Giulia is AWESOME! It was the perfect stay. Mestre is about twenty to thirty minutes outside of Venice and there is an easy direct bus. The apartment is huge and has a locked gate and two doors that lock so you feel very safe. The shower has the best water pressure I've found on my travels which sounds small but is such a treat. The bed was very comfortable and warm. I mixed up the bus schedule and Giulia very kindly asked her friend to drop me off on his way into town so I didn't miss my train. She really went above and beyond! I hope I will be welcome back if I come to Venice again.