Description
- All-Weather Heated Sanctuary for Harsh Conditions: This heavy-duty heated cat house for outside provides a stable, warm refuge for outdoor and feral cats in rain, snow, and freezing temperatures. The insulated cat house outdoor and waterproof design ensures a cozy, reliable heated cat houses for outdoor cats that stands up to harsh winters, making it a top choice for a outdoor heated cat house
- Elevated & Waterproof Design Stays Dry: Featuring an elevated base and sturdy mesh-reinforced fabric, this outside cat house weatherproof stays dry by blocking ground moisture. It’s the ideal outdoor cat house weatherproof for wet surfaces, ensuring a dry and warm stray cat shelter that protects against dampness in any outdoor location
- Instant Setup in Minutes with No Tools Needed: With simple fold-and-zip construction, this easy setup cat warming house assembles instantly—no tools required. Perfect as an instant warm cat house outdoor for yards or garages, it also functions seamlessly as a convenient indoor heated cat bed, offering flexible placement for any cats
- Smart & Security Heating with Adjustable Comfort: The security, adjustable heated cat bed outdoor features a 2–12 hour timer and temperature control (59-140°F). This outdoor heated cat house weatherproof delivers consistent, worry-free warmth, making it an energy-efficient cat outdoor house and a cozy heated outdoor cat shelters environment, ideal as a secure insulated cat house outdoor winter for cold nights
- Spacious Interior for Multiple Cats Without Crowding: The generous interior of this large heated outdoor cat house weatherproof comfortably fits multiple cats. Designed as a multi-cat cat house heated, it offers both privacy and companionship—perfect as a roomy heated cat shelter or a shared insulated cat heated house outdoor for colony caregivers
Leah –
This outdoor heated cat house is well designed and sturdy, and it feels made for real winter conditions. The materials are durable, weather resistant, and the elevated base helps keep moisture and cold off the ground where the cats rest.
The adjustable heated pad is a big plus and provides steady warmth without feeling excessive. Assembly was straightforward, and once set up, the shelter feels secure and stable. It offers a safe, warm place for outdoor, stray, or feral cats during cold weather.
This gives peace of mind knowing outdoor cats have protection from the elements when temperatures drop. A solid, thoughtful solution for winter care.
Integrity tested.
Ashten James –
After having put this together, and having it outside under my covered porch through some cold and snowy days and nights in the Canadian winter, I can say that the heat pad does not get the inside of the cat house warm enough to be able to rely on and leave cats outside for any length of time. It may be good enough for spring or fall season, or maybe in the Southern States of the US, but definitely not in the Canadian winters.
With this said, for the current price of $76 CAD, I’d say this is a pretty good purchase, if you’re open to customize the cat house yourself a little bit, in order to improve its insulation and completely replace the heating pad thats in there. I say this because the overall quality of the house itself is pretty good. The installation was easy and straight forward, and this cat house has many features other more premium cat houses have, like being fairly large, elevated, and the walls having decent insulation.
I personally like to tinker with things and customize them to my liking, so in order to winterize this unit for Canadian winters, I ended up adding some self adhesive thermal wall insulation to the inside of the cat house, and purchasing a more powerful outdoor heating pad – all probably cost an additional $60, but now I can definitely tell that the inside of it stays at a consistent temperature to allow a cat to stay inside for a much longer period of time.
So overall, if you’re willing to do some more work on it yourself, like I did, it’s a good buy. Otherwise, the pad inside doesn’t get warm enough, and the walls should be insulated a bit more to retain heat better for Canadian winters.
Ashten James –
Even though the weather is really cold outside right now in the middle of winter, this cat house actually keeps somewhat warm given enough time for it to work. While it never gets “inside the house” levels of warm, it’s cozy compared to the outdoors. Not really ideal to the January weather that I’m testing it out in… but I think it would be very good for the shoulder seasons.
The material of the cathouse is quite nice. The cloth is really durable and despite being snowed on, it was easy to keep clean. It did a great job of retaining the heat inside from the heating pad. I like that the power cable is reinforced and there’s no way that any backyard critter can chew through it.
OneThat –
Took me only about 15 minutes to assemble. I thought this was very well built and sturdy despite what some of the other reviews might say. At the end of the day it’s an outdoor house and as long as it stands up to the cold weather and houses my strays it’s good for me. The elevated base is nice as it keeps water out. I followed the instruction for the heating pad with running it on high for 15 minutes and then picking a setting. It was very warm and kept its warmth pretty well outside.
VOLDAD –
This outdoor heated cat house is well designed and sturdy, and it feels made for real winter conditions. The materials are durable, weather resistant, and the elevated base helps keep moisture and cold off the ground where the cats rest.
The adjustable heated pad is a big plus and provides steady warmth without feeling excessive. Assembly was straightforward, and once set up, the shelter feels secure and stable. It offers a safe, warm place for outdoor, stray, or feral cats during cold weather.
This gives peace of mind knowing outdoor cats have protection from the elements when temperatures drop. A solid, thoughtful solution for winter care.
Integrity tested.
Spoon –
Great two cat shelter! Easy to put together! I have owned several cat shelters and this is by far my favorite!
OneThat –
We have a very large fluffy outdoor farm cat who lives in the garage in the winter. It took him a few weeks to warm up to the idea of the house. But once he moved over from his little camo insulated house to this much larger heated one it immediately became his preferred house!! He’s a 15 lb cat and he has tons of space in this house! He’s warm and toasty! And very happy.
