If the Barbie Dreamhouse is on your shipping list but the hefty price tag is not I ALWAYS recommend getting KidKraft Dollhouses. They are fantastically built and fit those 12 inch dolls.
Right now at Target (ending tonight) they have KidKraft Dollhouses on sale 40% off! There are quite a few to choose from!
Plus you can combine them with two toy coupons:
Check out one of these deals:
KidKraft Marlow Dollhouse $59.99
Use $10 off of $50 Toy Purchase
Final Price: $49.99 Shipped!