I bought 2 of these beds ... the beds are fairly easy to put together (i did it with my 11 year old) and are very secure ... Only downfall is the metal ladder hurts under their feet which is expected for a metal ladder ... someone suggested pipe insulation, well see if that helps. Otherwise my boys love the beds and there is a lot of space underneath for their own private areas ... my oldest is currently camping out with sleeping bags under the beds until his bed arrives )