Rebecca J.
Great quality materials. Arrived quick and as described. We just bought another and will likely continue to buy. Highly recommend
Trey S.
Excellent beehives and simple to assemble. Highly recommend!
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James S.
Great product well built and easy to assemble.
Dick R.
No problems so far.
ALBERT B.
Everything was good. No problems with assembly. Everything was there. Good quality and the price is outstanding.
brandon p.
I have several other boxes from mainstream brands and these are higher quality. The frames are all straight and once assembled with glue and nails they are rock solid. They also look amazing but I can’t speak as to how they weather because I just bought 2 hives this year and plan to buy many more as I expand my apiary.
Kim S.
nice hives. easy to assemble.
Y
The pieces slid together perfectly with no gaps. Premium quality!
X
Everything you need is in the box. The alignment on the dovetails is so precise that you don't even need a second pair of hands to hold it together while securing. Makes solo assembly a breeze.
Wally S.
Very nicely built heavy wood easy to assemble
F
The precision of the cuts is top-notch.
F
Great product, fast shipping, and easy setup. Perfect.
F
My colony expanded so fast in this new hive.
I
Lightweight but incredibly durable.
jason m.
Great product with fast shipping. Thank you
Becky W.
Just what I needed
E
Exceeded expectations. The dovetail joints make it so sturdy.
Derek P.
Following the instructions, the frames are built being held together by a single simple nail. No instructions to predrill the hole which means you may split the wood.
More importantly, other more experienced bee keepers suggest gluing the frame joints because even drawn frames can fall apart because its heavy and you're lifting it by the top rail, which can separate.
I used a brad nailer and glue to cross nail the wood like any wood worker would for strength, and waterproof wood glue (normal isn't water proof and beehives are moist at times)
Everything else is top notch, i got it on sale so hard to beat, but ultimately, you don't have to get a special hive, bees are happy in plyboard boxes you ram together. Just look at bigger bee keepers, they have some.....interesting hives :-)
B
Very professional kit. Complete and high quality.
Amanda E.
Loved these boxes. They were easy to build. The directions were easy to follow. The natural wood looks great!
H
trong joints, beautiful wood, and highly functional.
Q
My bees settled in immediately. Highly recommend BeeCastle!
Thomas A.
Very impress with the speed of delivery and packaging.
Good quality hive.
D
The dovetails are incredibly strong.
Y
Everything you need is in the box.
M
Feels rugged and ready for outdoor use.
V
Super ergonomic design. Easy to grip and the overall build makes hive inspections a breeze.
U
Great quality as normal from Beecastle.
C
We will continue to buy and use these boxes.
C
My girls are loving it! Absolutely worth the money and I would buy again.
Z
Easy to build, sturdy, and looks great. 5 stars.
W
Frames are all clear wood that are equally well cut that fit well when squared and nailed.
Frank Walsh W.
Was great easy to follow I stuctions great value
H
I have another beehive from them and have been pleased with that product too.
I
The connections are tight and haven't budged at all.
E
These are goid quality boxes and work well.
Q
Body of box is heavily waxed.
Jeffrey T.
They arrived quickly and are well-made. Looking forward to bee season.!
F
Great quality as normal from Beecastle. Build it yourself, but very simple to do.
H
Very impressed with the engineering.
K
This is a nice sturdy beehive.
Y
It was super easy to put together.
R
Very good quality and easy to put together.
Christina J.
Fast and easy and not bad price
E
Well cut dovetail joints with predrilled screw holes that fit together squarely.
Donald W.
Quality product.
N
The wooden pieces were cut accurately and fit together tightly.
W
I was worried about assembly, but the precise joints made it a breeze.
X
The BeeCastle hives are thick softwood, assembling easily.
X
Easy assembly, great materials and affordable.
R
They started building comb in it the same day they got put in there.
M
The combination of cedar wood and dovetails makes it both durable and easy to handle.
F
My bees moved in immediately and seem very happy.
B
Fast assembly and beautiful wood. Highly recommend BeeCastle.
C
It's so beautiful I’m in love and will be getting more from them soon with more splits absolutely!
H
This seems to bee pretty good quality hive.
KIMBERLY C.
They boxes are well made and beautiful!
V
The company Bee Castle is really good to deal with regarding their customer service as well.
X
Very happy with the purchase. Would buy again.
A
No weird smells or chemicals, which I appreciate.
F
You can tell this is made from good quality wood. It feels strong and not cheap at all.
W
Everything fits snugly, which makes the whole hive feel secure.
K
I love this beehive. Easy to assemble and great for beginners.
S
Great looking product, can't wait to get more.
Customer
Delivered very quickly . The boxes were very easy to assemble and a very good quality.
M
Assembly was much easier than expected thanks to the dovetail joints. Everything fit together tightly with no gaps.
V
The dovetail joints are tight and secure.
D
Easy to assemble, everything fits perfectly.
J
It feels very stable once everything is put together.
H
Got my bees settled in within a day and everything seems to be working perfectly so far.
B
This hive feels like it will hold up really well over time.
J
I bought the 10-frame 3-layer version and it’s perfect for getting started. Plenty of space for my bees.
F
I like that it comes with all the hardware included. No extra trips to the store.
J
I appreciate how everything was pre-cut and ready to assemble.
K
Nice hive - got everything i needed.
Joe C.
Well made! I now have 3 of their full hives. Wish they weren’t made in china but they’re made well just the same. Good price especially when they have a sale. Don’t hesitate if you want good quality and reasonable prices. Fast shipping too.
E
Beautiful hive! And easy to assemble.
N
The quality is very high for the price.
Edwin C.
I really like the hives dipped in beeswax so my apiary looks uniform. I like the construction and material of the BeeCastle hives. The frames are cut nicely and they really fix together tightly. I don't use the nails for the frames, I use glue and one inch staples. I think the glue and staples give my frames greater bond tightness.
Mimi N.
I’m new to beekeeping, and this hive made everything feel easy. The parts fit together well, the wood looks beautiful, and the whole setup feels very solid. My husband was also impressed with the build quality. We’re excited to start our first season with it.
R
These beehives are very sturdy.
R
Highly coated in wax so you don't have to paint or stain it.
X
The workmanship was so precise, the directions were clear and everything just fit together so well.
Edward K.
As with prior purchases, all pieces are made well and fit perfectly!
Y
It is a well built hive and not too expensive.
F
Thick layer of wax on each box to protect the wood
W
Perfect! My second Beecastle. These are so easy to put together.
T
What a great kickoff to this beekeeping season!
U
it is a solid langstroth hive and my first batch of bees like it.
E
Very good quality - great customer service!
G
Easy to assemble and seems like very good quality.
P
Solid boxes and the walls are thick, sturdy & wax covered as it should be.
F
The construction is solid and durable, ensuring the hive will withstand the elements for years to come.
Y
This hive is a fantastic value.
