LEGO Reviews Creator31048

Lakeside Lodge

Name: LEGO Lakeside Lodge 31048
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 31048
Rating: 4.79 (587 reviews)

81 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2016368 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

587

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Lakeside Lodge earns a BrickScore of 81 and a Highly Recommended verdict on the strength of exceptional charm and value, with 587 owners rating it 4.79 out of 5 and a 100% recommendation rate. The buildable moose alone is worth the price of entry."

The Lakeside Lodge is a Creator 3-in-1 set that reviewers and owners uniformly praise for its charming details, excellent value, and satisfying build. The combination of a rustic log cabin with a buildable moose, frog, fishing rod, and detailed interior earned consistent five-star reviews from LEGO.com buyers, who average 4.79 out of 5 across 587 ratings with a 100% recommendation rate. The three alternate builds (lodge, observatory, small cabin) add replay value, with the main lodge being the clear fan favorite.

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LOVED (7)

01Buildable moose figure described by multiple reviewers as a standout and clever design
02Charming rustic details including fishing rod with fish, lily pads, a frog, chopped logs with an axe, and a fire pit
03Functional interior with a bed, writing desk with inkwell and letter, and a stove
04Attractive color scheme with brown log-cabin bricks and an eye-catching red roof
05Three alternate builds (lakeside lodge, observatory, small cabin) from one parts count
06Excellent value at approximately $0.081 per piece across 368 pieces
07Sturdy, fully enclosed construction on all four sides

CRITICIZED (3)

01A small number of buyers reported receiving packs missing certain pieces, requiring workarounds
02Some buyers felt the $29.99 price was slightly high for what is a relatively straightforward build
03Limited minifigure presence with only one included figure

What reviewers are saying

"I find this entire set very very satisfying"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"I will be honest with you: I bought this set because of the moose..."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

31050 Corner Deli — Reviewer states 'I almost like this set better than the Corner Deli. While the Corner Deli has lots of opportunities for MOCs and to be scaled up as a modular, this build is quite satisfying and I found the alternate builds to be just as charming.' Suggests Lakeside Lodge is more immediately satisfying despite Corner Deli's greater MOC potential.

41116 Olivia's Exploration Car — The inclusion of a telescope in the observatory build reminded the reviewer of this set, which led to reflection on the appropriateness of the included minifigure.

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Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"I find this entire set very very satisfying"

Key Pros

✓All three builds feel complete and purpose-designed rather than like obvious alternates
✓Excellent terrain design with curved edges that feel natural
✓Creative and thoughtful part usage throughout

Key Cons

✕The second build (beach cottage) has exterior architecture that feels 'jumbled' and confusing from an architectural perspective
✕Observatory roof access requires climbing steps that are 'quite far apart' and appears 'a little bit dangerous'

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"I will be honest with you: I bought this set because of the moose..."

Key Pros

✓Great price point for the piece count
✓Charming and detailed builds with good aesthetics
✓Brick-built moose is adorable and unique

Key Cons

✕Minifigure has an unsuitable smirking expression for the outdoors theme
✕Only one minifigure included

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: The brick-built moose serves as a unique value driver, though it only appears in the primary build, potentially limiting its appeal to some buyers.

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Standard LEGO retail release (wide retail availability).

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Male in Plaid Button Shirt

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Wedge plate pieces (tan color)
Used as corner detail pieces and for creating interior table corners; creates an architectural detail line around the base
Inverted 2x2 slope pieces
Used for creating desk/table surfaces in compact spaces
Tiles (nougat/medium dark flesh color)
Used to represent cut wood ends on chopped wood detail and represent hooves on the moose
Upside-down ice cream cone pieces (black)
Used as moose legs when inserted into clip-arm hand pieces
Clip-arm hand pieces
Used to hold moose legs in place
Flow pieces
One piece used as a cracked egg in the frying pan on the stove

What Owners Say · summarized from 40 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the clever moose, charming details, and three-in-one versatility, but some find the main lodge smaller than expected for the price.

COMMON PRAISE

+Moose figure design is clever and standout
+Thoughtful interior details like writing desk, stove, fishing rod, and accessories
+Excellent value and price-per-brick ratio
+Fun and satisfying build experience for all ages

COMMON COMPLAINTS