Sara’s place is an ideal apartment to stay if you want to be away from the noise and ultra busy areas of Venice. I stayed in this area of Mestre intentionally as I had an early flight out of Treviso airport the next morning and wanted to be near a train & bus station. This saves some time than coming all the way from the Venice canals.
The Mestre neighborhood is a sort of mini Chinatown where you can find a few good Chinese restaurants, markets, a mix of Pakistani Halal kebab cafes and Italian restaurants. Its quiet and peaceful.
It does take about 20 minutes on the 2 bus (which runs every 10 minutes or so) all the way to Venice proper where you get dropped off right at the start of the canals.
Sara is friendly, hospitable and engaging. A small breakfast is included. The room is basic, spacious and practical in a Chinese style design (especially practical for Mandarin speakers visiting). There are about 4-6 rooms within this clean apartment, each with it’s own lock & key - but 2 bathrooms are shared so keep that in mind. Kitchen is for communal use with a fridge, stove and dining table.