Mara and Fer were both amazing hosts! Fer met me at the airport and helped me (and my heavy bags) to her waiting car and took me to the train station the morning I checked out. The apartment was wonderful, all the amenities you could ask for and more...including a welcome basket of fruit and wine. The living room and bedroom were comfortable and spacious, all the pots and utensils clean and ready for use. In fact they are very careful to keep the apartments spotless. When my sinuses began to bother me, Mara, who produces medicinal herbs, brought me a bottle of herbs without charge, so nice! The location was perfect, in the best part of Mestre, up the street a big supermarket, the best pasticceria right at the corner (not sure if that is good or bad!) and the bus stop to Venice a block away, 20 mins. and you are in Venice, so easy. The best part was having my own apartment away from the hustle and bustle of Venice after a long day. The apartment is on a very cute quiet street, complete with cat perched on the doorstep! Picture perfect! I hope to stay with Mara and Fer again. If you can, stay her if you want to see Venice. The price and tranquility of Mestre are perfect!