The timer can be set to 12 hours and there’s several different heat settings. I usually flick it on in the evening and put it on level five or six.
OneThat –
I have several different brands of outdoor cat houses. None of them are put together in the same way. This house’s design is a bit… much. The roof zips on but the zipper on mine doesn’t align quite right. It took about 15 minutes of adjustments for me to get the zipper to line up at the peak of the roof on the front and on the front corner near the end. There was still a gap left. I was slightly frustrated by the end.
The base is also a bit dumb, in my opinion. I understand that the house itself is supposed to be waterproof and that’s why the base is separate. You don’t want to have holes in the house where water can seep in because of the legs. But, surely, there is a better way to add a base than this? The base is a piece where you screw in the legs using metal screws and washers. Then you place the house on the Velcro of the base. This attaches the house to the base pretty well. Except that the base is slightly larger than the house and the Velcro is ever so slightly misaligned. It doesn’t look nice.
I do like that the roof seems secure enough and most rain will probably stay out. The end of the zipper may be an issue if yours has a gap like mine does. I do wish that the overhangs in the front and back were as wide as the sides. It just makes more sense when it comes to protecting the zipper seam.
I like that there are two entrances, though I wish they were more offset from each other. I like that it came with a heating pad, but I am not convinced the controller is waterproof.
Over all, I would use this on a covered porch or in a shed, but I don’t feel this particular cat house is meant for complete outdoor exposure.
Kindle Customer –
Well he moved right in. Construction was straight forward which is good cause the instructions are not in the right order, and totally illogical.
Once construction is complete it is solid. The heating pad cover is soft and fuzzy and should clean up easily. The zippers are very tight and should provides good water resistance. The only thing that worries me is the control switch does not seem very water proof for an outdoor cat house. We will see.
Nilay –
Easy set up , fast delivery and product as described. Although not for big big cats the entry a little small for them to enter.
VOLDAD –
This nicely made house has potential, but falls short in functionality and ease of use. The zipper is finicky and the heating pad isn’t as warm as expected. However, the timer feature is a nice touch. Overall, it’s an okay value for the price, but could use some design tweaks. It is also much smaller than pictured and only 1 big or 2 small cats can fit inside it.
Ashten James –
You have no idea how excited I was to be able to test this heated outdoor cat house! Totally stoked! I feed feral cats and I have made some homemade shelters for the ferals to live in out of styrofoam coolers, totes and straw. Winters are especially difficult for outdoor cats, so when I saw this shelter along with a heated mat, I knew it would save some cat lives!
This kit comes with all that you need to put the house together which was pretty much only a screwdriver – just bring your patience. It also includes pegs so that you can secure the house into the ground, so it won’t move so easily in windy weather or by rough predators.
Putting it together was straightforward however construction became frustrating when I had to keep peeling off and putting back on the cat house which is velcro’d to the main base. This was quite frustrating because it actually isn’t made to fit perfectly because they’re different sizes. The base is bigger than the cat house, so this leads to the frustration of not being able to align it properly and so the finished product looks a bit sloppy. This is a BIG manufacturing flaw.
Surprisingly the top roof ZIPPERS to the body of the house. I thought this was a bit bizarre but with care when I was zipping it up, it actually sealed up better and likely quicker than it would have with a velcro closure.
The house is made of waterproof material with an insulated metallic interior to help reflect the cats heat back to them. The exterior is wipeable and can be sanitized which is good for cats that spray the outside due to being territorial. The large double entryways, in my opinion are too big – but they come with removeable very thin plastic door covers to allow in light, quick entry/escape and a visual viewpoint. I think the doorways are too big because the bigger the entryway, the bigger predators can get in or at least it gives them greater access inside and the wide openings allow for easier access to the cats or kittens. Also, bigger entryways escape the warmth inside and it’s a constant battle for these cats to stay warm.
On this house, there’s a permanent smaller circle window with plastic on the top of the roof that has blackout material you can choose to cover it with or not. It’s like a small circular skylight of sorts.
The heated mat directions indicate to set the heating mats temperature to the highest setting for 15 minutes and to put a towel or blanket over the heat mat in order to feel the heat, when indoors I definitely felt the warmth of it within minutes. Outside, because of the ambient temperature the mat won’t be as warm and requires pressure on it to feel the warmth it gives, so by laying on it – the cats are warming up a little. Directly, when I touch the mat when this is outside – it doesn’t feel very warm (even on the highest setting which I keep it at). I also add straw inside the shelter to give that extra layer of warmth the cats need so desperately in this c-c-c-cold Canadian winter climate. I was and still am a little worried about the controller for the heating mat – it does not appear to be waterproof, but I have this under a covered area that won’t get direct rain. If you’re thinking of putting this in an open area, I would consider rigging up a waterproof box to put around this controller for safety. From the controller I can turn the heating mat on /off, control the heating temperature level and choose to have it on a timer option. The cord for the heating mat has a scratch and bite protector on it which is a great safety measure.
The most important question– “are the cats using it?”…nope. Not yet, but the ferals don’t trust something new until they feel it’s safe. I have a camera rigged up and am watching them check it out daily and I’m hopeful they will begin to use this. I’ve added some catnip to entice them to look inside. I have set it up next to another shelter. I’m impressed with the size of this house, and I think 2 cats could curl up inside however my ferals won’t share, so this will only shelter 1 cat or a passing possum for a night or two.
