11 Best Wooden Dollhouses for Toddlers

Dollhouses make fantastic gifts for children. They are a staple piece to playrooms everywhere, alongside play kitchens and train sets. Wanting to ‘play house’ is something that nearly all  children enjoy because it’s what they see their parents or guardians do day in and day out! There are many developmental benefits to the type of play that dollhouses encourage, primarily pretend play. Pretend play helps children develop their creativity, role playing abilities, and a variety of other skills as well.

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In this wooden dollhouse list, we include an image of the dollhouse, a description of it, what is included with the dolls house, it’s dimensions, price range, and a link to purchase it. All children’s dollhouses listed here are available through Amazon, which is where the ‘View Price’ button will take you. If it is listed as a dollhouse, it includes the house only, and if it is listed as a dollhouse play set, it include furniture and in one case, the dolls as well as the doll furniture. Read on below the dollhouse list to learn more about the best age to gift a dollhouse, the benefits of the types of play it encourages, the importance of factoring in other dollhouse costs, and more.

Note: our wooden dolls houses are listed roughly in order of size, from smallest to largest. This *mostly* coincides with price as well as the small dolls houses are typically less expensive than the larger homes.

1. Melissa & Doug Fold & Go Dollhouse Play Set

Price Range: $$$ (50-100 dollars)
Dimensions: 10.4 x 11.9 x 16.7 inches
Age Range: 3-years-old and over

This portable wooden dollhouse by Melissa & Doug is a great option for those with limited play space that do not want a large dollhouse on display at all times. This set is available both in natural wood like the version shown here and in the pink and purple option shown below. The doors open and close, and the fold & go doll house design also features sturdy carrying handles. Included with this Melissa & Doug doll house are 11 pieces of wooden furniture and 2 dolls.

Why we like this dollhouse at Happy Little Tadpole: 
What sets this dollhouse apart is how portable it is. It’s a great option for families that don’t necessarily have the space to have a dollhouse out on display 24/7. The handle and fully enclosed design that make it a fold & go dollhouse also make it a great to set to take with you on the go if you’re dropping the kids off at nana’s for the weekend. 

View the pink and purple portable wooden dollhouse by Melissa and Doug.

It’s worth mentioning that there is also a neat Melissa & Doug Fold & Go Wooden Castle that is similar to these fold and go doll houses. It includes wooden play figures and horses.

2. Hape Wooden Doll House DIY Dream Play Set

Price Range: $$$ (50-100 dollars *when on sale.)
Dimensions: 28.5 x 11.4 x 22.4 inches
Age Range: 3-years-old and over

This Hape Dollhouse has a very open, modern design. Its open floor plan design makes it easy to play with dolls inside the house. It also features magnetic walls and magnetic wall accessories that can be arranged in endless ways. Another unique feature of this Hape dollhouse is the backside of the dollhouse is a chalkboard. This dollhouse set includes six different room set-ups with furniture. It does not include dolls. 

Why we like this dollhouse at Happy Little Tadpole:
The open concept design of this dollhouse makes the options for rearranging the furniture nearly endless which is half the fun of a dollhouse, in my opinion. The magnetic walls and furniture are another fun feature, and some of the wall hangings can even be personalized with photos, too!

3. Plantoys Wooden Dollhouse

Price Range: $$$$ (100+ dollars)
Dimensions: 16.5 D x 24.6 W x 22 H in
Age Range: 3-years-old and over

This simple, A-Frame style dollhouse is a classic dollhouse option. It is open on the sides and partially open in the front. It includes a balcony, sliding doors and four rooms. Furniture and dolls not included. Don’t let the small size of this house deter you – one feature of this dollhouse that makes it unique is that you can add onto it if you would like by purchasing an add-on basement level that attached to the bottom and creates an additional level to the dollhouse. 

Why we like this dollhouse at Happy Little Tadpole:
The A-Frame style of this dollhouse made it so we absolutely had to include it in our best dollhouses for toddler’s list. A-frame’s are a such a cute style of home. The open design of the dollhouse with open top sections make this dollhouse easy to play in from all angles. The fact that you can add on an additional level is a bonus, too!

4. Tender Leaf Toys Cottontail Cottage Dollhouse Set

Price Range: $$$$ (100+ dollars)
Dimensions: 17.3 x 13.1 x 18.7 inches
Age Range: 3-years-old and over

Unlike the other dollhouses in this list, this dollhouse looks like a fully enclosed space until the front of the cottage opens up to reveal the inside of the home. This feature makes this dollhouse more portable than other dollhouses on this list, short of the fold and go dollhouse (#1 on this list). Inside, it has an open concept style bottom floor and an attic style space that can be used as the bedroom. It includes a natural wood roof, cute shutters and windows, and a very cute, retro-style set of furniture. Dolls are not included. 

