My 8 year old has absolutely LOVED this bed! Perfect for her small bedroom- we were able to put a desk, dollhouse, and small reading nook underneath to maximize the space. I was worried about it holding up, because we have moved since i purchased, so had to break the bed down & put it back together in the new house. It still held up! After about 4 months..I'm noticing that it wobbles a little more when she moves around too much up in the loft bed...but nothing a fee screw tightens can't fix. She weighs about 90 lbs and has had her cousin sleepover in the same bed at the same time with her on many occasions, so it's safe to say that we've tested this thing OUT for durability in the last 8 or 9 months. Great value for the price!