So far, this shelter has stayed stable outdoors in inclement weather and has even fared well with a raccoon intruder who was checking it out. I think it’s a good, heated cat house shelter option if it’s in a sheltered area to protect the heating cord controller and there aren’t a lot of predators around due to the wide door openings. It has a lot of great features and I just know it’s going to be a safe haven for my ferals once they decide it’s safe to use.
Leah –
This nicely made house has potential, but falls short in functionality and ease of use. The zipper is finicky and the heating pad isn’t as warm as expected. However, the timer feature is a nice touch. Overall, it’s an okay value for the price, but could use some design tweaks. It is also much smaller than pictured and only 1 big or 2 small cats can fit inside it.
VOLDAD –
Took me only about 15 minutes to assemble. I thought this was very well built and sturdy despite what some of the other reviews might say. At the end of the day it’s an outdoor house and as long as it stands up to the cold weather and houses my strays it’s good for me. The elevated base is nice as it keeps water out. I followed the instruction for the heating pad with running it on high for 15 minutes and then picking a setting. It was very warm and kept its warmth pretty well outside.
Nilay –
Currently listed for $70
My cat insists that I give this 5 stars, so who am I to argue?
So, we’ve got a couple of cats. One in particular spent the first half of his life as a free roaming predator. He loved his people and warm bed, but he had a purpose in life and gosh danggit he was gonna fulfill that purpose. He had plenty of barn space to snuggle into for warmth, all was good. After moving from a rural area to a seniors residential community, he gained access to an entire neighbourhood of grandmas and grandpas to spoil him. In exchange, the mouse population has dropped drastically. Its a good system. Thing is, with him getting into his middle aged years *and* living in town, I always worry that even with access to multiple homes, he could end up spending the night outside in the cold. He deserves much better than that, of course.
Enter this heated house.
It was super easy to setup. Took me less than 5 minutes including making space for it on our covered porch. Basically you just unfold it, lay the mat in and plug it in. It really is as simple as the ad makes it look.
I would agree that its weatherproof. However- I would watch for big snowfalls. It will stay waterproof and dry inside, but I dont think it could withstand a whole ton of weight on top.
Its been a huge peace of mind for us knowing that if our boy insists on staying out overnight, hes got this cozy house to climb into.
The mat has a timer setting, which is also handy because then I’m not paying to heat the thing round the clock (ie: when hes already inside the house).
This house is well weatherproofed (minus potential roof weight issue, but I’m not counting that against this product. Heavy snow on a roof seems like a common sense thing)
It sits nicely up off the ground so it wont sit in water
Even on ultra cold nights (-20C) it stayed a comfortable +15C in there at minimum.
Solid purchase for your outdoor furiends <3
Nilay –
Packaged well with all parts included. The zipper attachment was a nightmare to get attached but once it was attached it was a smooth zip and a flush fit. Easy to assemble with the instructions and tools included. Took me (not good at putting stuff together) about 25 minutes total.
Warms really well and fast, and has a control setting attached to the pad to turn on and off and adjust the heat up or down. I love the attachable clear doors.
Has two entrances which feral cats seem to deem as necessary for shelter so that’s good. The heating pad and cord are wrapped for outdoor use.
Big enough for at least 3 big cats and the feral cat colony I feed seem to like this house.
VOLDAD –
Excellent all weather shelter for small animals. Assembled in 10 minutes, all hardware included. Dry and warm in winter, dry and protected from the hot sun in the summer. Extremely well designed and built to last with zippered on roof, screwed in floor panel and legs, 2 doorways that can be covered with the included velcro clear plastic door flaps. Complete with soft bedding, heating pad and controls this is a great way to keep pets comfortable outside. We have 2 cats that will easily fit in the space together and since we have coyotes, Lots of coyotes, we keep our cats on an enclosed deck when they want to be outside. So I attached one of their play tunnels to one of the doorways and covered the back doorway with plexiglass so I can see inside from our house window but they cant get out. Only way in is from the protected tunnel system. This will give them great outdoor shade, keep them dry, and comfy all year round. Great product and perfectly versatile for any pet needs, strays or even a den for wildlife.
OneThat –
Packaged well with all parts included. The zipper attachment was a nightmare to get attached but once it was attached it was a smooth zip and a flush fit. Easy to assemble with the instructions and tools included. Took me (not good at putting stuff together) about 25 minutes total.
Warms really well and fast, and has a control setting attached to the pad to turn on and off and adjust the heat up or down. I love the attachable clear doors.
Has two entrances which feral cats seem to deem as necessary for shelter so that’s good. The heating pad and cord are wrapped for outdoor use.
Big enough for at least 3 big cats and the feral cat colony I feed seem to like this house.
G S –
I rated this product five stars only to try and boost its visibility in Amazon’s algorithm, not because I think it’s flawless. The cat house itself is good, but I’d actually give it three stars—and that’s being generous—because the heating pad’s controller is unsafe. It’s not weatherproof, and there’s a real risk of electric shock to people or pets. This critical detail isn’t mentioned anywhere in the listing or instructions, which is concerning. As an electronics technician, I inspected the controller on arrival and found no weatherproofing: no silicone coating or rubber seal, and even open vents on the back that could let moisture in. I strongly advise against leaving the heat pad plugged in outdoors.
