Perfect. This bed is just the right height, not too tall that I worry about the kiddo falling off but not so short as to leave the âhide outâ underneath lacking space. It is sturdy, both my son and I lay in it to read stories every night. The ladder is not obtrusive to the room but very accessible. The cloth piece that make up the bottom portion of the bed is well made and looks sharp. Assembly took a few hours, the only thing it didnât have was wood glue. We have a 8â mattress on the frame and feel this is the perfect height to allow space for the guard rails. Overall, couldnât be happier with this purchase.