Mara's place was perfect for our 7-day trip to see the biennale, the city of Venice, and Lido. Mestre ended up being perfectly convenient by bus to catch the ferry each morning to Venice. The price couldn't be beat and we were glad to have the kitchen to save on costs of eating out. We packed a lot of satisfying lunches thanks to the kitchen and the convenient grocery store in the neighborhood. The air conditioning in this small apartment was a life-saver in the August heat.

Mara's is the perfect place for a couple but could also comfortably accommodate another person in the living space, either a child or a third adult. Mara and her sister were very hospitable and were available the whole week, but gave us our space and privacy. They were very kind to drive us from the airport. If you are willing (or financially obligated) to stay outside of Venice proper, then this is a great choice.