Last Updated: October 23, 2019 (Refresh Now)
AmazonBasics Cat Scratching Post and Hammock
Last Updated: October 23, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
851
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
51
Spam Test
PASS
169 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 800 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Build Quality
254hammock, cats, easy to assemble, scratching posts, scratching
+90%
-10%
" ... Love the height of this scratch post . ... "
" ... It is very sturdy and tall. ... "
" ... We were concerned about her clawing up our leather sectional couch. ... "
" ... Came fast easy to assemble study soft over all great buy ... "
" ... It is very sturdy and I am not afraid it will fall. ... "
" ... Very strong and tall, my cat and kitten love it, highly recommended ! ... "
" ... Easy to set up, sturdy, good quality, cute and fuzzy! ... "
" ... My kitten loves it and it’s very easy to build. ... "
Ease of Use
127put together, easy, super, easy to put, sturdy
+100%
" ... Easy to build. ... "
" ... This was so easy to assemble and my kitty loves it!! ... "
" ... It was super easy to put together. ... "
" ... I love how it was very easy to put together and included all of the equipment to do so. ... "
" ... Very easy to assemble, instructions were easy to follow. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble. ... "
" ... I was soooo skeptical buying this but it was so easy to assemble and our little guy LOVES it. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
Price
74money, worth the money, value, definitely worth, well worth
+100%
" ... Perfect and great price. ... "
" ... For the price of this item it is definitely worth it. ... "
" ... A steal for this price!! ... "
" ... I hesitated about buying this due to the price but now have no regrets in paying more, it is worth the investment and has given the impression that it will hold up for several years to come. ... "
" ... For the price this item was a STEAL. ... "
" ... Fantastic value for the money!!!!!!! ... "
" ... Since it holds up so well, it's definitely worth it. ... "
" ... This is a much better value than the wobbly scratching post you get at the local store for the same money. ... "
Setup
68easy, took, super, assembly, minutes
+100%
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Definitely easy to assemble and a wrench is provided. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Pretty easy assembly. ... "
" ... It is very easy to assemble. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble. ... "
" ... It arrived promptly and was very easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
Fit
56screws, cats, scratching posts, scratching post, hammock
+84%
-16%
" ... I'll see how it holds up once my cat starts using it. ... "
" ... It was super easy to put together (like 3 min) and so far, it is very sturdy and hasn't fallen apart ... "
" ... The scratch surface itself has held up very well to all of his vigorous claw work and the base has attachable pads that protect your floors. ... "
" ... My car is obsessed with this hammock/scratching post. ... "
" ... Five screws and an included tightening tool made assembly a breeze. ... The manufacturer should have recessed the holes slightly. ... "
" ... We secured it behind the couch on a sturdy wide book-case and wedged it in with the back of the couch. ... "
" ... It seems pretty sturdy plus my cats like the scratching posts on the bottom. ... "
" ... It certainly fits one car better than two but they don't seem to mind and cuddle together in it anyway ... "
Size
54cat, tall, perfect size, height, taller
+94%
-6%
" ... It is very sturdy, she full on puts her weight into it and it doesn’t budge ... "
" ... It's a great size for a normal to small cat (I wouldn't get it if you have a larger overweight cat). ... "
" ... My cat is 7 pounds and it is the perfect size. ... "
" ... This is plenty sturdy since one of my cats is a large ragdoll and it takes his weight just fine. ... "
" ... Heavy and sturdy. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, sturdy, and doesn't take up too much space. ... "
" ... The size was great. ... "
" ... the hammock is small . ... "
Cleaning
42furniture, carpet, cats, floor, cat
+74%
-26%
" ... My cat loves it and has stopped scratching the furniture ... "
" ... This is nice and clean and doesn't ruin my decor. ... "
" ... My two large cats are smart and figured out right away if they sit on it while scratching, it doesn’t move. ... "
" ... Also, easy to de-fure using most hair removal mitts or brushes. ... "
" ... Nice scratching area. ... "
