Indoor playhouses and teepees make for great additions to any child’s bedroom or playroom. They inspire and encourage imaginative play. They also provide children with a place of their own to read, sleep, and unwind. That’s why we scoured our favorite children’s shops and brands to find the 30 best indoor playhouses and teepees for kids. We specifically looked for products that are stylish, functional, easy to assemble, and perhaps most importantly, thoughtfully designed with children in mind.
School Play Tent
Fun2Give
$34.99
What kid doesn’t love playing school? Now children can use their imagination to play school at home with this school play tent from Fun2Give. Easy to set up, and even easier to fold away, this playful tent features a ton of colorful graphics such as a chalkboard, world map, and even a school bell.
Classic White Play Teepee
Dalos Dream
$42.99
This classic white teepee from Dalos Dream is the perfect size, shape, and color for any child’s bedroom or playroom. Made of 100% breathable cotton canvas, the tent is both durable and safe for kids to spend hours playing.
Clubhouse Tent
K-F Toyjoy
$44.99
Bring the traditional backyard clubhouse indoors with this cool clubhouse tent from K-F Toyjoy! Perfect for children as young as 1.5 years, this clubhouse tent is made of durable polyester and plastic rods. It is big enough to comfortably sit two children inside.
Food Truck Indoor Playhouse
Melissa & Doug
$49.99
Popular toy brand Melissa & Doug knows how to deliver imagination and play, and their Food Truck Indoor Playhouse is no exception! On one side of this “two-in-one” playhouse is a food truck ready to sell delicious BBQ. On the other, an ice cream truck! Both sides are full of realistic color and detail. This great indoor playhouse even comes with menus, signs, and a sandwich board!
Cottage with Washable Markers
My Very Own House
$49.95
Kids can put their own designs on this cottage playhouse from My Very Own House. This single-piece constructed cardboard playhouse comes with eight jumbo washable markers so children can color the playhouse to their own tastes. It can also be painted or embellished. Very durable, and big enough to fit 1-3 children inside, this great indoor playhouse is great for the playroom, birthday parties, or sleepovers. Like the concept? My Very Own House sells a similar pirate ship, grocery store, farm house, castle, and royal carriage!
Country Cottage Indoor Corrugate Playhouse
Melissa & Doug
$49.99
Melissa & Doug’s corrugate indoor playhouse is just like the charming cottage in your child’s favorite storybook! This great indoor playhouse stands over four feet tall, and is roomy enough to comfortably fit 1-3 children. It is vibrant and colorful, with lots of little details like an ivy-covered chimney, windows that open and close, and even a working mail slot! The cottage is made of extra-thick sturdy cardboard, and is a breeze to assemble.
Rocket Ship Indoor Playhouse
Melissa & Doug
$49.99
Melissa & Doug also makes this Rocket Ship Indoor Playhouse. Made of extra thick cardboard, this 4.7-foot-long rocket ship is sturdy enough to ensure lots of imaginative play. The roomy rocket can be played with in “blast off” position — that is, standing up — or on its side for “in flight” fun. Kids will have a blast playing with details like the navigational dashboard, capsule windows, and doors that really open and close.
Djeco Playhouse
Djeco
$70.00
This adorable house from the French toy company, Djeco, is a great budget-friendly indoor playhouse for kids. Perfectly sized for children with big imaginations, this playhouse features adorable designs on both the interior and exterior, roll-up windows, and a roll-up door. And we love that it looks like a real outdoor cottage! The playhouse is made of durable polyester fabric, and is easy to both assembly and disassemble for storage.
Glow in the Dark Fireflies Play House
Pacific Play Tents
$79.99
We just love this Glow in the Dark Fireflies play house from Pacific Play Tents! Made of 100% polyester mesh, this house-shaped tent features glow-in-the-dark stars and fireflies that glow brightly in a dark room. The tent is large enough for 1-3 children to enjoy at once.
Happy Horse Haven Play House
Pacific Play Tents
$86.99
Know a little horse lover with a big imagination? Is so, then this is the indoor playhouse for them! The Happy Horse Haven Play House by Pacific Play Tents is styled to look like a stable, complete with saddles “hanging” from the back. A Dutch-style barn door allows little ones to peek out the front. Best of all, this unique playhouse is specially designed for multiple children to play together.
Kids’ Play Tent
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia
$89.99
This endearing play tent for kids is from Target’s Hearth & Hand line, a collection of products designed by Magnolia and Chip & Joanna Gaines. Carefully designed to promote imaginative play, this stylish camping-inspired tent includes a roll-up window and door, plus a colorful bunting which evokes a nostalgic summer camp look. Roomy and high quality, this kids’ play tent makes the perfect addition to any playroom or children’s bedroom.
Tablecloth Play House
Striped Coast
$98.00
You don’t need a whole lot to turn the tablecloth play house into a great play space. Just a table! Handmade from linen, cotton, and a few buttons, this fun playhouse can simply be thrown over your table when it’s time for the kids to play. Each tablecloth playhouse is custom made per your table’s dimensions.
Love Tree Kids Play Tent
Love Tree
$124.99
The kids play tent by Love Tree is one of the most spacious on our list of the best indoor playhouses and teepees for kids. Made from 100% cotton canvas, this beautiful tent is sturdy and roomy enough to fit multiple playing children. Air circulates through the four tent windows, while the side doors easily open and close via a zipper. In addition to the classic beige tent pictured, this indoor playhouse is available in pink and black-and-white.
Teepee Tent Playhouse
Cuddlesome
From $129.42
Cuddlesome hand makes this beautiful teepee playhouse available on Etsy. The tent itself is a traditional neutral design, while the comfy details (the foldable tent door flaps, the added blanket, and the added play mat) can all be customized in a fabric of the buyer’s choosing. Durable and safe, the tent is easy to assemble and even easier to fold up and store.
Card Table Playhouse
The Playhouse Kid
$140.00
This cute little playhouse is actually a handmade tent that goes right over a card table. So easy! Made and sold by the Etsy vendor The Playhouse Kid, the card table playhouse is both cute and interactive. It includes four letters for the mailbox and seven flowers that can be “picked.”
Ikat Playhouse
Crate & Kids
$149.00
Teepees are cool, but we love this traditional tent from Crate & Kids. The Ikat Playhouse is made from sturdy cotton canvas with a trendy black-and-white ikat design. It features two cutout windows and a roll-up door flap, and provides kids everything they need to let their imaginations run wild.
Big Building Blocks Playhouse
Big Building Blocks
$150.19
There is nothing on the indoor playhouse market quite like this playhouse from Big Building Blocks. When you order the Big Building Blocks playhouse, you receive 103 specially shaped blocks, eight roof beams, and a fabric cover. Kids (and their parents!) can then build their own castle, house, or anything else their hearts desire!
Grey Buffalo Check Teepee
Crate & Kids
From $159.00
Crate & Kids sells this great Grey Buffalo Check Teepee perfect for a child’s playroom or bedroom. The teepee is made from bamboo and durable canvas, so parents can be assured that this teepee will last. For a special touch, choose the personalization option to have a name embroidered above the door.
Indigo Mini Teepee
Pottery Barn Kids
$179.00
This gorgeous teepee from Pottery Barn Kids makes for a stylish addition to any playroom or bedroom. Indeed, it makes the perfect reading nook or sleepover tent. Made of soft cotton canvas, this “mini teepee” is large enough to fit two children comfortably.
Palm Springs Playhouse
Crate & Kids
$199.00
Help your little California Dreamer dream big with this Palm Springs Playhouse from Crate & Kids. Designed by Sarah Walsh, this one-of-a-kind indoor playhouse boasts mid-century architectural charm, a cacti garden, and a wood furnace, all in cool desert-inspired colors.
Vintage Cotton Canvas Teepee
Pacific Play Tents
$210.99
We simply adore this Vintage Cotton Canvas Teepee from Pacific Play Tents, and we think your little ones will feel the same way! Designed to look like a real Native American teepee, the tent boasts colorful designs in orange, blue, and white. A large foldable entryway and a window allow for ventilation while kids play in the tent for hours. The tent is also perfectly sized to fit a sleeping bag, bean bag, or a small table and chair.
Petite Maison Handmade Kids Playhouse
Sheaney Mini
$215.45
This amazing indoor playhouse is handmade in Australia by the Etsy vendor Sheaney Mini. Created from 100% cotton and a light aluminum frame, the playhouse makes a perfect place for your child to read, relax, have a sleepover, or chat with friends. The playhouse boasts a colorful geometric roof, mint sidings, and a door and windows that fold up to let in air and light.
Fire Station Playhouse
Crate & Kids
$249.00
Your little firefighter is sure to love playing in this Fire Station Playhouse from Crate & Kids. Made of durable canvas, the fire station’s exterior is decorated with everything a hero might need: a hose, a fire hydrant, and even a Dalmatian!
Indoor Garden Playhouse
Crate & Kids
$249.00
This Indoor Garden Playhouse from Crate & Kids will have your little nature lover imagining outdoor fun at any time of year! Utterly charming, the playhouse is tastefully decorated with flower pots, lush leaves, and even a cat and bird house — just like a real greenhouse! The Indoor Garden Playhouse is made of mesh and canvas, and is best for children ages three and up.
Waldorf Playstand
Head Hands Heart
From $311.83
Like other Waldorf or Montessori-type toys, this indoor play set from Head Hands Heart is open-ended, and meant to inspire all sorts of different play. Made from 100% natural pine, the play stand can be used to play house, play kitchen, read, or nap. The blue cover that makes the play stand a tent is optional.
Knight’s Castle Playhouse
Win Green
From $349.00
Beloved playhouse company Win Green makes and sells this awesome Knight’s Castle Playhouse. Your brave little princes and princesses are sure to have a blast in this castle which is available in two sizes. The playhouse is made from 100% cotton and a light metal frame for easy assembly.
Cowboy Wigwam
Win Green
From $399.00
Win Green has put a delightful twist on the typical playroom teepee with this Cowboy Wigwam! Made of 100% cotton and easy to assemble, this great indoor playhouse features appliquéd cacti, mountains, and horses. Like all Win Green products, the Cowboy Wigwam is also durable enough to be used for occasional outdoor play.
Neiman Marcus Store Playhouse
Neiman Marcus
$450.00
Little fashionistas won’t be able to get enough of this Neiman Marcus Store Playhouse! Featuring beautifully realistic graphics, this posh playhouse has a store interior and a shop counter, and is large enough for multiple children to play inside. The playhouse is made of polyester and canvas, and comes assembled so imaginative play can start right away!
Montessori Wooden Playhouse
Lil House Shop
$593.78
This Montessori Wooden Playhouse is handmade by the Etsy vendor Lil House Shop. The house — which is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use — is perfect for toddlers and young children who are learning basics likes shapes, numbers, letters, etc. Incorporated into the natural play space are various activities like a chalk board, knots to tie, clocks, and letters and numbers. The playhouse comes in six pieces that can be assembled by a single person in a matter of minutes.
Playhouse Loft Bed
Pottery Barn Kids
$1,599.00
Whether you’re short on space, or just like your household items to play double duty, this loft bed from Pottery Barn Kids may be just the indoor playhouse you’re looking for! A ladder leads from the floor to a space for a twin mattress above. Below the bed is an adorable shuttered “house,” complete with an open doorway and windows. Beautifully crafted from solid poplar wood, this loft bed playhouse is recommended for children ages 6 and up.
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