ECOFLEX® Albany Outdoor Cat House, Maple/Brown

This is a VERY NICE little house! It's plenty LARGE, and STURDY feel. It'a a GREAT DEAL! Feels like quality material that is water resistant. The inner dimensions are about 17 x 17. I measured for a cushion. The inside is sealed from the outside, except for the flap windows, not open slats on the floor like a different brand house I saw. I bought this for a feral cat that will let me get about 3 ft from him if I'm holding food. He was living under the house last summer, so I sealed the vents when is started to rain because it floods under there. I've been leaving the back garage door ajar so he would have shelter at night. Now that it's Spring time, I want to transition him outside. This is a nice cat house. I recommend this house. I feel like I got a great deal. I hope he likes it.

UPDATE: Since I've had the houses for a while now, I've noticed the ones that are covered and are on my porch work great. The ones that are out in the weather have a problem with rain pouring in. It would be nice if the openings had some type of awning or something to prevent this. For a long time, after being rained on, my cats would not go back in the ones that were out in the weather. PREVIOUS REVIEW: I've couldn't wait to leave this review and cannot say enough about this cat house! I was so impressed with the quality of the material and the classy look it has. It took about 15 minutes to put this sturdy house together. Thanks to the "Ferguson" customer review, I was able to pay attention to which size bolts to use (long or short) and avoid problems with assembling. My feral cat hasn't tried it out yet as it has not been that cold here. I did put the flaps over the openings; but after reading the reviews. I may have to remove at least one so the cat will not be afraid to go into the house. The video was very helpful. I did have a problem with 2 gray pieces and didn't know where they went, since I could find nothing in the instructions. I finally figured out that these are the tightening tools and not part of the house itself. I intend to buy another house, after seeing the quality of the house and the ease of putting it together. I know I don't have to worry about it arriving in good condition, as the first house was packed extremely well. At first, I thought the house was a little pricey; but after seeing the quality and how easy it was to put together, I feel the price was well worth it. I highly recommend this house for quality; durability and looks!

I just got through assembling my XL Outdoor Cat House and my first impressions are extremely positive. It went together easily--I'm almost 84 and very tiny, so if I can do it, anyone can! The house is sturdy and cute (that's important!) and the pre-drilled holes and included hardware fit together well. The only modification, if you can call it that, I'm making is to leave the roof unscrewed for the time being. I like to put a food bowl inside the outdoor house so the food stays dry when it rains. Because we have lots of ants in Dallas, I also put the food bowl inside of a bigger bowl containing some soapy water. The doorway isn't large enough to accommodate the bowls, but leaving the roof unsecured gives easy access to the inside. It would also be a plus for cleaning. All of that said, the roof fits very nicely and is of sufficient weight that it isn't going to be blown off. So for now, the roof is removable. That may change in time, but for now it looks like a great solution. Now to see if the cats will use it . . .

It is fairly sturdy and easy to put together. I think it took me about 45 minutes. Could have been less if my other cat did not try to help with the process. But its easy and you don't need tools - everything is provided and directions are clear. Downside, the trim around the front door opening is a bit flimsy and it fell off when the cat bolted out one day and keeps falling off now. I'm just going to glue it down. It's fine and not a bit deal. Important part is that the outside stray kitty loves it. Took him a day or so to get used to the idea of being a home owner, but now he comes and goes strait in for a long rest. I got a kitty bed in there for him and he's happy. Plus, two exists is nice - he uses one as window to see when I'm coming out with his dinner. On sunny warm days, he uses to roof to chill. I live in a cool rainy area and and so far this house has been keeping up nicely with the weather.

