Mauro and Marli are warm and friendly and their home is very clean and comfortable. When we were ready to leave, Marli offered us a ride to the airport for less than half the cost of a taxi, which was great.
Mestre is a sleepy suburb, and it was quite easy to get to the heart of Venice (and back) by public transportation (1.5 Euros each way). I would definitely recommend Solare to anyone who is looking for quiet comfort, away from the tourist chaos.
Thank you, Mauro and Marli!