This rental was very local, very authentic, completely non-tourist. We were interested to learn from Antonino that he has a farm just out of town where he grows oregano. His wife came with him to greet us, and she gave us a lovely little decorative tile as a welcome gift. The apartment is just one or two blocks from the two main streets and the local park, so one can walk up and have a caffe and experience what it like to actually live in Castellammare. Compared to other rentals, this one is quite large -- both bedrooms are very spacious, and the terrazza is very pleasant. The kitchen is adequate, everything works, plenty of pots and pans and dishes for cooking. There are also numerous good and inexpensive restaurants within one or two blocks of the apartment. It can be tricky to find places in the old town part of Castellammare, because many streets are one way, and because many streets end abruptly and turn into staircases, due to the terrain, but Antonino met us at the outskirts of town and showed us the best way to get to the apartment -- and on the way there, he showed us where to find the grocery store that was open until 8:00. He also recommended good places to go and things to see. Probably because this is an older building, we noticed that occasionally there were some odors in the bathroom, but there is an exhaust fan that takes care of that problem. In previous visits to Castellammare we had stayed at a hotel, and this time we were glad to have a real apartment so we could be closer to the life of the town. We would recommend this place to persons interested in that sort of experience.