Outdoor Cat Shelter, Bungalow Style Cat House, Insulated, Earth Friendly Construction

Features of our Outdoor Cat Shelter

Design has been cat tested and refined for over 10 years.

Three Plexiglas windows allow sunlight in, keep weather out and let your cat keep an eye on things.

Roof removes easily for access and cleaning, stays securely in place with bungee cords looped under the side window awnings.

Doorway, 5 1/2" wide by 7 1/2" high, allows cats to come and go, but keeps larger animals out.

Inside dimensions: 21" x 15" x 14" high.

Outside dimensions: 22" x 20" x 16" high.

Small enough to allow your cat's body heat to warm the interior, optional insulation makes it even warmer!

Optional insulation package:
Foil-lined R 7.2 insulation reflects heat back into the house, and is installed on the floor, back and roof, which is then covered with mahogany plywood. The insulated floor is removable for cleaning, the other insulation panels are permanently installed. More information on insulation.

Environmentally conscious 'green' manufacturing processes:

Locally sourced materials reduces carbon footprint from transportation.
House is designed to efficiently use every bit of a 4 x 8 foot sheet of paneling with no waste.
Small pieces from the window and door cut outs are used to make the breezeway and the foundation pads.
Built to last!

Add the optional back door for a quick escape and better ventilation. Clear plastic back door cover is included.

Add the optional breezeway with clear Plexiglas window for even more protection from the weather.

Add the optional platform to raise the house and breezeway 16" off the ground.

All wood construction allows the house to breathe.

The walls and floors are adhered with nails and strong, clear adhesive caulking to strengthen the structure.

Every house is detailed by hand, sealing all cracks and crevices to protect your cat and the house itself from wind, rain and snow.

Floor is 1/2" wood with 1/2" foundation pads on the corners for air flow and vapor space beneath the floor.

Roof, sides and back painted with Val-Spar Floor and Porch Paint. External trim and panel surfaces finished with a high grade wood sealer.

Engineered for solidity, security, and weatherability.

Hand painted details add to its charm and visual appeal.

Colors: Roof, sides and back are painted a dark gray, shutters are light gray, trim is natural wood.

Comes with a cozy fleece blanket.

Flat roof doubles as a sundeck!

Weighs 34 lbs.

Also suitable for very small dogs.

No assembly required.

Ships directly from the manufacturer via UPS Ground.

Satisfaction guaranteed.

Free Shipping to the Lower 48!

Big enough for a 22 pound cat, cat house provides shelter for even large breeds

Wondering if your large breed cat will fit? The orange cat inside the bungalow at left weighs about 22 pounds. Now, he did squeeze through the doorway because he is so round but when a cat wants inside the house, they will get in! We have had Maine Coons move in when their owners were doubtful. To this day we have not had a cat who could not fit.

Placement considerations

Careful consideration needs to be given as to where your pet would most like his or her new house. Here are some questions you can ask yourself and some ideas to think about:

Is there a particular spot where your cat likes to sleep?

Which door do you most often use to let your pet in and out?

When waiting for you to come home, what door does your kitty like to wait beside?

Is there a space your kitty would like to wait for you, but can't because of inclement weather?

Does your kitty seek high places to sleep, even when there appears to be a more comfortable place somewhere else? Maybe you can place the house up on a table or a shelf.

Maybe your cat would like to have his or her house in a place where you can be seen during most of the day.

Though they are designed to withstand the elements, our outdoor cat shelters are always best placed under an awning or overhang, or in a similarly protected spot.

For the longest life, there are two places to avoid putting your new cat house:

Directly on the dirt or grass
In continuous contact with standing moisture

Should you get the insulation package?

The insulation package is designed to make the house warmer in the cold weather, it will not cool it in hot weather.

If you live in a warm climate where it is above freezing year around, you should not get the insulation.

If you live where it gets down to freezing or below in winter, then hot in the summer, you should get the insulation package.