" ... Wiah it had grips on the bpttom though my hardwood floors make it shift a lot. ... "
" ... Thank you for saving my rugs and furniture! ... "
" ... Keeps them from scratching my furniture ... "
Storage
39tall, space, cats, much space, height
+95%
-5%
" ... My cats love the extra height. ... "
" ... The spoon is really big so it can accommodate a pretty large cat. ... "
" ... My 2 larger cats fit in it perfectly. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, sturdy, and doesn't take up too much space. ... "
" ... It’s almost the perfect window height so he is able to look out easily. ... "
" ... Perfect for a small space. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, and it doesn't take up much floor space. ... "
" ... Just the right size for a 30-inch-tall large dog crate, which is what I keep the young kittens in for safety when the construction workers are all over the place. ... "
Comfort
35cat, lay, stretching, scratching, climb
+97%
-3%
" ... Only reason I rate 4 stars is because the dangly ball can be pulled right off by your cat. ... "
" ... She finally feels confident enough to fully scratch on the post, because she knows it won't fall over! ... "
" ... The scratch surface itself has held up very well to all of his vigorous claw work and the base has attachable pads that protect your floors. ... "
" ... Comfy for the kitty too. ... "
" ... She likes the material because it is soft and plush. ... "
" ... My cats instantly fell in love with this product and use it all the time ... "
" ... This replaces an old hammock that was worn out. ... "
" ... I’m sooo happy I bought this bc I don’t feel sad when I see her in her comfortable bed like I did every time I saw her sleeping on that scratcher that the floor . ... "
Capacity
31cat, living room, house, furniture, scratching
+94%
-6%
" ... No more carpet or walls getting destroyed by her claws! ... "
" ... I will probably order one or two more to put in other rooms. ... "
" ... It's better than a cat tree because it takes up less room. ... "
" ... This works perfectly in my living room & doesn't take up too much space. ... "
" ... Sits nicely with my bedroom furniture. ... "
" ... And the color goes perfect with my house decor! ... "
" ... Might buy another one for another room in the house. ... "
" ... The price is very good & I would recommend to my friends & family with confidence of excellence. ... "
For Kids
29loves, cat, kitten, cats, adult
+97%
-3%
" ... My cat absolutely LOVES this!! ... "
" ... Plus it was so nice to get a complimentary extra dangle toy! ... "
" ... Bought a second one for our daughter’s new kitten. ... "
" ... My cat absolutely loves this. ... "
" ... My cats enjoy stretching and jumping up for the toy (it came with 2 toys). ... "
" ... My daughters cat loves her new bed/scratching post. ... "
" ... My kitten loves it, however my adult cat is too big for it. ... "
" ... She's an adult rescue, and seems never to have played before . ... "
Design
28nice, looks good, hammock, grey, decor
+93%
-7%
" ... Also looks really nice, not cheap and the wood color goes well with our other furniture ... "
" ... Looks expensive and very well made. ... "
" ... 5 gold stars from her! ... "
" ... I would pay more for a post that looks good and has the above qualities. ... "
" ... I also like that it comes in gray, most are beige. ... "
" ... My other cat who usually isn’t fond of the burlap rope texture, I actually saw him use it. ... "
" ... Looks great, good quality and love that they gave an extra fur ball! ... "
" ... She looks very cozy when we place her in the hammock. ... "
Sleep Tracking
22cats, hammock, sleeping, cat, place to sleep
+100%
" ... My cat lays in here everyday, it definitely his favorite place to to sleep and take cat naps! ... "
" ... They literally spend most of their day in it they sleep thru the night in it. ... "
" ... We have multiple cats so was looking for both something for them to sleep in that had a scratching post too. ... "
" ... I NEVER thought I’d find a bed that she was gonna actually sleep in & it was killing me that she was sleeping on an old & nasty cardboard scratcher on the floor 🙁. ... "
" ... My cats love the hammock and sleep in it all the time. ... "
" ... The hammock on top it big enough for her to sleep in comfortably (7-9 lbs cat, let's say she's a small/medium). ... "
" ... One will sleep in the hammock, the other will sleep below it and they've used it to sharpen their claws without worry of it toppling over on them. ... "
" ... He loves to sleep in the top and also uses scratching posts regularly. ... "
Marketplace
20picture, thank, basics, see, looks just like
+95%
-5%
" ... Thank goodness Amazon makes returns almost painless. ... "
