Best Dollhouses 2023

Hape All Seasons Dollhouse

Dimensions: 23.6 x 11.8 x 28.9 inches | Material: Solid wood | Recommended age: 3+ | Accessories included: Yes

This vibrant villa has plenty of room for multiple kids to engage in parallel and cooperative play. The three stories include six rooms complete with furniture, and kids can navigate their dolls through the bedroom, bathroom, family room, kitchen, living room and attic with ease. Carol Kim says the All Seasons Dollhouse would be her top choice for her office if she had the space for it. She says one of its best attributes is that “it’s bigger and the layout is more open.”

The All Season House has moving parts like its roof, which switches from winter to spring with a simple flip. The wooden furniture is realistic and well-crafted with thoughtful touches like an oven and fridge door that open and close and a bathroom set complete with a rubber ducky. You can also purchase it unfurnished and it’s easy to upgrade with additional Hape dolls, furniture and accessories. More reasons this dollhouse tops our list: It’s crafted from sustainable, solid wood and finished with child-safe paint.

What the parents say: Many parents praise the modern, gender neutral style, sturdy quality and open-ended design of this spacious playhouse, which is roomy enough for 3 to 4 kids to play at once. “This dollhouse was easy to put together and is very sturdy,” writes one reviewer. “It came with plain furniture, which we loved because our daughter can use it with other small characters that she has.” It works great with everything from Maileg mice and Calico Critters to Gabby’s Dollhouse characters and Playmobil people.

Key features:

• Three stories tall with six rooms
• Large, open layout for flexible play

Melissa & Doug Fold And Go Wooden Dollhouse

Dimensions: 12.5 x 7.5 x 10 inches | Material: Wood | Recommended age: 3+ | Accessories included: Yes

This popular, two-story Melissa & Doug mini wooden dollhouse is great for on the go, whether you’re dropping them off at grandma’s or packing up for a weekend away. It’s the perfect weight and size for a toddler to tote around and is equipped with two convenient carry handles. It comes fully furnished too—there are 11 wooden furniture pieces included, from a tiny toilet and tub to a kitchen table and chairs, as well as two flexible wooden people to play house. The working doors (inside and out) and realistic details, like sweet heart shutters and a sleek wooden staircase, just add to the overall appeal.

What the parents say: “This little doll house is adorable,” writes one Amazon reviewer. “It is really well made and cute. It feels solid and durable, but it’s not too heavy for a child to carry around. I liked the idea that it folds shut so that we can take it to grandma’s house and also everything just goes inside when it’s not being played with. I also like that it comes with two dolls that are bendy and quite a bit of furniture for the price. The furniture is also really solid and well made with cute little details.”

Key features:

• Handles and foldable design for easy transport
• Fully furnished with two flexible play figures

Dimensions: 22.75 x 8.75 x 23.25 inches | Material: Solid wood | Recommended age: 3+ | Accessories included: No

At only $40, there’s a lot to love about this simple and wallet-friendly wooden IKEA shelf dollhouse, from the sleek, space-saving design (simply mount it on the wall in your child’s room) to the fact that you can completely customize it to suit your kiddo’s own unique design style and interests. While it doesn’t come with any accessories, colorful living room and bedroom sets are available to purchase separately. Etsy also has some of the cutest wallpaper sets and sticker decals to convert it into a charming cottage, police station, fire station and more. Once they grow out of it, use it as a wall shelf to display pictures, books and knick knacks.

What the parents say: One mom I spoke with said her daughter loved the IKEA dollhouse “because I let her paint and wallpaper it herself. It was a bit of a mess after, but it was her unique style and for the price I was ok with that.” Another mom in the reviews section writes, “I like this because it’s multifunctional in a child’s room. For now it acts as convenient shelving on the wall. Later on I’ll take it down so my baby can play with it. I plan to paint it to make it more personal.”

Key features:

• Can be used on the floor or mounted as a wall shelf to save space
• Easy to personalize with paint, wallpaper or sticker decals

Dimensions: 31 x 14.5 x 23.5 inches | Material: Solid hard wood, engineered wood and MDF | Recommended age: 3+ | Accessories included: No

The Barrington Dollhouse has a show-stopping design that adds flair to any space. If you’re selecting a sizable dollhouse for a dedicated area, this might be a good pick.

The neutral white and gray tones of this solid, hardwood dollhouse complements any décor scheme. The back of the house opens to two floors of 12 rooms where natural light shines through 15 windows. Elevated features include a balcony, staircase entrance and a front door that opens. Please note that the doll sets and dollhouse furniture are sold separately, but this impressive dollhouse makes a great birthday or holiday gift that you can add to over time.

What the parents say: While we don’t have any firsthand feedback for this specific dollhouse, we can attest to the outstanding quality, sturdiness and stylish design of Pottery Barn toys in general. The co-author of this article, Elizabeth Kadar, owns a wooden shopping cart and designer play kitchen from PB Kids, both of which have stood the test of time and held up over the years through frequent play by multiple kiddos. “They’re gorgeous toys you’ll be delighted to have on display in your home and your kids will love just as much,” she says.