Tips for hot summer weather:

Remove the insulation from the floor during the warm weather. This will give your cat a cool floor to lie on.
Heat rises, so in warm weather you can place a wedge between the top of the house and the bottom of the roof to provide a vent which allows air to leave through the space left open between the two.
The optional back door is great for increasing air flow - be sure you leave it open during the hot weather.
Put the house in the shade if possible.
When it gets warm outside, most cats will move onto the roof. When it gets cold again, then they will move back inside. This is why our houses are designed with flat roofs, so your cats can still enjoy their house in the summer.

Do you have two cats? Add a second story with the Duplex (shown below) -- purr-fect! (Duplex also sold separately)

The Duplex is designed to sit on top of the base house, and the two are secured together with bungee cords, the same way the roof is secured. The floor is designed to fit inside the lower house structure, and it has a hole so your pets can visit and play between naps. Two story duplex cat house for multi cat households!

Two story duplex cat house for multi cat households!

There is an insert to fill the hole if you prefer to keep the spaces separated (shown below). The Duplex comes with a second fleece blanket, so both stories have a soft, cozy surface.
Not sure if you want a Duplex? You can always add it later!
Cat House Duplex has a hole in the floor so your cat can change levels without going outside. The insulated version has an insert to block off the hole if you prefer

Cat House Duplex has a hole in the floor so your cat can change levels without going outside. The insulated version has an insert to block off the hole if you prefer

Looking for something simpler and more economical? Check out our Basic Outdoor Cat Shelter or Ranch Style Outdoor Cat House
Or, see all our cat houses on one page!

"I want you to know how happy we are with our outdoor bungalow cat house. My husband is very allergic to cats so we have never had one. We found a precious stray cat in our wooded backyard. He was skinny and shy. He started coming to me and I started feeding him. I made a homemade bed with a heated outdoor pad for cats,a blanket, a tarp and an umbrella! I tried some other outdoor solutions, igloo, covered pet kennel etc. He did not like any of them. My husband though we could have our handyman make a house with windows and an escape door. He was convinced our stray felt trapped in the other houses. We went to the internet and...........you had just what he had described!!! Without hesitation he said to order it! My worry was that he might not go in it, he had been sleeping in the crazy bed I had made him but I rarely sleep at night thinking the rain or upcoming snow would get him. We just put his new house up today (possible snow tonight) as we were away for Thanksgiving. He is already snuggled up inside and looking out the windows at the squirrels in the yard! I put his heated pad inside and it fit perfectly! Thanks to you I think we have a new outdoor pet instead of a stray that needs a home. Now he has his own! From the bottom of our hearts thank you. The house in designed so well and is so beautiful. Outstanding!"
Another happy customer!

Outdoor cat house with optional insulation
Interior view (above) with optional insulation package. The foil-lined R 7.2 insulation reflects heat back into the house, and is installed on the floor, back and roof, which is then covered with mahogany plywood. The insulated floor is removable for cleaning, the other insulation panels are permanently installed.

Interior view of outdoor cat house
Interior view (above) without optional insulation. The floor, back, sides and roof are made of cladwood, a superior exterior grade wood product which has a wood grain look on the outside, and a smooth, finished, easy to clean surface on the inside. The front is a knot-free (and 'football' free) plywood.

Back door can be covered with the clear plexi cover (included)
Add the optional back door for better ventilation and a quick escape from uninvited guests! A clear plastic door cover, screwed to the door trim wood, is provided to cover the unused doorway if needed.

Add the breezeway for maximum protection from the weather
Add the optional Breezeway with its clear Plexiglas window (shown above) for more protection from blowing weather.

Fleece blanket included with all our cat houses
A fleece blanket (shown above) adds to your cat's comfort, and is included with all our cat houses.

Hand painted details
Details like the hand painted shutters and 'Home Sweet Home' plaque add to the visual appeal of this unique cat shelter.

Outdoor Cat House, bungalow style, provides shelter from the elements

Features of our Outdoor Cat Shelter