From ‘No Parents Allowed’ meetings to Zen zones for chilling with a Zooper Dooper, a kids’ wooden cubby house or playhouse offers tykes a place to call their own and facilitates endless imaginings.
Thankfully, there’s no need to bury the loungeroom floor in a blanket fort anymore because wow-worthy kiddie wooden cubbies are available to suit a range of personalities and budgets. Your child’s dream home is just a click away, the only problem is choosing.
15 best cubby houses for indoor and outdoor play
All set to find the ultimate cubby house? We’ve searched all across Australia to gather 20 of the coolest cubbies around. And here are our picks of Australia’s top cubby brands.
Mocka
Mocka Kids’ Wooden Cubby Houses ($319.95)
Made of fir-wood and finished with white trims, this fresh wooden cubby house is going to look sensational in any backyard. We’re particularly loving the airiness of this one – it has openings on every single side, so children can stay and play all afternoon.
Oliphan
Oliphan Cardboard Playhouse (from $79)
This cardboard playhouse is definitely going to keep creative tots entertained for a good while. Available in Australia in two sizes, it’s made up of sections of tough eco-friendly cardboard that can be pieced together to form a house. Once built, grab the markers and bring it to life!
TP Toys
TP Toys Loft House Cubby Houses ($1809)
It’s one of the few two-storey playhouses around, you can pretty much count on the children playing in this one all day long. Features include a top-level balcony for spying on parents, an internal ladder and timber veranda.
CubbyTime
CubbyTime Fabric Playhouse ($226.29)
Created by a mum, this smart invention is placed over existing furniture to create a next-level playhouse with a roll-up door and windows. It measures over two metres in length and can be adjusted to fit almost any dining table. Genius!
Plum
Plum Discovery Nature Play Hideaway ($1299.95)
Designed to inspire creative play amongst nature, this breathtaking hideaway is unlike any other. Children can build mud pies on the external table and plant herbs in the flower box. Or, when laziness calls, they can just kick back in their den and listen to the bamboo chimes.
KidKraft
KidKraft Modern Wooden Cubby ($545.99)
No list of awesome wooden cubbies would be complete with KidKraft in the mix, and this reinforced, wooden cubby house is our top pick. Water-resistant roofing means it will stand up well to the wet months, while the outdoor picnic table is perfect for alfresco lunches.
Bump2Bub and Beyond
Bump2Bub and Beyond Creative Cubby ($260)
A multipurpose wooden cubby house that has both style and storage in spades. Perfect for playing, hiding, reading and relaxing, it’s natural finish and rounded edges make thes sturdy cubby houses a beautiful addition to the playroom.
Vuly
Vuly Max Cubby House ($999)
We know and love Vuly for its insanely cool trampolines and outdoor play equipment, and this adaptable cubby combines some of the coolest features of the entire range. It has a bouncy base, climbing rope, sandpit and secure zip-up tent for backyard camp-outs.
Café Cubby
Café Wooden Cubby House Delite (from $795)
Got little cooks in your life? This adorable wooden cubby is designed to function as both a café and as a market stall. Kidlets can use the blackboard to write up the ‘dish of the day’ and stack the shelves with freshly baked mud pies.
Stilla
Stilla Cedar Hideout Tower Cubby House ($1987)
From an Aussie company renowned for building quality sheds comes a childrens cubby destined to be the star of the backyard. It has a Colourbond roof, sandpit zone, sliding windows and attachments for other play equipment – and the cedar panels can be stained or painted to create the cubby of their dreams.
Djeco
Djeco Maison Playhouse ($139.99)
Prepare the croissants! This French-themed cottage comes in a very convenient pop-up format, so it can be ready for play and packed away in a jiffy. It’s made from fabric that can be easily wiped down and features tie-up windows for peeking at passers-by.
Amart
Amart Cubby Houses ($899)
It’s a play cubby or a bed cubby! This incredible house is designed to fit a standard single mattress, so whether they are snoozing or drawing, youngsters will be cosy and comfy the whole time. It’s made from solid wood and comes with a mini step ladder.
Hip Kids
Hip Kids PIPER Cubby House ($999.99)
Anyone for mud shakes? With large openings on three sides, this airy cubby is just the place to gather and enjoy a few kiddie-made concoctions. Wooden plaques on the top and side can be personalised to make the house completely unique. This one comes unpainted.
Kmart
Kmart Wooden Cubby House ($199)
Paint and decorate, or leave it in its raw state – however you choose to present this classic wooden cubby, you can be certain that it’s going to provide years of outdoor fun. We’re especially loving the sweet little flower boxes for the kidlets with green thumbs.
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