center.

Diego
Repeat guest
Excellent, 11 months ago
Awesome stay!

Miguel Angel
Excellent, 1 year ago
Oaxaca is a magical place and Casa Agave, like its host, was spectacular, exceeding my expectations... I totally recommend this space, super comfortable and cozy, very well thought out for groups... comfort, service, cleanliness, location, etc. make it the best option... I am also grateful for the fine attention... 🙏🏽

Alex
Excellent, 1 year ago
Amazing house, just as advertised. Plenty of room for our group of 7, huge space. Our group enjoyed the outdoor patio upstairs and all the natural light. Great value, highly recommend.

Paola
Excellent, 1 year ago
We were a party of 20 and the house fit all of us. All the rooms have their own bathroom and shower. The house was very clean and nicely decorated. Becky and team also provided snacks, eggs, cereal and bread to start our breakfast. She also had some other beverages for purchase. Great hosts and clear and timely communication. The house is a few blocks for the zocalo, walkable and felt safe in the neighborhood. Thanks for making our stay memorable.

Courtney
Good, 1 year ago
Becky’s home was perfect for our large group with multiple families. It was peace of mind to have the entire space for the kids to play and not be afraid of making too much noise. We enjoyed hanging out in the courtyard or up top on the terrace. We felt right at home upon arrival with the kitchen already stocked with the necessities and also a few special surprises for us. Thank you Becky! Overall Becky was very responsive and helpful with local recommendations. It wasn’t clear what days the cleaning woman would be coming and what she would be cleaning. Some bathroom trash was never cleaned during our stay. The location was more of a local feel with people going about their day. There are street vendors, restaurants, laundry, and stores nearby. It is walkable to the touristy part of town but our small children did get tired and we sometimes had to take a taxi back.

José Salvador
Excellent, 1 year ago
Excellent space.

Chris
Excellent, 1 year ago
Great place! Beautiful home right in the center of town. Would stay again 100%

Crystal
Excellent, 1 year ago
This place was large enough to fit the 20 people in our family. It had a great terrace on top and a fully stocked kitchen. There was also a game room with a tv, Super Nintendo and Nintendo which was great for the kids in our group. We were within an 8 minute walk to the Zocalo and all the restaurants and shops. It was an ideal location from us. Also about 20 min from Monte Albán and 25 min from Atzompa, 30 min from Tulé and 1 1/2 hours from Hierve el Aqua. We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Paloma
Excellent, 1 year ago
All was perfect. Amazing stay in Oaxaca

Arlen
Excellent, 1 year ago
Beautiful place. A large, hacienda style setup with rooms around a central courtyard. Overhead is a large awning to help keep out the rain. Caretaker came in every couple of days to do the dishes, clean, and get us fresh towels, etc. Overall, a very nice place to stay for a large family such as ours.

Ryan
Excellent, 1 year ago
What a great place to stay if you have a large group. Centrally located. I especially liked the rooftop and open air spaces to relax. Would definitely recommend and return soon.

Santiago
Excellent, 1 year ago
The place is extremely spacious, it is an old house that has been remodeled, there are 11 rooms, all with a bathroom plus a guest bathroom. All rooms are very comfortable, comfortable double beds and all rooms are clean with good ventilation. The rooms upstairs tend to be warmer and the ones downstairs cooler, but it's the area where everyone lives. The kitchen has enough, we were 26 people (13 adults and 13 children) and everyone was very comfortable. The area is very close to downtown and the food market. It's not the prettiest, but the location helps a lot! There's a lot of traffic, but once inside, you don't even notice it. We had no problem parking on the street. Becky is very friendly and responded to everything very quickly. The kitchen girl was good, nothing spectacular but very kind. We'd go back!

Veronica
Good, 1 year ago
Overall, great place for large groups. The terrace is a nice hangout spot. Location is great - walking distance to downtown. However, it is a busy street and can get loud, even at night.

Loren
OK, 1 year ago
The place is really nice and comfortable. We had 9 people with 9 rooms and private bathrooms. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen is huge and well stocked, we were able to prepare everything we wanted. It's a little noisy but that's to be expected given the location in city center. The top floor bedrooms do get warm during the day and at night, so consider that if you're sensitive to heat. The host was a little slow to respond which led us to not be able to hire the personal cook we wanted unfortunately. Additionally, the host didn't give us enough notice that they were coming to fill up the water pipe with an extremely noisy truck at 7 in the morning the last day. I would have appreciated them coming later in the day. They were flexible with early check-in which I really appreciated.

