Petite Retreat Clubhouse Plan・4-Sizes

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Discover the charm and flexibility of the Petite Retreat Clubhouse Plan, one of Paul’s most beloved and frequently purchased designs. Available in four thoughtfully scaled sizes, it’s easy to find the perfect fit for any backyard or play space. The open concept design keeps construction simple and cost effective, while inviting kids to fill in the gaps with their creativity. From community style fort to solo outpost, this clubhouse becomes whatever kids dream up.

Every version includes an attached swing set for extra entertainment and active play. With swaying swings, climbing access, and an airy interior layout, the Petite Retreat encourages balance, imagination, and endless role playing scenarios. The open layout means minimal built-in detail, so children can bring the space to life with their own stories, props, and make believe. It’s a joyful, adaptable playground favorite that blends simplicity with magical possibilities.

Features:

  • 48ft² (6x8), 80ft² (8x10), 120ft² (10x12) and 256ft² (16x16) of usable play space
  • Open concept for max play room

  • Integrated front porch
  • Open gable roof design allows more cooling airflow while keeping out the elements
  • 12' wide swing-set attachment
  • Includes ship ladder, rock wall (8x10 and up) & room for a slide(s)

  • Elevated design allows play area underneath

  • 6' 6" (6x8) or 7' 8" (8x10) max interior head room
  • Designed for children aged 3-10
  • 36+ page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🤸🏼 Playground Playset Plans

6x8 Dimensions:

  • 8' Wide
  • 6' Deep
  • 10½' Tall

8x10 Dimensions:

  • 10' Wide
  • 8' Deep
  • 13' Tall

10x12 Dimensions:

  • 12' Wide
  • 10' Deep
  • 15' Tall

16x16 Dimensions:

  • 16' Wide
  • 16' Deep
  • 17' Tall

Framing Details:

  • Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
  • Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C. (16x16 only)
  • Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
  • Rafters: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
  • Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C. (10x12 & 16x16)

Roofing Details:

  • 30° gable roof pitch
  • 65ft² - 250ft² of total roof coverage.  Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.

Lumber List | 6x8:

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

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

2x2:
( 10 ) 2” x 2” x 3'

2x4:
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 7 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 11 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 6 ) 4” x 4” x 10'

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

Plywood:
( 3 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets

Lumber List | 8x10:

Decking:
( 26 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 21 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 2 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x2:
( 10 ) 2” x 2” x 3'

2x4:
( 18 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 14 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 9 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 12 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 4 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 6 ) 4” x 4” x 10'

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

Plywood:
( 4 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets

Lumber List | 10x12:

Decking:
( 11 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 44 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x4:
( 5 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 13 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 24 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 3 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 3 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 10 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 10'

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

Plywood:
( 4 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets

Lumber List | 16x16:

Decking:
( 36 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 47 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'

2x2 (Balusters):
( 35 ) 2” x 2” x 3'

2x4:
( 19 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 15 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 3 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 5 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 12 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 24 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 21 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 9 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

2x12:
( 2 ) 2” x 12” x 16'

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

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

Plywood:
( 8 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets

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Andrew Chicago
Amazing experience

I used these plans as a rough guide building a playhouse for my kids. I adjusted the design and measurements as I saw fit, and it was truly a fun, once in a lifetime experience, and I couldn't have done it without a starting point. It makes me want to quit my job and start a playhouse building business using Paul's plans as a catalog.

The plans have all the detail that you need, including the lumber list that you can just pass over to a lumberyard. But using plans like this is still an "intermediate/advanced" type of project. If you are not already comfortable with general carpentry, then this isn't going to be right for you, and you should plan to buy something ready to assemble instead. The information on how to attach pieces together is really just guidance, and I can see how that would be difficult if you weren't already well versed in drilling and screwing. I wouldn't recommend trying to do it this way to save money; choose this way if you think you'll love constructing it.

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Josh Tipton
Lacks Detail

There are several steps that leave too much to the imagination. More details would have been nice. Also adding a cut list would be helpful instead of just saying cut these 15 pieces from these 10 boards.

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Brenda Wolfe
Operation Playhouse!

My brother and I frequently work on “family projects” together. My niece wanted a playhouse for her two small boys that they could continue to use over time. Her play area is hilly and limited in area. I found Paul’s Playhouses as a great reference for materials that my brother ordered through a local big-box store and had delivered to my niece’s house. We then traveled to her location for a few days and built the playhouse.
The plans gave me a framework to help my niece focus on what play items would work for her children. From the pictures you can see that we separated the swings because of space limitations. The plans were easy to align for our unique needs. The open space in pictures now has a slide that is age appropriate but could be updated as the boys become older.
Paul’s worked great for us!

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Mike C
Fun and easy to build!

This was an awesome playhouse to build. Plans were easy to understand and straight forward. I adapted it somewhat, and it was easy to make everything work and look great. The supply list was really helped - I dropped the list into ChatGPT and it gave me a price on materials that was within 5%. Highly recommend.

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Laura C
Easy To Follow Plans - GREAT playhouse for the kids!

We purchased the 8x10 digital playhouse plans and completed the project in April of 2025. The directions were very easy to follow for my husband and my Dad who worked together on it for about 4 to 5 days (with plenty of breaks). They are both handy with wood and tools, and had no problems following the directions. Only changes they made to the plans were putting our slide off the front and the ladder off the right side, and the kids really wanted a trap door which they also added. Our kids have played on it nearly every day since it was built and spend most of their outdoor time swinging or playing in the playhouse. We highly recommend Paul’s Playhouse plans! It was a great investment for our family.