Key features:

• Large, beautifully built dollhouse with 12 rooms
• Hinges that shut when not in use
• Storage drawer for accessories

Tender Leaf Toys Dovetail House

Dimensions: 26.8 x 15.6 x 27.4 inches | Material: Wood | Recommended age: 3+ | Accessories included: No

This stunning and super spacious three-story dollhouse doesn’t come with a white picket fence, but it might as well. It resembles a real house (you’d want to live in), is surprisingly easy to put together and not nearly as delicate as it looks. The attention to detail is also next level, with the prettiest printed plywood floors, front porch complete with potted plants and a removable roof panel to expand the pretend play opportunities. The hinged front panels open up to reveal the inside of the home, which is bare aside from a central staircase, so kids can decorate as they like.

You need to purchase accessories separately, but the little furniture sets and dolls themselves are just as charming, detailed and meticulously-made as the dollhouse.

What the parents say: “I love the quality of Tender Leaf Toys in general so when we were looking for a dollhouse I was happy to see they had one,” says SoCal mom Kacie Neal. Aside from the quality and attention to detail, she loves that you can mix and match the dolls. “My husband is white so we could purchase the white dad, and the mom is brown and the little girl is brown,” she says. Although the skin shades and hair colors aren’t an exact match, “it gets the job done.” She says her 4-year-old daughter loves that “you can choose which set to put in which room and move things around.” 

Key features:

• Spacious, three-story house with hinged front panels, a removable roof panel and six rooms
• Stylish, gender-neutral design and customizable interior to encourage creative storytelling

Barbie Dreamhouse 2023

Dimensions: 27.6 x 61.8 x 45 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended age: 3+ | Accessories included: Yes 

With the release of the hit new Barbie movie earlier this year, there’s no hotter toy than this decked-out, three-story Dreamhouse, which has been completely updated for 2023. Barbie and her friends can move throughout 10 different indoor and outdoor play areas, and kids can use the 75 included storytelling pieces to customize playtime. Realistic sound effects and lighting options in the kitchen and bathroom make the home come to life, and multiple configurations of the furniture, accessories and design aspects inspire kids to dream up unique interactions every time they play.

Host a spectacular pool party with Barbie’s biggest slide ever, or make it a movie night with space to sleep four dolls with the living room’s transforming furniture. There’s even a wheelchair-accessible working elevator, an epic closet for outfit changes and plenty of fun for pets too, including a pet slide and doggie door.

What the parents say: Grownups are just as enthralled with this iconic dollhouse as kiddos. “I’m 36 yrs old and caught Barbie fever from the movie big time,” writes one reviewer. “I bought this because I couldn’t resist anymore, and I don’t regret it at all. It’s a beautiful pink girlie-pop dream, and I just want to be 10 years old again. [We] literally play with and/or admire this every day, especially my 2.5-year-old daughter. Buy it for you and your kids if you’re at all into Barbie for hours of nostalgic playtime.”

Key features:

• Real sound effects and lighting
• Working elevator can accommodate a Barbie doll in a wheelchair
• A three-story spiral water slide and pool that can be filled with real water

Dimensions: 32.5 x 18.1 x 9.5 inches | Material: Real wood | Recommended age: 3+ | Accessories included: Yes 

Your child’s favorite 12-inch dolls (roughly the height of a Barbie) feel right at home in this customizable dollhouse that features one, two or three levels of play. As the name suggests, kids can stack and style the multi-level wooden structure in unique and various ways using a modular connection system. This ups the ante on playtime, as kids can build, design, reconfigure and remodel the 360-degree home every time they play. The dollhouse comes with 14 accessories to furnish and decorate the six rooms. As a bonus, it includes the iconic Little Tikes Cozy Coupe to add to the dollhouse playroom.

What the parents say: This is a sturdier alternative to the Barbie Dreamhouse, according to many reviewers. “I love how modern and well made this is,” writes one parent. “The price is on par with some of the Barbie dollhouses that I saw online, but this one is way cuter, has more configurations, and is very well made. I love how you can customize the configuration so that it fits the space as well.”

Key features:

• Modular design allows kids to remodel at will
• A working lamp and a flushing toilet add an element of realistic fun

Fisher-Price Little People Play House

Dimensions: 10 x 21.6 x 13.4 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended age: 1+ | Accessories included: Yes 

The Little People Play House is suitable for even the youngest dollhouse aficionados. Designed for kids ages 1- to 5-years-old, this interactive, electronic set plays over 80 songs, sounds and phrases to help little ones learn fundamentals like the alphabet and counting through play. The three included figures can play in the house or venture to the outdoor patio for a dip in the pool or to ride the tree swing. It’s an affordable and colorful first dollhouse that comes with everything they need.

