Editorial Review

A palace among playhouses, this elegant monster just might fitthe entire family in a pinch! With exterior dimensions of 58 by 68 by67 inches, it's tempting for parents to sell the real house. Theinside is equipped with a foldout table, sink/stove with cupboard,cordless wall phone, and clock with movable hands. It even featuressnazzy features like a white-framed bay window and a skylight. The endwalls have shuttered windows, and there's a full-length (46-inch) frontdoor. The roof is teal simulated tile and the walls are a pale tan.There's even a plastic welcome mat. Because of its size, the playhouseis suitable for large playrooms or yards only. --Richard Farr ... Read more

Reviews (6)

Kids love it
I bought this play house last year for my 2 year old, and he is 3 now and his brother is 1 and they play in it every day. I keep mine in the house. It was not hard to put together at all and is easy to take apart to move around. It does take the help of two people though.The door on the house is a tight fit so the only bad thing about that is fingers get pinched. But overall this was my sons best christmas present and they still enjoy it and so do my niece's and nephews.Great for any age!!!!!!

Great Job, Step2!!!
After an extensive research of outdoor toys, I have decided that this house would be a nice addition to our backyard. (...) Needless to say, I was thrilled to come across one at a garage sale.

I would like to share with those considering buying it, that this playhouse has been one of the best toys we have purchased for our kids (5 and 1 y. o.) Some of the things to consider:
1. It is extremely durable. The house I have purchased is several years old and none of the colors had faded except for the Step2 red square logo. There are no cracks, broken parts, or major scratches. The only thing I had to do with it is to wash it and reattach some of the stickers that had started to peel.
2. It is HUGE. I am 5'7 and can easily fit in the house. I do have to sit down inside, but there is still plenty room left for my kids, their "babies" and strollers, as well as a play shopping cart.
3. It is sturdy. Our 7-month, 70 lbs German Sheppard pup has been testing the house by stepping on the table and jumping in and out of the windows. The house stands up great to all this abuse.
4. It is fun. Our kids have spent HOURS at a time playing in it. It encourages their imaginations and development of language skills.
5. It encourages outside play. Did I mention that our kids now play outside even when it rains? The playhouse makes a perfect shelter for those days when it just "drizzles" outside.
6. You will be able to return at least some of the $$ when your kids outgrow it. As I mentioned earlier, the house is extremely durable and much sought after at garage sales.
7. It is easy to move. It took me about 15 minutes to disassemble the house and another 15 to put it back together.

Overall, it is a great toy and our kids enjoy playing in it daily.

9 years and still giving enjoyment
We bought the playhouse for our daughters, then 5 and 3. The house was big enough for both of them plus a few friends. In comparing expensive wooden houses, little tykes and step 2. The decision was easy. This house is larger than others, was very little maintenance and blended great in our yard. The house traveled with us to another state and held up great through the move. The girls enjoyed the house for many, many years. Every spring we power washed the house and it looked as good as the day we bought it. Unfortunalty my kids now 13 & 11 outgrew the house. But, through these past 9-10 years,the play house has not aged at all. In fact, we gave it to a neighbor last year and her preshoolers are now enjoying this very house that it still on the market today. Good job step 2

Big and Roomy
We bought the Welcome Home Playhouse when my daughters were 2 and 1 years old and as soon as their baby brother is able to, will be sharing it with him as well. There is plenty of room for all 3 plus their friends to play inside this house - it's huge. There is a built in sink and cupboard, shelves, a table that can be folded down, a clock with hands that turn and a phone that makes lots of different sounds.
The window shutters and doors are easily opened and closed by the youngest of toddlers and my eldest daughter (now 3.5 years) has taken to climbing in and out of the windows! My other daugther likes to stand in the sink and sit on the table. All of this and it still looks brand new.

My husband and I have to bend down to get through the door but we are able to stand up inside. It is a big playhouse - I wouldn't recommend it for inside unless you have a HUGE playroom ... it takes up quite a bit of room.

