Fabio was away when we arrived but his daughter Valentina was very welcoming and met us from the boat stop near the villa on the Sunday night. The accommodation was of a very high standard indeed - perfect for our family of five, with two lovely bedrooms and a third bed on the mezzanine level. Two modern bathrooms with everything provided, and wifi as well.
Although the supermarket nearby was closed on Monday, we were supplied with the essentials (prosecco, coffee pods, bread, fruit, milk and orange juice...in that order...). Valentina also pointed us in the direction of the local osteria where she made sure we could get some pizza even though it was late when we arrived.
The location on Murano island is great if you don't mind staying a little away from the crowds in Venice; the boat service is regular and easy to follow. I would recommend buying a pass for a number of days at the airport (EUR 30 for 48 hours) otherwise it's ruinously expensive. The villa is five minutes walk away from the Navagero stop and although the other stops on the island are a short ride away, it takes a while to walk simply because of the location of the bridges. It's easy to get a boat to the island of Burano as Murano is half way between there and Venice.
On a sunny day you can sit outside the villa watching the boats go by, seemingly a world away from the hordes.
Fabio's wife took us into his glass factory next door for a quick tour and demonstration which was a nice touch. We all had a fantastic time and we would recommend the villa without hesitation to anyone wanting to see Venice in a slightly different way.