The bed is very sturdy, comfortable, and low enough to make changing the sheets easy. The optional curtain that turns it into a castle tent is also worth buying--it fits the bed perfectly and my daughter has loved playing inside it.  A couple issues: this bed comes in a super heavy box, and almost every piece must be assembled. Parts orientation was sometimes hard to ascertain based on the directions, but even with clarity the 32 steps to assemble the bed took over 3 hours. I've put together lots of furniture, and am pretty handy around the house, but this bed is a big project. The other issue: the loft is very low to the ground. This makes for a good toddler-6 year old's bed but I'm pretty sure she'll outgrow it by then. My 3yr old can't stand under the loft. We like how the bed turned out, but we were surprised by the height.