As it is permanently outside ours has faded a little with our harsh Australian sun but that will happen with anything you leave outside. It shows no sign of deterioration despite being left in all kinds of weather (we don't have snow where we live)and sits easily on concrete, grass or paving.

The assembly instructions are detailed and recommend that there be two people to work together. We found it quite easy and it was up in about 20 minutes the first time. I say the first time because since we have bought it we've moved house 3 times (1 time to a new city). Pulling it down and re-assembling it has never been a problem and we are much quicker at it now. It's really easy to keep clean - being outside, it will get dirty and get the odd spider or two but we find a sweep down inside and out each week and a warm soapy wash and rinse every other week keeps it in good condition.

As with any playhouse big or small the kids have an amazing time playing everything - tea parties, hide and seek games, you name it- they play it. They are only limited by their imagination.

The reason we bought this plastic house over a wooden one was for its portability (we move house often with my husbands job), it's durablity, how easy it is to keep clean and the fact that many children can fit inside at once.

This was a HUGE purchase for us (especially in Australian $$)- but I've not regretted it. We've already got our moneys worth many times over in it's ease of moving it from one home to the next and, more importantly, the amount of enjoyment and fun my children and their friends have already had with it.

Worth the extra money
We have seven children and have owned this house for seven years. It has held up through snow, sleet, windstorms, moving it single hand throughout the yard, moving to another state, etc.. The only damage our house has incurred was when it snowed 12" in the mountains. The skylight cracked under the pressure and fell in. Otherwise, our children have used and abused this house and it has held up. We expect it to last until our baby is too old for it! ... Read more

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Our daughter LOVES her new house!!!
Our 18 month old daughter, Madilyn, absolutley adores her new house (BIG THANKS to Lolo and Lola who sent the $$$). My husband, his friend, and I put the house together in 30 minutes. We put it out in the backyard. It doesn't take up that much room at all (So if you have a small yard, this is perfect). She loves ringing the doorbell and going in and out (and in and out again). She likes to open and close the shutters to play peek-a-boo. She also loves the cordless phone that came with it...it looks like our real phone. She says, "Hel-lo" and hands it to me. The floor is very sturdy (I crawled in and sat in there with her). We live in an area that has A LOT of pollen. Yesterday we noticed that there was a layer of it on the floor. We just took the water hose and hosed it down. The drainage holes work great! She couldn't wait until it dried, so needless to say she came out with wet shorts. She fits perfect on the molded-in seats. If you have a larger toddler, it may pose a problem. There may not be enough space between your child and the table. She also loves to stick things through the mailbox. All-in-all this is an AWESOME buy. It keeps our daughter entertained for hours. We also bought the Step2 Water and Sand Table and the Step2 Big Folding Slide. Between all that, her two ride-on toys, and her sandbox, the backyard looks like a fun park! P.S. Be sure to have someone push against the table while you screw it in...the screw might not go in at all.

After Christmas Present
I purchased this playhouse for my little girl,she is 21 months old and she loves it,I actually have it in my house.I think it can be indoor/outdoor, due to it's size it's perfect for a little one who is just starting out and gives them room to grow.It has very neutral colors and is just cute,it took me no time at all to put it together and watching my little girl playing in it makes it all worth while.Step2 did good with this product. ... Read more

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uneven structure to put together
First of all I will never shop online at target.com Our house was ordered by my mother for my son's birthday on september 21st. And we all hoped it would come by october 2nd, but we got it on october 15th. Needless to say how child was upset by waiting for it. When it came, at first, I was trying to put it together by myself, and I would be able to do it if the structure made properly and even. So I had to wait for my husband to put it together. We finaly did, but we needed to put some extra screws for that house to be safe to play with.

GREAT PLAYHOUSE!!!
We bought this playhouse for our daughter and she LOVED it! So did the other kids that come over to play! It has a back escape hatch, a kitchen, and a little table set mounted on the outside along with a phone! When I take my daughter outside this is the first thing she goes to! Terrific Playhouse! We liked it over the rest and still do! No regrets!

