We had no contact with Paolo, a friend of him, Fabio, appeared to receive us. Mestre counts just a little and, what's important is Venice. Easy access to Venice, the bus which passes nearby.is perfect.
Electrical installation - lights and power outlets in the apt - are quite difficult to operate and that causes some problems. Some lights and power outlets are turned on and off from a different room, which causes confusion. WiFi appeared not to be functioning but the reason was a power outlet turned off from a distant point. We must consider that the apt is expensive to what it's really offered.