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Deferred Revenue-entry of right-to-use contracts and Deferred Commission Expense - Additional Information (Detail) | Dec. 31, 2013
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Minimum |
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |
Deferred revenue, estimated period of recognition | 1 year
Maximum |
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |
Deferred revenue, estimated period of recognition | 31 years

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- Definition The estimated period of recognition of revenue for members. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | els_
Data Type: | xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

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- Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration