Hasbro Playskool Dream Town Rose Petal Cottage

Give your little girl a place of her own. This fabric-covered playhouse is the perfect place to let little imaginations roam free. Standing just over four feet tall, this cottage has cozy, double-sided fabric walls, complete with windows, a Dutch door and a chimney. When It's time to prepare pretend meals, the durable fiberboard stove has knobs that really turn and an oven door that opens. Playing "house" in the Rose Petal Cottage lets your little girl build and create unforgettable memories in her very own home. Appliances and Nursery Playset sold separately. Measures 38.25"L x 38.5"W x 52"H. Adult assembly required. Available November 28, 2007.

Little girls who love to play house can have their very own place with the Playskool Dream Town Rose Petal Cottage. And with its economical price and lightweight, compact build, parents are sure to be happy. Designed for children ages 3 and up, the Rose Petal Cottage lets kids take imaginative play to a whole new level.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Lovely toy cottage will delight little girls' imaginations, makes a cost-effective choice The Bad: Lightweight construction is very convenient, but it makes for easy tip-over In a Nutshell: Playhouse provides an ideal environment for fun, imaginative play At a Glance Ages: 3 years and up Requires: adult assembly

The cottage's two rooms nest for easy storage. View Larger.

Greeting visitors at the front door is always fun. View larger.

Charming Playhouse Features Delightfully Pretty Touches
The Cottage consists of two open halves, each measuring approximately 37-by-18-by-42 inches (LxDxH), with the collapsible chimney adding about eight inches to the height. It's constructed with two lightweight plastic and metal frames, snugly fitted with a nylon exterior that meets the flammability requirements of CPAI-84. The included toy stove has plastic and fiberboard construction.

All of the components require adult assembly. It took us about 1-1/2 hours to complete the job, and although no tools are required, you'll need a little bit of muscle to push the metal posts into the plastic connector pieces to construct the frames. After completing the frames, you next slide the nylon exterior on, which, as we discovered, requires a extra dose of patience. Since it's a tight fit, be careful! The fabric can snag and tear on the metal frame if you pull too hard or too quickly.

Yes, it takes some time and effort to assemble -- but it's well worth it. The Rose Petal Cottage is completely charming. Its cheerily printed exterior sports pretty pastel colors and old-fashioned roses, shutters and shingled-roof details, and a pink, vented chimney. Lace edges the roof and real curtains adorn the mesh-covered windows. The blue, Dutch-style door has a working mail slot, and it secures with two magnetic clasps.

We were delighted with the Cottage's many configuration possibilities: set the two sides apart from each other in any position that's convenient for your home, and your child can play in an "open" space. Push them together in a closed, "one-room" configuration, and your child can enter and exit through the door. Vents in the chimney and the mesh-covered windows ensure good air circulation. She will love having a private place to play and imagine. Two small children can fit easily inside, with room for other toys. And when your child is finished playing, you can slide one side into the other for space-saving storage.

Powered by Imagination
These days it's not easy to find toys that don't blink and beep, which is why we find the Rose Petal Cottage so refreshing. It simply provides beautiful props to fuel your child's creativity without limiting her, leaving play completely up to her imagination -- no batteries required.

The Cottage benefits parents, too: it's less expensive than other child-size houses on the market, plus it stores compactly and, with its lightweight build, is a cinch to move around. However, because of its tent-like build, leaning against the back from the inside will cause it to wobble and even tip completely over if your child is not careful. We suggest making sure the house is set against a wall or sturdy backing during play.

The Cottage comes with a stove, and additional toy appliances, furniture, and other accessories are available separate purchase should your child desire to furnish her cottage further.

What's in the Box
Components for assembling the Rose Petal Cottage: 2 fabric cottage covers, 30 connectors, and 38 frame tubes; unassembled toy stove

The Dream Town Rose Petal Cottage gives your little girl a house of her own to live in, take care of and decorate. At just over four feet in height, this cottage offers more than enough playing space to little homeowners while still fitting comfortably within the confines of your living room. The Rose Petal Cottage opens up into a two-sided play arena, essentially giving your child not one but two rooms to explore. Recommended for ages three and up, this cottage will give your little girl's imagination a place to roam free.

With the Petal Cottage your little girl can have a house of her own. View larger. View Side - Back

The cottage can be easily stored away.

The Perfect Playhouse
Easy for an adult to assemble, the Rose Petal Cottage offers plenty of space to accommodate even the biggest imaginations. It measures 42 inches high by 37 inches wide by 18 inches deep, and will comfortably house your little girl and her friends along with several toys. The cottage has been built with only the softest and safest materials, ensuring your child's safety. For added fun, the cottage comes with a durable fiberboard stove -- the perfect accessory for when it's time to prepare pretend meals. The stove has knobs that really turn and an oven door that opens.

Charming Design
The Rose Petal Cottage has been designed with the sensibilities of young girls in mind. It has a charming and quaint appearance, and is constructed with fabric walls to help children feel right at home. It comes complete with several draped windows, a Dutch door that opens and closes, and a delightful pink chimney.

The cottage is colored in a warm mix of pastel blue, pink, viridian, and yellow -- a palette that will be certain to appeal to any little girl. It even has several colored flower and ivy decals to give the cottage a welcoming, rustic feel. In addition, both of the cottage's "rooms" are totally unique and look different from one another, giving your child's imagination even more space to explore.

What's in the Box
Two fabric cottage covers, 38 poles, 28 connector pieces, Rose Petal Stove, and assembly instructions.

My 7 yr old daughter has wanted this playhouse for a few years now. We thought she was too old for it but she kept asking and asked Santa for it this year too. We found a great bargain and went for it. She was amazed on Christmas morning. She and my 4 yr old son have played it every day since. They have even attempted to have a sleepover in it. I think it will be a place she can go when she wants to be alone and read as well as pretend play.

my 4 year old daughter got this for Christmas and she loves it. I think it's a great toy to get because you can also add on to it. My daughter loves to have her little brother (and me!) in there for tea time!

THIS PRODUCT IS GREAT. MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER LOVES IT, WORTH THE MONEY. ITIS A LITTLE HARD TO PUT TOGETHER BUT ITS WORKABLE.

The house is lovely, but it takes time to set up. Overall, it is a must-have.

My 2.5 yr old LOVES her house as she calls it! It is huge and was a pain in the behind to put together but she has played in everyday so far so well worth buying I think!