This bed came in three boxes.   it is as described in product description.  assembly time is very quick.  The bookcase and drawers came fully assembled, which I liked.   So far I do not hear any creaks or groans from the furniture, and the extra storage space it provides will be nice for the things I do not want to throw away, but not necessarily need all the time.

This bed will set tall with a pillow top mattress.  I have to climb on to it.  I am using a beauty rest coral reef plush top mattress.  Almost 36" off the ground.