We Design Custom Cottages in Muskoka

Families love our homes.

We plan them that way!

PARTNERS AND BROTHERS Patrick and Bert Bongers have been building spectacular homes 'on the lakes' for over 30 years. During that time, they have discovered that, while every customer is unique, they share similar dreams. Each brings a vision of a cottage where everyone in their family will be thrilled for generations. Each has their own ideas about style. Every single one has different timing and budgetary goals to set and honour.


OUR AIM is to design a home you and your family will love forever. We will assist you in the beginning to form and communicate your ideas. Throughout the engagement we will present visionary designs with realistic construction plans that will honestly reflect your wishes. In that spirit, we will tailor our services to fit the relationship that suits you best. 

What is everyone doing when it rains at the cottage?

WE BEGIN BY ASKING UNCONVENTIONAL QUESTIONS that often lead to unexpected results: an outstanding home that's all about you in every detail. We will create a handcrafted cottage that expresses your family's vision, turning your daily activities into floorplans, your taste into home design and your dreams into lifelong cottage ownership. 

  • One couple included a cozy reading nook for their young Harry Potter fans to hide away on rainy days. 
  • Another homeowner dreamed of getting up in the morning, strolling along expansive views of the lake on her way to enjoying coffee on the deck. 
  • Another shared a goal, “My afternoon nap on the couch includes a view of the lake!”

Discover why our customers tell us, "You're not like other builders!"

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