These airbeds are very high, they have a soft, velvety top surface with a built in pillow, and you will need deep pocket sheets for them. The built-in pump is super easy to use by just flipping the power switch, and it is located at the head of the mattress.  To inflate the mattress, you turn on the power switch, and then turn the knob to the right, and to deflate, you turn the knob to the left.  There is no air plug to worry about because it automatically seals the air into the mattress, or lets it out. The bag it comes with is actually big enough to put the mattress back into. I am very happy with this puchase!