I wasn't sure if my cats would like going in and then having to go in another door to get into the litter section, but they were fine with it.  It looks great in my living room and no one even notices that its a litter box until they see a cat going in the hole.  I thought it would contain the smell a little better, but my boy cat smells so bad I guess nothing will help that...haha.  Its sturdy and well made.  I love it!