We enjoyed our stay in Mestre a lot. The host was great, they met with us late in the afternoon and gave us great tips for places to eat, visit etc.. how to use public transportation.
The apartment itself is very spacious and it has a large terrace we ate breakfast at every morning.
It was perfect for our big family.
The bus stop is just around the corner and has convenient connections to Venice. Train station is just down the road as well.
Overall very good experience.