After reading other people’s reviews we were lucky enough to stay in Alessandro’s apartment and we couldn’t have been more pleased! He is probably the most thoughtful host we have met through our travels. His recommendations and local tips were incredibly helpful and like others have said, it was nice leaving Venice each day for a little cozy respite in a nice neighborhood in Mestre. My husband borrowed one of Alessandro’s bikes each morning to explore different parts of Mestre (& to get a little extra exercise in). There’s a great fruit vendor right around the corner from the house and the daily open market in Mestre also sold great produce and seafood. Will definitely recommend Alessandro’s place to friends traveling to Venice in the future!!