Naturally Playful Adobe House

by Step 2

Product Features

• Kitchen with sink and built-in table
• Molded-in decorative details add to the atmosphere
• Styled with 'stucco' walls, 'ceramic tile' roof, and 'timber frame' arbor
• Warm colors and included electronic phone

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 33.6 x 37.2 x 47.5 inches ; 120 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 112 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000641DOM
• Item model number: 752300
• Our recommended age: 18 months - 5 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 18 months - 7 years
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #425,870 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Add some spice to your children's lives with this hot southwestern-styled playhouse. From realistic "ceramic" roof tiles to stucco walls, this play house is the perfect way to get your child imagining life in a spanish-styled setting. As always, durable double-wall poly construction and neutral colors make this Step2 playhouse an easy decision.

Product Description

This cozy, Southwestern-inspired playhouse features a full-size door, stucco walls, arched windows with cornices and working shutters for peek-a-boo fun. Ceramic roof tiles look richly authentic. Terrace with timber frame arbor and large doorway provide a scenic place to relax. Walls feature molded-in details such as lizards, clay pots and cactus to add to the charm. The kitchen includes a sink with swivel faucet and a built-in table. Also includes electronic phone. Natural colors blend with backyard. Requires 2 "AA" batteries (not included). Measures 55"H x 65.88"W x 43.88"D.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a joy!, June 5, 2006

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W. Bayles "monkeyscribbles" (fort worth, tx United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Naturally Playful Adobe House (Toy)

This house is so much fun! It went together rather quickly; I put it together by myself in under 20 minutes.

The best part of this house for me is that it is fun for me to add on to while my daughter plays in it. What I mean by add on to is this:

The only thing that I really disliked about the house (and this is a MINOR nitpick) was the door handle. It is a bright white and just clashed with the house. I went to Home Depot and purchased a 'Santa Fe style' drawer pull and it looks tons better.

This all started with the lizard that is embossed on the side. It screamed for color! I painted it with artist's acylic paint and it looks nice. Then I started to paint the cactus and the pots. Then I added a knob on the inside. Then I started to paint the stone siding. Next I am going to add hanging plants like they have in the picture.

The picture I added doesn't have much of the painting (I took it early in the project) but when I am done I'll take more pictures.

A bit excessive? Perhaps!

Nevertheless, we BOTH have enjoyed the house and personalizing it to be one of a kind. The acrylic paint has not come off with the weather nor with a jet-waterhose. Before you go painting it, try it in a hidden place. I would hate for you to ruin your playhouse on my advice! FYI, I used Liquitex Artist paint not the thinner crafty stuff that comes in a bottle.

In short, proceed at your own risk, but know that there are tons of (non-permanet!) ways that you can customize this house. Add house numbers to the side. Put a name plate up. Have fun with it!

The last thing I can say is this: If the price seems a bit much look up used ones online - they almost sell for the same price as a new one! So, when the time comes and you do want to part with it, you'll more than likely get a good price for it.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Hot Climates, May 15, 2005

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T. Wheeler (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Naturally Playful Adobe House (Toy)

Our 17 month old loves these playhouses, but we live in Texas, and most are not well ventilated. I didn't want to spend a few hundred dollars for one she could only use inside, or outside for a handful of months per year.

This playhouse is not only pretty snazzy looking, but also extremely well ventilated -- one completely open door, and a large window, but it also has a closeable door and a window with shutters, so she can still play Open! Shut! Open! Shut! to her heart's content. [See the photos to get a better idea what I mean.] I expect she will be able to use it though most of the summer here.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loads of fun, fun, fun, August 23, 2005

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JD Wahlstrom (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Naturally Playful Adobe House (Toy)

My daughters birthday was coming up and my husband and I were trying to decide on whether to buy a playstructure or playhouse for her 2nd birthday. After realizing that the slides got extremely hot in the Texas sun, we decided on the Adobe playhouse instead. It was very easy to put together and a great additon for the money. There are no offensive colors and blends in nicely with our back patio. Our daughter is in seventh heaven and so are we as we enjoy watching her imagination grow.

Great fun for both in and outdoor play.