There were a couple of rough spots on edges and corners, but it was an easy fix to sand them out.  It's a distressed finish, anyway, so sanding a couple spots just adds to the charm.  Our cat loves it.  I put it on our enclosed front porch where I keep a multitude of house plants.  She is one happy camper amid her own private little jungle and has a cozy place to hide out when she wants to.  I leave the back open because she's more comfortable if she doesn't feel 'trapped.'  

Pros: Very sturdy with lots of access points for a finicky feline.
Cons: As some people suggested, it is for a smaller cat.  We just cut the hole (between floors) a bit wider and it fits our 11 pounder just fine.