The Best Playhouse(s) for Girls & The Cutest Instagram Makeover Ideas

This is a great non-wood option if you want a pink girly playhouse and you are not interested in makeovers! Also, for being relatively lightweight (30lbs), it can be a good choice if you plan to relocate it year-round. This pink playhouse does not have a kitchen and despite being recommended for kids over 2 years old, I read a lot of parents’ reviews saying that 18 months babies have a blast in it! Little Tikes also have super cute LOL playhouses, in case your little one is a fan, and this same cottage model in ivory with blue windows, door, and roof!

What parents reviews say:

“Christmas gift for my granddaughter. She loves playing in it. She’s 6 and the house is tall enough for her to stand up in it. It is the typical well constructed trusted Little Tikes brand meaning it is exceptionally made. There are no sharp edges so it’s very kid-friendly. It’s a pretty bold and vibrant pink. Everything works as it should meaning windows and door swings effortlessly. My husband and son worked together to assemble it…”Review from Walmart.com

Overall this playhouse has 4.3/5 stars on the Little Tikes website and 4.6/5 stars on Walmart (where it has over 600 reviews!). What unsatisfied parents didn’t like? Some pointed out an overall quality decrease when compared to products bought years before.

Tiny but mighty! This cute pink castle playhouse with a purple working door and flag turrets is the girly twist on any medieval playtime! This castle is weather- and fade-resistant and is a great option if you want a lightweight playhouse that you can move indoors for fall/winter and outdoors for spring/summer. And because it’s built for toddlers, the plastic edges are round. Oh, it features a small built-in bench inside.

On a very personal note and being very honest, I think this playhouse is a bit overpriced compared to the Little Tikes and the 2Step that are also pink plastic. Of course, this one is a castle and much more elaborate, so you pay for the fairytale!

What parents reviews say:

“Wonderful! Only took 30 minutes to assemble. My 2 Year old grandbaby loves it.” Reviewed by Vickie, Jul 2020. (Review from target.com)

Overall this playhouse has 5/5 stars on the Target website, but it only has 2 reviews.

This is a cute small playhouse for toddlers. Made of cedarwood, parents say this house is easy to assemble and endures in the rain. Also, the 3 large windows are great to keep things cool during hot summer days. If you want a larger playhouse, check out the Columbus. The same design, but bigger dimensions (46.00 x 46.38 x 56.38 Inches)

What parents reviews say:

“My grand baby loves her little playhouse, a little smaller than I would of liked, but it’s so cute and my husband had it up in about an hour or so. We had a storm the night after and it help up with no problem”Reviewed by Alyssa, Jun 2009. (Review from kidskraft.com)

“We’ve had this playhouse for two years now and it’s held up great! The doorknob latch recently broke, but customer service sent a replacement for free!” Reviewed by Kamber, Jan 2021. (Review from homedepot.com)

Overall this playhouse has 4.3/5 stars on the Home Depot website and 4.1/5 on Walmart (where it has over 500 reviews). Some parents complained about the instructions and the quality of the wood.

This playhouse is made of wood with a plastic roof and no kitchen, making it more affordable than most wood playhouses. If you like this design, but prefer it 100% wood, the Hillcrest Outdoor Playhouse on Home Depot might be the one for you. From the reviews I’ve read, this playhouse is easy to assemble (few exceptions on it) and the real doorbell steals the show among the kids! Overall, parents were very satisfied with how the kids were entertained by the playhouse. Major win!

What parents reviews say:

“We have another plastic playhouse that my child hasn’t used since we’ve gotten this. We’ll be getting rid of the plastic eyesore now that we have this lovely wooden playhouse she loves. When she wants to play she asks to go to “her house.” She’s only two, so she loves repetitive tasks like opening and closing the door, ringing the doorbell, and looking for mail in the mailbox. The chalkboard is also a big hit for scribbling her menu on it. She also likes to serve “salads” (weeds on a plate) to us through the serving window. Love this playhouse!”Reviewed by Alyssa, Jun 2009. (Review from kidskraft.com)

“Love it! The assembly instructions seem daunting, however, I had it all put together before my husband got home from work! The children love the working doorbell, phone, and play clocks in the house!”Reviewed by Jessica, Apr 2020. (Review from walmart.com)

Overall this playhouse has 4.6/5 stars on the KidKraft website and 4.5/5 on Walmart (where it has almost 200 reviews). Some parents complain that the wood is not of great quality and split during assembling.

If you love the adorable revamped playhouses from Instagram but can’t consider touching a spray can, 2mamabees did it for you! This lovely country playhouse is made of furniture-grade FSC Certified cedar wood, has 5 years warranty from the manufacturer, and is painted with water-based non-toxic lead-free paints that will keep the little ones safe. Also, it has a cute built-in kitchen with a little sink and stovetop plus 2 built-in potted gardens (without the flowers) and an adorable set of play food! The black and white color scheme is gender-neutral, cute and easy at the eyes and will look great indoors and outdoors!

For your little fairytale princess and prince, this playhouse has the right cabin in the woods vibe. It comes with a little stovetop, some utensils, the planter boxes, a movable bench, and a play phone! Also, the ceiling is pretty high, around 6 feet tall! The EZ Kraft Assembly design is supposed to make the love work easier. But reading the parent’s reviews, we can say it really depends on the grown-up skills! Some people took an entire weekend, whereas some people did it in 3.5 hours!

What parents say:

“This playhouse is amazing for this price! it is rather large, perhaps 6 feet tall. My husband and myself assembled this in about 3.5 hours. We are keeping this indoors since we have a large play area. This is perfectly fine to keep outdoors as well. The majority of the structure is wood. It is very sturdy. Our boys were excited to have this playhouse.”Reviewed by IndyMom, Dec 2020. (Review from kidkraft.com)

Overall this playhouse has 5/5 stars on the KidKraft website and 4.2 on Walmart (where it has over 100 reviews). The most negative reviews are due to damage caused during delivery.

