Secret Clubhouse Plan・3-Sizes

The Secret Clubhouse is a classic backyard playhouse designed to spark imagination and give kids a space of their very own. With its simple pitched roof, roomy front porch, and cozy interior, it’s the perfect setting for make-believe adventures, secret meetings, and quiet afternoons with a favorite book or toy. Whether tucked under shady trees or standing proud in the open yard, this playhouse invites hours of creative play.

Built with a timeless design and easy-to-follow plans, the Secret Clubhouse brings back the simple joys of childhood, like hanging handmade signs, playing house, or pretending the porch is a fortress high on a hill. It's more than just a fun project; it's a place where memories can be made, friendships grow, and imagination runs free.

Features:

• 100ft² (Standard), 170ft² (Deluxe) and 280ft² (Supreme) in usable play space, with another 80 ft² underneath
• Simple lean-to shed roof design invokes DIY feel
• Two (Standard/Deluxe) or three (Supreme) total stories (not including loft)
• Room for slide, fire pole and other accessories
• Ship ladder, rock wall and swingset included in plan
• Contains a 22 ft² loft space
  
• Seven to twenty three window openings
  
• 1st level can be used for a sand box
• 39 - 51 page, step by step PDF plan
• Designed for children aged 3-10

Plan Category:

🏠 Classic Playhouse Plans

Dimensions (Standard):

• 8' Wide
• 10' Deep
• 14 7"' Tall

Dimensions (Deluxe):

• 10' Wide
• 14' Deep
• 17' 8" Tall

Dimensions (Supreme):

• 8' Wide
• 14' Deep
• 23' 9" Tall

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Roofing Details:

• 17° gable roof pitch
• 60 ft² (Standard) or 96ft² (Deluxe/Supreme) of total roof coverage.  Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.

Lumber List (Standard):

Decking:
( 4 )  5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 17 )  5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 )  5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x4:
( 54 )  2” x 4” x 8'
( 17 )  2” x 4” x 10'
( 15 )  2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 8 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 9 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 11 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 3 ) 4” x 4” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 12'

4x6:
( 3 ) 4” x 6” x 8'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'

Plywood:
( 12 ) 4' x 8' x ½"
( 4 ) 4' x 8' x ¾"

Lumber List (Deluxe):

Decking:
( 8 )  5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 11 )  5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x4:
( 41 )  2” x 4” x 8'
( 35 )  2” x 4” x 10'
( 40 )  2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 19 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 12 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 15 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

4x4:
( 11 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 12'

4x6:
(3) 4” x 6” x 8'
(1) 4” x 6” x 12'

Plywood:
( 16 ) 4' x 8' x ½"
( 4 ) 4' x 8' x ¾"

Lumber List (Supreme):

Decking:
( 19 )  5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 11 )  5/4” x 6” x 12'

1x4 / 1x8:
( 4 )  1” x 4” x 8'
( 4 )  1” x 4” x 10'
( 4 )  1” x 4” x 12'
( 1 )  1” x 8” x 8'

2x2:
( 11 )  2” x 2” x 8'

2x4:
( 81 )  2” x 4” x 8'
( 48 )  2” x 4” x 10'
( 48 )  2” x 4” x 12'
( 4 )  2” x 4” x 16'

2x6:
( 34 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 10 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 11 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 15 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

4x4:
( 14 ) 4” x 4” x 8'

4x6:
( 4 ) 4” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'

Plywood:
( 19 ) 4' x 8' x ½"
( 9 ) 4' x 8' x ⅝"
( 1 ) 4' x 8' x ¾"

Make sure to ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!