Paulina
Excellent, 1 year ago
Excellent place! Very nice, clean and with many amenities included

Nancy
Excellent, 1 year ago
We had a wonderful time at Casa Agave and our group of 10 had more than enough space to spread out and relax in the home. The home is gorgeous, and the host was so thoughtful to leave some fresh eggs, cereal, and coffee for us to have in the kitchen. Filtered water was also provided in the and kitchen! The home is walking distance to the best Mercado in town and it was so easy for us to move around El Centro on foot here. We would definitely stay at Casa Agave again and highly recommend it to any groups!

Marco
Excellent, 1 year ago
Excellent service, everything was very clean and tidy.

Saani
Excellent, 1 year ago
We had a large bachelorette group and this home was perfect for us! We were 11 girls and it was SO nice we all had our own rooms and bathrooms. There were a lot of great recommendations the host left for guests - the restaurants we went to from the list were all amazing! The home itself was absolutely gorgeous, having the terrace and courtyard just made everything so much better. The location was also perfect, just a quick walk to the main zocalo and all the good restaurants and bars were a 15-20 min walk. Yvonne who came to clean the house was also very nice, she gave us a quick tour and the rundown when we checked in which was helpful.

Janet
Excellent, 1 year ago
The house is spectacular! A perfect place for a large family gathering. Beautifully appointed Easy walk to the Zocalo. Highly recommend! Thank you Becky!!

Andrea
Excellent, 1 year ago
absolutely beautiful house, just as described in the listing. no issues at all throughout the entire stay! they even had a bday cake and decorations for me!

Sofia
Excellent, 1 year ago
The house is very nice and comfortable. We felt very good. I would stay at this house again in the future. Communication was less fluid than with other Airbnb hosts.

Belen
Excellent, 1 year ago
Very beautiful casa walking distance to plaza. House keeper was very nice and oir group very much enjoyed the stay.

Scott
Excellent, 1 year ago
Beautiful home. The courtyard is wonderful. The street and adjoining businesses can be a bit loud, but overall it’s great

Mario Alberto
Excellent, 2 years ago
Great host, everything spectacular; very much looking forward to being back at home agave!!!

Mario
Excellent, 2 years ago
First of all, what a beautiful home Becky has as this place is perfect for large groups. The place is as advertised and felt woo’d by it the whole stay I was there. The location is very close to the Zocalo, markets, Santo Domingo church/bars. Becky does a great job keeping the place nice and tidy smelling fabuloso. Finally, Becky is extremely responsive & flexible with any requests or needs. I would book again!

Erika
Excellent, 2 years ago
Beautiful home, as well as very comfortable! Becky, an incredible host who was always attentive to us, welcomed us with delicious mezcal. We all had a very nice time, highly recommended. Would come back!

Martha
Excellent, 2 years ago
Staying at Becky's house was great. We visited Oaxaca for the Guelaguetza to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday and we were 16!!! The house was in the perfect location for being able to walk everywhere but still being able to have a parking spot on the front of the house. There are 10 rooms and a wonderful central patio for gatherings. It also has a nice terrace and Becky was very nice to helps us out in all our needs and and questions. This was a Wonderfull stay and if you are a big group as we were.... then this is the perfect place for your trip to Oaxaca!

Diana
Excellent, 2 years ago
Casa Agave complies with everything it promises, super nice to be there, cute, spacious, comfortable, close to the most beautiful of Oaxaca, we would definitely come back

Jack
Excellent, 2 years ago
We had a wonderful stay at casa agave. We were a big group and it was so nice that everyone had their own room and bathroom attached. The rooftop was also a big highlight and a great place for our group to spend time together. Thanks again!

Kurt
Excellent, 2 years ago
Becky was very accommodating , place was ideally located for walking to Oaxaca centro. Once inside it feels very peaceful and quiet , you don’t feel like you are in centro . Rooms were comfortable , well lit. Courtyard and kitchen were perfect for the amount of people in our party.

Lila
Excellent, 2 years ago
This is a beautiful and large space for a small group. We loved having a private room for all of us and how easy it was to walk to the Zocalo. Becky was very responsive when things broke as they do in Mexico. We would gladly come back if we were to visit Oaxaca again.

Héctor
Excellent, 2 years ago
We had a good stay at this Airbnb. Becky was really helpful, giving us all the information we needed. The location is great too, perfect for experiencing Oaxaca. Would recommend it if you're looking to get a real feel of the place.