On the plus side, the house is well-suited for indoor use or on a covered deck. The design provides solid pet protection: two clear vinyl doors Velcro in place (removable if not needed) to help shield against wind; a sturdy base that sits a couple inches off the ground on six plastic legs which helps prevent water from seeping inside; a zippered roof with a snug fit for easy installation and storage; and a reflective interior surface to help retain heat. There’s even a small skylight in the ceiling with an external flap to cover it when not needed. The house Velcro’s to the platform, which can be a little tricky to align alone but is secure once in place. Two ground pegs help anchor the platform in windy spots, and a side grommet with a weatherproof flap allows cord passage into the house—though I still don’t recommend using the heat pad if moisture exposure is possible. The material is heavy vinyl and easy to wipe down. The dual doors are convenient for allowing a cat to escape if needed, especially with feral cats.
The heating pad itself is a decent size and has a removable, washable outer cover with a zipper. However, the controller is not waterproof, so indoor use is safest unless you implement weatherproofing. A notable drawback is that if power is interrupted, the controller does not restart automatically when power returns, so you must reset it. My indoor cats took to the house immediately, but given the safety concerns, the heating pad system needs improvement—ideally replacing the controller with a single, fixed temperature or making the entire setup weatherproof to prevent electrical and power-reset issues.
Kindle Customer –
Packaged well with all parts included. The zipper attachment was a nightmare to get attached but once it was attached it was a smooth zip and a flush fit. Easy to assemble with the instructions and tools included. Took me (not good at putting stuff together) about 25 minutes total.
Warms really well and fast, and has a control setting attached to the pad to turn on and off and adjust the heat up or down. I love the attachable clear doors.
Has two entrances which feral cats seem to deem as necessary for shelter so that’s good. The heating pad and cord are wrapped for outdoor use.
Big enough for at least 3 big cats and the feral cat colony I feed seem to like this house.
Leah –
Easy set up , fast delivery and product as described. Although not for big big cats the entry a little small for them to enter.
Ashten James –
Homegroove heated outdoor cat house: I got this for my adult cat to use during the spring and fall at the cottage. I’m currently using it indoors, so he’ll get accustomed to using this house. After leaving some treats inside, he’s starting to go inside it more often and takes the occasional nap there too. This house is very useful when there’s cold and/or damp weather, so he can get shelter without having to come indoors. I previously had another cat house, but this one is so much better. The build materials are stronger, thus it’s more durable, with better waterproofing and the roof attaches with a zipper and not Velcro, like my old one. This house includes the heating pad, which can easily be removed and used on its own. Though it doesn’t get very warm, a bit of heat is still better than none. I like how they incorporated a cable hole flap in the house, so the heating pad’s power cord can fit through on the side, thus not obstructing the cat’s door. Although there are doors on opposite sides, I’ve found most cats prefer a single entry, as it’s easier to guard, so they’re more relaxed. As well, the plastic flap may block some wind, but my cat is less apprehensive using the door when there is no flap. Therefore, I only attached the door flap on the rear door, then pushed that side of the house against a wall. My cat can now enter the front door freely, without a flap, plus the rear door is now closed off, so he feels more comfortable inside. Another nice feature with this cat house are the bottom feet. They attach easily to the base and raise it off the ground. This helps to keep water out, so the house stays nice and dry. The skylight in the roof is small, but it does provide a little light inside for your cat. Plus, there’s a flap that can be flipped over, if your cat prefers the inside to be darker. I find the interior of this house to be sufficient for a couple of small cats or one large cat. My cat’s father was huge and he’s taking after his dad. He turns 3 next month and he’s already a muscular 18lbs. He’s 18” long, 6” wide and 14” tall at his shoulders, and he fits inside easily, with enough room to turn around and lie down. I think this is an excellent cat house for anyone who has outdoor cats. Even though my cottage has a cat door for him to use, he chooses to be outside all day long. This house allows him to stay outside, while still getting shelter from the weather. Your outdoor cat will also appreciate their own private outdoor space. And for those that help out stray cats, this shelter will be very beneficial to their comfort and survival. It’ll give them a place to sleep undisturbed and away from predators. Even though it’s big enough for a cat to fit inside, the overall size of this house isn’t too large. It won’t overcrowd your outdoor area, while still being visible, so it won’t be a tripping hazard. There’s also a reflective strip running horizontally around this house, making it easily visible at night. Your cat will be very happy to have a castle of their own.
Leah –
Well he moved right in. Construction was straight forward which is good cause the instructions are not in the right order, and totally illogical.
Once construction is complete it is solid. The heating pad cover is soft and fuzzy and should clean up easily. The zippers are very tight and should provides good water resistance. The only thing that worries me is the control switch does not seem very water proof for an outdoor cat house. We will see.
G S –
Pros:
Sturdy and well-insulated, keeps cats dry in rain
Raised base helps protect from cold ground
Two entrances and clear flaps for visibility
Easy to assemble with included tools
Comes with a heating pad and reflective strips
Cons:
Heating pad barely warms; not ideal for freezing weather
Controller not waterproof, cord is short
Zipper alignment tricky, may leave small gaps
Smaller interior than expected; only 1 large or 2 small cats comfortably
This cat house is well made, easy to put together, and offers shelter from rain and wind. The heating pad works a little, but won’t keep cats fully warm in harsh cold. Great for covered porches or mild outdoor use, but not for extreme winter conditions.
Kitty’s Kitten Rescue –
Second cat house I bought. Will be returning both. The heating pad advertises the heat control to get warm. But they do not get warm at all. Definitely not something you’d keep outside. I see no difference in level 1 to level 7 for heat.
OneThat –
This outdoor heated cat house is well designed and sturdy, and it feels made for real winter conditions. The materials are durable, weather resistant, and the elevated base helps keep moisture and cold off the ground where the cats rest.
