The Surly Crab rises from the footprint of the former residence and floats mere steps from the water. Its main floor sheltering an outdoor fireplace, family room, water sports storage, and the beach-level namesake speakeasy. Suspended from the concrete fireplace that rises from the beach level, the main floor hosts the social spaces: living and dining areas, and kitchen. On the floor above, the Primary Suite and a small guest wing float twelve feet above the revegetated forest floor, offering views to the fjords and the Hood Canal beyond. A cantilevered tub in the Primary Bathroom offers al fresco arboreal bathing: glass doors on two sides pull back to create a sense of floating amongst the trees.