This detached family home is literally steps from the soft sand of Mission Beach (five steps, we’ve counted). The back terrace, with its outdoor dining, gas grill and firepit, looks out over the bay, which is sheltered and calm enough for swimming. Your host provides boogie boards, beach chairs, towels and sand toys and it’s just a few steps home if you’ve forgotten the sunscreen. Sandy feet can be tended to at the outdoor foot wash before stepping through the folding glass doors into the open living space. The line between indoor and outdoor living is truly blended here as you can swivel the Smart TV around for outdoor viewing, or hang out in the gourmet kitchen as the sea breeze drifts in. One level up, the master bedroom comes with a massage table and access to a private terrace overlooking the ocean for a quiet sundowner.