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Designed by Eerkes Architects, the Surly Crab is a modern waterfront home that appears to float just steps above the oyster‑shell‑strewn shoreline of Hood Canal, neslted on 10-acre, lushly forested site in Seabeck, Washington. Its main floor is suspended from a monolithic concrete fireplace that anchors the home to the land, lifting the main level above the beach.
Beneath this elevated floor, the outdoor fireplace and covered seating area, family room, water‑sports storage, and the home’s namesake speakeasy, the Surly Crab, sit nestled among beach grass and driftwood. Above them, the main level gathers the primary social spaces, where the living, dining, and kitchen areas are framed by expansive views of Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains, with their fjord‑like valleys beyond.
DESIGN DETAILS
ARCHITECTURE Eerkes Architects
INTERIOR DESIGN Charlie Hellstern Interior Design
HOME BUILDER Fradkin Fine Construction, Inc.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Gregory Landscape Architecture, and Allworth Design
Set back into the forest, the upper level which contains the owner’s bedroom suite along with the guest suites, which are conceived as modern tree houses. Perched above the revegetated forest floor, these rooms offer not only sweeping views to the west but also more intimate experiences of the forest canopy and the comings and goings of its inhabitants.
A Modern Waterfront Home That Floats Above the Shore
Above: The material palette draws inspiration from the shoreline and forest. On the exterior facade, the cast-in-place concrete reflects the color of the sand.
Exterior Design: A Cedar, Glass & Concrete Hideaway
The house encompasses 3,908 square feet of living space, which also includes a 451 square foot carport.
Fireplace as Anchor: The Heart of the Main Level
Above: Floor-to-ceiling windows from Fleetwood Windows & Doors frame breathtaking views.
Above: A vessel by Tori Karpenko from Traver Gallery rests on the fireplace ledge, adding a sculptural accent to the space.
Open-Plan Living and Dining with Hood Canal Views
Above: The architect custom-designed the dining table, pairing it with Troscan chairs beneath a striking Phasmida pendant by Christopher Boots. Beyond, the living room is furnished with a Liaigre sectional, a Link armchair, and an Arteriors side table, creating a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. Behind the sofa, a glass-topped Berman Rosetti console is styled with a lamp by Natan Moss Design.
What We Love About This Home
We love the mix of rugged and refined materials in this modern waterfront home, which is inspired by its natural setting. The seamless indoor-outdoor connection, from the floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to the cantilevered deck and floating soaking tub, makes the surrounding forest and Hood Canal feel like extensions of the living space. The hidden speakeasy tucked beneath the main floor is the kind of detail that turns a beautiful house into an unforgettable home.
Tell Us: Which space speaks to you most — the kitchen with its dramatic blackened-steel backdrop and waterfront views, or the tree-house-inspired bedroom suite nestled in the forest canopy?
Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fascinating home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of Washington: This extraordinary Washington house has a seamless indoor-outdoor flow and Amazing Washington forest house with a steel tower office on train tracks.
Above: The kitchen island is lined with Berman Rosetti counter stools, while the pendant light suspended overhead are by KDLN. Crafted by Magraw Zecha, the stained rift-cut white oak cabinetry brings warmth to the space, with select cabinet fronts clad in blackened steel by Ryan Landworth for visual contrast. At the sink, the Corsano faucet was sourced from California Faucets.
Above: In the kitchen, the Calacatta Monaco quartzite countertops beautifully contrast with the blackened-steel backsplash and range hood crafted by Ryan Landworth. A professional-grade Wolf range anchors the cooking area, while a wool-and-silk runner from Driscoll Robbins adds warmth and texture underfoot.
Indoor-Outdoor Living on the Cantilevered Deck
Above: Just off the kitchen, the deck offers a comfortable spot to relax with weathered teak lounge chairs and a coordinating side table by Link. The chair cushions are upholstered in durable Larsen fabric. A floor-to-ceiling glass door by Fleetwood Windows & Doors creates a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Owner’s Suite Designed Like a Modern Tree House
Above: This serene owner’s bedroom suite features a bed dressed in a Libeco Home coverlet, a Matouk cashmere blanket, and a lumbar pillow from Trammell-Gagné. At the foot of the bed, an Anees Furniture & Design bench is custom upholstered with a Romo fabric. Grounding this space is an area rug by Stark. Overhead, a sleek Minka-Aire ceiling fan.
Above: In the owner’s bathroom, a Cascade Architectural chain-mail curtain visually divides the space, separating the Victoria + Albert tub from a custom vanity by Magraw Zecha, topped with an MTI Baths countertop with integrated sinks. The Sento faucets are by Graff. On the wall, the custom mirrors are flanked by Sonneman sconces. In the middle of the countertop is a sculptural accent from Soho Home.
A cantilevered shower and soaking tub create an al fresco, arboreal bathing experience: glass doors on two sides retract to evoke the sensation of floating among the trees.
The Surly Crab Speakeasy
Outdoor Terraces, Hot Tub, and Shoreline Living
Above: Conveniently positioned next to the hot tub, weathered teak chaises by Link offer a relaxed place to soak in the surroundings.
PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Scott
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