We discovered this gem of a place from the Internet, and it was a reasonable walk from our hotel. Although we had never before heard of the owner (and architect of his own place), the American painter Frederic Bartlett, he was very well known and respected in his day, selling over $60K worth of pictures in the early-mid part of... more

We visited Bonnet House late in the afternoon shortly before it closed for the day. I wish we had been able to spend more time on the grounds. Joanne, who is featured in the educational video, was our guide and she clearly loved the place. The quality of the experience is dependant on the quality of the docent and Joanne... more

I just had the opportunity to visit this historic landmark in Ft. Lauderdale and have the following advice: Go to bonnethouse.org where you can print out a $1.00 off coupon. AAA saves you an additional $2.00 off the $15.00 entrance fee. Not all tour guides are created equal. Our first one was a drag so we jumped ship and waited... more

While the review header describes it as "historic 1921 plantation-style waterfront home", Let me tell you that this is no ordinary 1921 home. Mr Bartlett designed and built it from the ground up with an unusual minimalist design for the era. Each room has a hand crafted style to it, with both walls and floors painted and decorated. The designs... more

A fascinating place!! Squirrel monkeys visit at the visit center. An artisit's residence, and family home for 70 years, it is filled with wonderful unexpected touches. The volunteer guides did a truly excellent job of showing the house and grounds. If you don't have a car, take the # 40 bus up the A1A to Bonnet House and have lunch... more

If you are looking to step back in time and experience what South Florida used to be like (before the condo's, highrises, malls, etc), this is it. Take your family and enjoy the beautiful gardens and museum tour. Excellent location across from the beach. The swans and monkeys are a treat! more