Love's cabin Pet Puppy Dog Playpen, Small Dog Tent Crates Cage Indoor/Outdoor, Portable Exercise Playpen for Cat, Foldable Pop Up Dog Kennel Playpen with Carring Case (S, Grey) Review
By Marcus Bell · Dog nutrition editor · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-06-23
Love's cabin's small pop-up playpen is one of the best selling pens in this lineup, moving about 700 units a month, thanks to a low $23.99 price and a foldable, carry-case-ready design for small dogs and cats.
Owners of small dogs, cats or other small pets who want an affordable, portable pop-up pen for travel, camping or everyday indoor use.
Skip if
You need a pen for anything larger than a small dog, since at just under 29 inches long it's one of the more compact pens in this list.
Breed size Small
Priced 66% below the category median ($69.99 across 101 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 651 owner ratings
Popularity2.8/5
651 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['Made from polyester in a square shape, this pen measures 28.7 by 22.6 by 16.9 inches and relies on 8 foldable support sticks to hold its shape, closed up with a slip-on style closure.', "It's finished in grey and comes with a black carrying case, built around the idea of popping up quickly and folding back down for travel or storage, which lines up with its small size and budget price.", "At $23.99, this is one of the most affordable pens in this lineup, and it shows in the numbers: 651 reviews at a 4.3 star average and roughly 700 units sold in the past month, making it one of the best sellers here. Love's cabin backs it with a 1 month return and replacement window."]
Pros
Very affordable price for a full playpen setup
Includes a dedicated carrying case
700 units sold in the past month, among the best sellers here
8 foldable sticks keep the pen light and packable
Cons
Small size caps it at small dogs and cats
Polyester build is lighter duty than metal exercise pens
Return and replacement coverage is limited to 1 month
Specifications
Breed size
Small
Performance notes
Eight foldable support sticks give this polyester pen its square shape while keeping the whole unit collapsible into the included carrying case, and the slip-on closure keeps setup simple. At 28.7 by 22.6 by 16.9 inches, it's built for small dogs and cats rather than anything bigger, which lines up with its budget price point and travel focused design.
What buyers say
With 651 reviews at a 4.3 star average and roughly 700 units sold in the past month, this is one of the best selling pens in this lineup, a strong sign that its combination of low price and portability resonates with small pet owners.
It's sized small, with dimensions of 28.7 by 22.6 by 16.9 inches, making it best suited to small dogs, cats and similarly sized pets rather than medium or large dogs.
Does it come with a carrying case?
Yes, it includes a black carrying case along with 8 foldable sticks, so the whole pen packs down for travel or storage.
What's the return policy if something arrives damaged?
Love's cabin offers a 1 month return and replacement window along with ongoing customer service support, according to the manufacturer's listing.
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