" ... Once again Amazon Basics was a great buy and great value. ... "
" ... I would order another one. ... "
" ... Have bought before and WILL buy again, thanks for a super product! ... "
" ... Wood doesn’t look as nice as it does in the picture. ... "
" ... You can see from the picture that my two cats love it. ... "
" ... Look just like pic. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon! ... "
Product Reliability
19six, months old, cat, post, month old kitten
+84%
-16%
" ... I can use one for more than a year. ... "
" ... It should hold up for a while but plan to replace it once or twice every year or so. ... "
" ... We've had this post for a couple months now, and it's still great. ... "
" ... This product has held up extremely well over past few months. ... "
" ... My two kitties went right to the post as soon as I set it up . ... "
" ... It's getting used very well, might need another one in a couple of months. ... "
" ... My 3 months old kitten loved this product!!! ... "
" ... We purchased this item for a new cat we adopted a week ago. ... "
Color
11hammock, decor, beige, neutral, grey
+73%
-27%
" ... I also like that it comes in gray, most are beige. ... "
" ... The color is very complementary to my room decor. ... Unlike some that I’ve had in the past that are very outdated colors. ... "
" ... And the color goes perfect with my house decor! ... "
" ... The fabric used for the base and hammock is quite luxurious and color is vibrant for a neutral decor. ... "
" ... Also looks really nice, not cheap and the wood color goes well with our other furniture ... "
" ... It’s super cute and I love the color. ... "
" ... Also—love that it came in different color combinations! ... "
" ... This comes in a cream color or grey too. ... "
Returns
10another one, stars, returned, order, days
+30%
-70%
" ... It was returned. ... "
" ... Yes I am returning it within 3 days. ... "
" ... I went to return this today, but my return window closed 4 days ago. ... "
" ... After one week, returned it. ... "
" ... Too heavy to ship back. ... "
" ... I am returning it. ... "
" ... Other than that, it looks to be of similar quality to the SmartCat version, but it is this sole reason that I am returning it and buying the SmartCat one. ... "
Product As Described
9see, looks just like, look, cats, bigger
+100%
" ... (See photo lol.) ... "
" ... Wood doesn’t look as nice as it does in the picture. ... "
" ... Looks just like the picture. ... "
" ... Look just like pic. ... "
" ... It’s easy to assemble, it’s bigger than I thought from the pictures, the cats love it and it’s cheap! ... "
" ... You can see from the picture that my two cats love it. ... "
" ... First picture is what I received. ... "
Delivery
7well, shipping, good, expected, condition
+100%
" ... It arrived as scheduled in good condition. ... I consider it a good value for the money & enjoyed the convenience of delivery. ... "
" ... T hey also like to play in the shipping box. ... "
" ... It was well packaged and arrived on time. ... "
" ... The package came in great condition. ... "
" ... It is as expected and all parts came in box. ... "
" ... The shipping was fast as well. ... "
" ... Arrived as expected ... "
For Fun
5kittens, stretching, still, scratching, muscles
+100%
" ... Kittens have hours of fun ... "
" ... Cute, fun and COMFY . ... "
" ... My kitty sure has fun on it! ... "
" ... It’s small enough for them to climb and still have fun stretching their muscles and scratching their claws. ... "
Weight
5weight, heavy, enough
+100%
" ... It is very sturdy and has enough weight that it stays in place. ... "
" ... It is sturdy, heavy duty quality. ... "
" ... It is very sturdy, she full on puts her weight into it and it doesn’t budge ... "
" ... Heavy and sturdy. ... "
For Running
3run, cat
+100%
" ... I wasn't sure my cat would enjoy a cat tree so I wanted a trial run. ... "
" ... It's stability is great when she is really running and jumping around on it. ... "
" ... My adult cat will run and jump on the post with no issues. ... "
Features
3hammock
+100%
" ... So that’s a nice feature. ... "
" ... They seem to love the hammock feature . ... "
" ... I have 2 kitties and it was their first time with a cat tree let alone one that has a little hammock feature. ... "
Speed
35, took
+100%
" ... Had it together in 5 minutes. ... "
" ... It took 5 minutes max. ... "
" ... Ready in 5 minutes. ... "
Review Spam Test PASS
In order to keep our review summaries as accurate as possible, we aggressively detect fake reviews. We use various signals to detect unnatural patterns and will gradually expose them here.
Specifications
Body
Size: 169 meters