This item had been backordered for some time.  I received an email when i was back in stock.  The description was the same - 94" high, 40" wide, ladder included - to be shipped in 2 boxes.  When it arrived, it was the ladder ONLY.  I called.  There was a new vendor.  Pieces were now sold separately and had to pay additional.  I really wanted the set, so I added the additional item.  Overall - beautiful.  Just disappointed I wasn't informed until after delivery - not even in my order history.