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Author: Louise Genna Date Posted:17 August 2026
Step2 makes a wide range of cubby houses in Australia, from the compact Toddler Corner House (around $319) up to the Clubhouse Climber (around $2,799) with its own slide and swings. They're all genuine, double-walled moulded-plastic - weatherproof, fade-resistant and virtually maintenance-free - so the real decision is matching the size, age suitability, features and budget to your child and your backyard.
The short answer: the Toddler Corner House suits the youngest children and the smallest spaces; the Neat and Tidy Cottage is the best-value classic cottage; the Great Outdoors Playhouse is best when several children play together; and if you want a cubby with a slide and swings, the Clubhouse Climber or Play Up Gym Set build the whole playground into one.
Quick picks
- Best for toddlers / youngest children: Toddler Corner House - suitable from age 1 and the smallest footprint.
- Best compact value: Wonderball Fun House - bright, compact, fits indoors or out.
- Best-value classic cottage: Neat and Tidy Cottage - the traditional cubby at a sensible price.
- Best cottage with a kitchen & grill: Happy Home Cottage & Grill - role-play cooking built in.
- Best for group play: Great Outdoors Playhouse - the widest, open-concept design with a working water pump.
- Best premium cottage: Storybook Cottage - thatched-look roof, working shutters and doorbell.
- Best cubby with a slide & swings: Clubhouse Climber or Play Up Gym Set - an enclosed cubby plus slide and swings in one structure.
Step2 cubby houses compared
| Cubby house | Age | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler Corner House | 1+ | 106 × 80 × 83 cm | Youngest kids, smallest spaces |
| Wonderball Fun House | 1.5+ | 108 × 91 × 84 cm | Compact value, indoor or out |
| Neat and Tidy Cottage | 1.5+ | 126 × 135 × 86 cm | Best-value classic cottage |
| Happy Home Cottage & Grill | 1.5+ | 126 × 135 × 86 cm | Cottage with a grill |
| Great Outdoors Playhouse | 1.5+ | 137 × 202 × 95 cm | Group play + water pump |
| Charming Cottage | 2+ | 147 × 149 × 127 cm | Premium cottage, kitchen & dining |
| Storybook Cottage | 1.5+ | 163 × 140 × 128 cm | Premium, thatched roof |
| Play Up Gym Set | 3-6 | 191 × 283 × 213 cm | Slide + swing set |
| Clubhouse Climber | 2-6 | 178 × 348 × 232 cm | Cubby + slide + swings |
Current prices are shown live in the range below and on each product page. All measurements are the assembled size.
Shop the range
Grill & Splash Play Center with Canopy
https://www.step2direct.com.au/grill-and-splash-play-centre-with-canopy Now $539.10
Wonderball Fun House
https://www.step2direct.com.au/wonderball-fun-house Now $356.15
Charming Cottage
https://www.step2direct.com.au/charming-cottage-playhouse Now $1,169.10
Sweetheart Playhouse
https://www.step2direct.com.au/sweetheart-playhouse $1,299.00
Neat and Tidy Cottage II
https://www.step2direct.com.au/neat-tidy-cottage-ii $649.00
Storybook Cottage
https://www.step2direct.com.au/storey-book-cottage $1,499.00
How to choose a Step2 cubby house
1. Start with the space you have
Measure the spot first. The Toddler Corner House has the smallest footprint at just 80 cm wide and tucks into a corner indoors or out. The cottages sit around 135-150 cm wide, while the Clubhouse Climber and Play Up Gym Set are full backyard structures (283-348 cm wide) that need a dedicated, level area.
2. Match the age
Step2 cubby houses span a wide age range. The Toddler Corner House is suitable from age 1, most cottages from around 18 months, and the climbing gyms like the Play Up Gym Set are built for ages 3-6. Check the individual product page for exact age guidance.
3. Cubby houses with slides and swings
If you're after a cubby house with a slide - or a slide and swing set combined - a few designs build the whole playground into one structure. The Clubhouse Climber and Safari Truck Climber pair an enclosed clubhouse with a slide and swings, and the Play Up Gym Set is a dedicated slide-and-swing set. Prefer a classic cottage? Pair any standalone cubby with one of our separate kids' slides, or browse the full climbers and swing sets range.
4. Indoor, outdoor, or both?
Every Step2 cubby is moulded from weather-resistant plastic, so it can live outside year-round. The compact designs - the Toddler Corner House and Wonderball Fun House - are light and small enough to move indoors for the colder months and back out in summer.
5. Plastic or timber?
The main alternative to a Step2 cubby is a wooden cubby house. Timber looks lovely but needs regular sanding, sealing and re-staining to survive outdoors, and it's prone to splinters and rot if that maintenance slips. Step2 cubbies are moulded from durable, weather-resistant plastic with the colour running all the way through - no sealing, no rust, no repainting, just years of play with essentially no upkeep. If a natural-timber look is your priority a wooden cubby may suit; if you want low-maintenance durability, plastic is the practical choice.
6. Look at the features
Beyond four walls and a roof, the designs add real play value: a working water pump and planting bench on the Great Outdoors Playhouse; a built-in kitchen and outdoor dining on the Charming Cottage; a convertible grill on the Happy Home Cottage & Grill; and working shutters, a doorbell and a mailbox on the cottage-style playhouses.
Why choose a Step2 cubby house
Step2 cubby houses are made from durable, double-walled rotationally-moulded plastic - the colour runs all the way through, so they resist fading and cracking and need essentially no maintenance, indoors or out. As the authorised Australian Step2 distributor, we import every cubby directly from the manufacturer (not a parallel import), and each carries Step2's standard 3-year manufacturer's warranty. Orders dispatch within 24 hours from our Melbourne warehouse with tracking. You can see the whole line-up on our cubby houses page.
Frequently asked questions
What age is a Step2 cubby house suitable for?
It varies by model. The Toddler Corner House is suitable from age 1, most cottages from around 18 months, and the climbing gyms (like the Play Up Gym Set) are designed for ages 3-6. Check the specific product page for exact age and size guidance.
Do you have a cubby house with a slide?
Yes - several do. The Clubhouse Climber and Safari Truck Climber combine an enclosed cubby with a slide and swings in one structure, and the Play Up Gym Set is a dedicated slide-and-swing set. Prefer a classic cottage? You can pair any standalone cubby with one of our separate kids' slides. See our full climbers and swing sets range for every slide and swing option.
Are Step2 cubby houses plastic or timber?
Step2 cubby houses are made from durable, double-walled moulded plastic, not timber. Compared with a wooden cubby, the plastic doesn't need sanding, sealing or repainting, won't splinter or rot, and holds its colour in the sun. A timber cubby mainly suits buyers who specifically want a natural-wood look.
Can a Step2 cubby house be used indoors as well as outdoors?
Yes. All Step2 cubbies are weather-resistant and suit outdoor use, and the smaller designs (the Toddler Corner House and Wonderball Fun House) are compact enough to set up indoors too - or move outside for the warmer months and back in when the weather turns.
How quickly will my cubby house arrive?
We dispatch every order within 24 hours from our Melbourne warehouse, and you'll receive tracking details so you can follow your cubby house's journey right to your door.
Are these genuine Step2 products, and what warranty applies?
Yes. We're the authorised Australian Step2 distributor, and every cubby house is imported directly from the manufacturer, not a parallel import. All cubby houses carry Step2's standard 3-year manufacturer's warranty.
