Naturally Playful® StoryBook Cottage
This playhouse is sure to please everyone: children love the play possibilities and adults love the natural design. Made in USA of US and imported parts. Phone made in China.
- Decorative "thatched" roof and charming windows (one window includes working shutters)
- Working doorbell
- Drop-leaf table, kitchenette, pretend clock with movable hands, and electronic telephone featured inside
- Adult assembly required
- Accessories sold separately
- Requires 2 "AAA" batteries (not included)
Awards:
- Gold Award,Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2004
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from Fort Worth, TX on 6/18/2009
I couldn't believe how quickly this playhouse was put together, with 2 people it took about 10 minutes. It seems very sturdy. I had originally planned to place it outside but was worried about any damage the sprinklers might cause, so it is kept indoors. This will also allow my grandchildren to use it during periods of extremely hot or cold weather. My only complaint would be the price, it seems like a lot of money for molded plastic pieces, although it is very sturdy. I'm sure my grandchildren will enjoy it for a long time to come.
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I just bought this playhouse at a yard sale in my neighborhood. I've been trying to find a playhouse that would work well for both my 6 year old and my 3 year old. This one is big enough that my 6 year old can stand up comfortably in it! They LOVE it! Super cute design!
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from Oklahoma on 4/5/2009
My wife and I spent lots of time looking online for playhouses. [...] It seriously took about 5 minutes to assemble. It snaps together and seems pretty sturdy. However, you can add screws for more stability. Good size for our 2 year old daughter, but would also entertain a few comfortably. Very happy with this purchase and so is our daughter.
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from St. Louis, MO on 1/18/2009
We bought this house for our 3 year old daughter's birthday. She loves it. She plays in it for hours. The house is big enough for an adult to sit in also.[...] The only thing that we had any problem with was the lighting. It is very dark inside the house. (We are using it inside, and never plan to take it outside) However, there was a very easy fix! One strand of Christmas lights strung throught the rafter... looks cute and works great!We had planned some time to put this together, and it literally took 5 minutes. We did not put the screws in because we are using it inside, and it is still extremely sturdy.
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from Friendswood, TX on 12/5/2008
After researching lots of playhouses, I opted for this one and I'm glad I did. My oldest daughter was 3 and the youngest was 2. Wtih a 3 year old or older kids, you have to think about the height of the playhouses. Some of them arent as tall. As a matter of fact, I think this is one of the tallest, if not THE tallest one made by Step2. The kids have so much fun especially sitting at the little fold out table. We keep it outside and it has not faded any or very little. The kids will be in this for a while. Very cute and attractive as well.
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from Bangor, PA on 12/1/2008
I am a mother of 4 and are always looking for things that will make it through all of my children. This is great I have had it for 5 years and it is not faded and it looks as good as it did when we first bought it. It is very durable. My kids love it and so do their friends. I will definately get may more years out of this.
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from Boulder, co on 11/6/2008
I use this indoors and I knew my older child (3) would like it. He uses it when he needs his space away from his little sister who hasn't figured how to crawl in yet. I got this playhouse because he tends to use any type of structure as a gym and it could take his abuse. I didn't attach the roof, I just put on the center beam and hung a sheet over the top so it wouldn't be too dark while using it inside the house. Plus I can take it down and move it easily outside when the kids are bigger. I have had the matching picnic table for almost a year and it has taken lots of abuse and looks like new.
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from Ridgefield, Ct on 9/17/2008
I was looking for a playhouse for my 21 month old daughter for several months before I found this one. I knew I wanted Step 2 right off the bat. I was trying to decide between this one and the welcome home but this one had a much better price and funner features for my little one. I actually bought it second hand and it looks almost new. I got it home and just wiped it clean, all the while my daughter is running around opening the shutters, ringing the doorbell, moving the clock, opening the door and cooking in the kitchen. By the way, it wasn't even put together yet. By the time I put it together she was so giddy with excitement and happy to cook for her Mommy. This is a wonderful toy to promote dramatic play and engage her imagination. I love it! Plan to order new stickers for the stove top and make it brand new! Thanks step 2! I also have the dream kitchen by step 2. Plan to bring the playhouse inside for the winter and she can play with the toys together.
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this is the cutest playhouse ever! daughter loves it, and so do I! Secret passage is such a great idea! wanted the bigger playful one, but the secret passage had me sold. will get bigger one when daughter is bigger. missing front door handle, but trying to contact step 2 for that. I buy ALL step 2 products, have 7 or 8 at the moment, each have missing a few minor parts, but otherwise, the best products on the market!
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from Pennsylvania on 8/10/2008
We bought this house for our 2 year old daughter for her birthday. It only took my husband and I about twenty minutes to put together and it is adorable. She has been busy decorating it with beautiful pictures that she has drawn. And our biggest suprise is that our nine year old son loves to play in it too. Definately a must have and well worth the money!!!
