The description is very honest. It's a well lit apartment with windows on three sides in a quieyt neighbourhood. It is up some stairs with no elevator access though.
From Mestre station it is a 20 minute walk or 10 minute bus ride to the the nearest stop. Venice is convenient to get to, one bus away, it only takes about 30 mins in all.
Groceries are nearby and Sam has a well stocked kitchen.