--- title: "cardboard cat house — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (59/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/pet-supplies/cardboard-cat-house" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:02:33.105Z" locale: en meta: description: "cardboard cat house shows low returns (1.8%), but a small market ($368K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "cardboard cat house shows low returns (1.8%), but a small market ($368K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "cardboard cat house — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (59/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **cardboard cat house** **Worth a look****59/100 ** cardboard cat house shows low returns (1.8%), but a small market ($368K/yr) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$368K** **Growth (1y)** **+283.3%** **Products** **41** **Brands** **33** was 52 a year ago **Sellers** **34** **Price range** **$12.21–$81.01** **Returns** **1.8%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Worth a look** Scored 59/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **18** ×0.30 Growth **84** ×0.30 Competition **68** ×0.20 Quality gap **62** ×0.10 Returns **86** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +283.3% year over year. 28K14KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0× ## **Competition** - TOYSBOOM13% - American Cat Club11% - SEKAM9% - Conlun7% - ASPCA6% - ARGOPET6% - Other (27 brands)49% The top 5 products take 44% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 33 brands and 34 sellers compete here. **Brands** **33 **▼falling was 52 a year ago **Sellers** **34** **Top 5 brand share** **46%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Cardboard Cat Houses for Indoor Cats - Kitten Scratcher Houses & Condos Cafe Themed Hut Hideout Play House Bed with Scratching Pads Scratch Box for Large Kitty Rabbit Bunny Small Animals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tc+t4doKL.jpg) [**Cardboard Cat Houses for Indoor Cats - Kitten Scratcher Houses & Condos Cafe Themed Hut Hideout Play House Bed with Scratching Pads Scratch Box for Large Kitty Rabbit Bunny Small Animals**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6YM2RX4) TOYSBOOM$37.364.7★18213%▲rising 2 ![American Cat Club Cat House with Scratcher & Catnip Included - Coffee House](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41K9DeRiIBL.jpg) [**American Cat Club Cat House with Scratcher & Catnip Included - Coffee House**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZCCV6L1) American Cat Club$16.674.2★3,53411%▼falling 3 ![SEKAM Cardboard Cat House with Scratcher/Catnip (16.5 x 12 x 15) Donut Shop for Indoor/Outdoor Cat Scratch Box & Home Decor Hideout for Small Animals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LrTJfoV+L.jpg) [**SEKAM Cardboard Cat House with Scratcher/Catnip (16.5 x 12 x 15) Donut Shop for Indoor/Outdoor Cat Scratch Box & Home Decor Hideout for Small Animals**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V78TQPC) SEKAM$19.654.6★2,8407%▼falling 4 ![Conlun Cardboard Cat House with Scratch Pad & Catnip Cat Play Scratching House for Indoor Hideaway Furniture Heavy Duty Sturdy Cardboard Scratcher Easy to Assemble Birthday Gift Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dLpB4MPoL.jpg) [**Conlun Cardboard Cat House with Scratch Pad & Catnip Cat Play Scratching House for Indoor Hideaway Furniture Heavy Duty Sturdy Cardboard Scratcher Easy to Assemble Birthday Gift Medium**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3VHQ84G) Conlun$13.334.6★8547%▼falling 5 ![ASPCA Cardboard Cat House Hideaway Playhouse with Cat Scratcher Scratching Pad 19 L x 13 W x 17 H](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-+Mz6UHJL.jpg) [**ASPCA Cardboard Cat House Hideaway Playhouse with Cat Scratcher Scratching Pad 19 L x 13 W x 17 H**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VGTY417) ASPCA$21.554.7★9,6826%▼falling 6 ![EHEYCIGA Cardboard Cat Scratcher House 17-Inch Corrugated Cat Scratcher for Indoor Cats Kitten Scratching Board Pad Brown](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b8XqRrIwL.jpg) [**EHEYCIGA Cardboard Cat Scratcher House 17-Inch Corrugated Cat Scratcher for Indoor Cats Kitten Scratching Board Pad Brown**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPH8XLQY) EHEYCIGA$19.214.6★7575%—flat 7 ![opbodqo Cardboard Cat House for Indoor Cats Cat Bed with Cat Toys Cat Tunnel with Cat Scratching Posts Large Cat Houses & Condos Suitable for Kitty of All Weights(29.5inx28.5inx18in)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51coflgrWOL.jpg) [**opbodqo Cardboard Cat House for Indoor Cats Cat Bed with Cat Toys Cat Tunnel with Cat Scratching Posts Large Cat Houses & Condos Suitable for