UPDATE (12/31/2025): I’ve had this cat house over 2 years now and it’s held up very well. I have kept it in my carport though, so it’s been somewhat protected from the elements. I have it sitting on a counter-height patio table that we don’t use and I’ve found the cat prefers being up high, off the ground. Sometimes he even naps on top of it. I also purchased an outdoor electric heating pad that automatically warms up when the cat lays on it and he’s managed to stay warm, cozy and safe even in freezing temperatures and Florida’s random weather events. The cat is semi-feral so I can’t pick him up and bring him inside (still working on it though, Lol!) but he trusts me enough to know he’s safe near me and in his cat house. If your feral is hesitant to go in the shelter, just put a toy with catnip in it and they’ll go right in it. As for the shelter’s size, it’s big enough for one cat to comfortably curl up. There’s room for one more cat, but they’d definitely have to get along and snuggle against each other. I recommend two changes to the manufacturer that would make this cat shelter even better. The first would be if you could choose which side the 2nd door was on when assembling it. The second would be to add a hole somewhere on the side or bottom that a heating pad cord/plug could fit through and provide a snap-on cover for the hole for those who may not use a heating pad. Overall…I’m very satisfied with this cat shelter. It’s sturdy and easy to clean. You can remove the bottom to hose it out, just be sure to let it dry thoroughly before putting the bottom back on (although I don’t think it would warp because I think it’s made of a composite material). I anticipate getting many more years of use from this shelter and highly recommend it to anyone looking to help a stray or feral outdoor cat live a safer, happier life. I feel it was worth the cost. Original review: This is a sturdy little outdoor cat shelter. It arrived sooner than expected and was easy to assemble despite the vague instructions. Just so you know…the 4 shorter screws go at the bottom of the walls to hold them together and the 4 longer screws are used at the top to attach the roof to the walls. The small clear screws are used to attach the window vinyl. Interior dimensions are approximately 16.5” x 17”. Overall, I think it’ll provide safe, dry shelter for my feral. I just hope he will go in it. Suggestion to manufacturer: make the inside look the same as the outside (like siding). That way the side with the opening can be used on either side of the shelter without a noticeable difference in the look of the exterior. Also it would be nice if there was a hole in the back or bottom for a power cord to fit through if you need to use a heating pad. This shelter will definitely fit a large cat and maybe 2 cats that like to snuggle together. Price-wise, this shelter was a little pricey, but it is very sturdy, easy to clean and if it keeps my outdoor cat warm and out of the elements, it’ll be worth it.

I was looking for a warm spot to help two community cats we cared for. Assembly was simple, the house is sturdy and looks great. Ours were on a covered porch and got wet every now and then with heavy rain so they held up very well. I love the second exit feature to ensure cats could escape when the racoons came to visit. My only issue is the roof has to be removed and put back in place for cleaning. I would love to see the roof just lift up. The four top screws have to be removed and then reassembled again. Not a huge problem but I cleaned them frequently. Good for one adult cat, would be tight with more! I also like that it sits up off the ground, keeps it out of any water in the rain. All in all I recommend this kitty house.

Made it just in time for the feral cat that showed up after my beloved dog passed away. I checked this morning and he is using it. I did what someone else had said to do. I put catnip toy in house. It worked! This house was extremely easy to put together in about 30 minutes. House is made very well and will last for many years. I added a self heating pad. Nice and warm for new friend. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again. My only complaint is instructions. I am a diyer so I didn't have a problem wiping it together. However, for a person not accustomed to building anything they may have an issue as instructions are not clear as parts are not marked or separated.

I have been caring for a feral cat for over a year. I purchased the outdoor shelter to help her thrive during our cold winters. The house arrived on time, no damage, all parts inside, and really looks attractive. The house was easy to assemble. It's sturdy. No odors. Everything you need is supplied. Functions well: the cat can easily enter in an out of the house with no problem. I placed a soft pad the cat had already been using on the floor of the house to make it feel comfy and familiar. There is no porch or overhang. I placed the house next to a taller/wider covered, substantial piece of patio furniture to protect the house from the wind. I read some reviews which noted that their cat never entered the shelter. I'm happy to say that as soon as I set up the house [late afternoon] she entered the house and went to sleep. This house is the right size for a single cat. I recommend that you up-size if you want to shelter more than one cat.

Very easy to assemble. Maybe a little small

Fue fácil de armar y sin necesidad de usar herramientas, se siente estable y a mi gato la usa bastante y se mete a menudo a descansar. Le puse un tapete adentro y quedó genial. Muy recomendable.

My cat is determined to get outside at every door opening opportunity. She is a short haired, small cat. So with the winter weather, I wanted something she could shelter in if she got outside and regretted it. We also bought insulated bubble wrap to line the entire inside as well as a warming blanket for the bottom. This house was easy to put together and quite solid. Love how it looks and couldn't be a better solution for keeping my cat warm. My cat however disagrees.... though she loves standing on the roof outside so I guess it's also a wonderful cat seat! 🤷‍♀️

It is really beautiful and the quality is perfect, but just my cat is not going inside hhhhhhh

part 3 (side board with window) is defective the screw hole was broken when I received the package. Therefore, the board could not be fixed with another. I could not contact the seller for the replacement. Amazon please give a solution!