Cat Trees With a Hidden Litter Box

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The person typing “cat tree with hidden litter box” wants a cat tree that also hides the litter box. A hidden-box cat tree puts the litter tray inside an enclosed base, under the climbing platforms. Two Amazon listings we read state that feature: the Snughome and HOOBRO cat trees below. Both listings give dimensions that conflict in at least one place, so measure before you buy. Cornell’s guidance says most cats prefer an uncovered box, so the cover question matters as much as the look.

Quick answer

• A hidden-box cat tree places the litter box inside a cabinet or enclosure in its base. The two listings we read describe this feature.
• Check the box fit first. The listings give interior sizes of 19.49 x 16.93 x 14.84 inches (Snughome) and 22 x 18.3 x 15 inches (HOOBRO).
• Check your cat before you buy. Cornell says most cats prefer uncovered boxes, and covers hold odors in from the cat’s point of view.
• Check the current price on Amazon for each tree, and compare the fit checks below before you buy.

What makes a hidden-box cat tree different

Both listings also point to storage. The Snughome listing says you can store cat food, litter and toys in the enclosure and lower drawer. The HOOBRO listing says the litter house can also hold cat food, cat litter and other supplies. Both listings say assembly is required.

The HOOBRO listing gives its package contents as one cat tree, an accessory kit, an anti-tip kit and instructions. The anti-tip kit is named in the listing, and the listing does not describe how it is used, so read the instructions before you assemble the tree.

A standard cat tree has platforms, posts and perches. A hidden-box version adds an enclosed space at the bottom, with a door or opening, where the litter tray sits. That enclosed space is the feature the keyword is about, and it is the feature each listing below states. The rest of the tree, such as the platforms, scratching posts, hammocks and baskets, varies by model, so compare those features against your cat’s habits.

Both listings describe the enclosure as the bottom part of the tree. Check the listing images and description for the exact layout, including where the entry sits, before you order.

Why the cover question matters

Cornell’s house-soiling guidance says most cats prefer an uncovered box that lets odors escape. From the cat’s point of view, covers hold odors in. A hidden box is therefore a trade-off between your view of the room and the cat’s preference. The listings do not say how a cat will react to their enclosures.

If your cat already uses an open box, change to a hidden box slowly and watch whether it keeps using the box. No source we read says how long that change takes. Watch for any change in how often the cat uses the box. If you see one, go back to the open box and ask your vet, because changes in litter box use can have medical causes.

Check the box fit and the entry

Before you buy, measure the litter box you plan to use, then compare it with the interior figures the listings state.

• Snughome: the listing gives an interior litter box size of 19.49 x 16.93 x 14.84 inches. It does not state an entry opening size.
• HOOBRO: the listing gives an interior washroom size of 22 x 18.3 x 15 inches, and an arched entrance door of 7.1 x 9.4 inches.

A box can fit and still be hard for an adult cat to enter, if the opening is small. The Snughome listing does not give the entry size, so ask the seller or measure the opening on arrival. The HOOBRO door figure is the only entry measurement in either listing, and it is given in the description, not the details table.

The two listings

Side by side

Spec	Snughome (B0DWDK9R58)	HOOBRO (B0BK8V7VWT)
Height	67.32 in (bullet) or 69.88 in (details table)	59 in
Footprint	28.15 x 17.72 in (details table)	23.6 x 18.9 in
Weight	44.15 lb	41.7 lb (description) or 36.38 lb (details table)
Interior litter box size	19.49 x 16.93 x 14.84 in	22 x 18.3 x 15 in
Entry opening	Not stated	Arched door 7.1 x 9.4 in
Door placement	Not stated	Left or right
Litter box included	Not stated	Not stated
Assembly	Required	Required

Working with the conflicting figures

The conflicts are not small. The Snughome height differs by 2.56 inches between its bullet and its details table (67.32 and 69.88 inches). The HOOBRO weight differs by 5.32 pounds between its description and its details table (41.7 and 36.38 pounds). If the tree has to clear a ceiling, shelf or window ledge, use the larger height figure. Neither listing says which height figure is correct, so ask the seller before you buy.