Kitty of All Weights(29.5inx28.5inx18in)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJRL25FR) opbodqo$55.964.7★1954%▲rising 8 ![Tlence 2 Pack Cardboard Cat Houses with Scratcher 16.5x12.25x15 Cat Hideaway Playhouse Kitty Scratching Beds for Indoor Cats Pizza Shop Cat Furniture Condo Cave Tent for Bunny Small Animals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LFz91UfhL.jpg) [**Tlence 2 Pack Cardboard Cat Houses with Scratcher 16.5x12.25x15 Cat Hideaway Playhouse Kitty Scratching Beds for Indoor Cats Pizza Shop Cat Furniture Condo Cave Tent for Bunny Small Animals**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX7685J3) Tlence$23.554.5★554%—flat 9 ![Cat Cardboard House with 2 PCS Scratching PadsLarge Cat Scratcher Bed Cat Scratchers Lounge for Indoor Cats with Corrugated Board Detachable Cat Scratcher Box for Cats(Cactus)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418F+TS8khL.jpg) [**Cat Cardboard House with 2 PCS Scratching PadsLarge Cat Scratcher Bed Cat Scratchers Lounge for Indoor Cats with Corrugated Board Detachable Cat Scratcher Box for Cats(Cactus)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB63WBNV) ARGOPET$19.664.3★5563%▲rising 10 ![Cinrobiye Cardboard Cat House with 2 Pcs Scratching PadPet Hideaway Cave Board Bed Playhouse Condo Box Decor Small Animals Scratcher Bed for Indoor Cats Kittens Rabbits Bunny](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LPFYywIZL.jpg) [**Cinrobiye Cardboard Cat House with 2 Pcs Scratching PadPet Hideaway Cave Board Bed Playhouse Condo Box Decor Small Animals Scratcher Bed for Indoor Cats Kittens Rabbits Bunny**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRJVFJY) Cinrobiye$20.573.6★553%▲rising 11 ![Bedsure Cat Beds for Indoor Cats - Large Cat Cave for Pet Cat House with Fluffy Ball Hanging and Scratch Pad Foldable Cat Hideaway 16.5x16.5x13 inches Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oEWvhwCAL.jpg) [**Bedsure Cat Beds for Indoor Cats - Large Cat Cave for Pet Cat House with Fluffy Ball Hanging and Scratch Pad Foldable Cat Hideaway 16.5x16.5x13 inches Grey**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CY5VR5W) Bedsure$26.914.6★19,7453%—flat 12 ![FurHaven Farmhouse Multi-Level Cardboard Cat House for Indoor Cats with Catnip & Toys Double-Walled Corrugated Scratcher Designed for Lounging Play & Comfort One Size Cardboard Brown](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+KK3XO47L.jpg) [**FurHaven Farmhouse Multi-Level Cardboard Cat House for Indoor Cats with Catnip & Toys Double-Walled Corrugated Scratcher Designed for Lounging Play & Comfort One Size Cardboard Brown**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J8G74T2) Furhaven$36.964.6★3,4603%▼falling 13 ![Lineshading 2 Story Cardboard Cat House with Scratcher Pad Multi Level Durable Cat Scratcher House for Small Kitten Bunny Rabbit Animals Christmas Birthday Gift(17x12x10 Florist)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Kyd5jrcAL.jpg) [**Lineshading 2 Story Cardboard Cat House with Scratcher Pad Multi Level Durable Cat Scratcher House for Small Kitten Bunny Rabbit Animals Christmas Birthday Gift(17x12x10 Florist)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1D9BPQH) Lineshading$34.973.5★1543%▲rising 14 ![Pumtus 2 Pack Cardboard Cat Houses Cat Play House with 2 PCS Scratching Pad Corrugated Kitten Hideaway Cave Cute Cats Condos Box Cat Scratching Toy Scratcher Bed for Indoor Cats Kittens Bunny](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51p0qpb5FlL.jpg) [**Pumtus 2 Pack Cardboard Cat Houses Cat Play House with 2 PCS Scratching Pad Corrugated Kitten Hideaway Cave Cute Cats Condos Box Cat Scratching Toy Scratcher Bed for Indoor Cats Kittens Bunny**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7VZSCZP) Pumtus$26.934.3★1242%▼falling 15 ![FurHaven Townhouse Multi-Level Cardboard Cat House for Indoor Cats with Catnip & Toys Double-Walled Corrugated Scratcher Designed for Lounging Play & Comfort One Size Cardboard Brown](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41REAtAqwYL.jpg) [**FurHaven Townhouse Multi-Level Cardboard Cat House for Indoor Cats with Catnip & Toys Double-Walled Corrugated Scratcher Designed for Lounging Play & Comfort One Size Cardboard Brown**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J8L2D6G) Furhaven$36.784.6★3,4602%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 41 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 41 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Cardboard Cat Houses for Indoor Cats - Kitten Scratcher Houses & Condos Cafe Themed Hut Hideout Play House Bed with Scratching Pads Scratch Box for Large Kitty Rabbit Bunny Small Animals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tc+t4doKL.jpg)**Cardboard Cat Houses for Indoor