The adjustable heated pad is a big plus and provides steady warmth without feeling excessive. Assembly was straightforward, and once set up, the shelter feels secure and stable. It offers a safe, warm place for outdoor, stray, or feral cats during cold weather.
This gives peace of mind knowing outdoor cats have protection from the elements when temperatures drop. A solid, thoughtful solution for winter care.
Integrity tested.
Kitty’s Kitten Rescue –
I put this together in about five minutes. All I had to do was screw on the legs, unfold the frame, insert the heating pad and attach the roof. Zipping the roof in was the most difficult and satisfying part of the whole thing. Complexity: 1 out of 5.
I really like that the cat house has an elevated base and that the entire interior is mylar, including the base that attaches to the frame. There was a bit of off‑gassing at first, which was not great, but I baked that out by turning the heat on high and airing it out before putting up the Velcro cat flaps.
I set this up indoors because I have a very lean, geriatric six‑pound princess and an old, drafty, ground‑floor apartment. To my surprise, she required almost no encouragement. A few crunchy treats and now she comes and goes as she pleases, which is very reassuring when I do not have a lap available to warm her bones. I can confirm that it does not get very warm, even with both door flaps attached, so I added a self‑heating mat she refuses to use underneath the heating pad. With the flaps up, it finally became a little kitty sauna. The best part is that I was able to turn the heat down from the maximum setting of 9 to a 7 until it stabilized, and then to a 6 or 7 for the perfect Human With a Fever Lap temperature. Now I am just hoping the clear cat flap is not a deterrent.
Now that I have solved the heat issue, I will say that the house is very small. Like another reviewer mentioned, unless the cats are bonded, there is no way you are fitting two in here. I can already tell the younger cat has zero intention of encroaching on the elder’s territory.
As an indoor heated house, this meets my needs. As an outdoor house in Prairie deep‑freeze weather at – 30° C, I do not see how this would keep any animal warm. I respect the construction and the care taken to ensure the heating pad does not get hot enough to burn a cat, but even with the mylar insulation and elevated floor, it is not enough to keep pets warm in real cold. For that reason, I would not recommend it. As an indoor heated house, the same limitations exist, but with minor modifications like adding a mylar self‑heating mat under the heater, it becomes excellent.
I am not sure this is worth the $89.99 price tag. It depends entirely on your needs. Personally, I would not spend nearly $100 on this.
Kitty’s Kitten Rescue –
Arrived with box opened and taped. Missing one leg. Decided it may have been lost in shipping as mentioned box was taped so maybe not sellers fault. Worked around this leg issue and placed outside for one night which it was snowing and freezing rain. The open flap plastic doors did not keep out the snow and rain and heating pad was soaked.
No excuse for this Homegroove kennel as it was to withstand the weather. Plus as I also had purchased another cat outdoor house a month prior and the Homegroove was hooked up next to it. The other product was bought off another seller always works excellent and is weather proof and feral cats use every night. Kept this one once dried and placed indoors in barn. Not worth effort to deal with return.
Belinda Seeley –
Arrived with box opened and taped. Missing one leg. Decided it may have been lost in shipping as mentioned box was taped so maybe not sellers fault. Worked around this leg issue and placed outside for one night which it was snowing and freezing rain. The open flap plastic doors did not keep out the snow and rain and heating pad was soaked.
No excuse for this Homegroove kennel as it was to withstand the weather. Plus as I also had purchased another cat outdoor house a month prior and the Homegroove was hooked up next to it. The other product was bought off another seller always works excellent and is weather proof and feral cats use every night. Kept this one once dried and placed indoors in barn. Not worth effort to deal with return.
Belinda Seeley –
I put this together in about five minutes. All I had to do was screw on the legs, unfold the frame, insert the heating pad and attach the roof. Zipping the roof in was the most difficult and satisfying part of the whole thing. Complexity: 1 out of 5.
I really like that the cat house has an elevated base and that the entire interior is mylar, including the base that attaches to the frame. There was a bit of off‑gassing at first, which was not great, but I baked that out by turning the heat on high and airing it out before putting up the Velcro cat flaps.
I set this up indoors because I have a very lean, geriatric six‑pound princess and an old, drafty, ground‑floor apartment. To my surprise, she required almost no encouragement. A few crunchy treats and now she comes and goes as she pleases, which is very reassuring when I do not have a lap available to warm her bones. I can confirm that it does not get very warm, even with both door flaps attached, so I added a self‑heating mat she refuses to use underneath the heating pad. With the flaps up, it finally became a little kitty sauna. The best part is that I was able to turn the heat down from the maximum setting of 9 to a 7 until it stabilized, and then to a 6 or 7 for the perfect Human With a Fever Lap temperature. Now I am just hoping the clear cat flap is not a deterrent.
Now that I have solved the heat issue, I will say that the house is very small. Like another reviewer mentioned, unless the cats are bonded, there is no way you are fitting two in here. I can already tell the younger cat has zero intention of encroaching on the elder’s territory.
As an indoor heated house, this meets my needs. As an outdoor house in Prairie deep‑freeze weather at – 30° C, I do not see how this would keep any animal warm. I respect the construction and the care taken to ensure the heating pad does not get hot enough to burn a cat, but even with the mylar insulation and elevated floor, it is not enough to keep pets warm in real cold. For that reason, I would not recommend it. As an indoor heated house, the same limitations exist, but with minor modifications like adding a mylar self‑heating mat under the heater, it becomes excellent.
