We stayed at Paolo's apartment for a long weekend as a couple. We were met as arranged by Valentina who escorted us to the apartment from the local bus stop. She was very helpful with local restaurant recommendations and advice on public transport. The apartment is great, well appointed with great living space and a private verandah. Mestre is 15 minutes on the bus to Venice with a stop just around the corner. I would highly recommend a stay at the apartment as it was nice to return from a busy day to our own space to relax and a choice of good restaurants and bars in the nearby Plaza in Mestre.