Stefania is a superior host! On my arrival, she greeted very warmly at the train station and drove me to the apartment, which was incredibly gracious of her to do. Before arriving at the apartment, she made a point of guiding me to the local supermarket, bus stop and other places in town that might prove helpful. The apartment itself is lovely and well-equipped. Since it is her former home, Stefania has taken great care of it. It has a lot of nice personal touches that immediately made it a home-away. Mestre, is a quick bus ride away from Venice. The bus stop is conveniently up the block from the apartment. Mestre, itself, is a sweet town with nice shops, great restaurants and lovely people. It offered a nice break from the tourist crowds in Venice after a long day spent there. I highly recommend Stefania's place. You will not be disappointed!