From the Q&A Section- 
Q:"Does the ottoman have a storage compartment?" asked by Bill
A:"Yes, the ottoman does have a storage compartment."Jessica from Wayfair on Jun 29, 2018

NO, the ottoman does NOT have a storage compartment. Other posters noted the set was difficult to assemble, but my two teenage boys took care of it pretty easily, although they did use 'real' tools, not just the tiny allen wrenches included. I added additional pillows to increase comfort, but overall, the set is as described, seems sturdy, looks nice. Just purchased so can't speak to longevity, but mine is on a covered porch with limited moisture exposure, so should be fine.