I am not sure this is worth the $89.99 price tag. It depends entirely on your needs. Personally, I would not spend nearly $100 on this.
Ashten James –
Easy set up , fast delivery and product as described. Although not for big big cats the entry a little small for them to enter.
Kitty’s Kitten Rescue –
I rated this product five stars only to try and boost its visibility in Amazon’s algorithm, not because I think it’s flawless. The cat house itself is good, but I’d actually give it three stars—and that’s being generous—because the heating pad’s controller is unsafe. It’s not weatherproof, and there’s a real risk of electric shock to people or pets. This critical detail isn’t mentioned anywhere in the listing or instructions, which is concerning. As an electronics technician, I inspected the controller on arrival and found no weatherproofing: no silicone coating or rubber seal, and even open vents on the back that could let moisture in. I strongly advise against leaving the heat pad plugged in outdoors.
On the plus side, the house is well-suited for indoor use or on a covered deck. The design provides solid pet protection: two clear vinyl doors Velcro in place (removable if not needed) to help shield against wind; a sturdy base that sits a couple inches off the ground on six plastic legs which helps prevent water from seeping inside; a zippered roof with a snug fit for easy installation and storage; and a reflective interior surface to help retain heat. There’s even a small skylight in the ceiling with an external flap to cover it when not needed. The house Velcro’s to the platform, which can be a little tricky to align alone but is secure once in place. Two ground pegs help anchor the platform in windy spots, and a side grommet with a weatherproof flap allows cord passage into the house—though I still don’t recommend using the heat pad if moisture exposure is possible. The material is heavy vinyl and easy to wipe down. The dual doors are convenient for allowing a cat to escape if needed, especially with feral cats.
The heating pad itself is a decent size and has a removable, washable outer cover with a zipper. However, the controller is not waterproof, so indoor use is safest unless you implement weatherproofing. A notable drawback is that if power is interrupted, the controller does not restart automatically when power returns, so you must reset it. My indoor cats took to the house immediately, but given the safety concerns, the heating pad system needs improvement—ideally replacing the controller with a single, fixed temperature or making the entire setup weatherproof to prevent electrical and power-reset issues.
Nilay –
I put this together in about five minutes. All I had to do was screw on the legs, unfold the frame, insert the heating pad and attach the roof. Zipping the roof in was the most difficult and satisfying part of the whole thing. Complexity: 1 out of 5.
I really like that the cat house has an elevated base and that the entire interior is mylar, including the base that attaches to the frame. There was a bit of off‑gassing at first, which was not great, but I baked that out by turning the heat on high and airing it out before putting up the Velcro cat flaps.
I set this up indoors because I have a very lean, geriatric six‑pound princess and an old, drafty, ground‑floor apartment. To my surprise, she required almost no encouragement. A few crunchy treats and now she comes and goes as she pleases, which is very reassuring when I do not have a lap available to warm her bones. I can confirm that it does not get very warm, even with both door flaps attached, so I added a self‑heating mat she refuses to use underneath the heating pad. With the flaps up, it finally became a little kitty sauna. The best part is that I was able to turn the heat down from the maximum setting of 9 to a 7 until it stabilized, and then to a 6 or 7 for the perfect Human With a Fever Lap temperature. Now I am just hoping the clear cat flap is not a deterrent.
Now that I have solved the heat issue, I will say that the house is very small. Like another reviewer mentioned, unless the cats are bonded, there is no way you are fitting two in here. I can already tell the younger cat has zero intention of encroaching on the elder’s territory.
As an indoor heated house, this meets my needs. As an outdoor house in Prairie deep‑freeze weather at – 30° C, I do not see how this would keep any animal warm. I respect the construction and the care taken to ensure the heating pad does not get hot enough to burn a cat, but even with the mylar insulation and elevated floor, it is not enough to keep pets warm in real cold. For that reason, I would not recommend it. As an indoor heated house, the same limitations exist, but with minor modifications like adding a mylar self‑heating mat under the heater, it becomes excellent.
I am not sure this is worth the $89.99 price tag. It depends entirely on your needs. Personally, I would not spend nearly $100 on this.
VOLDAD –
I have several different brands of outdoor cat houses. None of them are put together in the same way. This house’s design is a bit… much. The roof zips on but the zipper on mine doesn’t align quite right. It took about 15 minutes of adjustments for me to get the zipper to line up at the peak of the roof on the front and on the front corner near the end. There was still a gap left. I was slightly frustrated by the end.
The base is also a bit dumb, in my opinion. I understand that the house itself is supposed to be waterproof and that’s why the base is separate. You don’t want to have holes in the house where water can seep in because of the legs. But, surely, there is a better way to add a base than this? The base is a piece where you screw in the legs using metal screws and washers. Then you place the house on the Velcro of the base. This attaches the house to the base pretty well. Except that the base is slightly larger than the house and the Velcro is ever so slightly misaligned. It doesn’t look nice.
I do like that the roof seems secure enough and most rain will probably stay out. The end of the zipper may be an issue if yours has a gap like mine does. I do wish that the overhangs in the front and back were as wide as the sides. It just makes more sense when it comes to protecting the zipper seam.
I like that there are two entrances, though I wish they were more offset from each other. I like that it came with a heating pad, but I am not convinced the controller is waterproof.
Over all, I would use this on a covered porch or in a shed, but I don’t feel this particular cat house is meant for complete outdoor exposure.