Preschool Use
I purchased the cottage last summer for my 17 preschoolers and put it together in about an hour with the help of a teenager. (I don't know how some of you did it in 10-15 minutes! It took that long or more to get it out of the huge box!) The children love it but I do not like the way the sink fills with water everytime it rains here in Seattle. (A design flaw). I have also had to chase a few children off the roof after they have climbed up on it by stepping onto the chairs and exterior table. (One bottom corner came unhitched under the weight of one tiny four year-old and can't be fixed unless we take the entire cottage apart.) We finally brought the pink plastic phone indoors as the children would drop it in the play yard or cottage sink and I'd have to go retrieve it and dry the phone out. (The phone rings, "talks," etc., and can't handle being wet.) I do love the natural colors and have purchased the small climber. I plan to purchase the picnic table next. Thank you Step2 for the more natural colors! I am soooo tired of looking at bright orange, red, blue and green plasic yard toys. The pastel colors from Little Tykes was a good step but this is even better.
Teacher Diane:)

LOVE IT!!!
I bought this for my son because it didn't look girlish. He LOVES it! It was pretty easy to put together if you read the directions (don't ask a man for help)! I plan on purchasing the picnic table and the climber to go with it.

Exceptional Buy!
We just purchased this playhouse for my 19 month old daughter. She absolutely loves playing in it. I love the fact that my daughter, myself and our 85 pound dog can all fit inside it and play. It was a breeze to put together and also looks great in the backyard. We also bought the picnic table that matches and she loves to sit at it to eat, colour etc. I highly recommend these products - money well spent! ... Read more

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Nice Chair Indoors or Outdoors
Great little chair for your little one. Top folds down for easy store away and has a cup holder, something kids love! We use it outside in the summertime and inside when its colder out. Its a great chair to set up to watch tv also. Comfy for kids, built in cup holder, fun colors makes them happy.. and stores away when needed for us.

too much like a potty
I bought this chair because I felt it would be a safe bet - our previous outdoor child's chair tipped over too easy. This one has a wide base and so is not easily tipped. However, one thing I didn't plan on - the yellow back folds down. Like the lid of a potty. My 20 month old son thinks he has to put the lid down! I just hope he doesn't think it is an outdoor potty seat! HA! Unfortunately, he put the seat back down and THEN sat on it - and promptly flipped over backward. Sigh. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Anyone home? With the Magic Doorbell Playhouse, new friends canannounce their arrival by leaning on the electric doorbell. (Requiresthree AAA batteries, not included.) Once through the red half-door,they'll find a cozy play space that has all the comforts of home,including a kitchen corner with stove, microwave, and cordless phone.Forty-four inches high internally, the house has a pleasing blue "tile"roof and tan exterior walls that are half "masonry," half "board," aswell as a lot of nice touches, like a pointed blue lintel over thefront door. The all-plastic exterior measures 48 by 32 inches; adultassembly is required, but it snaps together quickly and easily.--Richard Farr ... Read more

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Great Playhouse
We got this for our daughter when she was 16 months. I purchased it on sale at the store and saved $50. It stayed in our living room for two weeks as she loved it so much! My husband put it together and really the only difficulty he had with putting the screws in was that you need to get inside the house to do it and it's a wierd angle. Even with that it still took less than a half hour to put together. If you are putting it together inside make sure you have a door wide enough for it to fit through. We assumed it would fit through our slider and when we moved it out it was just a hair to wide with the roof on. So we had to take the screws back out. Still not really a problem and more our fault than anything. My nephews (3 and 6) have come over to play and also had a ball with the house. I'm glad we purchased it when she was small so that she'll get several years of use from it. It is very sturdy so I have no worries that it won't last for her and any other children we may have. It has a cute little kitchen inside and the doorbell makes quite a few different sounds. I see no reason to spend $300 or more on a house when this one is just as fun and durable and as I said you can get it for $99 on sale at the store. I only gave it four stars for educational because for older kids it probably isn't but the little ones can practice opening and closing the door and shutters and pushing the doorbell. It really isn't the type of toy you'd purchase for educational purposes. Overall it's a great product. One of the few toys we have that I don't feel was a waste of money.

