Have had this cat tree for several months now, and it's holding up beautifully. My two cats are especially taken with the top perch. Unfortunately, they still prefer the sofa to the vertical scratching pad. They never go in the cubby at the bottom.

At first, the cats didn't seem too thrilled by the slight wobble/gentle swaying that can happen on the higher levels as they move around on it, but they've gotten over it.

In any case, this is a nice piece of furniture that I don't mind having in my living room. It was a little complex to assemble, but not too bad. And I love that the softer surfaces are removable for replacement/cleaning. That feature helped me realize that I'll be able to keep this cat tree looking nice for a long time, making the high cost worth it.

Pros: Durable. Still looks like new months later!
Cons: Wish it came in another wood finish as I would have preferred a warmer tone