There are many celebrities who call the Hawaiian island of Kauai home. I didn’t run into any of them during my stay in Hanalei last month,* but I did take the time to scope out the home of the late Michael Crichton from afar. I thought the publication date for his last novel, Pirate Latitudes, would be a good time to post a few pictures. (Read our review of Pirate Latitudes.)
Entry to Michael Crichton's Hawaii house
The pictures were taken the day after Kauai’s worst storm in years, so they might look a bit dreary…but the lush vegetation and beautiful beach, which Crichton’s home faces, are a sight to see.
The view from Crichton's backyard
Crichton valued his privacy so much that he also bought the lot across the street, leaving it to nature. Real estate here is at a premium so this empty lot is a pretty big luxury.
The lot across from Michael Crichton's house
If you were a famous writer, where would you choose to hide away from the world? As beautiful as Hawaii is, I think it would be the French countryside for me . . .
*though I’m pretty sure my brother was out surfing with Will Smith’s kids.
Patricia Wood author of “Lottery” also lives in Hawaii on a boat moored in Ko Olina.