A helpful note.
My original review for this house was on Dec. 23, 2002. It's still in our living room and our almost 4 1/2 and 3 1/2 boys still love playing with it. Probably this Summer we'll finally put it outside! Anyway, I'm writting to let folks know that there ISN'T susposed to be any pre-drilled holes for the screws. The idea is for the insertion of the screws to bore their own "hole" into the plastic. This makes the installation more tight and secure. Yes, of course you're going to need an electric screwdriver! It really isn't that difficult to get the screws in with the electric screwdriver. Drilling holes first to enable "easier" screw insertion may very well leave you with a loose and wobbly house once together if you make the holes even a bit too large. Hope this is helpful for you.

great toy
My 20 month old loves it. Only one thing you should know before you start putting it together, you really need a cordless screw driver. You can do it without one, but it won't be any fun.

WONDERFUL!!!
My Parents bought this for my 15 mth old twins. I can't say enough how much they love this little house! I would recommend this to any and everyone with a toddler.

Not going to last until age 5
I got this toy for my child when she was one and she liked the door bell and door a lot. My child is two and she has to duck when she goes in or out of the house. I would get this for your child when your child is able to walk. If you have a short child, it might last until 5. She turns three in May 04 and I guess I will find out if it make it to three or not next year. I would look and see what you want to get your child. A swing set might be a better bargin. In short, I thought I got a toy for at least four years. It made it two. ... Read more

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Birthday Homerun!
... This was a hit with my daughter for her 4th birthday. It's very large! I believe it is as tall or taller than her. She hasn't stopped playing with it in the last month. We purchased barbie brand furniture to go inside. It's very durable too. My two year old rambunctous son decided to sit on the second floor, and it didn't even bend a little. Great product! ... Read more

Editorial Review

This action-packed, energy burning rider offers a playground of thrills in even the smallest backyard. Bringing together three popular activities in one unique high-energy ride--bouncing on an oversized inflatable ball, rocking on a teeter-totter, and whirling on a merry-go-round--this rider is sure to please the playground connoisseur. Hop on the seat, bounce on the ball, and pivot right, left, or even spin completely around. For stability the stay-put base must be weighted with a minimum of 90 pounds of dry sand (not included). Only for use by children under 70 pounds. Winner of the 2002 Parents' Choice Foundation Silver Honor Award. --Deb Oroszlan ... Read more

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I'm disappointed in this toy
I've always loved Little Tikes toys and have been happy with everything I've bought of this brand of toys for my daughter except this one. She does not go high enough to satisfy her, and she is 2 1/2. She got this for Christmas when we got a hole in the Jump-O-Lene and sent it back! We were looking for something to replace that. I thought she could jump high and maybe sway from side to side at the same time, but she can't seem to do that yet. I don't know if she will be able to in the future but her 3 year old cousin can't seem to do both at the same time either and he gets bored with it real fast too. We wasted our money.

not worth the money
I bought this last summer and it has had about 5 minutes of use total. My 5 year old is too heavy for it (it doesn't give him any bounce) and my 2 year old can't touch the ground when he sits on it. Seem that only a very thin, tall child would be able to use it and find it at all entertaining.

WATER!!
Try using water instead of sand it works just as well and takes a fraction of the time!!!

WhirlBounce Rider
My mother bought this for my son for his birthday last year. We just set it up on his birthday this year. We waited so long due to the "sand issue" 90 lbs of sand is a lot of sand. Putting it together was no big deal, but getting the sand in that little hole was a big deal. First we bought sand that was too wet. My son and his friend were dying to get on this thing, so I had to go back out and get 90 lbs of dry sand. Also, it tells you not to get sand in the spinning part, which is impossible because the hole for the sand is 2 inches from the spinning part.
Not very happy at all. And it was expensive. By the way, when it was finally ready to ride, the kids were on it like 2 minutes and were bored.

