While the drive is difficult, it provides a formidable barrier to keep the rest of civilization at bay from Elk. It is a beautiful isolation that s imposed on this rugged section of coast. The sign says the population is 250 but that may be an optimistically high number. Tim and I easily walked from one end of town to other in 5 minutes. We stayed at the Griffin House Bed and Breakfast.
Accessibility here is compromised for price.
The wheelchair could get around the little cabins without too much difficulty but the big old antique clawfoot bathtubs present quite a challenge for a disabled person to get into, even with help. Once in, however, the shower head is on a hose. There are no grab bars in the bathrooms but there is a common accessible restroom up towards the front behind the pub. There are rooms with more accessibility in Elk but tip the scales in price. The Griffin House is among the lowest priced accommodations here, is very luxurious, has a prime cliff top location, and includes a very sumptuous breakfast delivered to your cabin each morning.