The bed is for two boys aged 6 and 8. It feels sturdy, though shakes when someone is climbing onto the top bunk.  All the pieces were present and accounted for. Some scratches were present from shipping, but nothing a black Sharpie couldn’t mask. 

My biggest challenge was assembling the platforms for each bunk. It required lining up 12 crossbars at the same to bring two end-rails together. I’m horrible at Jenga, and this is what it felt like doing.  Having a partner to help build would be helpful, but both people to need to be patient. I can see arguments unfold during construction. 

We placed 2 mattresses on top. The upper bunk is a 10” and the bottom is a 14”. Both mattresses and from one of those rolled-up mattress-from-a-box design. Super comfortable. 

Overall I am happy with this bed. I would buy it again.