For decades, ELF House has been a musical sanctuary by the edge of Race Lagoon - we welcome you to this magical home of good vibes. Looking out to the east, Mt. Baker and the Cascades are visible on clear days, and there's an endless fiesta of bird activity on the protected lagoon. Sunrises dazzle, as does the occasional east-facing sunset. Kayaks, sauna, deck, fully equipped kitchen, a loft and two firestoves on three levels. We enthusiastically welcome people of all backgrounds in our home. The space Sleeping areas are: the downstairs private bedroom with queen bed and en suite bathroom; the loft, with a double bed and a single futon, on opposite sides of the stairwell; and the downstairs common room with fullsize futon by the cozy stove. For parties that wish to have separate sleeping places, there's a sofa and two single futons that could be used on the floor. There are open wooden staircases so kids would need to be cautioned not to play next to them. We cherish our Yamaha grand piano and encourage you to enjoy playing it! Please be sure that all of your guests are aware that we use this instrument for house concerts, composer residencies and recording sessions and we request that everyone who plays it does so with love and care, and be very certain not to place anything on it. We've just remodeled the upstairs bathroom and it now has a beautiful new tub and shower with a cobalt blue tile surround! Other things to note PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE BOOKING ON A WEEKDAY: there is the possibility of nearby OLF naval jet runs: the navy practices takeoff and landing runs from Coupeville's Outlying Field sometimes. The E-18Gs can be LOUD and they publish a schedule usually a week before their training runs, but they NEVER PRACTICE ON WEEKENDS. Some people find watching the jets fascinating, but they are pretty loud during the few hours when they're up there. We do not control the US Navy, and we are not in a position to issue refunds to guests who might have their weekday stay disrupted by (occasional but unavoidable-when-it-happens) jet noise. If you have concerns about the possibility of encountering the Growlers, please book a Friday-Monday stay or Friday-Sunday or Saturday- Monday visit. Liability Waiver: You understand that swimming, hiking and the use of kayaks and sauna is at your own risk and that special risks may be involved with swimming, hiking and using the kayaks or sauna. You accept full responsibility for any bodily injury arising from swimming, hiking and use of the kayaks or sauna and hold owner harmless. You understand there are potential dangers that swimming, hiking and the use of kayaks or sauna may present to children who are not carefully supervised, as well as the danger to any person swimming, hiking or using the kayaks or sauna if a person has health risks, or if a person swims, hikes or uses the kayaks or sauna while intoxicated or using any kind of drugs or medication, or while pregnant. You agree to be fully and solely responsible for any accidents you may incur. You understand the risks discussed above and agree that you will assume all responsibility for yourself and for the consequences of those in your party. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming, hiking or using the kayaks or sauna. All Airbnb Guests in my party acknowledge and agree that they have read and understand this waiver and they acknowledge that confirming below constitutes a binding and enforceable contract between Airbnb Guests and Airbnb Host.