I've made the mistake of buying furniture from Wal-Mart and Ikea- so I had hesitations about this one. But I was pleasantly surprised it was SOLID wood. It was a bit tricky as it had multiple instructions, but me (single Mom) and my daughter did it! It was a bondingg experience, and she has a certain pride in this bed. 

Pros: Very sturdy not hokey at all.
Cons: Tons of storage!