If you have been to Venice or are going, Mestre and Ilaria's apartment is the place to stay. It is spacious, well-equipped and comfortable. The bathrooms are, for European apartments, spacious and the showers are a good size with plenty of water. The kitchen is equipped with everything one needs for either breakfast or to cook an entire meal. The TV and Internet both were strong signals and very reliable. There are two large supermarkets within 5 minutes walk and, if you like covered local markets, there is a large one about 15 minute walk and very near the historical center. For traveling into Venice, there is a bus (4L) right outside the door and the train and tram are a short walk away. We have stayed in Mestre several times and this apartment is far and away the best that we have found. We shall certainly try to return there on our next visit.