We bought the bed for my youngest son.  We use the futon for family reading time and for sleepovers.  He captures it best..."I don't like the bed....I love it!!!" My son's only complaint, which was noted in a few other reviews, was that the medal ladder rungs are hard on the feet.  Styrofoam pipe insulation was the easy fix for that.

While there were many parts, it was an easy build due to the easy to read directions, clearly marked pieces, and separated hardware.