We could not have asked for a better location at such a great price. Our stay at Lisa's place was superb. Everything is a short walk away, and for longer distances, the scooters on the beach are extremely easy and convenient. We took advantage of walking miles on the beach and then hopping on the Razor-type scooters to get back to the house.
Because Mission Beach is a popular tourist attraction, with the houses so close together, there's the potential for a lot of noise, but I found it surprisingly quiet in the neighborhood.
You definitely want to take advantage of Lisa's knowledge of the area. We found her recommendation of Buzz's coffee shop to be exactly what we needed to get caught up on work and enjoy a really good cup of espresso.