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These Luxe Kids’ Playhouses Make a Jaw-Dropping Gift for the Holidays (When Can I Move In?)

Megan Gray
Megan Gray
Estate sales, yard sales, and antique shops were regular weekend destinations for my brother and me as kids. My parents, always on the hunt for period-appropriate decor for our Staten Island 19th-century house, made sure of it. Since then, I’ve had a love for home design and…read more
published Nov 24, 2025
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King Swing set
Credit: King Swings

When I was a kid, all I needed for hours of fun was a playground with a slide, monkey bars, and a swing set. Now, as a parent, I want to give my own kids that same joy — but with a few extra features I wish I had back then. While I don’t have a backyard, my wonderful father-in-law does, and he recently sent me links for King Swings, which he saw featured on HGTV. I hadn’t heard of the family-owned playhouse and swing set brand before, but I was absolutely floored when I started scrolling through their offerings.

From the Luxe Series to the Naturalist Series, everything is customizable and gorgeous. Built to grow with kids, the sets have multiple areas for climbing, swinging, exploring, imagining, and more, plus there are so many inclusive features, courtesy of the brand’s ALL PLAY initiative (like musical instruments, communication boards, and ADA solutions). Everything is made in the USA and thoughtfully designed to bring families together. They’ll even deliver and install it for you.

I’ve scoured the King Swings site for my favorites, including one that’s made in collaboration with Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino from MTV’s Jersey Shore. You can also save up to 37% off in the Bargain Corner section. Every playhouse and swing set would make a jaw-dropping gift for the holidays, and even comes with a free oversized holiday bow for a true unwrapping experience.

So, scroll down, check them out, and add one to your yard. They’ll make every day magical, not just the holiday.

The Situation Playhouse
$26,659

Aptly titled “The Situation,” this backyard playhouse swing set was designed in collaboration with the King Swings team and Mike Sorrentino (“The Situation”). There are dual racing slides, a playhouse tour, four hammocks, a rock wall, and more, making it a backyard experience for both kids and adults.

$26,659 at King Swings
The Chalet A-Frame Playhouse
$24,296

I joked with my husband that this chalet playhouse is my new home. With an iconic A-frame design, it has a modern look with a bridge connecting the balcony to an additional tower. There’s room for swings, climbers, slides, and other customizable elements. It’s fun, stylish, and maybe I wasn’t joking.

$24,296 at King Swings
The Palace Playhouse
$15,050

This King Swings set is the largest playhouse and tower that the brand offers. With an 8x11-foot tower, spacious balcony, rock wall, fireman’s pole, turbo slide, and more, there’s a reason why it’s a bestseller.

$15,050 at King Swings
The Mansion Playhouse
$11,436

Featuring a charming playhouse and tower, plus spiral slide and trapeze bar, the Mansion has something for everyone. There are even floral window boxes at the railing for kids to start their own garden.

$11,436 at King Swings

This post originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: These Luxe Kids’ Playhouses Make Great Gifts (and I Want to Live in All of Them)

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