Although we did not meet Marco personally, his colleague Antonio was more than helpful answering all our queries on how to get to central Venice via public transport etc. The apartment itself is showing a fair amount of wear and tear and is in need of a spot of care here and there. The location is great, with Mestre central a road away, complete with a good restaurant scene and bus stops to Venezia close by. We walked to the apartment from the train station too, which was pleasant enough (20mins). As others have said, the photos were made to look a bit more modern than it actually is, but nevertheless an enjoyable stay.