Nelson
Excellent, 2 years ago
We had a great stay at Casa Agave! We were there for my 40th birthday and it was great to have a large place where everyone could stay in their own room and bathroom. There is a large central courtyard and rooftop deck, in addition to a big kitchen and game room with foosball. Becky was very kind and thoughtful. She put up decorations for my birthday and left a cake in the fridge for us. Becky was very responsive to our requests and there is a cleaning service throughout the week. A couple things to be aware of... There is no A/C, but we were ok with the bedroom fans. The location is a 10 minute walk (5 blocks) from the main square (Zocalo). It is right by Hospital San Jose. The street the house is on can be loud with traffic noise and does not have many trees, making it noticeably hotter than nearby tree lined streets. We would have preferred to be closer to the square, but it was manageable and worked for our needs. Thank you Becky for our wonderful experience!

Bob
Excellent, 2 years ago
I would stay here again for sure

Johann
Excellent, 2 years ago
Maybe my best Airbnb experience so far.

Yvette
Excellent, 2 years ago
Casa Agave is great for big groups - it’s very clean, well located, and they even provide snacks which were very key for us. It has a beautiful terrace and they also supply yoga mats. The beds are full size, so a little small for couples with big people, but still fine. The only thing we found challenging is that the listing is a little misleading - it says 16+ people but the limit is actually 16 people, and there are significant charges per person per night if you have above 10 people. Other than that, we had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend Casa Agave for big groups.

Felipe
Excellent, 2 years ago
Was a Great experience for all the family took my 5 grandkids and 2 daughters my son and my wife central location for restaurants Mercado Central downtown tunel de humo great experiences and the patio accommodations the terraza on the roof prefect for resting after walking

Jennifer
Excellent, 2 years ago
Casa Agave was an ideal location for our trip to celebrate my birthday. The staff had thoughtfully decorated with birthday balloons and even left a cake in the refrigerator. Our group of 12 had plenty of room to hang out in the common areas and privacy in our separate rooms with individual bathrooms. The rooms were simple but comfortable. I had some apprehension about the house not having air conditioning but with the cool nights and the enclosed courtyard we barely even needed fans. While we were not able to get help arranging a chef as advertised, Becky was communicative during the stay when we encountered hiccups, such as a friend getting locked out of her room. We had a couple of small maintenance issues that were addressed immediately and satisfactorily. On the last day we noticed there were cameras in the common areas. We were leaving, so didn’t talk to the host about it. If this concerns you I suggest asking for more info. Overall, I highly recommend this property for a group.

Jacob
Excellent, 2 years ago
This is a great spot for a large group in Oaxaca. It’s spacious, clean and stylish. It also includes limited housekeeping services every two days, which we didn’t realize until we woke up to someone cleaning the kitchen. Certainly a plus, but wish we would have known in advance so we could be less surprised by the appearance of someone on site. It felt secure but the surrounding area is definitely more of a “working neighborhood,” meaning you’ll need to walk a few blocks to reach the more touristy areas north of the markets. Overall very walkable though. The wifi connection in the rooms was pretty spotty, but there are plenty of common spaces to utilize. Also loved hanging out on the rooftop. Recommended!

Amayrani
Excellent, 2 years ago
Great place for large groups and for everyone to have their privacy

Karen
Good, 2 years ago
Becky allowed us to leave our bags inside the property when we arrived earlier than check in time. Every room has their own individual key. We only had one minor inconvenience where the front gate was locked and all house keys were in the outside lock box and one guest inside was stuck for hours in the property. We contacted Becky, at first she was responsive but then never followed up or helped opened the door.

Peter
Excellent, 2 years ago
Our stay at Casa Agave was fantastic! We were looking for a location that our group could stay together and this for the bill perfectly. Plenty of communal space for morning coffee in the courtyard downstairs, or upstairs on the rooftop gathering area. Short walk to the historical center, public markets and great restaurants.

Liza
Excellent, 2 years ago
Excellent place, central and the huge house.

Carlos
Excellent, 2 years ago
Great stay! Beautiful house!

Aisha
Excellent, 2 years ago
Becky's airbnb was incredible and i cannot wait to be back. All of my friends loved the house

Chad
Excellent, 2 years ago
Absolutely amazing stay. Perfect location. Loved the courtyard and rooftop spaces. Will book again.

Claudia
Excellent, 2 years ago
This home is LARGE and beautiful. A great home for a large gathering. It is very close to Centro and the market. It had a great gathering place in the middle. Becky was very communicative and helpful. I highly recommend this home.