Interior fit is simple arithmetic from the listed interior figures. The Snughome interior is 16.93 inches wide. A litter box 16 inches wide would leave 0.93 inch of room. The HOOBRO interior is 18.3 inches wide, so the same 16-inch box would leave 2.3 inches. Both interiors are listed in the bullets, not the details table, so measure your own box and compare it with those figures before you decide.

Mistakes to avoid

• Buying for a cat that avoids covered boxes. Covers hold odors in, from the cat’s point of view, and most cats prefer uncovered boxes, per Cornell.
• Trusting one height figure. The Snughome listing gives 67.32 inches in one place and 69.88 inches in another. Measure the space and allow for the larger figure.
• Assuming the litter box comes with the tree. Neither listing states that a box is included. The Snughome listing tells you to place one in the cabinet.
• Skipping the entry check. Measure your litter box against the interior figure, and check the entry size where the listing gives one.

Who should skip this kind of tree

• Anyone whose cat uses only open boxes, or avoids covered boxes.
• Anyone who needs a single consistent height or weight figure. Both listings conflict on at least one of these.
• Anyone who expects a litter box to come with the tree. Neither listing states that one is included, so budget for a box and check the listing before you buy.
• Anyone who needs easy access for frequent cleaning. The Snughome listing does not describe how the tray comes out. The HOOBRO listing says its magnetic doors make opening and closing easy.

How we chose these two listings

We searched Amazon for cat trees with a hidden litter box and opened the two listings whose bullets and descriptions state an enclosed litter box. We used their details tables, bullets and descriptions. We did not measure either tree, and we did not compare other models in this post.

What we could not verify

• Stability, durability and assembly difficulty. Both listings say assembly is required, and neither gives more detail in the text we read.
• How either tree affects odor in your room. We have not tested them.
• The Snughome entry opening, and whether a given litter box fits either interior.
• Whether your cat will use the enclosed box. Cornell’s guidance points to open boxes as the usual preference, and does not cover these enclosures.

For a tree that fits a small home, see our cat tree guide for small apartments. If the box is the bigger question, our small-apartment litter box guide compares footprints. For scratching, our scratching post guide covers the posts on their own.

Fit checklist before you order

1. Measure your litter box. Length, width and height, plus the clearance you need to lift it out.
2. Compare with the interior figure. Snughome gives 19.49 x 16.93 x 14.84 inches; HOOBRO gives 22 x 18.3 x 15 inches.
3. Check the entry. HOOBRO gives an arched door of 7.1 x 9.4 inches. Snughome does not give one.
4. Measure the floor space. Use the larger figure from each listing.
5. Check the current price on Amazon for the tree you have chosen.

FAQ

Do cats use a litter box hidden inside a tree?

Some do, and some do not. Cornell’s guidance says most cats prefer an uncovered box, because covers hold odors in from the cat’s point of view. Watch your own cat before you commit to a hidden box.

Does the cat tree include a litter box?

Neither listing states that a litter box is included. The Snughome listing tells you to place a litter box in the lower cabinet.

Which tree is smaller?

The HOOBRO tree is shorter in length, at 23.6 inches against 28.15 inches for Snughome, but it is wider, at 18.9 inches against 17.72. Measure your space against both sets of figures.

Which figure should I trust for height?

Neither listing gives a single consistent height. The Snughome listing gives 67.32 inches in a bullet and 69.88 inches in its details table. Allow for the larger figure.

Bottom line

A hidden-box cat tree is worth considering if you want the litter box out of sight and your cat accepts a covered box. Check the box fit, the entry, and both height and weight figures before you buy. The current Amazon listing for each tree is where to confirm the figure you need most.

Sources

• Amazon listing for Snughome Cat Tree with Litter Box Enclosure, ASIN B0DWDK9R58, read 2026-10-19. Cited for the spec and feature statements in the Snughome card. Cited for the spec statements in this card only; the tree was not measured.
• Amazon listing for HOOBRO Cat Tree Tower with Litter Box Enclosure, ASIN B0BK8V7VWT, read 2026-10-19. Cited for the spec and feature statements in the HOOBRO card, using the listing’s own figures; we did not measure the tree.
• Cornell Feline Health Center, Feline Behavior Problems: House Soiling, read 2026-10-19. Cited for two points only: most cats prefer uncovered boxes, and covers hold odors in from the cat’s point of view.