The Malibu is a large wooden swing set from Backyard Discovery built around an elevated clubhouse and a connected playhouse, linked by a staircase and wrap-around porch. It packs a lot into one footprint: a 10-foot wave slide, two belt swings, a trapeze bar, saloon-style playhouse doors with a toy kitchen, and two sandbox areas underneath. It suits families with several children of mixed ages who want climbing, pretend play and swinging in one structure. Against simpler A-frame wooden sets it trades a lower profile for far more play value, but it is a big, heavy build that takes two adults most of a day to assemble and needs a level yard with room for a safety zone.
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Owners of Backyard Discovery wooden sets generally praise the sturdy cedar construction and the amount of play packed into one structure. Common complaints center on lengthy assembly and the upkeep wood requires.
The Malibu Swing Set from Backyard Discovery is a wooden playset with an elevated clubhouse and an attached elevated playhouse. A wooden staircase connects the two. Two kid-friendly step ladders give access to the clubhouse and the playhouse.
The clubhouse and playhouse each have a wooden peak roof and windows. The clubhouse has a wrap-around porch with a wooden staircase and large windows. The playhouse has saloon-style doors and a play kitchen with a toy stovetop and sink.
For active play, the set has a 10-foot wave slide, two belt swings and a trapeze bar. Two sandbox areas sit below the clubhouse and playhouse. Sand is not included.