I booked the trip for my Mother and a friend she was meeting with in Mestre, and Alessandra made the stay perfect! Alessandra provided them with wonderful amenities and was so helpful in showing them how to get around via bus. The apartment was lovely and clean, and they enjoyed getting to cook meals in. There is a grocery store nearby and it's not far at all to Mestre center. Very easy to get into Venice by bus as well! I highly recommend Alessandra and her wonderful apartment, you will not be disappointed!