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2024 Playhouse Reviews
Home Depot
- 20+ playhouses to choose from
- Prices range from $150 to $5,861
- Free delivery and/or ship-to-store on some models
- 90-day returns on most playhouses
Home Depot is likely a go-to when you've got a leak to fix or a wall to paint, but you won't find an endless supply of playhouse options in their inventory: just 20 or so, depending on what's in stock. We love the 90-day return policy, and that alone might make it a good place to buy some of the other playhouse brands in our review. But, overall, most of the other retailers we evaluated will have more to offer than Home Depot.
Cedarshed
- Customize your playhouse with multiple designs and add-on options
- Prices start at $5,479 on Backyard Kids Clubhouses and $6,164 for Kids Bunkhouse Kits
- Free shipping
- "A+” rated by the BBB
- In business for 40+ years
Canadian-based Cedarshed uses Western Red Cedar in all of their playhouses, sheds and pergolas. You won't pay less than $5,400 here, whether you choose a bunkhouse or playhouse kit, and some models also require you to buy and install shingles or metal roofing. This shop isn't the most intuitive online store we've ever visited, and we're less-than-impressed with Cedarshed's limited one-year warranty and "all sales final” policy. You'll find high-quality playhouses here, but we prefer the options offered by Cedarshed's rivals.
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Where Can You Buy the Best Playhouses?
A playhouse can be a simple, inexpensive way to keep a toddler occupied for a few hours in a pop-up structure in the living room - or a sturdy, wooden structure that might last long enough to give your children and later your grandchildren years of happy memories. From pirates to princesses, kitchens to caves, the adventures provided by playhouses are only limited by one's imagination.
Your first consideration when buying a playhouse is where it will be used. Obviously you won't want to buy a cardboard design for use outdoors, but it could be exactly the thing for a rainy day inside. If it's going to be set up outside, you'll want to choose a playhouse that can withstand the elements where you live, from snow to sunshine, and that fits the space you have in mind.
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The next factor in your decision is the age range of the kids who will be using the playhouse. A huge climber with rock walls, rope swings and a lookout tower will be the envy of the big kids in your neighborhood, but if the child(ren) in your life can't quite walk yet, it's not going to be the right fit.
Finally, are you looking for a playhouse that's permanently installed or something that can be moved - around the yard or across the country? The most long-lasting, packed-with-features playhouses usually require you to set them up with the expectation that that's where they'll stay.
There are so many places you can buy a playhouse online, from your trusted home improvement store's website to family-owned companies that have been making sturdy wood playhouses (complete with window boxes and porches) for decades. Where should you start? Follow this list to help guide your decision:
- Playhouse Type. As we said, you may be looking for a small plastic design for a toddler or a structure that can be used by kids of all ages. While some online retailers offer both kinds, you'll usually find that it's an either-or situation.
- Selection. How many playhouse designs does the retailer have to choose from? Are they all in stock?
- Delivery. Will you pay for shipping? How long will it take for your playhouse to be delivered? On the custom-made wood styles, it's not uncommon for it to take a month or more for it to be made to order and trucked to the destination.
- Refunds/Returns. It's not all that common for people to want a refund or return on their playhouse orders, but it happens (especially for the lower-priced models). What is the store's policy?
- Reputation. What do previous customers say about the playhouses and the company's fulfillment on orders? Can you browse reviews or see user-submitted photos of the playhouses in different, real settings? Can you expect a friendly, professional response if you need to reach out for some reason?
To help you add the most fun to your basement or backyard, TopConsumerReviews.com has evaluated and ranked today's most popular retailers of playhouses. We're sure this information will make it easy to get the cutest cabin or climber for the children in your life!
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