Love it...mine is in white & although it came with the rope, I had to get the chain swing hangers because this item does not come with any hooks to attach the rope. How the swing comes is perfect if you have  joists or beams to throw the rope over to hang it otherwise if you have a front porch ceiling without exposed beams, you will need to run to the hardware store & grab the chain porch swing hangers...about $20. In my opinion the chain is better because you can adjust it to fit your needs. The rope is not adjustable. My posted pic shows the bench a little off kilter. It has since been adjusted evenly again, something you can't do with the rope.  I LOVE THIS SWING