It has been years since I visited Bonnet House because I moved away, but I'm planning a trip soon. If you go....take time to sort out the facts there.
Bonnet was not the owner's name. It takes it's name from the yellow Bonnet flower in the lagoon. It is a true slice of Ft. Lauderdale history when the town was not quite a village. ...

We have visited Bonnet House four times and love it for its simplicity and quiet grace. This estate is a valentine and a museum dedicated to the preservation of the owners intentions to cherish a way of life. The grounds are natural, not manicured, yet beautifully kept. Old Florida lives on in the midst of condo towers on all sides. Thankfully this is landmarked. Highly recommend.

It was over=all a good visit, I would of like to know if their was more significance or contribution by the owners to the development of fort lauderdale, they seemed to be reclusive..lol...although they were artists..they didn't seem to be defining figures of that time...but for the fact that the house still stands and has historical ...

One of only a few places in Broward County that reflects the very early history of the era from the early 1900s. Fascinating insight into the one-time owners and their love for Bonnet House.

The tour guides -all volunteers- are very knowledgeable, patient in answering questions and helpful.

As you walk the grounds you can truly envision ...

We visited Ft. Lauderdale this last weekend and took our group to the Bonnet House - This was the only disappointment of the entire stay. Having visited many homes and gardens all over the globe that have tours, this one ranks at the very bottom of the list. Perhaps it was the unkempt grounds, perhaps it was the tour guide who literally did not ...

I very much enjoyed having a tour of the Bonnet House last summer (2006). I would recommend going when the weather isn't too rainy as there are nice grounds to see if it is not raining. I found the whole experience interesting because the historical aspects as well as the fact the the original owners were artists. The house is lovely and ...