I ordered the insect house for my father as a Christmas present. It also came at very punctual and made under the Christmas tree for a big hello. My father - a large insect and Gartenfan was excited and brought it now on a month ago at the gazebo. When I was last weekend to visit, he announced that he wants to make a hotel guide with me - I just did not know what it is. Before "Hotel" standing I knew something going on, and lo and behold - some holes have been plugged by small inhabitants. Now he has a garden chair placed in front of it so that he can watch what slips out since. It's really a very nice gift and also the grandchildren are now totally excited because what is still agitated. The outer housing affects not overly stable therefore a star deduction but otherwise it's really highly recommended and definitely provides a talking point in the garden.
For Packaging: Unfortunately the box was where it was delivered damaged something and looked generally a bit run down. Unfortunately I was not able to wrap it in wrapping paper with no cardboard because this constantly tear - so I had to give it away in the still very ugly box. The damage to the carton but obviously had no effect on the insect hotel itself.