Caroline
Excellent, 2 years ago
I booked this property to host family and friends, and our experiences exceeded our expectations. Being a residential area, the days were bustling with locals (including a kids' parade for the Day of the Dead (DD) just outside the front door) and the nights were quiet. The beautiful decor added to the ambiance of my birthday celebration and the DD season. We greatly appreciated the thoughtful touches, such as the kitchen and bathroom items. Although not expected, Becky kindly allowed 3 guests arriving early to check-in, and they noted how welcoming she was. The cleaning staff was also very friendly and full of suggestions for area activities. We enjoyed the home's proximity to delicious food, great shopping, the Zocalo, DD festivities, and less touristy attractions (e.g., traditional healing experiences at Masajes Nativo Spa 3.5 blocks down). I could not have selected a better place for our first visit to Oaxaca City, and all of my guests let me know that this was absolutely true!!

Gera
Excellent, 2 years ago
Excellent stay, we came to a wedding and Becky was very attentive to what we needed during the time we were there, giving us the necessary privacy at the same time. I would definitely come back, she and the place made the experience even better.

Andrea
Excellent, 2 years ago
Becky is a great host. The small details of the house are extraordinary, the house is super clean, and the attention is excellent. We even had breakfast food the next day. Thank you very much for all your kindness. The house is better than the pictures.

Evan
Excellent, 3 years ago
My group had a wonderful stay at Casa Agave. We were a group of 14 and we fit comfortably into the massive space. The rooftop and the atrium are beautiful spaces that made us feel right at home. I would stay here every time I come back to Oaxaca with a big group - couldn't recommend it more! Thank you Becky!!!

Thomas
Good, 3 years ago
Good House for a large Group (we were 13) in the south of the city centre. Good reachable by foot (ca, 4 blocks). 9 small rooms, but space is enough, since you have the whole house. A bit a rougher area, but no problem.

Alanna
Excellent, 3 years ago
We were a large group and Becky's house was perfect. It offered privacy - we all had our own bedrooms and bathrooms - but also offered really nice communal spaces. The courtyard was lovely and we spent a lot of time there and on the rooftop. I'd highly recommend the home to a larger group who is looking for a mix of private and shared space.

Joody
Excellent, 3 years ago
We had a great time at Becky's place!

Vanessa
Excellent, 3 years ago
Becky was an amazing host and the Airbnb was cozy and perfect for our family gathering. I will definitely be coming back, hopefully soon!

Korina
Excellent, 3 years ago
We had a large group of family. Everyone was at ah when we first stepped it…it is beautiful, spacious and a perfect place to enjoy a coffee w breakfast or after a long day out exploring. Definitely recommend

Jesse
Excellent, 3 years ago
Fantastic home! Walking distance too different mercado's & the zocalo. Becky was a fantastic host and was very friendly and helpful. BONUS was the kitchen was stocked basic needs too! Thank you Becky!!

James
Excellent, 3 years ago
Amazing house with tons of space for parties small or large. Well stocked kitchen, game room and nice decor. Great location within a few minutes walk of main centro attractions. Becky was a very attentive host; she answered questions promptly and provided lots of local recommendations! Would come back again!

Samuel
Excellent, 3 years ago
Thank you Becky!

Ricardo
Excellent, 3 years ago
A very nice house and good communication from Becky. Easy to walk everywhere because of the good location. Great for large groups.

Andrea
Excellent, 3 years ago
Becky's place is absolutely beautiful. Great place for a large group. The communal spaces are gorgeous and each bedroom has its own bathroom. Only issues were the wifi is spotty and the beds are a bit uncomfortable.

Edgardo
Excellent, 3 years ago
Becky is a great host. The place is very well located. Its facilities are an excellent option for traveling in large groups. Each room has its own bathroom, which is a huge plus. The cleanliness is impeccable and the services and amenities meet all needs.

Carolyn
Excellent, 3 years ago
We were 13 family members, and this place was perfect for us. We loved the inner courtyard where we could eat, play cards, and just hang out together. And the big, well equipped kitchen was wonderful. Not only that, it had all sorts of basic foodstuffs to get us started. Very generous! Finally, Becky was very quick to respond when we had questions. Highly recommended.

Martha
Excellent, 3 years ago
Lovely house very spacious and equipped. Will recommend for large groups. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the amenities in the playroom, the patio and the terrace. Only a couple blocks away from the market and Zocalo.

Iris
OK, 3 years ago
Bonita casa

Alex
Excellent, 3 years ago
Perfect stay at the Airbnb! Great location and huge house. Good value!

