I like that this cat tree doesn't take up much floor space. The design of the scratching posts on top of the the base allows my cat to really stretch while scratching,  which was lacking in past trees. The top perch, as mentioned in other reviews does not have a hole for easy access.  I find this to be a plus as my cat seems to enjoy the tree like climb it takes to get there. It did take her a few tries, but now she does it with ease. I personally would have liked at least one post with a little thicker sisal rope; based only on  the aggressive manor in which my cat uses her posts. This is a great tree to burn a little energy,  but I can see how a declawed, or sedentary cat could struggle with it. In short, after my cat destroys this, I will buy it for her again