I was excited when the One2One Network offered to send me a 2013 to review. But if I thought I was excited – my daughter had me beat! Below is my daughters reaction to finding the Barbie Dreamhouse sitting on our stoop! Her eyes were as big as saucers – and she immediately asked “is it for me?”
I said yes! And a love affair began. She has played with this house every single day since we put it together!
I remember playing with several incarnations of the Barbie Dreamhouse as a kid, but none came close to this one! This newly renovated Dreamhouse is three-stories, has 6 rooms, two elevators, and a few luxe details! For instance, pink stainless steel kitchen appliances and a walk-in closet with its own elevator – a first for the fashion icon!
I also really appreciate that this dollhouse comes with a lot of furniture and accessories. There is really nothing worse than assembling a dollhouse only to realize its empty – and that doesn’t happen here! Check out some of the furniture that comes in the rooms below…
My daughters favorite part of the dollhouse is all the lights you can activate, the sounds you can trigger – and the 2 elevators! A word about the elevators, they were the only part of the dollhouse I found a bit tricky to set up. However my husband had no problem figuring them out, so if you aren’t that handy like me, you may want to enlist the help of someone that is for that part of the assembly. Otherwise, I found putting the dollhouse together very simple and intuitive.
Over all I’ve found this dollhouse to have exceeded my expectations. There are so many new bells and whistles on this edition of Barbie’s Dreamhouse! I found myself feeling nostalgic as my daughter played with it, as well as impressed with all the creative thinking possibilities it creates. But it’s also a truly modern Barbie Dreamhouse – I ask you, did your childhood dollhouse include a kitchen recycling Bin?
I didn’t think so 😉
I’ve included a video of the dollhouse and its features below – for the visual learners out there! FYI -the Barbie Dreamhouse can be purchased at and other retailers nationwide. It has a manufacture suggested price of $184.99
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About Shannon SchmidShannon traded in her sensible NYC TV producer shoes (they were best for taking the subway), for a pair of Texas Cowboy boots when she married her best friend! He's at fault for making this Yankee a Texan! Shannon writes about all things that make a house a home. Her chief blogging inspiration is being the proud & slightly neurotic mom of a preschool age daughter.
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Yes, I have found your review to be very helpful. I have 2 girls ages 3 and 8 who will both love this. I have been on the fence about it due to the fact it is pricey and the way they play with something for a few days then it sits to never be played with again. I love all the features… your right this is way cooler than any barbie house we grew up with…. shoot, I think I’ll play with it! lol. I have the opportunity to purchase this at a discounted price and your video and review have helped me to decide to go ahead and purchase this as a Christmas gift for both my girls. Thank you for taking the time to share this review.
Bless you and yours.
@Lisa K, Hey Lisa!I am so glad the review helped you make your choice. I think its a great dollhouse choice especially for two children – there are two distinct sides to the house, and 6 rooms so two children can easily play at the same time. I hope they enjoy it! And goof for you shopping for Christmas ahead of time – I need to start doing that!
Let me also add, that though I said it is pricey, I can see why its worth every penny.
@Lisa K, I understand, it is an investment for sure. But I agree that the extra light and sound features really add extra value.
She doesn’t look the least bit excited! We bought one for our daughter when she was younger, the thing lasted us FOR YEARS!
@Digital Mom, Thats great to hear, because I think this is destined to be a favorite for a long while!
I think my Z would be over the moon with this doll house!
@Teia Collier, I bet! Its like any girls dream! Or moms…haha! 🙂
i think my grand daughter would love this for sure!
Awesome and very thorough review ! I love all of the neat sound features. Any little girl would love this.
I think that dream doll house it’s very interesting and pretty !The children sure love it !!!
i like dream houses im a lil kid also
I bought this dream house used. My granddaughter loves it. Although none of the noises work. Can you instruct me where to put the batteries. I do not have any instructions to go with it. Thank you.