Kindle Customer –
We have a very large fluffy outdoor farm cat who lives in the garage in the winter. It took him a few weeks to warm up to the idea of the house. But once he moved over from his little camo insulated house to this much larger heated one it immediately became his preferred house!! He’s a 15 lb cat and he has tons of space in this house! He’s warm and toasty! And very happy.
The timer can be set to 12 hours and there’s several different heat settings. I usually flick it on in the evening and put it on level five or six.
snowka –
Bigger outdoor cat house. Sits closer to the ground than I would have liked. It easy to put together but the roof zips on and that was a lit difficult to get started. I do really like that the roof zips on, makes me feel like the inside is better protected from the wind. The heating pad could be a little simpler to use. Overall I might order again.
Nilay –
You have no idea how excited I was to be able to test this heated outdoor cat house! Totally stoked! I feed feral cats and I have made some homemade shelters for the ferals to live in out of styrofoam coolers, totes and straw. Winters are especially difficult for outdoor cats, so when I saw this shelter along with a heated mat, I knew it would save some cat lives!
This kit comes with all that you need to put the house together which was pretty much only a screwdriver – just bring your patience. It also includes pegs so that you can secure the house into the ground, so it won’t move so easily in windy weather or by rough predators.
Putting it together was straightforward however construction became frustrating when I had to keep peeling off and putting back on the cat house which is velcro’d to the main base. This was quite frustrating because it actually isn’t made to fit perfectly because they’re different sizes. The base is bigger than the cat house, so this leads to the frustration of not being able to align it properly and so the finished product looks a bit sloppy. This is a BIG manufacturing flaw.
Surprisingly the top roof ZIPPERS to the body of the house. I thought this was a bit bizarre but with care when I was zipping it up, it actually sealed up better and likely quicker than it would have with a velcro closure.
The house is made of waterproof material with an insulated metallic interior to help reflect the cats heat back to them. The exterior is wipeable and can be sanitized which is good for cats that spray the outside due to being territorial. The large double entryways, in my opinion are too big – but they come with removeable very thin plastic door covers to allow in light, quick entry/escape and a visual viewpoint. I think the doorways are too big because the bigger the entryway, the bigger predators can get in or at least it gives them greater access inside and the wide openings allow for easier access to the cats or kittens. Also, bigger entryways escape the warmth inside and it’s a constant battle for these cats to stay warm.
On this house, there’s a permanent smaller circle window with plastic on the top of the roof that has blackout material you can choose to cover it with or not. It’s like a small circular skylight of sorts.
The heated mat directions indicate to set the heating mats temperature to the highest setting for 15 minutes and to put a towel or blanket over the heat mat in order to feel the heat, when indoors I definitely felt the warmth of it within minutes. Outside, because of the ambient temperature the mat won’t be as warm and requires pressure on it to feel the warmth it gives, so by laying on it – the cats are warming up a little. Directly, when I touch the mat when this is outside – it doesn’t feel very warm (even on the highest setting which I keep it at). I also add straw inside the shelter to give that extra layer of warmth the cats need so desperately in this c-c-c-cold Canadian winter climate. I was and still am a little worried about the controller for the heating mat – it does not appear to be waterproof, but I have this under a covered area that won’t get direct rain. If you’re thinking of putting this in an open area, I would consider rigging up a waterproof box to put around this controller for safety. From the controller I can turn the heating mat on /off, control the heating temperature level and choose to have it on a timer option. The cord for the heating mat has a scratch and bite protector on it which is a great safety measure.
The most important question– “are the cats using it?”…nope. Not yet, but the ferals don’t trust something new until they feel it’s safe. I have a camera rigged up and am watching them check it out daily and I’m hopeful they will begin to use this. I’ve added some catnip to entice them to look inside. I have set it up next to another shelter. I’m impressed with the size of this house, and I think 2 cats could curl up inside however my ferals won’t share, so this will only shelter 1 cat or a passing possum for a night or two.
So far, this shelter has stayed stable outdoors in inclement weather and has even fared well with a raccoon intruder who was checking it out. I think it’s a good, heated cat house shelter option if it’s in a sheltered area to protect the heating cord controller and there aren’t a lot of predators around due to the wide door openings. It has a lot of great features and I just know it’s going to be a safe haven for my ferals once they decide it’s safe to use.
Leah –
You have no idea how excited I was to be able to test this heated outdoor cat house! Totally stoked! I feed feral cats and I have made some homemade shelters for the ferals to live in out of styrofoam coolers, totes and straw. Winters are especially difficult for outdoor cats, so when I saw this shelter along with a heated mat, I knew it would save some cat lives!
This kit comes with all that you need to put the house together which was pretty much only a screwdriver – just bring your patience. It also includes pegs so that you can secure the house into the ground, so it won’t move so easily in windy weather or by rough predators.
Putting it together was straightforward however construction became frustrating when I had to keep peeling off and putting back on the cat house which is velcro’d to the main base. This was quite frustrating because it actually isn’t made to fit perfectly because they’re different sizes. The base is bigger than the cat house, so this leads to the frustration of not being able to align it properly and so the finished product looks a bit sloppy. This is a BIG manufacturing flaw.
Surprisingly the top roof ZIPPERS to the body of the house. I thought this was a bit bizarre but with care when I was zipping it up, it actually sealed up better and likely quicker than it would have with a velcro closure.
