This pool was super easy to set up. It’s the perfect size for school aged children and a few floating loungers. I do recommend following the tips provided in the instructions for set up, ie make sure the area is level. My only criticism is they don’t advise to have a good smooth ground liner because you will feel any rocks or creases under your feet and can risk a puncture to the pool. Also, the cover is helpful but it is a little thin. We have to clamp it down if it’s windy because the draw string is not strong enough to keep it attached to the pool. Because we have to keep it clamped down, it has a small tear along the side. We laid down scrap carpet pieces under the pool and added a long black pump hose to help heat up the pool while it’s in the sun.