Collection: Cubby Houses

A cubby house gives children their own space for imaginative play — a little house to in their kids cubby, run a shop, play families or just hide away. The right one suits their age and your yard: a small kids playhouse for toddlers, a larger wooden cubby house or outdoor playhouse for older kids, some raised on stilts with a slide. Look for a sturdy, weatherproof build and safe features. Think about the children's ages, the space, and whether you want timber or plastic.

Wooden or plastic cubby house?

The material sets the look, size and upkeep:

• Timber cubby house: looks natural, lasts well when the timber is treated for outdoors, and suits larger, longer-term setups.
• Plastic playhouse: lighter, easy to clean and move, weatherproof with no upkeep, and good value for younger children.

Choose timber for a bigger, natural-looking cubby that lasts, or plastic for an easy-care, movable playhouse for little ones.

What age suits a cubby house?

Cubby houses span toddlers to primary age, and the size should match. A small plastic playhouse suits toddlers for simple imaginative play. A larger timber cubby, sometimes raised with a ladder and slide, suits older children who climb and play more actively. Check the recommended age, especially for raised cubbies with a platform and slide, which need older, steadier children and a soft surface underneath. For a wide age range, a ground-level cubby suits everyone. Match the size and features to the children who'll use it.

How do you set up a cubby house safely?

A cubby house should be stable and safe to climb on and around. Set it on level ground so it can't rock, and anchor a lightweight one so wind can't move it. For a raised cubby with a platform, put a soft surface underneath in case of falls, and check rails and steps are secure. Keep it away from fences the child could climb onto and out of the yard. Check timber for splinters and rough edges, and that plastic has no sharp seams. A stable, anchored cubby on safe ground, with soft-fall under any raised part, is the safe setup.

Common questions

What age is a cubby house for?
Small plastic playhouses suit toddlers; larger timber cubbies suit older children, especially raised ones with a slide. Check the age rating and match the size to the kids.

Timber or plastic cubby house?
Timber looks natural and lasts when treated for outdoors; plastic is lighter, weatherproof and easy to clean and move. Choose timber for a larger lasting cubby, plastic for easy care.

Do cubby houses need assembly?
Most arrive flat-packed and need assembling, timber ones taking longer than plastic. Check the build time and whether it needs anchoring or a level base.

How do I look after a timber cubby house?
Treated outdoor timber lasts well; oil or seal it occasionally to protect against weather, and check for splinters or loose fixings. Keep it on level ground clear of pooling water.

Can I pay for a cubby house with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our cubby houses start from $41, which is four fortnightly payments of about $10.25.

Kit out the backyard

A cubby house pairs with the rest of the backyard. Add a slide alongside, a sand pit nearby, and a swing set for active play.

A $41 cubby house splits into four fortnightly payments of $10.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.