Cats - Kitten Scratcher Houses & Condos Cafe Themed Hut Hideout Play House Bed with Scratching Pads Scratch Box for Large Kitty Rabbit Bunny Small Animals** TOYSBOOM**$37.36**4.7★182 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6YM2RX4) [![American Cat Club Cat House with Scratcher & Catnip Included - Coffee House](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41K9DeRiIBL.jpg)**American Cat Club Cat House with Scratcher & Catnip Included - Coffee House** American Cat Club**$16.67**4.2★3,534 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZCCV6L1) [![SEKAM Cardboard Cat House with Scratcher/Catnip (16.5 x 12 x 15) Donut Shop for Indoor/Outdoor Cat Scratch Box & Home Decor Hideout for Small Animals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LrTJfoV+L.jpg)**SEKAM Cardboard Cat House with Scratcher/Catnip (16.5 x 12 x 15) Donut Shop for Indoor/Outdoor Cat Scratch Box & Home Decor Hideout for Small Animals** SEKAM**$19.65**4.6★2,840 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V78TQPC) [![Conlun Cardboard Cat House with Scratch Pad & Catnip Cat Play Scratching House for Indoor Hideaway Furniture Heavy Duty Sturdy Cardboard Scratcher Easy to Assemble Birthday Gift Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dLpB4MPoL.jpg)**Conlun Cardboard Cat House with Scratch Pad & Catnip Cat Play Scratching House for Indoor Hideaway Furniture Heavy Duty Sturdy Cardboard Scratcher Easy to Assemble Birthday Gift Medium** Conlun**$13.33**4.6★854 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3VHQ84G) [![ASPCA Cardboard Cat House Hideaway Playhouse with Cat Scratcher Scratching Pad 19 L x 13 W x 17 H](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-+Mz6UHJL.jpg)**ASPCA Cardboard Cat House Hideaway Playhouse with Cat Scratcher Scratching Pad 19 L x 13 W x 17 H** ASPCA**$21.55**4.7★9,682 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VGTY417) [![EHEYCIGA Cardboard Cat Scratcher House 17-Inch Corrugated Cat Scratcher for Indoor Cats Kitten Scratching Board Pad Brown](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b8XqRrIwL.jpg)**EHEYCIGA Cardboard Cat Scratcher House 17-Inch Corrugated Cat Scratcher for Indoor Cats Kitten Scratching Board Pad Brown** EHEYCIGA**$19.21**4.6★757 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPH8XLQY) [![opbodqo Cardboard Cat House for Indoor Cats Cat Bed with Cat Toys Cat Tunnel with Cat Scratching Posts Large Cat Houses & Condos Suitable for Kitty of All Weights(29.5inx28.5inx18in)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51coflgrWOL.jpg)**opbodqo Cardboard Cat House for Indoor Cats Cat Bed with Cat Toys Cat Tunnel with Cat Scratching Posts Large Cat Houses & Condos Suitable for Kitty of All Weights(29.5inx28.5inx18in)** opbodqo**$55.96**4.7★195 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJRL25FR) [![Tlence 2 Pack Cardboard Cat Houses with Scratcher 16.5x12.25x15 Cat Hideaway Playhouse Kitty Scratching Beds for Indoor Cats Pizza Shop Cat Furniture Condo Cave Tent for Bunny Small Animals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LFz91UfhL.jpg)**Tlence 2 Pack Cardboard Cat Houses with Scratcher 16.5x12.25x15 Cat Hideaway Playhouse Kitty Scratching Beds for Indoor Cats Pizza Shop Cat Furniture Condo Cave Tent for Bunny Small Animals** Tlence**$23.55**4.5★55 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX7685J3) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Pet Friendly**30% *“My cats absolutely love this”* **Strength**11% *“This house is so sturdy”* **Assembly/Installation**7% *“Easy assembly”* **Size-Overall**7% *“Good size”* **Quality-Overall**6% *“Excellent product”* **Fun/Entertainment Experience**5% *“Great entertainment”* **Value For Money**5% *“Money well spent”* **Design-Overall**4% *“the design is very cute”* **Durability**4% *“Much more durable than I would have thought”* **Scratch Resistance**3% *“Excellent cat scratcher”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**23% *“Bit small”* **Assembly/Installation**12% *“Assembly confusion”* **Durability**9% *“Doesnt last”* **Strength**8% *“Pretty weak”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**5% *“Worst instructions ever”* **Value For Money**4% *“It's a bit underwhelming for the price”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“Poor quality”* **Thickness**3% *“This little house is made out of thin”* **Material Quality**1% *“Wish the material was thicker”* **Defective Material/Parts**1% *“Broken pieces even before it got packaged up”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall48% - Assembly/Installation7% - Strength6% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Material Quality5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Smell4% - Value For Money3% - Quality-Overall3% - Durability2%