Lia's place was very clean and was the perfect size for the two of us. Lia's daughter Sara answered all of our questions ahead of time and gave us detailed directions which were very helpful. Lia's husband even gave us a complimentary bottle of wine when we checked in. The air conditioning worked really well which we appreciated during the 35 degree weather. The apartment is in Marghera and the closest train station is Venezia Mestre. We took a bus (the stop is a five minute walk away) into Venice. It took us about 20-25 minutes on the bus. We also took the tram to the train station and took the train to Verona, which was a great day. The train ride was about 75 minutes. If you are someone who wants to be right in the city centre, able to walk to all major sights, then this place isn't for you. But, if you are okay with using public transportation and saving some money, then this is a great option. Thanks for having us Lia and Sara!