No fun for the little one
My son recieved this Whirlybounce Rider for Christmas. I thought it would be great for him since he is an only child and he'll be able to bounce around on his own without needing another child on the other end. But no such luck. My son is 3 1/2 and is a large boy for his age and he had no luck being able to bounce around. It's very stiff and too big. I would also say Little Tikes misguessed on age approx. My little newphew who is turning two next month can't touch the ground when he's siting on it. I would say this toy is a big disappointment and DO NOT buy it. And it's not too cheap either. ... Read more

Editorial Review

If your little girl constantly plays with her Barbie dollhouse, she will fall in love with the Barbie and Me Playhouse, which is tall enough to get her right into the action. This life-sized plastic playhouse measuring 53 inches across, 50 inches long, and 58 inches high,is big enough to host Barbie and child together. A formal door invites kids and guests inside while a miniature door to the side opens for Barbie. The playhouse has two front windows, two side windows with shutters, and a built-in play table on the back side of the house that doubles as a balcony for Barbie and her friends. Other interior features include two storage pockets and an electronic play phone (two AA batteries required) for planning Barbie's busy social calendar. The playhouse is made entirely of plastic so it can live outside all year round and comes in eight easy-to-assemble parts. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Reviews (7)

barbie and me playhouse
The playhouse is very beautiful and fun. However, the playhouse didn't come with the two purple chairs in the box that's shown in the picture. Where can I buy that if it's not included in the merchandise purchase.

Enticing, Impractical Playhouse
We bought this playhouse for our daughter's B-day. Be warned! The product you see IS NOT really the product you get. Foremost, the table (with pedestal support) is form-fitted to mount on the inside, NOT the outside as shown! A huge chunk of playspace is now gone. Beyond this, most screw holes are missing and it is impossible to gain entry for a drill. This is most critical when an adult must secure the roof from the inside as the final step. Pushing the screw tip to bite into the plastic can cause the screw head to countersink, or worse! The whole product is poorly designed, but the ads are enticing!

Barbie and Me Playhouse
My daughter just recieved this item. We purchased this item to replace her recently damaged play househouse.(Huntington Beach oil gusher) Her playhouse was out of stock so we thought the Barbie and Me House would be a good choice. The Barbie and me House was a litttle more expensive, but it looked worth the price of the picture. Once the house arrived my daughter brought out her barbies and princess music and had a wonderful time. However, we noticed this house was a little bit smaller inside and their were no chairs or kitchen. I was most diappointed by the lack of chairs, when the picture selling the playhouse showed matching chairs.

Very Cute
This house is very cute. My Father-in-law and I put it together in about 45min. This review is being written on Christmas Eve so my daugher has not had a chance to see it yet. I'm sure she will love it. Two hints on putting it together. 1)If you have a cordless drill with a screwdriver bit it will make your life much easier. It will also save the palms of your hands. 2)Instead of putting the roof on the house in three different pieces like the directions say, put all three pieces together and then put it on top of the house at the sametime. Enjoy.

Chair Info
I was grateful for the review that mentioned that the chairs were NOT included as pictured. I was able to find the matching chairs on the Step 2 website. What an awesome playhouse! ... Read more

Features

• Gabled roof, over-hanging eaves, wall and door panels and more for classic home look
• Double-wall polyethylene walls and doors; seamless floor and roof
• Two large doors, 42Hx24W" each, provide easy access
• 37-1/4 cu. ft. of storage space
• Perfect for 45-gallon wheeled trash cans, lawn furniture cushions, lawn chairs and toys

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KandiM
My daughters ages 2 and 3 1/2 love this playhouse. My husband found it easy to put together. My girls play in it for hours. It seems sturdy and they enjoy the built in table, they like to eat their snacks in the house. If you are limited on space or you are not wanting to spend over a hundred dollars for a playhouse this is a great outdoor toy. ... Read more

Editorial Review

As any parent knows, a strong, durable, easily cleaned piece of furniture canbe an incredibly valuable thing. This friendly plastic picnic table and bench set fromLittle Tikes fits the bill. With bright, friendly colors, it's big enough to fit up to foursmallish kids for a quick snack or art project. When you're done, it collapses flat for easystorage. It's light enough and flat enough to throw in the hatchback or minvan or tuckunder the couch. Since it's plastic, stains wash away easily. Although it comes in onepiece, assembly can be a bit tricky and is best left to grownups. --John Moe ... Read more

