Randy Craig & Rita Cordeiro's Cottage
Before and After
Rita and I were fortunate to come across Bona Vista back in 1995 when our search for a cottage began. It was the first place we looked at, and although we loved the view and setting, the cottage was in dire need of repair.
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| Old Postcard of Bona Vista |
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| Bona Vista Now |
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| Bona Vista Now |
Rita and I were fortunate to come across Bona Vista back in 1995 when our search for a cottage began. It was the first place we looked at, and although we loved the view and setting, the cottage was in dire need of repair.
We took possession
in the spring of 1996 and proceeded to begin the painstaking process of major
renovations that many years of neglect had caused. Lucky for us, Bob Crocker
popped by one day and asked if he could provide some history to the place. What
a difference that made to our shabby old cottage. Suddenly it had such great
history and connection to the lake.
We now had a purpose in our renovations to
bring back the best of Bona Vista while giving us the chance to modernize some
key things like kitchen and bathroom! The Crocker's story is best told by them
on other pages of Healing Waters. See the "Sunday Night Sings" page.
Our story revolves around friends and family
helping us achieve the dream of a place to enjoy the beauty of the lake
year-round. We were delighted when National Geographic chose an image taken from
our deck to promote Muskoka as the #1 Summer Destination in 2011. It's always
been #1 in our minds, but it was great to see it on the promoted to the whole
world!
Bona Vista is located on the south facing point midway between Denne's and
Rockhaven. It's now dark green and shaded by many pines!
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