This playhouse is one to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit! The gabled double-level wood roof is a good one for taller kids. The little kitchen comes with a sink, faucet, and burners that click. The outside bench articulates and turns into a countertop, perfect to take customers’ orders. It also comes with a mesh storage bag, so all the basics are covered. From the reviews I read, parents put in 8 hours of work to fully assemble this playhouse.

What parents reviews say:

“Just finished our playhouse and couldn’t be happier. The quality of the house is solid, especially for the price. Took us a little longer to put it together as we did not use the app and I destroyed the first T nut (be careful) trying to hammer it into the wood. The house looks great. It’s a really nice addition to our yard. The aesthetic is very easy on the eyes. It has some really cool features like the toy bin and the bench/table combo. The bottom line opinion belongs to our nearly 4-year-old daughter and she loves it. She has already taken chalk to the house and added toys to her bin. We are really glad we chose this house.”. Reviewed by Stickman, May 2020. (Review from bjs.com)

Overall this playhouse has 3.8/5 stars on the KidKraft website. However, there are some pretty serious complaints of the material not being strong enough under the weather, even one case of mold.

This elevated playhouse is amazing for older kids! You can add a slide, a sandbox, and this is the gift that never stops giving. It comes with a small kitchen and a useful cot with a cushion! The saloon door is extra fun and the 5 feet growth bar is fundamental at that age, right? Finally, it is ASTM compliant for residential use.

What parents reviews say:

“We bought this at the beginning of Covid since we couldn’t go to playground anymore. So glad we splurged and bought it for our girls! We have a 2 and 4 year old and they play on it everyday. We made some changes as recommended in other reviews. I couldn’t find the other slides but we bought this slide from Amazon (Swing-N-Slide WS 8200 Apex Wave Slide for 4′ Swing Set Decks) and it’s perfect! We also build a little flower box outside the window and used BEHR Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer. We are not super handy people but the directions are very clear and easy to follow. Highly recommend, lots of fun and see the girls using it for years!!” Reviewed by Stacey2468, Oct 2020. (Review from homedepot.com)

Overall this playhouse has 4.5/5 stars on the Backyard Discovery website and 4.2/5 stars on the Walmart website. There are a few negative reviews on the material quality and assembly time, but most reviews are raving.

The details of this cottage playhouse are so whimsical! The cute dutch door, the delicate flower boxes, and the covered porch are fairytale dream come true! I can see fairy lights hanging everywhere, blossoming flowers, a sweet doormat. The interior is wide and flat, giving you a lot of room to decor and the kids a lot of space to create! The inside walls are painted in white, which is time-saving if you decide to do a makeover. Finally, the neutral exterior makes the perfect blank canvas for your revamp projects!

What parents reviews say:

“Absolutely love this cottage. We purchased this for our 3 children (ages 2, 4, and 11) and they all enjoy it! Putting it together was fairly easy since they have done all the work for you. All the parts and pieces were included, no damage to any of the pieces. The hardest and longest part was leveling the ground where it was going. I recommend you do this while waiting for your order to arrive. This cottage has brought so many smiles, from them realizing what we were building, to putting their kitchen and grocery store toys in there for them to play with. We purchased the paint, however, it’s just so cute as is that we haven’t brought ourselves to painting it yet. We have had a blast decorating and playing with their new home!” Reviewed by Happiness, Oct 2020. (Review from homedepot.com)

Overall this playhouse has 3.8/5 stars on the Home Depot website. Some parents stated that the instructions or missing or were unclear, making the assembling complicated. On the other hand, parents that left a positive review were happy with the instructions.

Little Cottage Playhouse is an Amish craftsmanship company and their luxury playhouses are made in the USA. They have several wonderful playhouses for girls and boys, but the Victorian playhouse is a hit! You can choose from 5 different sizes, as well as add a loft and the deck. Paint, shingles, and drip edges are not included. If you get it from Wayfair you can include expert assembly. But according to the reviews, the panelized kit really comes pre-assembled and primed, making it easy to put together. I still can’t get over the gingerbread trim and the heart-shaped window.

What parents reviews say:

“We received this and built it in about 10 hrs (not including shingles and Paint). It came on 2 pallets, one contained the house, and the second all of the additional add ons. Once we built the main part of the playhouse we waited until after we painted it to add the trim, shudders, flower boxes, deck, and rail. The kids love it, and it went together pretty easily. The directions can be a little vague in places but it’s not hard to figure it out. It looks like it will last for many years and the girls have already played in it for hours on end!” Reviewed by Jessica, May 20180. (Review from wayfairt.com)

Overall this playhouse has 3.8/5 stars on the Wayfair website. The few negative reviews are concerning assembly difficulty and wood quality.

So… this mansion playhouse is really something. First, it is heirloom quality craftsmanship, created in a small village in Pennsylvania. The standard design you see in the picture comes with 3 interior areas: main, wing, and loft. Outside you have a covered porch and a balcony. You can buy it as you see it in the picture, or you can get in contact with Lilliput’s designers to have it custom-made for you. If this or any of their luxury mansion playhouses do not please you, they can build your dream playhouse from scratch.

What parents reviews say:

I couldn’t find any reviews on this playhouse, but I certainly expect it to be flawless. Lilliput Play Homes is a traditional family business, that’s been on the playhouses market for over 30 years. And really, from what I saw on their website, they can build anything you can pay for! And in case you are wondering, this is the famous Stormi’s playhouse.