This is exactly what I expected when I ordered it. Very nice, large deck box that hold a lot, I like the shelf too--it is good for holding the smaller things you don't want to get lost in the spacious box. The seat is also very sturdy a little high but still very usable as extra seating. I've only had it a few weeks, but so far it has kept all rain, bugs, etc. out. I didn't have trouble with the lid fitting as some other reviewers stated. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.