Renzo's apartment is in a very quiet residential section of Mestre. You can take the tram from Piazzale Roma to the Sansovino stop and be within minutes of his home. There is a very complete grocery store (Cadoro) nearby on the Main Street where the tram runs. There is also a very nice bar/ristorante for breakfast or other meals. in addition there is a "tabacchi" store (easily recognized by the "T" on the black sign. This is where you may buy tickets for 1,5 euros for the tram.Stand on the same side of the street as the grocery store, tabacchi, and restaurant for travel into Venice.