Why we like this dollhouse at Happy Little Tadpole:
In comparison to the other dollhouses, this one is a fully covered home, which can be nice to view when not in use. It has a bit of an awe-factor too, in how it opens up to reveal the inside of the home.

5. Homi Baby The Modern Dollhouse

Price Range: $$$ (50-100 dollars)
Dimensions: 19.5 x 15.1 x 2 inches
Age Range: 1-year-old and over

The modern dollhouse is a very open-ended design, with space to use a variety of different dolls and toys. It can even double as book storage. The sleek, minimal design makes this dollhouse stand out. Made in the USA with ¼” birch plywood that has been ethically harvested. Furniture and dolls not included.

Why we like this dollhouse at Happy Little Tadpole:
This dollhouse design is so open and modern that is can be used for other things besides just dolls and doll furniture, adding another layer of versatility to it. We love that this dollhouse can be used as nursery decor then turned into a functional dollhouse as baby turns into a toddler, making the longevity and versatility of this dollhouse exceptional. The open design also makes it easy for little, clumsy hands to play in.

6. KidKraft Chelsea Doll Cottage Set

Price Range: $$$ (50-100 dollars)
Dimensions: 24.5 x 13 x 28 inches
Age Range: 3-years-old and over

I wouldn’t really consider this 3-story dollhouse a ‘cottage’; I think it’s quite a large dolls house. It has a total of 3 levels that includes 5 rooms and a balcony. The windows all open and close. It has two staircases, and features detailed artwork on the walls of the house. It includes 17 pieces of furniture. No dolls included. Sized for 4-inch dolls. 

*Note: be sure to take a look through the reviews on this dollhouse. Although most of the reviews are positive and the dollhouse has a 4-star rating, some reviews mention that the dollhouse pieces don’t fit together properly. 

Why we like this dollhouse at Happy Little Tadpole:
Kidkraft dollhouses are very popular, and it’s easy to see why. The detailed cartoon-style artwork on the walls of this dollhouse probably resonates well with toddlers.

7. Melissa & Doug Hi–Rise Dollhouse Set

Price Range: $$$$ (100+ dollars)
Dimensions: 13 x 23.8 x 30 inches
Age Range: 3-years-old and over

This modern hi–rise Melissa & Doug dollhouse is an open-sided dollhouse which makes it great for families with multiple children that will play in it at the same time. It has four levels of play areas on one side, and three on the other. It includes 6 rooms, a functional elevator and a garage. It features a fun, bright color scheme and patterns. It comes with 15 pieces of furniture and three dolls. 

Why we like this dollhouse at Happy Little Tadpole:
Similar to the Hape All Seasons dollhouse below, this Melissa & Doug dolls house is modern, colorful, and open, making it great for a little one’s playhouse. We especially like the garage and elevator details. 

8. Hape All Seasons Dollhouse Set

Price Range: $$$$ (100+ dollars)
Dimensions: 23.6 x 11.8 x 28.9 inches
Age Range: 3-years-old and over

The Hape All Seasons Dollhouse is 3 stories tall, is constructed of wood, and features six rooms, four of which come with furniture and accessories (master bedroom, family bathroom, media room and kitchen furniture sets are included). The roof is removable (and also double–sided), the rooms are open on the sides and front, the doors open, and the pulley functions. 

Why we like this dollhouse at Happy Little Tadpole:
This dollhouse is colorful, well-made, and very open. The moving parts give this dollhouse an added level of functionality. We love that it’s gender neutral too, making this a great choice for both boys and girls since all little ones like to pretend play house.

9. Melody Jane Lundby Classic Dollhouse

Price Range: $$$$ (100+ dollars + additional $55 for shipping)
Dimensions: 29.5 x 10.2 x 15.3 inches
Age Range: 4-years-old and over

This Lundby dollhouse is a unique and thoughtful dollhouse design. What sets it apart from other dollhouses, is its unique shape, large rooms, and attention to detail with adorable wallpaper prints and thoughtful flooring textures. This dollhouse does not come with any furniture or dolls. 

