Cubby houses sure have come a long way since we were kids and our dad hammered together some plywood in the back yard.

Now, they’re elegant, luxurious and downright expensive. They’re called prestige cubby houses, favoured by the cream of society for their little beasties and growing more popular every day. In fact, if you’ve got the money to burn, you could even buy your little one their own, child-sized, mansion to play in.

When you think about it, prestige cubby houses are a much cheaper way of entering the market for your kids, but starting at more than $7,500 they’re still not cheap. And of course, that’s just the entry level price.

The true behemoths of scaled-back real estate might feature several bedrooms, modern amenities like underfloor heating, and more windows than any home you’ve ever owned. The couture cubbies are currently being produced by a small business in America, but custom-built cubby houses have been around for some time now. In both mass-produced and custom-made, there are a few that stand out, so if you’re interested in tiny real estate, take a look at these stunners.