I couldn't believe the whole bed was packed in that one, slim box, but it was all there. It looks great in my guest room, although you can't see much of the bed from my photo! I used a 10" mattress instead of the recommended 8" to add a little more height since most of my guests are a bit older. 
I had Handy put it together, which I can't heartily recommend. Things seem to be a little confused with that company. The bed wasn't difficult to put together--I just didn't feel like doing it!