I arrived in Mestre in evening and Fer (Mara's sister) was waiting for me at train station. Averything flow effortless and I was warmly welcome, leaving for me fruits and pasta + tomatos sauce to cook. The apt. is large, very clean, confortable with everything needed, on a quiet street with villas and very safe. In 3-5 min walk is a supermarket ( huge, having cooked food to take out), bus station for Venezia #12 and #12/ (1.30 euro OW) running every 15 min, tram for train station ( or 30min walk). I have been in Venezia a number of times since 1980 but now is so overcrowded with tourist and I was happy to stay overnight in Mestre (bus takes 12-15 min to Venezia). The Mara apt is highly recommended. Thanks Fer and Mara !