The house is made of waterproof material with an insulated metallic interior to help reflect the cats heat back to them. The exterior is wipeable and can be sanitized which is good for cats that spray the outside due to being territorial. The large double entryways, in my opinion are too big – but they come with removeable very thin plastic door covers to allow in light, quick entry/escape and a visual viewpoint. I think the doorways are too big because the bigger the entryway, the bigger predators can get in or at least it gives them greater access inside and the wide openings allow for easier access to the cats or kittens. Also, bigger entryways escape the warmth inside and it’s a constant battle for these cats to stay warm.
On this house, there’s a permanent smaller circle window with plastic on the top of the roof that has blackout material you can choose to cover it with or not. It’s like a small circular skylight of sorts.
The heated mat directions indicate to set the heating mats temperature to the highest setting for 15 minutes and to put a towel or blanket over the heat mat in order to feel the heat, when indoors I definitely felt the warmth of it within minutes. Outside, because of the ambient temperature the mat won’t be as warm and requires pressure on it to feel the warmth it gives, so by laying on it – the cats are warming up a little. Directly, when I touch the mat when this is outside – it doesn’t feel very warm (even on the highest setting which I keep it at). I also add straw inside the shelter to give that extra layer of warmth the cats need so desperately in this c-c-c-cold Canadian winter climate. I was and still am a little worried about the controller for the heating mat – it does not appear to be waterproof, but I have this under a covered area that won’t get direct rain. If you’re thinking of putting this in an open area, I would consider rigging up a waterproof box to put around this controller for safety. From the controller I can turn the heating mat on /off, control the heating temperature level and choose to have it on a timer option. The cord for the heating mat has a scratch and bite protector on it which is a great safety measure.
The most important question– “are the cats using it?”…nope. Not yet, but the ferals don’t trust something new until they feel it’s safe. I have a camera rigged up and am watching them check it out daily and I’m hopeful they will begin to use this. I’ve added some catnip to entice them to look inside. I have set it up next to another shelter. I’m impressed with the size of this house, and I think 2 cats could curl up inside however my ferals won’t share, so this will only shelter 1 cat or a passing possum for a night or two.
So far, this shelter has stayed stable outdoors in inclement weather and has even fared well with a raccoon intruder who was checking it out. I think it’s a good, heated cat house shelter option if it’s in a sheltered area to protect the heating cord controller and there aren’t a lot of predators around due to the wide door openings. It has a lot of great features and I just know it’s going to be a safe haven for my ferals once they decide it’s safe to use.
Leah –
Homegroove heated outdoor cat house: I got this for my adult cat to use during the spring and fall at the cottage. I’m currently using it indoors, so he’ll get accustomed to using this house. After leaving some treats inside, he’s starting to go inside it more often and takes the occasional nap there too. This house is very useful when there’s cold and/or damp weather, so he can get shelter without having to come indoors. I previously had another cat house, but this one is so much better. The build materials are stronger, thus it’s more durable, with better waterproofing and the roof attaches with a zipper and not Velcro, like my old one. This house includes the heating pad, which can easily be removed and used on its own. Though it doesn’t get very warm, a bit of heat is still better than none. I like how they incorporated a cable hole flap in the house, so the heating pad’s power cord can fit through on the side, thus not obstructing the cat’s door. Although there are doors on opposite sides, I’ve found most cats prefer a single entry, as it’s easier to guard, so they’re more relaxed. As well, the plastic flap may block some wind, but my cat is less apprehensive using the door when there is no flap. Therefore, I only attached the door flap on the rear door, then pushed that side of the house against a wall. My cat can now enter the front door freely, without a flap, plus the rear door is now closed off, so he feels more comfortable inside. Another nice feature with this cat house are the bottom feet. They attach easily to the base and raise it off the ground. This helps to keep water out, so the house stays nice and dry. The skylight in the roof is small, but it does provide a little light inside for your cat. Plus, there’s a flap that can be flipped over, if your cat prefers the inside to be darker. I find the interior of this house to be sufficient for a couple of small cats or one large cat. My cat’s father was huge and he’s taking after his dad. He turns 3 next month and he’s already a muscular 18lbs. He’s 18” long, 6” wide and 14” tall at his shoulders, and he fits inside easily, with enough room to turn around and lie down. I think this is an excellent cat house for anyone who has outdoor cats. Even though my cottage has a cat door for him to use, he chooses to be outside all day long. This house allows him to stay outside, while still getting shelter from the weather. Your outdoor cat will also appreciate their own private outdoor space. And for those that help out stray cats, this shelter will be very beneficial to their comfort and survival. It’ll give them a place to sleep undisturbed and away from predators. Even though it’s big enough for a cat to fit inside, the overall size of this house isn’t too large. It won’t overcrowd your outdoor area, while still being visible, so it won’t be a tripping hazard. There’s also a reflective strip running horizontally around this house, making it easily visible at night. Your cat will be very happy to have a castle of their own.
Ashten James –
Das Haus ist stabil, gut isoliert und lässt sich recht leicht aufbauen und ist geräumig für 1-2 Katzen. Das Dach wird mit einem Reissverschluss angebracht, was etwas fummelig ist, aber solide. Die einzige Kritik gilt der Heizmatte, die viel zu warm eingestellt werden kann. Sie sollte niemals höher als Stufe 5 für Katzen eingestellt werden! Timer Funktion ist aber super. Unser mind. 14 Jahre alter, scheuer Freiläufer nimmt sonst keine Häuser oder Höhlen an, ist für dieses beheizte Haus nun aber doch sehr dankbar.