Samuel's house is a beautifully kept apartment, snug in the quiet streets of Mestre. Very reasonably priced for the ease of transport to Venice and all of the local sites. The local area was safe enough to walk around at night, and there are buses for whenever you do not wish to walk. (Although I am much more active than the standard person!)
Even though Venice was flooding during our time there, Samuel supplied very useful advice for the tides and how to find our way around. He was perfectly hospitable and the whole experience was like staying with a friend or relative.
I would highly recommend for those who want somewhere light, tidy and well located.