Home Styles 5661-25 Montego Bay Deck Box, Eucalyptus Finish

Sturdy product, very easy to assemble, looks good. Not sure what kind of wood it is (I could still smell the stain on it when it arrived). Have to have this in a visible location on my deck and unlike many other options, it looks great.

I purchased this deck box to store my gardening tools, tiki torches and other outdoor equipment items. This bench particularly appealed to me because in addition to its storage space, it was attractive looking and would provide an overflow seating area during large gatherings on my apartment terrace. In those regards, it's been a great purchase. However, anyone considering purchasing this bench should be aware that, as many reviewers have noted, it's too small to hold most standard patio cushions. Also, the hinges that regulate the opening and closing of the bench broke almost immediately after I first set it up. (It still opens and closes, except without the hinges it now slams closed instead of gradually closing like it was designed to do.) Finally, the wood lid of the box should be given one or two coats of stain or sealer at least once a year. Rain and snow does take a toll on the wood, as can be seen from the pictures I attached.Despite those problems, I've been pleased with the purchase. The bench itself is high quality and quite sturdy. People sit on it all the time and it's held up very well. And it keeps everything stored inside almost completely dry, even during major rainstorms or snowmelt. The top slats are tongued and grooved, so roughly 97-98% of water is kept out -- enough to keep things from getting moldy. Assembling the box was not too difficult. (No engineering degree required!) I was pleasantly surprised to have it all set up and ready to go within 45 minutes of opening the cardboard shipping box.

As a woman with no power tools who orders lots of furniture I have to assemble, THANK YOU to the manufactures for actually lining up the pre-drilled holes perfectly & providing all of the necessary hardware (plus a couple of spares in case one rolled away). It looks exactly as pictured, it arrived completely undamaged, and the measurements are exact (I do own a tape measure). As to all of the reviews about the wood weathering, what I'm essentially hearing is that you don't like the basic properties of wood. I oiled mine to help stave off the inevitable, but wood weathers outdoors - all wood, period. There are synthetic woods, metal, and plastic (each with their own drawbacks) if you don't like the fact that wood is wood & will do what wood does. As to the lid not being strong enough for adults, you would need to be one hefty human not to be able to sit on this. For those not paying attention to the fine print- the bottom is not solid & the sides are slatted (like a shutter). I was aware of this when I purchased it, and it's better in a humid environment if the items stored inside can "breathe" a bit. Order & enjoy!

We bought two of the deck boxes last summer (9 months ago) and have not been impressed with how the hinges, closing mechanisms and the metal screws have rusted and broken multiple times. We had to call the company to get a replacement hinge after 4-5 months of use! Another hinge broke two weeks ago and the company has not returned our calls/emails to try to get another replacement hinge. Very frustrating.This is a deck box which is designed to be used outside: why would the metal screws rust after only a few months of use?Do not purchase this deck box if you are looking for something that is rustproof or intend to use it heavily, as we have.I'm giving it two stars (not one) because the actual box is sturdy and attractive.

Nice piece, easy to assemble, but don’t buy it if you intend to store cushions from your outdoor furniture inside. Standard seat cushions will not fit. I decided to keep it for 2 reasons. It’s a nice piece that I can find another use for, and it would have been a mega-hassle to send something like this back. I ended up spending another chunk of money for a Lifetime deck box that fits all my deck cushions and then some, although the aesthetics aren’t as good as the Montego.

While this product claims to be for outside use, within a few weeks of being on my patio the lid began to separate along the seams. My husband repaired one seam with wood glue, only to have the other seams begin to split. It is now no longer usable. I cared for the bench as recommended, including the regular use of teak oil. This product is poorly constructed and, contrary to its description, is NOT functional for outdoor use. Do NOT waste your money.

Wow, this box is deluxe! Luxurious hard wood, smells like fresh linseed oil. Packaged safely and beautifully! It took about 5 minutes to put together with another person. Two gas hinges help keep the lid up when you want it up. I just hope this box with withstand the elements.I am using it to store solar equipment (batteries, inverter, and charge controller). The slatted wood is perfect for ventilation and it is designed to keep the water out. I will add a lock to this box to keep thieves out of it. I hope it lasts, because it is very pretty.The only negative I can think of is that it is not quite thick enough to use as a bench or seat. A heavy adult would probably break the thin wood beams on top.