Leticia
Excellent, 3 years ago
Great place for a big group. Loved that Becky had some food there, like cereal, milk, juice and lots of drinkable water.

Yannis
Excellent, 3 years ago
Amazing place , great for big group stay , even when we had internet issues they helped and solved it straight away

Claire
Excellent, 3 years ago
Wonderful rental! It was perfect for our mom's-getaway. So comfortable with everyone having their own room and own bathroom! The common area is a specious, covered courtyard with several different seating areas to enjoy and entertain. There is also a roof top patio.

Diego
Repeat guest
Excellent, 3 years ago
Fantastic stay!
Stephan
Excellent, 3 years ago
This house was perfect for our 10-person, three-generation family Christmas trip to Oaxaca! Though not quite in the historic district, it was close enough and we made use of the market to buy food to prepare in the kitchen. Great experience!

David
Excellent, 3 years ago
Our stay was perfect, we didn't have a great time and Becky was very attentive to everything we needed. We'll be back!

Jorge
Excellent, 3 years ago
A beautiful place close to everything. Super clean. Great for large groups. Our group of 13 had a great time. We not only enjoyed Oaxaca, but also the house.

Rocio
Excellent, 3 years ago
Casa Agave was perfect for our family reunion! The courtyard was ideal for gathering and relaxing after long walks discovering the city. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare food bought at the mercado, or to warm up yummy mole tamales. Every room had its own bathroom which was a plus. An overall wonderful stay!

Marisa
Excellent, 3 years ago
excellent location, very good cleaning, flexibility of check in and check out time everything is very good

Emily
Excellent, 3 years ago
Casa Agave was a magical place for our group of 15 visiting for Dia de Los Muertos. The central courtyard is just beautiful with lots of sitting space for gathering. The kitchen had everything we needed including fridge, stove, many amenities. Pictures don’t really show the rooftop terrace but it was one of our favorite spots to watch the sunset. The rooms with individual bathrooms were just right, beds are full size not queen (wasn’t a problem for us but maybe for taller people). The walk to the centro took about 10 minutes. Not being on the Zocalo meant quieter nights a little outside of the party. Host Becky left great recommendations, was very accommodating and had quick communication for my questions. Oaxaca was so beautiful and festive, we had a wonderful visit and would recommend Casa Agave without any reservations.

Connie
Repeat guest
Excellent, 3 years ago
I & my group of nine loved our stay. Perfect location & Becky is a huge help!

Guillermo Cesar
Excellent, 3 years ago
There's no better place to find. Super clean, with everything you can ask for, plus a super warm and attentive treatment. Super satisfied and grateful.

Alicia
Excellent, 4 years ago
I recommend staying at Becky's home. Travel with a group of friends to celebrate my birthday, we loved the idea of being able to stay together. The photos give you an idea of the beauty of the house; but upon arrival it exceeded our expectations. The house has beautiful decoration details everywhere; also details such as a kit of medicines, umbrellas, hats, and a very complete pantry (eggs, milk, cereal, bread, jam, water, snacks, among other things) On our arrival it was a great surprise to find the beautifully decorated house to celebrate on September 15; along with serpentines and things to disguise us. The best detail was to open the refrigerator and find a delicious 3 milks cake that Becky was kind enough to give me for my birthday. Unbeatable location; two blocks from the market and downtown. One block away there are delicious tlayudas in the evenings; in fact, they went on Netflix's Latin American Street food program Thank you Becky for welcoming us and making our stay an unforgettable moment! I think it's the best airbnb I've stayed at. We will definitely come back!

Victor
Excellent, 4 years ago
Excellent house has everything that nesecitas to get to know Oaxaca mur centrica two blocks from the market 20 de Nov and five blocks from the temple of Santo Domingo a house with a room at the entrance of the house very nice and a beautiful terrace is recommended in 100.

Maria
Excellent, 4 years ago
Our stay at Casa Agave was wonderful! Check-in was easy, Becky was incredibly responsive, and it was the perfect spot for a large group.

Yutsil
Excellent, 4 years ago
A very nice, spacious and comfortable place, the perfect cleanliness and quick attention.

Matt
Excellent, 4 years ago
What a fabulous place for a small or large group. Great location. 2nd floor terrace. Kitchenette. Clean. Nice little touches. Hoping to be back soon. We really enjoyed our stay.

Clago1985Cecilia
Excellent, 4 years ago
All excellent

Maria
Good, 4 years ago
Place is very colonial and traditional. Terrace is a nice spot to hang out. Every room had towels which was a nice touch.