It's exactly as the description.  I only gave it 4 stars because our was damaged due to the way it was packaged, not Wayfairs' fault.  It's well built and easy to use.  The starter is a little tricky but once you get it going, you will understand better how to use it next time.  We bought fire glass to use in ours instead of the lava rock that came with it.  It does come with a cover!!