Why we like this dollhouse at Happy Little Tadpole:
This classic dollhouse is a very unique shape in comparison to other dollhouses in this list and on the market in general, and we like that. Although it has a heftier price tag than some of the other dollhouses, it’s unique and thoughtful design makes it worth the price tag, especially as a dollhouse that will remain on display. What really sets this dollhouse apart, though, is the thoughtful wallpaper and flooring details.

10. Hearth & Home by Magnolia Wooden Dollhouse Set

Price Range: $$$$ (100+ dollars)
Dimensions: 29″ H x 23 13/16″ W x 12 7/8″ D
Age Range: 3-years-old and over

This gorgeous wooden dollhouse is so real looking I think I’ve driven by it In the past. The front of the home looks like a real enclosed house, and the backside is open with enclosed sides. It is a 3-story tall dollhouse, with a juliette balcony on the top floor, a functional front door with a front porch, two staircases, and 5 rooms. The dollhouse and 10-pieces of included furniture feature green, white, and wood accents and the dollhouse has black shutters and a black roof. Note: this dollhouse is available through third-party sellers on Amazon only. Some offer free shipping.

Why we like this dollhouse at Happy Little Tadpole:
This timeless dollhouse design is just stunning, both inside and out. I would buy this as a home if it were lifesize. Love the fully enclosed front side and the open backside design, too. This dollhouse would be a really great choice especially if it looks like your real house.

11. Tender Leaf Toys Bluebird Villa Dollhouse Set

Price Range: $$$$ (100+ dollars)
Dimensions: 16.14″ x 15.55″ x 26.54″
Age Range: 3-years-old and over

This 3-story, 8-room large dollhouse is made by Tender Leaf Toys. It has a classic framing style and includes 15 doll furniture pieces. The house is open on all sides, either fully or partially, and has a swivel base so the dollhouse can be swiveled around while in play. Made of renewable rubberwood.

Why we like this dollhouse at Happy Little Tadpole:
The  balcony detail and the fun, modern wallpaper accents make this dollhouse a dream for little ones. The open design and swivel base also makes it easier to reach into and play in, especially with more than one child playing in the dollhouse at one time.

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Why Dollhouses are Great Toys for Children and Their Adults

There are really only a select few larger toy sets that I as a future parent will want to buy for my children: play kitchens, some type of building set, and a doll house.

1. Longevity – These types of toy sets generally get years and years of use, making them sets worth adding to and investing in.
2. Interactive Play – Dollhouses are toys that encourage interaction. They help children connect with other children, their parents, uncles, aunts, grandparents, you name it. They are also a great play set for verbal development through interactive playtime.
3. Hands-On Play – They are a hands on toy set that shed light on how a child things about family and their family, while building pretend play skills and role-play.
4. Open-Ended Play – Another thing we love about dollhouses is that they encourage open-ended play, which is another reason they are played with for years as children create endlessly different scenarios.
5. Fine Motor Skill Development – Beyond all of the creative play benefits dollhouses provide, they also help toddlers and little ones develop their fine motor skills in how they manipulate and move the small pieces around the homes.
6. Fun – Last but not least, dollhouses are simply fun to play in! I love playing with my nephews and niece in their dollhouses, and seeing what scenarios unfold and what characters would come out to play. It’s a really fun activity for little ones and the adults they play with!

What is the best age to gift a dollhouse?

I would say that 3 and 4-year-old children are at a great age to be gifted a dollhouse. If age three, you may want to save any very small parts that come with some dollhouses and doll sets for when they get a little older, due to choking hazards, and/or more actively supervise doll house play. Gifting dollhouses to 3 and 4-year-olds makes it so children will have years of play both as toddlers and little kids. Some children play with their dollhouses until they are 9-10 years old!

Why do we focus on wooden dollhouses?

At Happy Little Tadpole, we make it a point to share more sustainable toys. Not only are wooden dollhouses a more sustainable doll house option, but in our opinion, they are both more pleasant to look at, and will probably last longer than cheap, plastic toys. Doll houses are often a toy that is left out and displayed in a toy room, so why not choose a more natural looking toy set that’s both more sustainable and more pleasing to the eye than a plastic dollhouse?

Dollhouse Considerations

Before buying a dollhouse, do your research. It’s a big purchase, and one that you will most likely invest more into by adding furniture sets, additional dolls, and maybe even additional levels to make the dollhouse larger if it becomes a playroom staple in the child’s home. We recommend taking a look at the dolls, furniture, and accessories that will fit in the dollhouse. How much are they? How are their reviews? Read the descriptions for the dollhouses and make sure you understand what comes with it since some houses come with furniture and dolls, and others come with just the dollhouse itself.

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