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what a score!!
I bought this table based on the positive reviews it received and its very reasonable price. I am so pleased with it. It folds into a very flat space, and it takes a little muscle to pop the latches into place when unfolding--but that it what makes it so safe, sturdy and durable. The table is a PERFECT size for babies ready to leave the high chair. The attached bench seat prevents falls. The letter prior complaining of the lack of durability needs to realize this table is not made for 40 lb children to use as a trampoline, rather for young toddlers to eat, do activities, and climb on. It's only a ... table, and very, very well worth it. Best of all, my daughter LOVES this table!! Because of this the table earns a 4 star educational rating--she uses it enthusiastically for her educational activities, and to learn how to behave at her own little dinner table.

I have several of these for home and daycare
With 5 kids too little to sit at the table and now too big for their highchairs, this is a great thing! I can put 4 kids at each one and they have a place to eat (especially outside where I don't want them sitting in the dirt)

I've also got some of these at the daycare I own. With the preschoolers and older toddlers, they put use these for the kids to eat on

Get the larger version
Buy the larger version of this table. It has so much more leg room for when the kids get bigger and is SO worth the extra money!! Durability is excellent! Super easy to clean.

very handy little table, esp. if you have no room!!!!!!
We love this table, It gets used every day for many purposes. My son who was 2 when he got it for a gift, because we couldn't get him to sit in his highchair or a booster to eat. It was very frustrating. This table solved my problem. Our son now eats all his food at this table, colors, and races his cars on it. It folds down to next to nothing and can slide right under a couch. ( which we never do! ) Yes, it is also handy for the road. You can take it anywhere it fits right into a trunk of a compact car. We use it every holiday at my moms un-kid friendly house, to keep the kids busy for food and fun. I think it cleans up easy, I read a review that thought that the crayons stained it. Well no problems like that have occured for me. It has been marked with, pasta sauce, crayons, markers and even pens. It still looks like new. It cleans up with any kitchen cleaner such as 409 or fantastic. Just let it sit for a minute. If it still is stained, then use a softer scrubbing sponge. That should take care of the problem. Top sum it up I love this product and gets a ton of use. I will be buying one for my niece's 2nd birthday in a few weeks. Thank You!

PERFECT table!
We saw this table and had to run out and get it! Our son became very interested in coloring and puzzles and truly loves his own table. It's perfect for him and he is 1 1/2. He climbs right in it and sits. He just loves it! We appreciate it being one piece as my husband was afraid my son would be falling out of a small chair all the time. The little benches are very nice and the table area is nice for any type of activity...and it is easily cleaned. Just PERFECT....and so cute! ... Read more

Features

• Stores two weeks of mail
• Floor removes for additional 16" storage space
• Includes address numbers, post cover and mounting materials

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VERY CUTE AND STURDY.
WE GOT THIS PARTICULAR ONE FOR OUR TWO BOYS (2 AND 5) BECAUSEI(MOM) LIKED THE DESIGN AND ALSO NOTICED PLENTY OF SPACE FOR MY OLDER SON'S LEGS (HE'S TALLER THEN AVERAGE..ALMOST 4 FEET!) I ALSO LIKED THE FACT THAT, TURNED UPSIDEDOWN IT BECOMES A ROCKER..:THE ONLY DRAWBACK ON THAT IS THAT THE SEATS ARE VERY SLIPPERY AND WHEN MY BOYS ARE ROCKING..ONE, USUALLY THE LITTLE ONE, FALLS DOWN THE BOTTOM!..BUT THEY LIKE IT ANYWAY THEY'RE BOYS AND THEY LIKE TO FALL!! I MOSTLY USE IT AS A BENCH FOR THEM TO COLOR, EAT AND PLAY ON.
ONE MORE THING...IF YOUR CHILD IS A CLIMER LIKE MY LITTLE ONE, WATCH OUT FOR THE STANDING ON THE TABLE DEAL. ... Read more