This is a good quality tree, even if it sheds a bit of carpet (they all do at first).  Its height allows it to fit nicely under a window without taking over an entire room that screams "cat people live here!!!".  The reason I have deducted one star is that my cat is taking a while to warm up to this.  He seems to prefer a round platform that he can curl up in, so not all cats will love this right away.  Additionally, I find that the bottom level doesn't jut out as far as it appears in the photos (it is approximately 6 inches).  This might still make it difficult for an older cat to jump onto the top level, as it is almost a vertical jump.