This bed was spot on! My son is 15 and loves it! My husband and I were able to put it together in just about an hour and a half. Definitely easier with two people and directions were easy to follow. The only downfall is the ladder...it hurts his feet. They really should have made those bars flat instead of round! Simple solution...we took a pool noodle and cut to size to cover the bars on the ladder to cushion the stairs. Works like a charm!