What the parents say: This is a huge hit with toddlers and many parents praise the gender-neutral design and diverse figures. “Hours of entertainment, perfectly sized for little hands, educational and just all around fun,” writes one Amazon reviewer. Another says, “I am a pediatric speech therapist and this is my absolute favorite toy for stimulating language development and imaginative play. I love that this set has three friends who reflect the diversity in our world.”

Key features:

• Toilet that flushes and a light-up radio
• 80+ educational songs and sounds to teach kids their ABCs, counting, opposites and more

Dimensions: 38.3 x 10.8 x 27.8 inches | Material: Wood | Recommended age: 3+ | Accessories included: Yes

Kids who are fascinated by police officers and firemen get to create stories and scenarios for these everyday heroes with this engaging wooden play set. The three-story backdrop invites kids ages 3 and up to use the 26 accessories in a variety of settings among 12 themed rooms. The helicopter can land on the helipad, and the fireman can make a daring rescue by way of the roof-to-floor fire pole. The firefighter and police officer have bendable arms and legs—all the better to perch on their motorcycle and drive their fire truck. It’s a great action and rescue-themed alternative to standard dollhouses.

What the parents say: One reviewer dubs this the “boys version of a Dreamhouse.” While assembly is a bit cumbersome, it’s well worth it, according to thousands of positive reviews. “It can be adapted to any kind of police/emergency, super heroes and villains, animal figures and other collectible characters,” notes one reviewer. “It is spacious, the furnishings are adorable, and the best part is that it folds up to keep all the small pieces stored, taking up much less space than when it’s opened up.”

Key features:

• Includes three vehicles, 12 rooms and three stories of play
• Folds closed via sturdy hinges for easy storage

Kidkraft So Chic Wood Dollhouse

Dimensions: 35.24 x 28.15 x 46.06 inches | Material: Manufactured wood | Recommended age: 3+ | Accessories included: Yes 

This sturdy wooden dollhouse from Kidkraft is open on all four sides, allowing for maximum play space among multiple children. It’s also nearly 4-feet tall and features three levels, offering a sizable dollhouse best for older doll fans. Its 10 themed rooms include bathrooms, multiple bedrooms, a kitchen, living room and more. It comfortably fits 12-inch dolls and includes nearly 50 pieces of vibrant furniture to furnish the home. With a rolling base, it can easily be wheeled from one room to the next, spun around or moved out of the way for cleaning.

What the parents say: “This doll house is worth every penny,” raves one reviewer. “It’s well made, well designed, sturdy and even has wheels for easy mobility.” While assembly is fairly straightforward, it is time consuming so parents recommend giving yourself plenty of time to put it together.

Key features:

• Open on all four sides (no exterior walls)
• Rolling wheels
• Includes 46 pieces of colorful wooden furniture

Dimensions: 25 x 8.9 x 13.8 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended age: 3+ | Accessories included: Yes 

The Calico Critters Red Roof Country Home and its Hopscotch Rabbit family inhabitants are the perfect choice for kids who prefer animal friends. Hopscotch Rabbit Girl and Hopscotch Rabbit Mother are included among over 50 thoughtfully appointed furniture and accessory pieces, like a coffee maker for the kitchen and a piano for the living space. Kids can play with the Country Home from a variety of angles—by opening it up to 90 or 180 degrees or by keeping it closed to interact among the exterior components like the patio deck. It can also be rearranged to create three unique layouts. The manufacturer recommends this house for ages 3 and older, but keep in mind that some of the accessories are very small and easy to lose, so parents of toddlers should take that into account when deciding if this house it right for their child.

What the parents say: If your kiddo is into Calico Critters, this charming dollhouse won’t disappoint. “I love that it can be rearranged, and has lights that turn on,” writes one Amazon reviewer. “It has a TON of small details and things you can buy to add onto it, but it is still very cute on it’s own.”

Key features:

• Kids can turn on and off the real lights in this country home to create a warm ambiance
• It can be connected to Calico Critter’s Red Roof Cozy Cottage to create a larger house

Dimensions: 24 x 14 x 22 inches | Material: Cherry wood | Recommended age: 3+ | Accessories included: No

This stunning handmade dollhouse by a Michigan-based toymaker is sure to be passed down for generations for its heirloom quality and timeless appeal. Comprised of solid cherry hardwood, it’s equal parts durable and delightful. This is a great option for those searching for a simple dollhouse that encourages child-led imaginative play, because it’s a blank canvas that kids can bring to life with their own ideas and interpretations. Although the maker doesn’t list an age recommendation, we think this house it best suited for children 3 and up.

What the parents say: The overwhelming consensus is that this dollhouse is beyond beautiful and the quality is truly unmatched. “There are no words that can do justice to this dollhouse,” writes one reviewer. “It is so beautiful and expertly crafted. Calling it an heirloom piece doesn’t even come close to describing the amazing quality. Truly worth the price. And my girls are over the moon with excitement.”

Key features:

• Open floor plan makes it easy for kids to play from various angles
• Windows and skylights